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Springfield, Illinois 62701
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631 E. Washington
Springfield, IL 62701
FEBRUARY
9 - 11 C H A R U E A N D T H E C H O C O L AT E FA C TO RY
16-18 Chartio and Grandpa Joe explore Waiy
Wonka's fabulous chocolate factory In
this fantasy adventure.
MARCH
16-17 THE BEST UTTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
22-23 This Broadway smash is a rollicking
24-25 country western musicall This mudi fun
Central Illinois Tourism Council represents the twenty eight county region of
Central Illinois for the promotion of Tourism. To operate our office, we receive a
grant from the Bureau of Tourism, Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs. To publish brochures, such as this guide, we sell memberships to groups
or persons interested in promoting Tourism to their area If you woukJ like to learn
more about a membership please call us at 217-525-7980.
1990 ROSTER OF MEMBERS IN
CENTRAL ILLINOIS TOURISM COUNCIL
just coukint be legal.
APRIL
20-21 MURDER ON THE NILE
26-28 A 'whodunit* in the grand Agatha Christie
, A Bit of Country Bed & Breakf^t
Petersburg, II.
CityofHiilsboro
Hilisboro, II.
A b r a h a m L i n c o l n To u r i s m B u r e a u
City of Newman
Lincoln, II.
Newman, II.
15-16 COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN
*Atlendale'
21-23
Virginia, II.
Clarion Inn at Eagle Creek
Rndiey, II.
Antique Mall of Chenoa,
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Chenoa, II.
Clinton, II.
The Apple Bam
Bloomington, II.
College of Rne Arts
Eastern Illinois University
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JUNE
JIMMY
DEAN
A bittersweet comedy revolving around the
2 0 t h r e u n k M i o f a s m a l l Te x a s To w n ' s
James Dean Fan Club.
VILLA GROVE COMMUNITY THEATER
VILLA GROVE, ILUNOIS 61956
217-543-2628
Charleston, II,.
CALL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SEASONAL PERFORMANCES.
THE LITTLE THEATRE - ON THE SQUARE
S U L L I VA N , I L U N O I S
217-728-7375
F O R I N F O R M AT I O N & R E S E R VAT I O N S
SEASONAL PERFORMANCES
JUNE
28-AUGUST
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I L U N O I S S H A K E S P E A R E F E S T I VA L
EWING MANOR
Areola Chamber of Commerce
Areola, II,
GoodfieM. II.
Arthur Association of Commerce
Arthur, II.
Robinson, II.
Arthur, M.
Areola, II.
J U N E - J U LY- A U G U S T
T H E G R E AT A M E R I C A N P E O P L E S H O W
Decator Area Conventkm &
Visitors Bureau
Breakfast
Decatur, N.
Rantoul, II.
DeWrtt County Museum Associatkm
Bioomington-Nonnal Area
Bloomington, II.
Downstate Illinois Bluegrass
Associatkm
Bryant Cottage Historic Site
PETERSBURG, IL. 62675
Bement, II.
(Menard County) This nationally acclaimed repertory theatre presents plays
involving the life of Abraham Lincoln, in Kelso Hollow Outdoor Theatre.
Nightly, except Monday, at 8:00 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: (217)632-7755.
Brooks, Wanda
(217)429-1404
CRnton, II.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
RT. 9 7 S .
VISIT MARI-MANN HERB FARM
R.R 4, BOX 7
NORTH END OF ST.LOUIS BRIDGE ROAD
DECATUR, IL 62521
Arthur, II.
Better N' Grandma's Bed &
UNCOLN'S NEW SALEM STATE HISTORIC SITE
YEAR AROUND EVENTS:
Danville, II.
Das Huber Haus Restaurant
BLOOMINGTON, IL. 61701
ptenk: or pre-show entertainment with Madrigal Singers and a guest
speaker descriUng the performance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: (309)488-2535
Danville Area Conventton &
Visitors Bureau
Aunt Jody's Christmas Bank
Rossvilie, II.
