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WELCOME TO AMISH COUNTRY
We’re glad you picked up our Activity Guide detailing all the festivals, fairs and fun to be had here in the Arthur area over the next 12
months. If you’ve visited us before or do so on a frequent basis, welcome back friend. If this is your first time in town, “You’re A Stranger
Only Once” – a motto we all like to live by.
The first thing to remember is when coming to the area you’ll probably be driving so you want to watch out for the vehicular (and pedestrian) traffic – we have a wide variety! Besides cars, there will be semis,
horse and buggies, motorcycles, scooters, tractors, and farm equipment.
The area is a popular destination for bicyclists too because of the flat,
open prairie spaces. Be careful out on our highways and the country
roads surrounding the Arthur area. We want you coming back often!
You are most welcome to explore the countryside and visit the various businesses which will often be connected to private residences. The
businesses will be clearly marked. The Amish welcome you to come
into their shops however, just like we non-Amish, they prefer only invited guests to their actual residences.
What is the best way to learn about the Amish? Visit us, of course!
Watch, observe and interact with the people, Amish and non-Amish
alike. We are not re-enactors, there is no entry fee, we want you to
come see, ask questions, shop, eat and enjoy a fun time with your family. We want you to experience downtown Arthur, the Route 133 corridor and the surrounding countryside in a real time, real life way that
you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Picking up this Activity Guide was just the first step in that adventure. You may also visit us on www.arthurfestivals.com, call 800-7226474 for more information or like/share our Arthur Welcome Center
Facebook page. Enjoy!
ARTHUR AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ambulance................911
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Post Office.................543-2212
Public Library ..........543-2037
Arthur Village
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Fire ............................911
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Police .........................911
Non-Emergency .........543-3141
County Sheriffs’ Depts.
Emergency ................911
Douglas County .........253-3511
Moultrie County.........728-4386
Towing .......................543-2711
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April Happenings
April 5
April 5
April 5
April 11
April 19
April 19
April 20
April 21-26
April 24-27
April 26
April 30
The Homestead Bakery Opens at The Great Pumpkin Patch
(9th season)
Bi-Annual Fish Fry-Otto Center
Serving from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 to 8 pm. All day bake sale
County Line Standard - Bred Horse Sale-Arthur Sale Barn
Driving: 7:30 am. Breakfast Buffet - 6-9 a.m. Tack Sale - 9:30 am.
Horse Sale - 10 a.m.
10th Annual Benefit Auction for the Moultrie County BeaconOtto Center
Easter Egg Hunt - Arthur High School - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Arthur Woman’s Club
Downtown 3rd Saturday Market - “Annex Building” downtown.
This market features everything from craft and flea market items to
locally grown produce in the summer. 217 543-2766 Sponsor: AAAOC
Community Sunrise Service
4th Annual Quilt Walk downtown Arthur- Maps at Welcome Center
Displays of locally owned or locally made quilts at many downtown
businesses. Many may even be for sale. Sponsor: AAAOC.
25th Annual Arthur Quilt Show & Auction-Otto Center
Over 200 quilts on display - Vendor shopping & quilt classes available.
Open 10 am to 4 pm Sponsor: AAAOC
Kelly Miller Circus - Arthur High School
Health Fair - Eberhardt Village 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Weekly:
Monday- Hay & Livestock Auction - Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11: 30 a.m. Contact 217-543-3255
Wednesday - Gunny Sack Revue - Yoder Center 7p.m.
Bluegrass and Gospel Music - bring an instrument and join in!
Monthly:
3rd Saturday Horse Sale - Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction at 9:00 a.m. and Horse auction at 12:30 p.m.
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Quilt Show
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Scissor Sharpening ~ Sat Only
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Located at 2056 County Road 1800 East ~1/2 mile South of Downtown Arthur
For more information call (217) 543-2287 or log on to www.arthurfestivals.com
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Destination Arthur
By ROGER W. BONHAM
Staff Writer
Welcome to Arthur and Amish Country, Illinois’ growing vacation area.
Nestled in the heart of the state’s largest Old Order Amish Settlement, Arthur, population 2,208, offers something to do year around.
Its unique stores, farmer’s market, county fair, festivals, theme parks, and auctions
make Arthur and Amish Country the perfect destination for vacations or for those shorter
weekend or one-day getaways.
Located nine miles west of Interstate 57, Arthur is minutes away from the humdrum
of everyday life, yet isolated enough to provide peaceful respite.
Guests can make reservations with the local motel, Arthur Country Inn, by calling
(217) 543-3321; the local bed and breakfast, Marsha’s Vineyard at (217) 543-4001; or
the Visitor Information Center, 1-800-722-6474 (1-800-72AMISH), to book a campsite.
If you want help in planning your visit to Amish Country, Arthur has two businesses
that offer tours to Amish homes, farms, and woodworking shops. The tours can be customized for large or small groups, families, and individuals. If you want to arrange tours,
contact Stella Eads at Amish Adventures and Stellar
Tours, 1-866-543-2734, or George and Adam Fritz at
ACM Tours, 1-888-321-9663.
Shopping is a year-around activity in Arthur. People from all 50 states and many foreign countries visit
Arthur to buy unique handcrafted wood furniture;
fresh home baked breads and pastries, jams, and candies; and handmade quilts and needlework from
Amish specialty stores scattered throughout the country and also available in some of the downtown stores.
Arthur’s downtown continues to thrive with craft
shops, clothing stores, book and music store, flower
and gift shop, grocery store, weekly newspaper and
print shop, furniture stores, pharmacy with soda fountain, three eating and drinking establishments, sewing
and craft store, antique stores, three banks, exercise
shop, cheese and sandwich shop, computer store, a resale shop, a gun and outdoor recreation store, and an expanded hardware and building materials store.
Other unique shopping experiences await visitors at stores located on Route 133. Establishments include a coffee and ice cream shop, barbecue restaurant, a sandwich shop,
Mexican restaurant, and a family restaurant and conference center.
Other businesses along the state route are convenience store and gas station, motel,
senior living center, an automobile dealership, a general merchandise store, resale clothing store, and a surplus hunting supply and clothing store.
If you prefer to coordinate your visit with special activities in Arthur, you certainly
have a huge variety to choose from. It seems like there is something going on in Arthur
every weekend.
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Continuing every month this year is the Third Saturday Market located in the
“Annex Building” downtown. This market features everything from craft and flea market
items to locally grown produce in the parking lot during the summer months. The market
occurs on the third Saturday of each month.
The 25th Annual Arthur Quilt Show fills the Otto Center on April 24-26. The exhibition features over 100 quilts made by some of the best quilters from the Arthur area
and throughout central Illinois. Several quilts will be sold at an auction on Saturday.
The Kelly Miller Circus returns to Arthur for performances on April 26 at the high
school located along Route 133.
Rockome Gardens, located about
seven miles from Arthur, or just two miles
south of Chesterville off Route 133, opens
on May 2. Rockome Foods and Cheese
Factory, located on park grounds, is open
year around. The park features special
theme weekends throughout the season.
See the calendar of events in this issue for
specific events and dates. The park is open
daily through October 26.
Touch-A-Truck, a new event sponsored by Arthur Community Park District, will be
held Saturday, May 17, at Eberhardt Park. The event allows families to view, and touch,
large vehicles such as trucks, tractors, end loaders, emergency vehicles, and maintenance
vehicles that are used in the community for construction, delivery, and maintenance purposes. Personnel will be on hand to explain how each vehicle is used. Photos are encouraged. Concessions will be available. Call ahead for times.
Arthur’s first festival of the year is set for June 6 and 7. Strawberry Jam features a
street fair with craft and food vendors, a children’s area with inflatable games and rides,
and sidewalk sales. Visitors can participate in several activities, including a strawberry
pie eating contest. A new event joining the festival lineup is Ty's Dash & Splash Memorial 5K & 10K Run. The event was organized in memory of Ty Brewer and to raise funds
for improving and maintaining the community swimming pool. The day ends with a
Strawberry Pork Chop Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at Arthur United Methodist Church.
A Strawberry Social will be held on June 7 at the Otto Center in conjunction with
Strawberry Jam.
The Great Pumpkin Patch, located two miles south and one-fourth mile west of
Arthur, will host its annual Great Gourd Gathering on Saturday, June 7. The gathering
features gourd producers and enthusiasts from all over with vendors selling craft items
made from gourds. Informational seminars on various types of gourds and tips for growing them will be offered. The Great Pumpkin Patch is located on the Bruce Condill
Farm.
June 7 also marks Open House for The Homestead Bakery located at The Great
Pumpkin Patch. The bakery is operated year around by the Condills and offers a full line
of delicious baked goods, including some made with pumpkin.
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Cushman Scooter enthusiasts will hold their annual Cushman Scooters Daze on
June 7 at the fairgrounds.
Arthur has become the place to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Arthur’s Freedom
Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June
28, includes an afternoon parade downtown
and the giant fireworks and air show sponsored by Arthur Rotary Club at night. The
fireworks and air show take place at Jurgens
Park (fairgrounds). Come early to enjoy the
parade downtown, go to the park for a picnic or enjoy food from many vendors, and
enjoy vintage aircraft flights, helicopter
rides, and music leading up to the 28minute fireworks display.
