Wired's NextFest 2008, in Pictures (PC Magazine)
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Brian Heater - PC Magazine Fri Sep 26, 11:13 AM ET
Wired kicked off its fifth annual NextFest at Millenium Park in downtown Chicago, making the Windy City the first to host the festival for a second time. A tent will serve as the home of NextFest for the duration of this year's show, which will run through October 12.
Check out our NextFest 2008 Photo Blog slideshow to see some familiar NextFest faces and new arrivals, and check back throughout the weekend for more photos of the event.
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