Best Western Prairie Inn
tovely grounds of historic Ewing Manor. Come an nour early and enjoy a
Crawford County Historical Society
Arthur Liberty Committee,
48 SUNSET ROAD
(McLean County) A nationally-acclaimed event featuring rotating perfor
mances of JuHus Caesar Much Ado About Nothing, and The Rivals on the
Conklin Players Dinner Theatre
• Cariinville, II.
Jacksonville, II.
DeWitt County Economic
Devek)pement
ainton,il.
Carmody's Clare Inn Bed &
Douglas County Board
Breakfast
Tuscola, II.
• Petersburg, II.
Downtown Urbana Promotion
Champaign County Forest Preserve
CorporatkMi
Mahomet, II.
Urbana, II.
Marl-Mann Herb Farm wouM like to invite you to visit and enjoy the exciting
worM of herbs year round. Victorian Teas, Luncheons, Bninches are of
fered. Decorative and cooking classes by teachers from 'home and
Champaign -Uit>ana Area
Dutch Oven Restaurant
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Arthur, II.
Greater Gingerbread House for ail your potpouni needs, fine teas, herbs
and gounnet sptees.
Charieston Tourism Advisory Board
abroad*. Tours and Classes by appdntment only. Be sure to stop at the
Champaign, II.
Charieston, II.
Earty American Museum
Mahomet, II.
Friends of the Little Theatre
on the Square
Litchfield Chamber of Commerce
LHchfield, II.
Sullivan, II.
Great Scott Days Incorporated
BOX 301, CONKUN COURT
GOODFIELD, (L 62742
Macon County Conservation District
(800) 322-2304ILUNOIS ONLY
Decatur, II.
White Hall, II.
Manito Area Chamber of Commerce
Havana Chamber of Commerce
Manito, 11.
Havana, II.
Mari-Mann Herb Company
Havana National Bank
CONKUN PLAYERS DINNER THEATER
Pontiac, II.
Livingston County Historical Society
MunByville, II.
Greene County Days
T H E AT R E S :
Decatur, II.
Havana, II.
(309)965-25^
1990 PERFORMANCES:
J A N U A R Y 1 8 - 2 8 " N ATA U E N E E D S A N I G H T I E I I f
F E B R U A R Y 1 - 2 8 " N ATA U E N E E D S A N I G H T I E I I f
M A R C H 1 - 2 5 - N ATA U E N E E D S A N I G H T I E i l l *
'Natalie Needs a Nightielll'' What if you woilted
for a firm that insisted that you were married, when you weren't! And you
Invented a wife, but wound up with fourl
Marshall Area Chamber of
Hobson's Bluffdale Resort,
Eldred, II.
Commerce
MARCH 29,30,31 'NUNSENSE'
Marshall, II.
APRIL 1-29 "NUNSENSE"
Holiday Inn Conference Resort
Mason County Board
M AY 3 - 3 1 - N U N S E N S E -
Decatur, 11.
Havana, II.
JUNE 1-2-NUNSENSE-
Holiday Inn East
Springfield, II.
Mattoon Association of Commerce
Home Port Marina
McMillan's Camp A-While
J U LY 1 - 2 9 " R U N F O R Y O U R W I F E -
Weldon, II.
Uncoln, 11.
AUGUST 2-12 'RUN FOR YOUR WIFE*
Hoopeston Chamber of Commerce
Hoopeston, II,
Menard County VisKors Council
Petersburg, II.
House of Burgess
Springfield, II.
Meredosia Historical Society
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Springfield, II.
Mill Creek Park
Illinois State Museum Society
Springfield, II.
Morgan, Bemie
Casey, II.
Illinois Pioneer Heritage Center
Morgan County Commissioners
Monticello, II.
Jacksonville, II.
Mattoon, II.
MARCH 29,30,31 "NUNSENSE*
A thoroughly delightfu! mustoal comedy about the Little Sisters of Hoboken,
who are pressed to perfonn in a benefit to raise money to bury the last three
of ttie sisters who expired from eating bad soupli!