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair takes
over Jurgens Park on July 6-12. This will be
the 84th edition of the fair. It is what county fairs are supposed to be: livestock exhibits;
tractor pulls; demolition derbies; carnival rides; vendors selling taffy, ice slushies, sandwiches, and games of chance; queen pageants; musical entertainment; and great
evenings out with the family.
The Second Annual Touch of Arthur will be held Saturday, August 2, in downtown
Arthur. The event showcases products manufactured and sold locally in the many shops
and stores located around and in Arthur.
Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale returns to the Otto Center on Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23. The sale features locally made wood furniture and quilt items. It raises
money for families with need in the area and in Third World countries. Other benefit
auctions are held throughout the year and benefit the Beacon in Sullivan, Shriner’s Hospital, and relief efforts in Haiti. But the Mennonite Relief Sale is the “Granddaddy” of
them all. See the schedule of events for dates of other benefit auctions.
The 42nd Annual Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival will be held Saturday
through Monday, August 30 through September 1, in downtown Arthur. Events include a
cheese eating contest; cheese curling contest;
5K, 10K, and one-mile runs and walks; craft
and food vendors; sidewalk sales; live music;
and children’s inflatable games and rides. The
Cheese Festival is three days of food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family, and it’s all
located in downtown Arthur.
The Great Pumpkin Patch opens its season
on September 15 and remains open daily
through October 31. The patch, which is celebrating its 25th season, has been featured
on national TV, helped decorate the White House lawn for Halloween, and has been the
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subject of various magazine articles.
In addition to growing and selling pumpkins, The Great Pumpkin Patch is a great
place for “children” of all ages to visit. There are lots of exhibits, both fun and educational, to see. It’s a favorite field trip destination for schools throughout east central Illinois.
Arthur streets and country roads will be filled with bicyclists touring the area on
Saturday, September 13. That’s when the annual Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bike Tour takes place. Bicyclists from all over will travel marked routes through the
countryside and return to Arthur for a day of visiting and shopping.
Some of the best tasting barbecue comes to Arthur on October 10 and 11 for the annual Central Illinois Braggin’ Rights Barbecue Cook-Off. A Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned competition, the event annually attracts around 50 of the nation’s best
barbecue cooks. A competition for local “Backyard BBQers” is offered. Trophies are
awarded. Vendors set up to sell barbecue sandwiches and merchandise such as grills and
accessories.
Over 300 pumpkins will be carved and
lit for Arthur’s Pumpkin House. The display
will be available downtown for viewing October 25-31.
Homesteaders on the Prairie and Spirit
of the Seasons/Gathering on the Prairie antique and craft shows return on November 7
and 8 to the fairgrounds and Otto Center respectively.
Amish Country’s Christmas Kickoff
will be November 22. Events include special
sales at participating downtown businesses
throughout the day and a lighted Christmas
parade in the evening. The event ends with
Santa Claus arriving in town during the parade and everyone congregating in Knights
Court where Santa will be available to listen to children’s Christmas wishes.
The Fourth Annual Central Illinois Outdoor Expo on February 13 and 14 leads off
events in 2015. The expo fills the Otto Center with all kinds of equipment for outdoorsmen. Seminars on hunting, fishing, and conservation are planned.
Homesteaders on the Prairie Antique Show and Gathering on the Prairie Antique
Show return to the fairgrounds and Otto Center respectively on 6 and 7.
The Sixth Annual Woodwrights Guild Home and Garden Show takes over the Otto
Center for two days on March 13-14.
Regardless of the time of year, Arthur Amish Country has much to offer in shopping, sites to see, entertainment, and places to eat. The friendly people who live in the
area and work at the many businesses go out of their way to live up to the community’s
motto: “You’re only a stranger once.”
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May Happenings
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May 10
May 17
May 17
May 17
May 17
May 29
Spring Tree & Landscaping Auction Arthur Produce Auction
10:00 a.m. Trees, shrubs, flowers and other items.
Opening Day at Rockome Gardens 6 miles southeast of Arthur
Open Wednesday - Sunday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 217-268-4106
www.rockome.com
East Central Illinois Standardbred & Pony Sale-Arthur Sale Barn
Horse Sale - 10:30 am sharp. Breakfast & lunch served. Bake Sale.
Touch a Truck - Eberhardt Park
Features everything from craft and flea market items to locally
grown produce during the summer. 217 543-2766 Sponsor: AAAOC
Chet Kingery Bluegrass Concert - Rockome Gardens
2013 Miss Arthur Pageant - 7 pm - Arthur-Lovington High School
Ascension Day - All Amish Businesses closed.
Weekly:
Tuesday & Friday - Produce Auction Southeast of Arthur
Locally grown vegetables and fruits in season, flowers 10 - noon
Thursday 2-6 p.m. - beginning Mid May - Farmers Market
Arthur Welcome Center
Friday to Sunday - Rockome Gardens open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Memorial Day - After May 27th open Wednesday - Sunday
6 miles southeast of Arthur. 217-268-4106 www.rockome.com
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CAUTION:
Please exercise caution as you drive in Amish country as there are numerous slow moving vehicles, horses and buggies,
which travel our roads. A Amish horse and buggy travels about 11
m.p.h. Most of State Route 133 from Arcola, to the east of Arthur,
and Lovington, to the west of Arthur, has wide shoulders-- these are
horse and buggy lanes.
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ARTHUR’S “Magnificant Mile”..or so
Just one half mile south of downtown Arthur and Route 133 is one of the
largest exposition halls in the area, the Otto Center. Located on County Line
Road (E.L. Jurgens Highway), in the middle of one of the most unique mile of
shops and farms you’ll find anywhere in America, the Otto Center has had an interesting transformation from its beginnings in 1965.
In the mid 1960’s, the Arthur Community Unit School District #305 opened
the Otto School south of town and the North Attendance Centers to accommodate the elementary school population of the Amish community who attended
public schools. The school provided teaching staff and curriculum that met state
standards without the use of the audio/visual equipment in the public grade
school in town. It was in the late 1980’s the State of Illinois stepped in to inform
the District that this was unacceptable and that, despite the vociferous protestations of the Amish and non-Amish communities, the Otto School and North Centers would have to be closed.
Some Amish parents opted to send their children to Arthur Elementary
School in town while the rest chose to educate their children in parochial schools
around the Arthur area. The Otto Center, to which a large gym was built, was
often used as a site for social events and sales within the Amish community.
A group of local Amish and Mennonites decided to purchase the Otto School
from the school district to keep the old school rooms and gym for centralized,
local gatherings, such as charity events and fundraisers, for not just the Amish
but the non-Amish community too. It proved to be a popular meeting spot!
In 2000, the Otto Center expanded with the purchase of additional property.
The old gym was replaced with today’s structure. The facility has three kitchens,
and multiple sections in which to host events of all kinds. The facility can comfortably host as many as 1,200 for a meal and well over 2,000 at a time for an
event.
The facility, near downtown Arthur, has become a very popular spot for
events from fundraisers for local families to expositions and expositions sponsored by the Woodwrights Guild, the Arthur Area Association of Commerce and
the Arthur Area Economic Development Council as well as many others.
The Otto Center, like the school before, has become a meeting place for two different cultures to gather, celebrate, and assist those in need through various
fundraisers. Remember once you turn off or cross Route 133 on your way to the
Otto Center you will enter a mile long strip of shops that stand for family craftsmanship, quality, handmade items, , homemade items and great customer service that make all of the Heart of Illinois Amish Country one of a kind. Be sure to
visit these stores along one magnificent mile:
MELROSE QUILTS AND SEWFORTH – Perhaps the prettiest stop along the
way, at Melrose you will find a large choice of quilts in different colors, sizes and
styles. Hand stitched by Amish and Mennonite ladies, the quilts are of the highest quality as are the wall hangings, placemats, table runners and more.
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-Established in 1973We carry large selections of:
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Whole Food Supplements
• Liquid Herbal Formulas
• First Aid Supplies
• Herbal Teas
• Fresh Chickens
(Hormone Free - local raised)
• Glassware
• Natural Herbal Remedies
• Digestive Aids
• Gluten-Free Products
• Non-toxic Soaps & Cleaners
• Dried Fruits & Nuts
• Wisconsin Cheese
• Christian Books
Family Health Foods
2008 CR 1800 E
Arthur, IL 61911
1 mile south of Arthur
M-F 7:00-5:30 • Sat. 7:00-4:30
Voice Mail: 217-543-3189
• Endless choices in our quilt display room
• Quilts hand-stitched by Amish
& Mennonite ladies
• Large array of patterns and colors
• Styles in King, Queen, Twin and Full sizes
• Custom-made quilts • Hand-made baskets
• Limited supply of antique quilts
Accessories: See our quilted tablerunners, placemats and doilies, tote bags,
wall hangings and quillows (decorative pillow containing individual sized quilt)
Wholesale & Retail. Open Spring to Fall, Winter by appointment.
Closed Sundays. New Items Added Often. Buses by appointment.
