This town near Peoria, home of the Libby's pumpkin-packing plant, calls itself the Pumpkin Capital of the World. The festival features pumpkin-boat races, pumpkin decorating, pie-eating contests, a craft fair, a pumpkin-pancake breakfast and a 10:30 a.m. Saturday parade.

This year, the parade is drive-through and some events are canceled.

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The harbor-side North House Folk School celebrates with storytelling, traditional workshops, a fish boil and concerts by songwriter/musicians.

It's online this year.

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Carlos Creek Winery hosts this festival, which features music on two stages, an art fair, grape stomps and "I Love Lucy'' look-alike contests.

It's still on in 2020. Buy tickets in advance.

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This festival in northwest Illinois features live music and wine-tasting from 25 Illinois vineyards.

This year, it's at Carey Memorial Park and is focused on tasting and shopping.

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In Iowa's Amana Colonies, there's an Apple Sampling Stroll among businesses, a Vintner's Dinner and music at Millstream Brewery.

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