JUNE 7-30 "RUN FOR YOUR WIFE*
Meredosia, II.
Marshall, II.
Moweaqua Business Assodation
Visitors Bureau
Moweaqua, II.
Jacksonville, II.
AUGUST 1,8,15 -LOVE RIDES THE RAILS-
Most k>ved and k)ngest running metodrama in the State of Illinoisl Celebrat
ing it's isth Anniversary SeasonI
SEPTEMBER 1-30 -THE NERDOctober 3-21 -THE NERD-
A delightful Lany Shue comedy about
an ar^ect and the man who saved his Gfe,
an absolutely impossible bumpkin, who he has vowed to help!
OCTOBER 25,26 -SUGAR BABIES-
OCTOBER 27,28 -SUGAR BABIESNOVEMBER 1-30 -SUGAR BABIES-
Mr. Lincoln's Campground
Springfieki, II.
DECEMBER 1-31 -SUGAR BABIES-
National Bank of Petersburg
1990 CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES:
sodation
Jacksonville, II.
JUNE 13,20,29 'LOVE RIDES THE RAILSJULY 11,18,25 -LOVE RIDES THE RAILS-
AUGUST 16-31 -THE NERD-
Jacksonville Area Convention &
Jacksonville Downtown Business As-
A wildly funfw farce about a cab driver with two k>vely wives which he
manages quite wonderfully until he's hit on the head by a purse snatcher
and tals both addresses to different poticemen assisting him.
A wonderfully bawdy buriesque review which bubbles with the best of comic
sketches musk:, and buriey-QI
Petersburg, II.
■L I T T L E R E D R I D I N G H O O D "
Jones, Ph.D, Annie Lee
Eastern Illinois University
Charieston, [I.
Petersburg, II.
Knight's Recreatton Park
Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Springfield, II.
Oakland, II.
Lake Shelbyvitle Management
Shelbyville, II.
Oliver Parits Museum (Illinois Bell)
Springfield, II.
LeRoy Promotion Association
Palestine Chamber of Commerce
LeRoy, II.
Palestine, II.
Lincoln Sargent Farm Foundation
Paris Chamber of Commerce
Lema, It.
Paris, II.
New Salem Lincoln League
The Red Ridinghood of todaylll
PERFORMANCES IN JUNE. JULY & AUGUST.
C A L L F O R D AT E S A N D T I M E S .
THE SPRINGFIELD THEATRE CENTRE,
SPRINGRELD, ILUNOIS
(217) 523-0878
P E R F O R M A N C E S B E G I N A T 8 : 0 0 P. M .
ADMISSION FEE.
JANUARY
12-13 THE GLASS MENAGERIE
One of the theatre's most famous dFomas,
written by one of America's most noted
playwrights.
■31 CANDLESTICK LANE - (Champaign County) Grant & Cole
Place and Ecistem Drive, Urt>ana, 11. A tradition of neighborttood
Paublo Agricultural Museum
Villa Grove Community Theatre
Stonington, II.
Arthur, II.
evening, 'Santa* greets passer-bys among tjeautifully
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Wagner Office Systems
decorated houses ekod yards. Free Admission. (217)351-4133.
Petersburg, II.
Springfiekl, II.
RRST NIGHT SPRINGFIELD-(Sangamon County) Downtown
Springfield, Springfield, II. A new Year's Eve public celebration
Petersburg Peddlers
Petersburg, II,
decorations lor over 25 years. From 5:30 p.m, -10:00 p.m. each
of the arts. Over 100 perfomiances at 28 different facilities.
Admission. (217) 753-3519. Handicap Accessible.
Piatt County Tourism Council
Monticello, II.
Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce
C e n t r a l I l l i n o i s To u r i s m C o u n c i l
Pontiac, II.
The Rail Golf Club, Incorporated
Springfield, II.
Rainmaker Campground
Utchfield, II.