1/4 Mile south Of Arthur
2088 CR 1800 E. • Arthur, Illinois 61911 • 217-543-2844
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COUNTRY SHOE SHOP – Remember the days when you could go to a shoe
store and be fitted just right for a pair of work boots, hiking boots and other
footwear so you and your feet were comfortable at work and play. Country Shoe
Shop is still just that kind of place where you can get the latest styles with excellent service. Yes, they make repairs too!
FURNITURE PLUS – This store has everything from Oak Furniture, Dinette
Sets to sofas, recliners love seats and mattresses. A great selection at great
prices makes Furniture Plus a favorite shop for both locals and visitors.
SHADY CREST FARM MARKET – This shop features top quality cold cut
meats and cheeses along with all manner of fresh produce in season. You can
place orders for party platters, shop for your family or just order a sandwich.
Shady Crest can take care of it all plus, if you have a sweet tooth, they can
serve you up ice cream, candies, baked goods and fresh slushies made from inseason fruits.
FAMILY HEALTH FOODS – Whether you are looking to stay healthy or get
healthy Family Health food offers a wide variety of items that you just can’t find
in your chain stores. Food supplements, herbal teas, organic and gluten free
products, special bulk foods and homeopathic products are just a few of the
items that people come from all over the Midwest to purchase. This is the place
to find a large selection of non-toxic/hypo-allergenic products too.
YODER’S GAZEBOS - Obviously, gazebos of all kinds can be custom made by
the craftsman here at Yoder’s Gazebos plus they do so much more. Wishing
wells, lawn swings, mailboxes, bird feeders and picnic tables can be hand
crafted to your specifications. Need to spruce up the yard, deck, patio or porch
Yoder’s Gazebos can build you something perfect for you.
HELMUTH CUSTOM KITCHENS – For almost half a century HCK has been
building custom made kitchen and bathroom cabinets and other multi-function
cabinetry for homes and businesses. You will not only get the finest in craftsmanship but also the expertise that comes with it. Woodworking is part of the
Helmuth family heritage and they welcome you to come to their showroom to
help you with your project with the finest personalized service around.
The Otto Center and neighboring shops are a great place to begin your journey through Illinois’ Largest and Oldest Amish Settlement. Just remember,
You’re a Stranger Only Once – thank you for coming to visit the Heart of Illinois
Amish Country and Illinois’ Longest Main Street – where we have miles and
miles of magnificence!
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June Happenings
June 6-7
June 6-7
June 6-8
June 7
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Strawberry Jam Festival - Downtown Arthur
13th Annual Heart of America Pony Sale-Tri-County Facility
Friday arrival of ponies and hitching. Pony Pull at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Tack Sale and Pony Sale 8:00 a.m. 217-578-2521
Raggedy Ann Rally - Rockome Gardens
Strawberry Social - Otto Center
Ty’s Dash & Splash Memorial 5K/10K Run
The Homestead Bakery Open House - 10am - 4pm 217-543-3700
The Great Gourd Gathering at The Great Pumpkin Patch
10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Strawberry Delights/Pork Chop Supper - United Methodist Ch.
Serving: 5 - 7 p.m.
19th Annual Cushman Scooters Daze & Swap Meet - Mo/Do
Fairgrounds Mid-America Cushman Club.
217-874-2771
Arthur Community Vacation Bible School at Arthur Mennonite
Church 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Farm to Fork at the 200 Acres - Home of the Great Pumpkin
Patch
All Around Town Garage Sales Maps at the Visitor’s Center
Sponsors: The Arthur Graphic-Clarion & AAAOC
5th Annual Amish Country Tractor Cruise 50 mile cruise featuring
pre 1980 tractors
“Movies Under the Stars”/ Free Outdoor Family Movie - Vine St.
Christian Church
Craft and flea market items and locally grown produce 217 543-2766
Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade - downtown Arthur
1pm E. Progress St. - downtown. 100+ entries. Sponsor: AAAOC
Arthur Rotary Fireworks Celebration - Jurgens Park 4-10:30 pm
Helicopter rides, free t-shirt toss, powered parachutes, WWII aircraft
flyover, sky divers, rides and food stands. 9:30 pm Fireworks Display
WW II Re-Enactment at Rockome Gardens
Locally grown vegetables and fruits in season, flowers, 10 - noon
Wednesday - Sunday Rockome Gardens open : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 2-6 p.m. - Farmers Market -- Arthur Welcome Center
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East Central Illinois Shop Hop various locations 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the cause for Ovarian Cancer. Purchase a passport and enter to
win prizes. Shop the area fabric stores for door prizes, goody bags and
specials. Each shop has a quilt block using Blank Quilting Fabrics.
84th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Jurgens Park
A full week of activities - Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo
Derby, Garden Tractor Pull, Exhibits of all kinds
and a Carnival. Fair books available July 1 at the Welcome Center.
“Movies Under the Stars”/ Free Outdoor Family Movie - Vine St.
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locally grown produce during the summer months. 217 543-2766
Sponsor: AAAOC
Weekly:
Locally grown produce, wholesale, 10 - noon
Wednesday - Saturday Rockome Gardens open : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monthly:
CAUTION:
Please exercise caution as you drive in Amish country as there
are numerous slow moving vehicles, horses & buggies, which travel our roads.
An Amish horse & buggy travels about 11 m.p.h. Most of State Route 133 from
Arcola, to the east of Arthur, to Lovington, to the west of Arthur, has wide
shoulders-- these are horse & buggy lanes.
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Hitch up the boat, grab the fishing poles, put on the swimsuit, grab the sunscreen – it is SUMMER! Those lazy, hazy days of picnics in our parks, camping at one of the many nearby lakes or
just pitching a tent in the backyard. It is corn on the cob, food cooking on the grill, sun tea, snow
cones at the ball diamond and, of course, it’s salad season – macaroni, potato, lettuce, ham, apple
and cucumber/onion to name just a few. Oh, yes, you can get all of that right here and made fresh.
It is red, white and blue sitting under a night sky watching the huge fireworks extravaganza.
It is the fire trucks, the veterans, the horses, the floats and the music of a parade. It is watching
thousands of lightning bugs dance over lush green fields of corn and beans where just a few
months before there was “nothing” and now the crops that feed the world are there being tended to
by the hard work of the farm family.
It is a warm night at the fair with all the cotton candy, tractor pulling, carnival riding, livestock showing, pie cooking, game playing, demo derby, mud racing goodness! It is walking out of
the fairgrounds with a child clutching a goldfish, one asleep on the shoulder and some salt water
taffy as a treat for later (or to eat in the car on the way home!)
The days are longer and the bedtimes are later just so you can take it all in. We will give you
plenty of things to do if you join us under the hot summer sun and well into the night. It is an exciting time to enjoy all the things that make life great here in east central Illinois. Lots of activities
on our calendar or you can just sit back and relax (you really can hear the corn grow!).
The biggest decision you have to make as these carefree days of no school and vacation will
be to decide if the Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival is a celebration of the end of summer or
a celebration of the start of autumn. We vote both! We’d love to have you join us throughout the
summer in The Heart of Illinois Amish Country.
84th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
July 6-12, 2014
Sunday, July 6 - Church Service & Music (Midway Stage) 6 p.m.
Monday, July 7 - Queen Pageant (Main Stage) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8 - Queen Pageant (Main Stage) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 - Live Entertainment - VWorship - Sullivan
(Midway Stage) 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 10 - ITPA Tractor Pull - Pro-Stock, 2-WD Trucks,
Pro-Stock Diesel Trucks, Limited Pro-Stock and Classic
Friday, July 11- Demo Derby 7:30
Live Entertainment - Battle Creek
(Midway Stage) 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 - Baby Pageant, 10 a.m.
Wild Country Mud Racing, 5:00 p.m.
Gunny Sack (Midway Stage) 5-6:30 p.m.
Lorrie Morgan (Main Stage) 7 p.m.
Boden Amusements - Mon., Tues., & Sat 6-10pm
Wed., Thurs., & Fri. P.O.P. (Pay-One-Price) for further information
visit www.moultriedouglascountyfair.com
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WHILE IN AMISH COUNTRY - VISIT CHESTERVILLE
If you are coming into the “Heart of Illinois Amish Country” and the
Village of Arthur from Interstate 57 you will pass through the community
of Chesterville on Illinois Route 133. Coming from Arthur on Route 133
headed to Rockome Gardens, the town of Chesterville is where you
would make your right turn to go to the park located just 1 and 1/2 miles
away.
One of the older settlements in the area, Chesterville was founded in
1832 when the first pioneers moved into the wild, unsettled land along the
Kaskaskia River. It was a hunter’s paradise. Deer were abundant sometimes found in droves of more than one hundred. Settlers could often
bag their dinner from their doorstep. They varied their meals with wild
hogs, partridges, and prairie chickens—a species now extinct-- geese,
ducks, and an abundance of edible fish from the river.
The Douglas County pioneers chose this river location because it bordered prairie land. They needed the forest that grew on each side of the
river to build their houses and barns. But they especially liked the treeless prairie land that stretched for miles like a sea of grass with islands of
small groves of trees. Unlike their eastern friends, who were compelled to
carve their farms out of the forests, the Douglas County pioneers could
establish farms by plowing under the grass and flowers.
It wasn’t easy. They had to solve new problems. The wetlands harbored disease. Many died from malaria carried by swarms of mosquitoes.
