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» Art Chicago    An international contemporary and modern art fair held annually in May. Features include dates, location, featured artists, ticket prices, special events and contacts.    http://www.artchicago.com/

» Beer on the Pier    Held at Navy Pier. Includes details about brews, sponsors, music, and tickets.    http://www.beerfestintl.com/

» Chicago Auto Show    Annual event in February. Contains news, history, concept cars, photo gallery, media area, floor plan, and exhibitors.    http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

» Chicago Flower and Garden Show    Annual event held at Chicago's Navy Pier. Features exhibits, gardening seminars, children's activities and shopping.    http://chicagolandflowerandgarden.com/

» Chicago Humanities Festival    Annual November festival dedicated to the arts, drama, literature and history.    http://www.chfestival.org/

» Chicago Maritime Festival    An international gathering held annually in February organized by the Chicago Maritime Society, the Chicago Historical Society, and Common Times. Features details on school outreach programs, informal shanty sings, seminars, workshops, and exhibits.    http://www.chicagomaritimefestival.org

» Chicago Turkish Festival    Annual September event that provides details on events, sponsors, activities, participants and links.    http://www.chicagoturkishfestival.com/

» Chicago's St Patrick's Day Parade    Provides information on the popular annual parade including parade route, dates, pictures and parade day activities.    http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com/

» Hyde Park - University of Chicago Arts Fest    Visitors can take in a live performance or film, listen to poetry readings, see ancient sculptures or contemporary photography--then hop on the trolley. Includes the 57th Street Art Fair and the Community Art Fair. Held annually in June.    http://artsfest.uchicago.edu/

» Hyde Park Community Art Fair    CAF is an annual arts and crafts fair that runs concurrently with the 57th Street Art Fair. Features arts and crafts from the locals, includes information on registration and directions.    http://communityartfair.org/

» Hyde Park Garden Fair    Offers community garden sales in the spring and fall. Features dates and times, and resources of annuals, ground cover, container and house plants, herbs, shrubs, vines and roses, along with vegetables.    http://www.hydeparkgardenfair.org/

» International Marine Aquarium Conference    A marine aquarium conference consisting of speakers, exhibits and a banquet. Held annually in May.    http://www.theimac.org/

» Mayor's Office of Special Events    Provides information on festivals, parades, holiday celebrations, kids' events, and marathons.    http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Special+Events&entityNameEnumValue=38

» Printers Row Book Fair    Program of the Near South Planning Board. This program features information on events, author readings, services and contacts. Held annually in June.    http://www.printersrowbookfair.org/

» Rockwell Crossing Art Walk    Details of annual October event in Lincoln Square featuring arts and crafts.    http://www.angelfire.com/art2/lincolnsquareartwalk/

» Sheffield Neighborhood Garden Walk and Festival    Features dates and schedule of events for this annual event sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA).    http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org/

» World's Largest Block Party    Annual event held in July. Features music, food and fun. Proceeds support the continued artistic enhancement of Old St. Patrick's Church.    http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com/