The Ramada Renaissance Hotel
Springfield, It.
Red Rooster Inn
Hillsboro, II.
Robinson Chamber of Commerce
Robinson, II.
Rockome Gardens
Areola, II.
Rossviile Merchants Association
Rossville, II.
Safari Campground
Chatham, II.
Salt Fork River Festivals
Sidney, II.
Smith, Mr. & Mrs. William
Eastern Illinois Universtty
Charleston, II.
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Springfield, II.
Springfield Convention & Visitor
Bureau
Springfiekj, II.
Springfiekl KOA
Springfiekj, II.
State Bank of Sullivan
Sullivan, II.
Sullivan Area Chamber of
Commerce
Sullivan, II.
3rd Sunday Market
Bloomington, II.
Thresherman's Reunion
Pontiac, II.
WELCOME SANTA PARADE • (Mouttrie-Oouglas Counties)
Downtown Arthur,II. Santa arrives with Miss Merry Christmas at
his skle in a sleigh or horee-drawn buggy. Parade at 11:00 am.
Free Adm!8sk)n.(217) 543-3489. Handicap accessible
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS
ABRAHAM UNCOLN TOURISM BUREAU (LOGAN)
601 Pekin Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE • (V^mffion County), AB shops in the viBage, RossvSle. II. Christmas
Memories Weekend. Downtown RossvQle. Shops decorated for
the Christmas Season. Parade Saturday at 11:00 am. with
arrival of Santa Ciaus. An oM fashkmed Christmas. Saturday
10:00 am.- 5:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Free AdmisSkxi. (217) 748-6766.
217-735-2385
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
(MCLEAN)
210 South East Street
P. O . B o x 1 5 8 6
Bloomington, Illinois 61702-1586
309-829-1641 or
DECEMBER
800-433-8226 (In Illinois)
C H A M PA I G N - U R B A N A C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I T O R S B U R E A U
Wed
(CHAMPAIGN)
40 East University Avenue
Thurs
P. O . B o x 1 6 2 6
Chiampaign, Illinois 61820
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800-423-5787 (In Illinois)
DANVILLE AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
(VERMIUON)
2 East Main, Suite 201
Danville, Illinois 61832
217-442-1887
D E C AT U R A R E A C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I T O R S B U R E A U
(MACON)
CHRISTMAS IN PETERSBURG - (Menard County) Downtown
Petersburg, Petersburg, II. A community Christmas celebratkm
with the arrival of Santa Ciaus, carolers, bazaars, open houses,
202 East North Street
and the downtown area decorated (or the season. Free Admis-
Decatur, Illinois 62523
skxi. (217) 632-7363. Handcap accessible.
217-423-7000 or
800-252-3376
JACKSONVILLE AREA VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU
(MORGAN)
1 5 5 W. M o r t o n
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
217-243-5678
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MEMORIES - (DeWitt County) DeWitt County Museum (Also known as the Homestead), 219 E.
Woodlawn, Clinton, II. 61727. Throe floors beautifully restored
Victorian Mansion decorated for the holidays using fresh
greenery, rQ)bon8, ftowers, trees and elegant accessories. Tues
day through Sunday. 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. Ckised Monday. Clubs
and groups welcome, please can ahead for arrangements. $2.00
AdmisskNi foe. (217) 935-6066.
SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
(SANGAMON)
109 N. 7th Street
P. O . B o x 1 2 6 9
Springfield, Illinois 62705
217-789-2360 or
800-356-7900 (In HHnois) or
800-545-7300 (Outskie Illinois)
For information on Fairs & Festivals in other parts of Illinois, contact:
NORTHERN ILLINOIS TOURISM COUNCIL
1740 Bell School Road
Cherry Valley, Illinois 61016
815-322-9626
WESTERN ILLINOIS TOURISM COUNCIL
222 North Lafayette Street, Suite A
CHRISTMAS AT CLAYVILLE • (Sangamon County) CiayvHIe
Rural Life Center. (Saturday 12-4 pm & 6-8 pm; Sunday 12-4
pm). Atraditkmal 1850*8 celebratkm of Christmas at the Broadwea Inn with holUay musfe, nsfmhments. candlelight tours, and
crafts demonstratk>ns and sates. Free Admisskm. (217) 62611 3 2 .