Others died from ague and other illnesses. The heavily matted sod—the
roots of densely growing prairie plants had to be turned over. Eventually
the pioneers learned how to “break” the prairie. They also developed
ways to drain the wetlands. By 1878 after settlers had tamed the prairie
and solved the drainage problem, they discovered that they had settled on
some of the world’s best farm land.
Today this historic, quaint community, one of several small communities dotting the area landscape and still in the midst of the world’s best
farmland, has several attractions of its own to visit.
You might want to stop in at the Chesterville Antique Mall and check
out the selection of furniture, appliances and various collectibles. Paul
and Judy Schrock as well as the staff are happy to show you around and
help you select just the right piece for your home or as a gift for that special someone.
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Dutch Valley Meats on
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Cheeses, condiments, cider –
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spring to fall, you can often
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ribs. Grab your picnic lunch right here and enjoy it in one of our Arthur
parks.
The Korner Café is a great place to get breakfast or lunch. Open
from 6 am to 2 pm, Monday
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buffet with daily specials
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go for a delicious slice of fruit or crème pie!
Another tasty experience can be found just down the road from the
Korner Café towards Rockome Gardens. The Beekeepers at Swarm Tree
Honey Farm is a great place to get local honey. In their shop they also
sell gift baskets, soups and candles. A neat place to visit and a great place
to shop.
Maybe you want to do some shopping for outdoor furniture for your
deck, lawn decorations to brighten up the yard or a stone piece for you r
patio? EMC Outdoor Furnishings has everything from stonework, to
benches, arbors, tables, rockers, lighthouses, Adirondack chairs, fountains
of all materials. If you don’t see it on the lot or in the large showroom all
you need to do is ask and the craftsmen at EMC can more than likely do it
for you.
While you are visiting Amish country Chesterville, on the banks of
the Kaskaskia River, is a must stop on your travels through the countryside. Remember, maps and information are available at several locations
throughout the area and at the Arthur Welcome Center!
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You might be in Cape Cod marveling at the entryway to a beach
front cottage or perhaps you are in a Chicago high-rise and notice a
spectacular armoire. You could be in a Miami mansion with exquisite floors or an L.A. home with a dramatic stairway. Perhaps a
lodge in the mountains of Colorado in front of a roaring fire encased
by a spectacular mantle or you might just be at your neighbor’s for
dinner when you notice the finely crafted tables, chairs and kitchen
cabinets. In any of these places these fine pieces might very well
have come from right here in the Arthur area from the Woodwrights
Guild.
Formed in 2009, the Guild today consists of 11 members with a
dedication to their craft. The Guild, a group of wood craftsmen in
the area, was formed to share ideas, designs, and resources which
would allow them to create quality products of the highest standard.
Guild members are interested in keeping the woodworking community alive with a return to superior hand crafted products of enduring
value. At the same time innovation and unique design ideas are encouraged to allow the custom-made final product that fits the customer’s specifications.
The Guild hosts the annual Home and Garden Show at the Otto
Center which will run from Friday, March 13 to Saturday, March 14,
2015. It is a wonderful opportunity to see these fine craftsmen and
their products all in one place. On Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 the Woodwrights Guild will have their annual
Fall Open House at each member’s workshops. During both events,
there is plenty to see and do while discovering that fine craftsmanship still exists!
We encourage you to stop at the Arthur Welcome Center before
you begin your journey visiting the Arthur Area. You can obtain information and maps for the Guild businesses and much more. Then
take a stroll through the downtown businesses before you get into
your car or on your bike to explore the fascinating area around the
town. See why we are Illinois’ Longest Main Street and how the fine
craftsmanship of the members of The Woodwrights Guild is something in which we are justifiably proud.
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(1) BEAR CREEK CABINETS
FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS WITH HIGH QUALITY KITCHEN
AND BATH CABINETS THAT WILL MEET OR EXCEED YOUR
EXPECTATIONS. STOP BY AND SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR
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THE FINEST CUSTOM MILLWORK. SEE OUR NEWLY
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550 N CR 240 E, ARTHUR, IL • (217) 543-4190
M-F 7-4, SAT. BY APPT.
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573 N CR 325 E, TUSCOLA, IL • (217) 543-3230
M-F 7-4, SAT. APPT.
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CUSTOM MILLWORK AND DOORS FOR ANY APPLICATION.
326 E CR 100 N, ARCOLA, IL • (217) 268-4689
M-F 6-4, SAT. APPT.
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THE FINEST IN CUSTOM CABINETS, FURNITURE AND
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553 N CR 240 E, ARTHUR, IL • (217) 543-2971
M-F 7-4, SAT. APPT.
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49 N. CR 550 E., ARCOLA, IL • (217) 268-4509
M-F 7-4, SAT. APPT. EVE.
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CUSTOM MADE DOORS FOR ANY APPLICATION.
2245 CR 1500 E, ARTHUR, IL • (217) 543-3489
M-F 8-4, SAT. APPT.
(8) KAUFMAN’S CUSTOM CABINETS
CUSTOM KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETS.
363 E CR 200 N, ARCOLA, IL • (217) 268-4330
M-F 7-4, SAT. APPT.
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THE LARGEST AMISH OWNED FURNITURE STORE IN IL.
KITCHENS, VANITIES, FURNITURE.
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A Little about the Amish...
Kent Stock - Staff Writer
“Come from among them and be ye separate” is a verse from 2 Corinthians. It is this
verse and others that form the basis for the Ordnung (German for order) which is the unwritten code by which the Amish live. Motor vehicle ownership is not allowed because it
puts the owner “too much in the world.” It is just one of the Amish beliefs to maintain a
simple life based on family, community and belief in God. Transportation is used that is
sufficient to keep one involved in the local community but not for travel far and wide. This
keeps the community tight-knit and
responsible for each other’s welfare.
The dress of both the women and
men is based on the same principle –
keep it simple, plain and useful. You
will see some variation of dress and
appearance, especially between the
younger and older Amish but it remains pretty much a standard especially as one gets older.
I’ve seen Amish people at the
mall and the beach though? The
Amish will often hire drivers to take them to different places to visit friends, family, and
yes vacation. One of the first things you learn living in the midst of an Amish settlement
is that their practices may be different than the modernity of our non-Amish world but the
people are basically the same. The Amish emphasize this fact quite a bit in fact.
For health reasons, employment reasons, personal reasons it is not out of the ordinary
for the Amish to travel with someone else pretty much anywhere in the world. It is their
day to day existence as members of their local communities where their lives are more
structured around their beliefs.
So I’m here, where are the Amish? Can I visit this village? Well, the Amish are all
around us. They reside in the country on farms where often a family business will be located as well. You’ll see our Amish friends and neighbors on the street, shopping in the
stores, eating at our restaurants, and just chatting on the street. You are coming into a community of beliefs rather than a physical location such as our Village of Arthur.
You are most welcome to explore the countryside and visit the various businesses
which will often be connected to residences. The businesses will be clearly marked from
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Kent Stock - Staff Writer
a private residence. The Amish welcome you to come into their shops however, just like
we non-Amish, they prefer only invited guests to their actual residences.
I’d like to see an Amish church, where can I find one. Well, you are out of luck on
that one as there are not any. The Amish have church at their homes or maybe even an outbuilding on the farm. The pews, the hymnals, and everything needed for Sunday services
travels to the family’s home from week to week. If you see the long green wagon at a farm
house, you’ll know where church is going to be held.
I’d love to take a picture but I hear that is frowned
upon? The Amish do not believe in posing for pictures and
do not wish to be photographed in close up photographs.
Can you imagine being at the grocery store and having
someone with a camera come up and start snapping pictures of your family? However, pictures from a distance
are fine just put the telephoto lens away. You can take pictures from behind as well from a discrete distance but it is
preferred faces not be shown.
The Amish here seem different from those in other
places, is that correct? The Arthur Amish settlement is the
oldest and largest settlement in Illinois. It is the seventh
largest in the nation and has a more rural look to it than
some of the larger Amish communities to the east in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The
rules that govern the local communities are unique to that area which is why there are differences from place to place.
What is the difference between the Amish and Mennonites? This explanation also differs not only from place to place but right here in our own area. An extremely simplified
explanation is you have the Old Order Amish, different variations on conservative Mennonite branches and then the Mennonite Church itself whose members are indistinguishable
from someone of the Methodist or Baptist faiths. The beliefs, dress and rules basically
comes down to the church in which one chooses to worship.
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August 22-23
August 30-31
Movies Under the Stars - dusk - Vine St. Christian Church
Free outdoor family movie
2nd Annual “A Touch of Arthur” Various venues throughout the
area. Showcasing local business and locally made items. Displays,
Open Houses and activities for the entire family.
Movies Under the Stars - dusk - Vine St. Christian Church
Free outdoor family movie
locally grown produce during the summer months. 217 543-2766
Sponsor: AAAOC
20th Annual Bluegrass-In-The-Gardens-Music-Festival.
Experience vibrant, authentic Bluegrass at its finest
Admission includes festival and Rockome Gardens attractions.
217-268-4106 www.rockome.com
Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur.
