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Photos: Spectacular Weather Brings Out The Crowd At Fall Fest 2011

A fishing derby, car show, live music, balloons and face painting are all part of this classic Des Plaines community event.

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Fall Fest was in full swing Saturday, beginning the day with the tour De Des Plaines bicycle race.

It is a picture perfect day for an autumn carnival. The skies are clear, the sun is out and the young, and the young at heart, are having a ball at the annual celebration.

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More pictures will be added to this gallery as the event continues, so please check back often. Des Plaines Patch readers are welcome to add their own Fall Fest pictures.

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