COOKIES AND CAROLS • (Montgomery County) Red Rooster
Inn, On the Square, Hilisboro, II. Musk: around the Christmas
Tree. 2:00 p.m. Free Admlsston. (217) 532- 6332.
MOORE HOME CHRISTMAS • (Coles County) Uncoln Log
Cabin State Historic Site, R.R.# 1, Box 172A, Lema II. Heki at
the Moore Home a mQe north of Lincobi Log Cabin, this event
recreates the holiday customs of early Oinois when a few
homemade gifts and decoratkxis and a good Christmas meal
completed the celebratkxi of the 1860s period. Hours are noon
to 5 p.m. each day. Free Admisskm. (217) 345-6489.
Macomb, Illinois 61455
309-837-7460
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE • (Piatt County) Bryant Cottage
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TOURISM COUNCIL
fashkm Christmas open house complete with refreshments,
candle and lampQght, holkiay decoratkxis, music. Extended
hours unta 7:00 p.m. Free Admisskm. (217) 678-8184.
State Historic Site, 146 E. WBson, Bement, il. 61813 an oM
501 West DeYoung
Marion, Illinois 62959
618-997-1005
27 APPLE FEST • (Morgan County) Central Park Plaza, Uptown
Jacksonvttle (Business District), Jacksonville II. Hekl in conjunc
tion with Mac Murray College's Homecoming Parade (10:00
am). This one day event features fresh apples and apple
products on display and for sale. Free Admisskm. (217) 2431612 or (217) 243-5678. Handicap accessit>le.
Men
Tue
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ARCOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (DOUGLAS)
P. O . B o x 3 8 7
Areola, Illinois 61910
217-268-3841
ARTHUR TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
NOVEMBER
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Arthur, Illinois 61911
217-543-2242
CUNTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (DEWITT)
100 South Center Street
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4 C O L L E C TO R S D AY • ( S a n g a m o n C o u n t y ) I l l i n o i s S t a t e
Museum, Spring & Edwards Street, SpringfiekJ, (I. Approximate
ly 25 Central Illinois Collectors will display their un^e collec
tions at this one day special event Includes such coilectibles as
hair ornaments, hand fans, American Indian projectile points,
potitk»l tMittons, twtsebaH cards, and much more. Also wilt have
special sectkHi for ChSdren's CoilectkMi. Free Admisskxi. (217)
782-7386. Handk»p Accessa)le.
Clinton, Illinois 61727
217-935-3364
HAVANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MASON)
P. O . B o x 1 0 9
Havana, lllinds 62644
309-543-3528
HILLSBORO VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER
(MONTGOMERY)
447 S. Main Street
Hillsboro, IQinois 62049
217-532-5566
HOOPESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(VERMIUON)
206 South Market Street
P. O . B o x 3 4 6
9 - 1 0 G R E AT E R D O W N S TAT E I N D O O R B L U E G R A S S M U S I C F E S
Hoopeston, llfinois 60942
&11 TfVALAND INSTRUMENT DEALER TRADE SHOW-(Macon
County) HoTiday Inn Conference Resort, E)dt 30A off 1-72,
Decatur, II. Ei^tour bands in concert with ck)ggingdemonstrations and arts and crafts. Friday 7;30 p.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m •
7:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m (GospeQ. Room
ReservatkNis: (217) 422-8800. Festival Informa&m (217) 243-
217-283-7873
3159.
10-25 ■DUTCH COUNTRY CHRISTMAS' CRAFT FAIRE - (Douglas
County) Rockome Gardens, Rt.2, Box 87, Areola, II61910. Plan
to join us for the Seventh Annual Christmas Craft Fake, the
admisswn is free and the selection of handcrafted items is
excetlenL The show is open from 10:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. $6.50
AdmisskMi fw. (217) 268^16. Most of the facBity is handteap
accessible.
LITCHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(MONTGOMERY)
108 East Ryder
P. O . B o x 3 3 4
Litchfield, Illinois 62056
217-324-2533
MANITO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(MASON)
105 S.Adams
Manito, llfinois 61546
309-968-6689
MARSHALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(CLARK)
17 CHRISTMAS ON VINEGAR HILL - (Logan County) MtPulaski,ll. Visit homes and businesses featuring handcrafted items,
baked goods, antiques, and food. Maps available at the
MtPulaski Courthouse, a stats historic site. 9:00 am. • 5:00 p.m.
^17) 792-5997 or (217) 796-3545.
109 South 6th Street
22-23 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS - (Douglas County) Main Street, Ar
eola, 11. Celebrate Christmas with country crafts throughout the
downtown area (217) 268-3841.
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
23 SANTA'S ARRIVAL- (Champaign County) Downtown, Urbana,
II. 9;00 am. Parade. Santa leaves County Plaza on a ride to
Lincoln Square, where he greets one and all. (217) 384-6304.
24 LITCHRELD TRAINFEST - (Montgomery County) UtchfieM
Community Center, South State Street Road, Litchfiekl, II. 9:00
am.- 4:00 p.m. Swap meet for the model railroad train collectors,
featuring scenic modular train displays, citntos to teach various
hobby skiBs and infonnatkm exchange. (217) 324- 3987.
Marshall, Illinois 62441
217-826-2034
MATTOON ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE (COLES)
1701 Wabash Ave.
217-235-5661
CITY OF NEWMAN
(COLES)
Newman City Hall
Newman, lirtnois 61942
217-837-2312
OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(COLES)
12 West Main Street
P>0> Box 745
Oakland, Illinois 61943
217-346-2341
PARIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (EDGAR)
156 East Wood Street
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Paris, Illinois 61944
217-465^179
PETERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (MENARD)
101 East Sheridan
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Petersburg, Illinois 62675
7 RAM FALL FESTIVAL - (Christian County) Puabk) Agricultural
Museum, R.R.# 1, Box 30, Stonington, II. Pork chop dinner held
around noon. Cider making, saw milling, and tractor puH for
antique tractors. Small fee for meal, (217) 692-2858
7 PAUL PANNO MEMORIAL RUN-(Livingston County) Starts at
Pontlac Township High School, 1100 Indiana Avenue, Pontiac,
II. 5th Annual 5 Kilometer nin or 1 mile walk for men and woman.
Fee to participate. (815) 844-6771. Handicap Accessible.
217-632-7363
PONTIAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (UVINGSTON)
210 North Plum Street
P. O . B o x 5 3 4
Pontiac, Illinois 61734
815-844-5131
ROBINSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (CRAWFORD)
6 Court Street
P. O . B o x 7 3 7
Robinson, Illinois 62454
618-546-1557
SULLIVAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - (MOULTRIE)
7 South Madison
P. O . B o x 3 0 8
Sullivan, Illinois 61951
217-728-4223
13-14 GREAT SCOTT DAYS - (Scott County)FaII festival. Antiques,
crafts, food, antique car show. Sunday Special Feature: Home
Show Tour Homes in the Southern part of the county. Apple Pie
and Ice Cream. (217) 742-3243.
14 CHOCOLATE TEMPTATION III - (Montgomery County) Red
Rooster Inn, On the ^uare, Hillsboro, II. Chocoholics delight,
displays, demonstrations, taste contests. Chocolate Cocktail
hour. Banquet. (Reservations required). (217) 532-6332.