Quilts & locally-made Amish furniture auction. Many, many food
booths. Children’s activities begin at 10 am; Auction from 8 am – mid
afternoon. Sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee.
For more information call 217-543-2841
42nd Annual Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
Ham & Beans Dinner-Arthur United Methodist Church
Homemade Ice Cream Social-Vine Street Christian Church
Slow Speed Tractor Races / Antique Tractor Show
Weekly:
Locally grown produce, wholesale, 10 - noon
Monthly:
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Iron Horse Golf Course
Amishland Village
Rockome Gardens
Tanger Outlet Mall
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....25 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN!!
Twenty five years ago it was just a place some local folks stopped to
get pumpkins from some kids in the area. Over the years, those kids grew
up and as they grew the pumpkins and the patch grew with them. From
those few seeds and first cucurbits sold to today The Great Pumpkin
Patch has grown into an autumn destination for nearly 60,000 people.
Some initial visitors who brought their kids are now bringing back
their grandkids and maybe even the great grandkids! Every year, TGPP
adds something new, changes their displays and adds new events to keep
the most sincere patch anywhere just that – a true family fall experience.
Of course you can pick your perfect pumpkin (gourd and/or squash
too) for cooking or for decoration. Wagon rides take place on weekends
(and Columbus Day), there is musical entertainment on the weekends,
Wanda’s Haunted Crib (for a fun/funny scare), the TGPP museum, and
The Bridle Gift Shop. You will be aMAZEd at the variety of mazes made
of sunflowers, straw bales, broomcorn and miscanthus. The Great Maize
Maze is the greatest of all with a viewing platform (once you find it) that
looks out over the 200 Acres Farm.
The eye –catching displays have been a feature of
TGPP for many years (a great
photo opportunity year after
year). The League of Cucurbit Nations features a display
of the produce from across
the world, Wall O’Squash,
Noah’s Ark, Pumpkin Trees,
Rainbow O’ Squash, what is
perhaps the world’s largest Corn Shock Tower and the A to Z of Squash
display (really, every letter represented!)
There are farm animals of course all about to greet you. The Center
School, a historical recreation work in progress, is open to give you an appreciation of the rural roots of the area. Take a stroll in the Children’s
Garden and the Conifer Garden to enjoy the beauty of some of our natural
Prairie and native plants. Plus, mum quilts! TGPP grows over 5,000
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mums each year and the displays are just as awesome as the pumpkins
(you can take them home too!).
All these activities and things to see are bound to make you hungry
and thirsty – TGPP has that covered too. Craving some pumpkin ice
cream, an apple cider slushie, a pumpkin cookie or just a cheeseburger or
corn on the cob? The Patch provides all this and much more on the
grounds with The Two Mile Sweet Shop, The Pumpkin Eatery, The Pumpkin Creamery and Chef Tippy’s from nearby Sullivan, IL are who are
there on weekends to provide some truly unique and incredibly delicious
dishes several made right from the produce at TGPP! If you love those,
and you will, weekend events feature special cucurbit creative cooking
classes and tastings.
TGPP is a great place for a school field trip in the fall, a birthday
party or for “bigger kids” there is the Two Mile Schoolhouse to rent out
for meetings and or gatherings of most any kinds. There is always something to celebrate at TGPP and not just in the fall but year round.
The Homestead Bakery, located just across the parking lot from the
entrance to TGPP, will have their grand opening on Saturday, June 7. This
delicious, nationally known bakery provides delicious baked goods almost
year round. Also on that
Saturday, Illinois State
Gourd Society is welcomed
to The Patch with displays,
classes, and seminars all on
the many uses of gourds.
Colorful and informative!
The event, held in conjunction with the Strawberry Jam
in downtown Arthur, gives
you a late spring/early summer glimpse of what TGPP is like “off season”!
On June 12 and again on September 21, TGPP will host two events as
part of the “Farm to Fork” series that just started in 2013. Dining in the
early summer, mid-fall sunshine on food locally grown, decorations locally made with great company to dine and serve – an experience that
can’t be beat and you do not want to miss. The Patch will even extend
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their fall season by one day to host a special Antique Farm Machinery
Plowing Day on November 1 in keeping with the historical nature of the
farm.
The Great Pumpkin Patch is also environmentally friendly in many
ways; whether it is rainwater, unused pumpkins/gourds squash The Patch
reuses, recycles and restores. One way they do this is through Homestead
Seeds, a business dedicated to garnering the finest seeds of the exceptional crops locally grown and ensuring one of the natural steps of a selfsustaining cycle. That, of course, is a Condill family tradition.
For the last twenty-five years a few seeds grown by three boys as
grown into a great fall experience (and beyond) for thousands. Through
the years it has meant lots of hard work, overcoming adversity, and even
more creativity – a true family experience, not just for the owners but for
all in the community who are involved in making TGPP the most “sincere” anywhere!
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• Kiddie Tractor Pull
• 5K Run
• 100 ft. Sub sandwich
• Sidewalk Sales
• Craft Vendors
• Food Vendors
• Inflatables
• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
Come visit Arthur where
you’re only a stranger once!
For information call
1-800-72-AMISH
Sponsored by the Arthur Area
Association of Commerce
[email protected]
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September Happenings
Sept. 1
40th Annual Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
*Rat Race 5K/10K Run, 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K Recreational Walk
& Kids Cheese Chasers Race-Arthur Woman’s Club
*Slow Speed Tractor Races/Antique Tractor Show
September 6
Annual East Central Ill. Standardbred Auction-Arthur Sale Barn
Starts at 6 am with breakfast. Tack Sale then Horse Auction.
Sept. 12 - 13
Fall All Around Town Garage Sales
Pickup maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center, individual sale times vary.
Sponsors: The Arthur Graphic-Clarion & AAAOC
September 13 Annual Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bike Tour
September 15 - 25th Season at ..The Great Pumpkin Patch - SW of Arthur
October 31
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sept. 19-21
Arthur Homecoming Weekend - Parade, game, coronation.
September 20 Downtown 3rd Saturday Market - “Annex Building” downtown.
Craft and flea market items, locally grown produce 217 543-2766
Sponsor: AAAOC
September 21 Farm to Fork Event at the 200 Acres- Home of the Great
Pumpkin Patch
September 26 Toy Auction & Farm Memorabilia - Tri-County Auction Facility
September 27 Semi-Annual Consignment Sale-Tri-County Consignment Facility
Weekly:
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Another trip around the sun is almost complete. We’ve planted, we’ve sowed and
now it is time to reap the harvest. The pastels of spring became the rich, dark colors of
summer which are now turning into the browns, orange and reds of autumn – falling
leaves and falling calendar pages.
They say here in this area there are four seasons; winter, spring, summer and
PUMPKIN! Illinois is the largest producer of pumpkins in the world and we do our
part here to keep us on top! We are famous for our cucurbits from the orange orbs, to
gourds to squash for cooking, eating, decorating and even for “chucking”!
The air is turning back to crisp and we invite you to come spend an afternoon enjoying pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cookies and an apple cider slushy. Grab some
mums of purple, red, yellow, pink for that harvest display. Get some of that last produce from the garden to can and preserve for the winter months. Is there anything
better than opening up a little bit of summer/fall in the middle of winter?
Autumn is our time to be thankful for the bounty we enjoy in this area – not just
in food, resources but for people - people that live and work here but also our visitors
with whom we happily share this good life here in east central Illinois with every year.
From the Cheese Festival through all our Fall events and to the Christmas Kick off –
we invite you to come and enjoy The Heart of Illinois Amish Country – for harvest season, for a winter of rest, for the rebirth of spring, and the glory of summer – You Are a
Stranger Only Once!
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2014 ARCOLA EVENTS CALENDAR
April-October Arcola Architectural Tours A delightful diversion for those who love
the old houses and house architecture. Tours start at the Flower Patch
Bed & Breakfast, 229 E. Jefferson, Arcola. An outdoor walking tour.
For information 217-268-4876 or www.arcolaflowerpatch.com
April 27
Scholastic Dinner honors our Arcola High School Junior and
Seniors who have excelled academically during the school year.
Sponsored by the Arcola Chamber of Commerce
May 2
Rockome Gardens Opens - Wednesday through Sunday - 10 am-5 pm
through October 26. Rockome is located at 125 N. CR 425 E., Arcola.
For information contact: Rockom Gardens - 217-268-4106
Rockome Gardens is a well-established Arcola attraction that has
charmed visitors for five decades.
Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Music starting at 11 am featuring
Balsam Range, James King Band, Jeff Brown and Still Lonsome,
Mackville and Firebox Blue Grass Band. The bands will provide an
afternoon and evening concert for your enjoyment at Rockome.
May 17
June 6-8
5th Raggedy Friendship Gathering Every June the Raggedy Ann &
Andy enthusiasts gather in Arcola, the birthplace of Johnny Gruelle,
creator of Raggedy Ann & Andy. The event will be held in be held
in the Rockome Gardens. For information contact Rockome Gardens
217-268-4106
June 28
Pop The Top Car Show - Coolest car show of the summer in downtown
Arcola. Contact Drippy Smith at 217-268-4278 or
[email protected] Proceeds go to the Arcola Beautification
Committee.
