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Old traditions; new festivities


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By Andrew Westel
A Shih Tzu named Max, who recently underwent back surgery, gets some affection from Alyssa Sayatovic of Berwyn during the Great American Mutt show at Morton West High School on May 17, 2008.
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Great American Mutt Show
Number of years in city  Two
Time of year typically held  Mid-May
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  1,200
What it celebrates  Mixed-breed dogs and adoption of the “mutts” from animal shelters
This year’s date  May 17

Berwyn International Food Fest
Number of years in city  Two
Time of year typically held  Late May
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  Unknown
What it celebrates  The city’s many different cultures and its food
This year’s date  May 25

Historic Berwyn Bungalow Tour

Number of years in city  Three
Time of year typically held  Early June
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  300
What it celebrates  Berwyn’s large stock of high-quality bungalow homes
This year’s date  June 1

Maria S.S. Laurentana Festival
Number of years in city  108 years in the Chicago region this year, more than 40 years in Berwyn
Time of year typically held  Early September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  Tens of thousands
What it celebrates  The birth date of the Virgin Mary — Sept. 8
This year’s date  Labor Day weekend

Cartopia
Number of years in city  Three
Time of year typically held  Late June in past years
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  200
What it celebrates  Art cars — vehicles that are creatively decorated by their owners
This year’s date  Sept. 6

Route 66 Car Show
Number of years in city  18
Time of year typically held  Early September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  5,000
What it celebrates  Historic Route 66 along Ogden Avenue in Berwyn and classic, rare and one-of-a-kind automobiles
This year’s date  Sept. 6

Oktoberfest
Number of years in city  Seven
Time of year typically held  Late September
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  2,000
What it celebrates  The beginning of fall
This year’s dates  Sept. 19-20

Houby Day
Number of years in city  This fall will celebrate the festival’s 40th anniversary.
Time of year typically held  Late September to early October
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  20,000
What it celebrates  The Czech mushroom gathering season
This year’s dates  Oct. 3-5

Festival of Lights

Number of years in city  Seven
Time of year typically held  Mid-December
Estimated people drawn to the city for the most recent celebration  2,000
What it celebrates  The holiday season
This year’s date  Dec. 13

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