June 28-29
WWII Re-Enactment - Held at Rockome Gardens 5 miles west of
Arcola. Information - call 217-268-4106
August 1-2
Arcola City Wide Garage Sales Contact the Arcola Record
Herald 118 E. Main St. Arcola, IL, 61910 or 217-268-4950
August 16-17 Bluegrass Music Evening entertainment featuring Mackville, Tony Holt
and the Wildwood Valley Boys The bands will provide an evening
concert beginning at 6:15 p.m. at Rockome.
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Sept. 5-7
44th Annual Broom Corn Festival - Downtown Main Street Arcola
Celebrate Arcolas’ heritage as the "Broom Corn Capital of the
World" with the renowned annual Broom Corn Festival.
arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, parade, 5K or 10K race.
217-268-4530 or e-mail www.arcolachamber.com for information.
September 26 Toy Auction Over 1000 antique and collectible toys - Tri-County
Auction Facility. Auction begins at 11 a.m. Phone Vernon at
217.268.3444 or visit auctionzip.com - Auctioneer #14498.
September 26 Consignment Auction “Something for eveyone!” Tri-County
Auction Facility. Auction begins at 8 a.m. Phone Vernon at
217.268.3444 or visit auctionzip.com - Auctioneer #14498
October 11-13 Harvest Festival at Rockome Gardens Old time demonstrations.
Open 10 am to 5 pm For information phone Rockome at 217-268-4106.
October 26
Rockome Gardens Closes for the Season
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Historic Arcola's Downtown Holiday Open House get acqainted with the
town time forgot when you shop our downtown streets full of shops for
unique gift-giving, home de'cor and handcrafted amish furniture.
For more information call 217-268-4530 or www.arcolachamber.com
Nov. 7-8
Country Spirit Antique Show & Sale Join a select group of quality
dealers offering you their best. Country Antiques, Primitives and
Americana. Enjoy an old-fashioned celebration in Downtown Arcola.
The show will be held at the Arcola Community Center and the Best
Western Plus, For information: Call 312-957-1065
[email protected]
Dec. TBA
Santa Claus Comes to Town
December 13 Antique and Collectible Auction Tri-County Auction Facility.
Auction begins at 9 a.m. Phone Vernon at 217.268.3444 or visit
auctionzip.com - Auctioneer #14498
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October Happenings
October 1 - 31
25th Season at ..The Great Pumpkin Patch - SW of Arthur
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Daily
October 10 - 11 CIBR-BBQ KCBS Competition,”Thrill of the Grill Competition”
Downtown Arthur This annual Kansas City Barbecue Society
sanctioned competition hosts 40 plus teams vying for cash awards and
'Bragging Rights” to the best BBQ. BBQ food stands, craft vendors,
and live entertainment. Sponsor: AAAOC 217-543-2766.
October 11 - 13 Rockome Gardens Harvest Festival - 6 miles southeast of Arthur.
Music, Craft & Antique Show, vendors welcome. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 18
Downtown 3rd Saturday Market
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsor: Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2766
October 24-25 20th Annual Haiti Auction- Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur.
Friday evening meal from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. “Mini Auction and also a
preview of Saturday auction items. For information call:
Willis Miller - 217-259-6252,
Ed Kuhns: 217-728-4980 or Ernie Yoder: 217-259-1324
Sponsor: Amish & Mennonite Community
October 24 - 31 Lighted Pumpkin House Display Downtown Arthur
Check out this unique Halloween display. Pumpkins come from The
Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.
October 26
Closing Day- Rockome Gardens (Last day of operation for 2014)
Amish Museum open by appointment. Reservations and tour planning
are available year round
Weekly:
Monthly:
Locally grown produce, pumpkins, wholesale, 10 - noon
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Sincerity As Far As The Eye Can See
In 1859, McDonald immigrants from Scotland settled in East Central
Illinois and purchased ground to begin their new lives. Today, over 150
years later, the evolution and stewardship of that same land continues.
From the heritage of growing numerous grains, row crops and livestock, a
new enterprise grew. In 1977, Bruce and Mary Beth (McDonald) Condill
added a few pumpkin seeds to their children’s garden, and over the next
few decades a cucurbit business grew to 63 acres of pumpkins, squash
and gourds, involvement in
commercial pumpkin production and the preservation of
heirloom and rare cucurbit
seeds.
Bruce and Mary Beth’s
three sons, Kit, Mac and
Buck have participated in
every part of this adventure.
Their creative ideas and passionate interest in education, plants and cucurbits have helped the farm
evolve into an agritourism destination, a botanical showcase and an educational center for anyone interested in cucurbits. The sons’ wives, Emily,
Ginny and Shana have contributed ideas, and continue to work in any and
all phases of the operation. Even the grandchildren are beginning to find
ways to participate. The Great Pumpkin Patch is definitely a family business and a work of love.
The Great Pumpkin Patch is open to the public from September 15
through October 31. Preparations are made year-round to make the farm
experience one in which the guests can reconnect with the land and celebrate the beauty of harvest. It is hoped that through the passion of our
family, guests can be inspired to learn new things and become better stewards of all things around us.
Pick your own produce or select from our tables. We grow over 300
varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds for your cooking and baking
pleasure, as well as for your indoor and outdoor decorating delight. We
also offer Indian corn, garden mums, corn stalks and straw bales (large
and small).
Come help us kick off our 25th season!
• Petting Zoo
[email protected]
21st Annual Haiti Benefit Auction
October 24-25, 2014
Otto Center (1/2 mile S of Arthur)
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 24
Bake Sale - Open House - Singing Program
Serving a Fresh Mississippi Catfish 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mini-Auction 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 25
Bake Sale - Breakfast Bar 6-9 a.m.
Auction starts at 8:00 a.m.
Furniture, Quilts, Flowers, Haitian Items - Oak Items,
Storage Buildings and much much more.
Bring your family and stay for the day!
All Proceeds go to Christian Missions in Haiti
For information contact: Ed Kuhns (217) 728-4980 / Willis Miller (217) 259-6252
www.ilhaitiauction.com
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November Happenings
November 1
November 1
November 7 - 8
November 7 - 8
November 7 - 8
November 7 - 8
November 8
November 15
November 15
November 22
November 29
Weekly:
Monthly:
Antique Farm Equipment Plowing Demonstrations at
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Woodwrights Guild Fall Open House
Come join us at all our locations as we show you – our customer, how
much we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
David Kauffman 543-2971 or Willard Helmuth 543-2408
“Spirit of the Holidays” Bazaar-Arthur United Methodist Church
Friday evening preview 6-8 pm. 128 E. Illinois Street. 217-543-3159
Homesteaders on the Prairie/ Merchants Building at
MO-DO Fair Grounds Friday 4-8 p.m. Saturday 9-3 p.m.
Primitives, Antiques, Country Furniture, Stoneware, Baskets,
Tinware, etc. Contact: 618-245-2111
Country Spirit Antique Show & Sale - Arcola Center Arcola, IL
Variety of booths featuring antiques, primitives and more.
Friday Evening 5-8 p.m. Saturday 8-3 p.m. Contact 217-253-6250
Spirit of the Season/Gathering on the Prairie - Otto Center /
8-3p.m. Primitives, Antiques, Country Furniture, Stoneware, Baskets,
Tinware, etc. Contact: 217-620-8983
Christmas Auction - Otto Center
This market features everything from craft to flea market items.
217 543-2766 Sponsor: AAAOC
Amish Country Christmas Kickoff/Lighted Christmas Parade
Parade steps off @ 5:30 pm, bringing in Santa & Mrs. Claus, they
will be set up in Knights Court following the parade. Hot Chocolate
and cookies served in Knights Court following the parade Sponsored
by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.
Small Business Promotion
For more information contact 217 543-2766.
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Country Fresh Meats
Custom Butchering & Processing • Retail Meat Sales
Locally Raised Beef, Pork, and Chicken
Cured meats from our own smokehouse
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 3 pm
1758 CR 1900 N • Arthur, IL 61911
Phone 217-543-5178
2 mi. S of Arthur on (1800E) Rd. and 1/2 mi. W on 1900N Rd. to the Blue Building
CAUTION:
Please exercise caution as you drive in Amish
country as there are numerous slow moving vehicles, horses &
buggies, which travel our roads. An Amish horse & buggy travels
about 11 m.p.h. Most of State Route 133 from Arcola, to the east
of Arthur, to Lovington, to the west of Arthur, has wide shoulders
-- these are horse & buggy lanes.
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a gathering of 45+ vendors selling the finest
of Country Primitive Wares on
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No v em b er 8 , 20 1 4
8 am t o 3 p m
at the Otto Center in Arthur, Illinois
1/2 mile south of Route 133 at the 4-way stop
contact Donna Kibler
for information
217-620-8983 or
[email protected]
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Antique Weekend in Amish Country
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 7 & 8
Come gather in the heart of Amish country with four big antique shows offering their finest selections of primitives and antiques Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2014. Two shows will take place in Arthur with the third
show being held in Arcola and Tuscola hosting the fourth show.
Homesteaders on the Prairie show will be at the Moultrie-Douglas County
Fairgrounds in Arthur. An “Early Pick’n” preview will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday,
November 7 and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This show is a quintessential gathering of some of the best dealers in country antiques, primitive collectibles, and folk art. For more
information contact show promoters Rachel Engel or Patti Engel at (618) 2452111, visit www.picturetrail.com/homesteadersontheprairie or email them at
[email protected]. Find them on Facebook as well.
“A Gathering on the
Prairie” country primitive
antique show and sale
will be held at the Otto
Center in Arthur on Saturday, November 8 from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come
celebrate the Spirit of
Seasons with 50+ dealers
specializing in early
Americana Country
Primitives including country furniture, kitchen antiques, early lighting, textiles,
stoneware, tinware, folk art, baskets, woodenware & so much more. The center
is located one-half mile south of Arthur off of Route 133. To find out more information, contact show promoter Donna Kibler at (217) 620-8983 or
www.agatheringontheprairie.com.
The “Country Spirit” antique show and sale is bigger and better than ever
with two locations now. One show is being held downtown at the Arcola Center
located at 107 West Main Street on Friday, November 7 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The second show is at the Best Western Plus just east of I-57 at 917 Green Mill
Road with hours on Friday, November 7 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hours for both
shows on Saturday, November 8 will be 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A select group of
quality dealers will be offering their best country antiques, primitives and Americana. For more information on this show contact (312) 957-1065 or visit
www.picturetrail.com/countryspirit Find them on Facebook too.
The “Rural Life Antique Show and Sale” now with two locations will be held
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on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
These shows will be held at The Douglas County Museum located at 700 South
Main Street and at the Tuscola Community Building at 502 East Southline Road
in Tuscola. For more information call 217-253-6250, visit www.rurallifeantiqueshow.com or email [email protected].
While in Amish country be sure and check out the many antique stores the area
has to offer. In Arthur visit Yoder’s Lamps Antiques & Collectibles; Things Forgotten in Atwood; Chesterville Antiques & Collectibles Mall is in Chesterville
“on the curve” between
Arthur and Arcola on
Route 133; in Arcola stop
by The Primitive Goose
and Arcola Emporium Antiques; and finally in Tuscola be sure and stop by
Paddy Wagon Antiques on
Rt. 36 & Main, Just Vintage on Rt. 36, and
Aldridge’s, The Vault, and
Winterberry Store and
Antiques all located in
downtown Tuscola.
The spring shows will be held March 6 & 7, 2015 so save the dates and make
your plans to return to Amish Country once again.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship Annual BazaarVine Street Christian Church
Breakfast with Santa Sponsors: Arthur Woman’s Club & AAAOC
Farm Memorabilia , Collectibles, Advertising Auction Tri-County Auction Facility - Arcola, IL
Central Illinois Rabbit Breeders Association Show and Auction
Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds
Craft and flea market items 217 543-2766 Sponsor: AAAOC
Free Community Christmas Lunch - Vine Street Christian Church
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This market features everything from craft and flea market items
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A ‘Taste’ of Amish Country...
One of the favorite activities our visitors participate in year round when they
come to visit the Heart of Illinois Amish Country – eating! You can’t come
spend any time in the Arthur area without partaking in the wide variety of food
choices you will find on your visit and most of the time what you’ll find may
very well be locally grown and homemade.
It might be our local grown produce from the Arthur Produce Auction, one
of the many area greenhouses or the Farmers Market at the Welcome Center held
each week from approximately mid-May to mid-October. We have everything
from cheese to honey to cider to jams/jellies, candies and much more. Do you
need gluten free or have other special diet concerns, you can certainly find that
in our area. Or perhaps you’d enjoy a meal in an Amish home, stop by an area
bakery for some of the delicious baked goods or have breakfast, brunch, lunch or
dinner at our many area restaurants.
No matter what your appetite or craving you will have no trouble satisfying it
on your stay in the Arthur area. We’ve asked some of our best local cooks, businesses and restaurants to share some popular recipes with you so get out those
recipe books! You can go shopping at one of our locally owned bulk food or discount stores for the ingredients and you can make an Illinois Amish Country
meal right in your own kitchen! HAPPY EATING!
GOLD RUSH BRUNCH courtesy of The Kitchen of Doris Yoder
Ingredients:
1 lb. cubed ham or sausage, fried
8 scrambled eggs
1 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
Pepper
4 large potatoes, cooked and shredded
Layer potatoes in greased 9X13 pan. Top with ham or sausage, scrambled eggs
and Cheddar cheese. Make sauce out of butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper. Add
sour cream. Pour over layered ingredients in pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to
40 minutes.
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STRAWBERRY PIE courtesy of Ada Yutzy at The Korner Café
Ingredients:
1 quart strawberries washed and sliced 2 cups cold water
1/2 package of strawberry jello
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Mira Clear or Perma Flo
A pinch of salt
1 baked pie crust
Stir all together and cook until thick. Stir while cooking and add a small amount
of red food coloring may be added. Add strawberries, put in pie crust and top
with whipped topping. Mira Clear and Perma Flo may be purchased at Beachy’s
Bulk Foods or at Country Salvage.
QUESO BLANCO (WHITE CHEESE) DIP
courtesy of Viola Jess at Country Cheese and More
Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs. white American cheese (cubed)
1 can diced green chilies
2 jalapenos chopped (optional)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cold water
Pinch of cumin (optional)
Toss all ingredients into a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for
five minutes, stopping to stir every minute. The mixture might seem watery during the first few stirs but should come together as a nice dip after all the cheese
is melted. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Enjoy! Yummy! White American cheese is one of the many types of cheeses available at Country Cheese and
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FROZEN COLESLAW courtesy of Yoder’s Kitchen
Ingredients:
4 1/2 quarts shredded cabbage
6 medium carrots
3 small onions
3 small peppers
3 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups salad oil
1 tsp. celery seed
Mix and let set 1 hour
Syrup:
1 cup vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
Heat syrup to boiling then add 2 small boxes of lemon Jello. Let cool and then
mix with cabbage.
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WINTER SQUASH CHOWDER courtesy of The Great Pumpkin Patch
Ingredients:
2 slices bacon
1 cup leeks, sliced
1 cup red potatoes, cubed
1 cup Acorn squash, cubed
1 cup Butternut squash, cubed
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
2 cans fat-free chicken broth
1 cup cream
1 T. sage, chopped
1 T. parsley, chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 T. brown sugar
In a stock pot or dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp then remove from pan. Add
leeks to bacon drippings and cook until softened. Add potatoes, squash and
pumpkin and cook 5 more minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream
and seasonings. Add brown sugar, if desired. Garnish with crumbled bacon.
Serves 6
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE courtesy of The Great Pumpkin Patch
Ingredients:
1 envelope plain gelatin
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup milk
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
1¼ cups cooked and mashed pumpkin
3 egg yolks (reserve whites for later use)
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Remove from heat and
cool. In a separate bowl beat 3 egg whites on high until they start to foam, then
add 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour into
baked pie crust. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream.
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Open Sunday - Friday
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Private room available
for banquets and meetings
Our resident enjoy amenities including:
Fitness Room
Community Gardens
Lounge
Activity Room
Indoor Parking
Chapel,
and many others...
Country Kitchen
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705 East Columbia Street
Arthur, IL 61911
[email protected]
Office: 217-543-3535 (M-F 9-4)
Stylin’ Salon
For men, women & children
Tues. / Thurs. / Fri. / Sat.
by appointment
Darleen Drake - Stylist
217-620-7277
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February Happenings
February 13-14 Fourth Annual Outdoor Expo - Otto Center
Exhibitors, displays, seminars for the outdoor enthusiast.
February 21
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• Family Style dinners in My Home by reservation
• Buffet-style meals every third Saturday 4-7 p.m. (by reservation)
• Catering - Wedding receptions, Reunions, Business or Social Events
• Country Tours - Buses Welcome!
In our Gift Shop . . .
Baked Goods (call to order) • Cookbooks • Fruitcakes (all year)
Meat, Fruit, Vegetable & Breakfast Pizzas • Cheese and Meat Trays
Holiday Baskets • Fruit and Vegetable Trays • Holiday Dinners
2060 CR 1700 E • Arthur, IL 61911
1 mile west of Arthur on Route 133 to Road 1700E, then south 3/8 Mile
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March Happenings
March 6-7
March 21
Homesteaders on the Prairie/ Merchants Building at the Moultrie
Douglas Fairgrounds Friday 4-8 p.m. Saturday 9-3 p.m.
Primitives, Antiques, Country Furniture, Stoneware, Baskets, Tinware,
etc. Contact: 618-245-2111
Country Spirit Antique Show & Sale - Arcola Center Arcola, IL
and Best Wester Plus - Arcola, IL
Variety of booths featuring antiques, primitives and more.
Friday Evening 5-8 p.m. Saturday 8-3 p.m. Contact 217-253-6250
Gathering on the Prairie - Otto Center /8-3p.m.
Primitives, Antiques, Country Furniture, Stoneware, Baskets, Tinware,
etc. Contact: 217-620-8983
Arthur Home & Garden Show - Otto Center
Friday 10 - 8:00 p.m. – Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Displays from many of our local craftsmen - Cabinetry, Furniture,
Lawn and Garden displays, Equipment and much more!
For information contact: 217-543-2730
Central Illinois Rabbit Breeders Association Show and Auction
Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds
Gospel Echoes Auction - Otto Center
March 26-28
C.A.M.S. Rumage Sale - Otto Center
March 27
Toy Auction & Farm Memorabilia - Tri-County Auction Facility
Arcola, IL 11:00 a.m. to ??? App. 1000 lots - Antique Toys, Farm
Toys, etc. auctionzip.com #14498 for information.
Semi-Annual Consignment Sale-Tri-County Consignment Facility
Something for everyone! Multiple rings throughout the day. Visit
auctionzip.com #14498 for details and a partial list of consignments
near sale time.
March 6-7
March 7
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March 14
March 21
March 28
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Spring...You can smell it in the air!
It might first come from the smell of the rich, black soil as it shakes
off the freeze from the winter with all the rich nutrients waking up from
within. It might be the songbirds singing, the trees stretching out with
their green buds, people resuming work in their yards and in the fields.
Suddenly you look around and realize, Spring is here!
The bare landscape of brown, black and gray comes to life with an accent on the color GREEN! The area greenhouses open their doors with a
rainbow of flowers, plants and seeds to sow for that summer garden. It is
a time of planting, creating and getting back outdoors to fix up the lawn,
and enjoy the spring plants – jonquils, lilac, japonica, peonies and tulips.
The fields and barnyards are filled with lambs, calves, foals and kids
(of both the goat and human variety!) stretching out their legs, running
about in the fresh
spring breeze. Excitement is in the air
that only increases as
the mercury goes up
in the thermometer.
It is a season of birth
and rebirth, sunrise
services at the local
church, egg hunts,
quilt shows and many
other celebrations.
The first produce starts coming in for our market days downtown and to
the auction house for sale. Strawberries, melons, tomatoes, cucumbers,
onions and potatoes – anything that can be planted in our rich, black soil
is ready for that first taste of spring sunshine.
Come visit us and watch the earth literally come back to life after a
winter’s rest. It is a sight to behold, a pleasure for the palette, a song for
the ears and a great chance to make that connection back with the great
outdoors and all it has to offer.
Festival season kicks into high gear too and we have much to celebrate
here in The Heart of Illinois Amish Country – we love to share it all with
you!
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April 18
April 20-25
April 23-25
County Line Standard - Bred Horse Sale-Arthur Sale Barn
Driving: 7:30 am. Breakfast Buffet - 6-9 a.m. Tack Sale - 9:30 am.
Horse Sale - 10 a.m.
Annual Benefit Auction for the Moultrie County BeaconOtto Center
locally grown produce in the summer. 217 543-2766 Sponsor: AAAOC
4th Annual Quilt Walk downtown Arthur- Maps at Welcome Center
Displays of locally owned or locally made quilts at many downtown
businesses. Many may even be for sale. Sponsor: AAAOC.
25th Annual Arthur Quilt Show & Auction-Otto Center
Over 200 quilts on display - Vendor shopping & quilt classes available.
Open 10 am to 4 pm Sponsor: AAAOC
Weekly:
Auction begins at 11: 30 a.m. Contact 217-543-3255
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Arthur Rotary Fireworks..............................................................................................................27
Atwood Chamber Of Commerce ..................................................................................................11
Baymont Inn & Suites ...................................................................................................................69
Beachy's Bulk Foods ......................................................................................................................66
Bear Creek Cabinets......................................................................................................................55
Bear Creek Yard Creations .............................................................................................................4
Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites .................................................................................................77
Braggin Rights / KCBS BBQ Festival ..........................................................................................89
Brookside Wood Products ...........................................................................................................109
Central Illinois Outdoor Expo ....................................................................................................105
Cheese Festival ...............................................................................................................................73
Chesterville Antiques & Collectibles Mall ...................................................................................38
Christmas Parade ..........................................................................................................................93
Coach House Garages......................................................................................................................6
Collins Oil .....................................................................................................................................110
Conklin............................................................................................................................................85
Country Boy Surplus .......................................................................................................................6
Country Charm..............................................................................................................................83
Country Cheese & More .................................................................................................................6
Country Kitchen / Watkins Estates ............................................................................................105
Country Salvage .............................................................................................................................39
Country Shoe Shop ........................................................................................................................19
Countryside Flooring.....................................................................................................................39
Countryside Woodworking............................................................................................................44
Das Holz Haus ................................................................................................................................50
Das Schlacht Haus .........................................................................................................................93
Dava's Nest .....................................................................................................................................61
Deja Vu ............................................................................................................................................57
Dicks Pharmacy ...............................................................................................................................1
Douglas County Custom Milling ..................................................................................................54
Douglas Kounty Kreative Kitchens ..............................................................................................78
121
- 2014-2015 Advertisers Dutch Kitchen Restaurant ............................................................................................................83
Dutch Valley Meats ........................................................................................................................38
EMC ................................................................................................................................................36
Everlast Portable Buildings.........................................................................................................124
Family Health Foods ......................................................................................................................21
Flesor's Candy Kitchen .................................................................................................................68
Four Acre Wood Products..............................................................................................................48
Furniture Plus ................................................................................................................................19
Gospel Book & Music....................................................................................................................98
Grabers Greenhouse......................................................................................................................27
Green Mill Village ..........................................................................................................................35
Haiti Benefit Auction .....................................................................................................................89
Helmuth Custom Kitchens............................................................................................................22
Holiday Inn Express.......................................................................................................................69
Homesteaders On The Prairie ......................................................................................................94
Honig Bell / Karen Good .............................................................................................................110
Kauffman's Custom Wood Interiors ............................................................................................51
Kaufman's Custom Cabinets ........................................................................................................49
Korner Cafe'...................................................................................................................................36
Kuntry Treasures ...........................................................................................................................38
LaCascada Mexican Grill ...........................................................................................................104
Little Creek Woodworking ..........................................................................................................110
Lorrie Morgan................................................................................................................................33
Marsha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast..............................................................................................6
Melrose Quilts ................................................................................................................................21
Miller's Dry Goods ........................................................................................................................39
Miller's Storage Buildings.............................................................................................................29
Millrich Outdoors ..........................................................................................................................99
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair .....................................................................................................32
My Favorite Things ........................................................................................................................82
Nelson Door ....................................................................................................................................45
Olde Brick Wall ..............................................................................................................................82
Otto's Canvas..................................................................................................................................85
Oye's Hardware............................................................................................................................115
Paddy Wagon Antiques ..................................................................................................................70
Paulys BBQ...................................................................................................................................117
Paulys On The Green...................................................................................................................117
Pineview Woodworking ......................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Power Plus.......................................................................................................................................98
122
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Rockome Gardens ....................................................................................................................40-41
Rocky Lane Woodworking ..........................................................................................................114
S & S Heating .................................................................................................................................42
Sav-Mor Pharmacy........................................................................................................................69
Schrock's Woodworking ................................................................................................................26
Shady Creek ...................................................................................................................................53
Shady Crest Farm Market ............................................................................................................19
State Bank Of Arthur ........................................................................................Inside Front Cover
Stitch & Sew ...................................................................................................................................98
Strawberry Jam .............................................................................................................................26
Strawberry Social...........................................................................................................................27
Stutzman's Feed & Supply ..........................................................................................................120
Super 8 Motel .................................................................................................................................69
The Arcola Emporium...................................................................................................................82
The First National Bank Of Arthur .............................................................................................98
The Flower Patch ...........................................................................................................................82
The Great Pumpkin Patch ............................................................................................................76
The Kitchen Of Doris Yoder........................................................................................................111
The Primitive Goose ......................................................................................................................82
The Vault.........................................................................................................................................68
The Woodpecker.............................................................................................................................52
Tri-County Auctions ......................................................................................................................84
Tuscola Economic Development / Tourism ..................................................................................68
White Dog Guns...........................................................................................................................115
Wildlife Taxidermy ......................................................................................................................111
Willard Helmuth Construction.....................................................................................................57
Wilsons Kitchens............................................................................................................................56
Woodwright Guild Fall Open House ............................................................................................92
Woodwright Story / Map..........................................................................................................46-47
Yoder Gazebos................................................................................................................................20
Yoder's Homestead / Calico Workshop ........................................................................................61
Yoder's Kitchen...................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Yoder's Lamps & Antiques ...........................................................................................................60
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MAP OF ILLINOIS AND ILLINOIS AMISH COUNTRY
Chicago •
Springfield Arthur
•
•
Indianapolis
•
St. Louis
Distance and directions from major cities:
CHICAGO - 160 miles - Interstate 57 South to exit 203 at Arcola, right on State Rte. 133 10
miles.
INDIANAPOLIS - 115 miles - US Rte. 36 West, 11 miles past Tuscola, turn south (left) at the
sign just after Atwood, 5 miles south.
SPRINGFIELD - 70 miles - US Rte. 36 East, 7 miles past Hammond, turn south (right) at
the Arthur sign just before Atwood. South 5 miles.
ST. LOUIS - 145 miles - Interstate 70 East to Effingham, then take Interstate 57 North to
exit 201 at Arcola, right on State Rte. 133, 10 miles.
Arthur Welcome Center
106 E. Progress
Arthur, IL 61911 - 1301

of Amish Country

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