26-27 PUMPKIN FAMILY REUNION • (VenTtiHon County) Downtown
Business district of Hoopeston/McFen^en Park. East Main
Street, Hoopeston, 11. Halloween parade costume judging,
haunted house, yard decorating contest, jack-O-lantem and
pumpkin judging, free movies for children, cooking contest, hog
roast, teen and adult dances, art show, various dinner lunch
eons, and bazaars at local churches and individual store spe
cials, as well as a craft show and flea martlet in McFen-en Pari<.
State of Illinois and Chicago Tourism Information
Illinois Tourist Information:
800-223-0121
Illinois Tourist Information Center
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
310 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 108 - Ground Poor
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312-793-2094
Illinois Office of Tourism
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
620 E. Adams Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Free Admission. (217) 283-7873. Handicap Accessible,
26-27 THE GHOST TRAIN - (Piatt County) Monticello Railway
28-31 Museum, P.O. Box 401, (Exit 63 • Interstate 72), Monticelk), II.
Take a train ride at night through the dari< countr^ide, followed
by a walk through the "Haunted Baggage Car*. Sunday matinee
recommended for younger chiWren. Admission. (217) 762-9011.
2 7 P U M P K I N F E S T, J A C K 0 L A N T E R N A N D S C A R E C R O W F E S
TIVAL (VermiBon County) Downtown Streets, Chicago and At
tica Street, Rossville, II. 3rd Annual Pumpkinfest. The HaUoween
spirits are alive in Rossville with Jack 0' Lanterns and
Scarecrows lining the streets. Contests, games, craft
demonstratfons. 10:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. (217) 748-6681 or
(217) 748-4119. Free admisskxi. Handteap Accessible.
217-782-7139
Illinois Office of Tourism
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
2 3 0 9 W. M a i n S t r e e t
27 FALL FOLLIES - (Crawford County) Main Street, Oblong II. Flea
market, baby contests, bed races, music by several groups.
Pancake and sausage supper before a large Halloween parade
and foltowed by street dance. Free Admissfon. (618) 592-3831.
Marion, Illinois 62959
618-997-4371
I l l i n o i s O f fi c e o f To u r i s m
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
State of Illinois Center
100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-400
Chicago, Illinois 60601
27 WHERE ARE THE WILD THINGS ? - (Sangamon County)
Illinois State Museum. Spring & Edwards Streets, SpringfieM, 11.
Celebrate Haltoween by searching in the darit for "WiW Things".
Chlkfren, who must bring their own flashlights, will search for
Museum's natural history exhibits for animals and other crea
tures. Tricks or treats wiD be given at points atong the way.
Chiklren must be accompanied by an aduK and shoukl wear
costumes. 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. $1.00 admission for Trick or
Treaters. Adults Free. (217) 782-7386. Handk^p accessible.
27 HALLOWEEN AT CLAYVILLE - (Sangannon County) Clayville
Rural Life Center. Springfieki, II. 1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m A safe,
traditional celebration of Halloween with ghost stories, trick-ortreating, and activities for the whole family. Admission. (217)
6 2 6 - 11 3 2 .
5^ CANDLEUQHT TOUR OF NEW SALEM • (Menard County)
New SaJem State Historic Site, Petersburg, II. Experience tour
ing the homes of New Salem after dark. Interpreters in period
clothing will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of
the pior>eer village. 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. (217) 632- 7953. Free
JANUARY
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5-7 PUMPKJNFEST- (Macon County) Decatur Civic Center, 1 Civic
Center Ptaza, Decatur, II. Friday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday
9:00 am. • 9:00 P-m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Craft
bazaar, pumpkin throw, pumpkin decorating contest, food, car
nival, entertainment (217) 422-7300.
6 FALL FESTIVAL • (Crawford County) Court House Square,
Robinson, II. Skiewalk sales, flea market, crafts, booths repre
senting all areas of the county industry. Music, food sales, free
ham and bean supper. No Admisskm. (618) 546-1557. Handicap
AccessQ^le.
6 MONTICELLO DEPOT DAY-(Piatt County) Monttoeik) Wabash
Depot & Downtown, Comer Livingston & State Street (Behind
Community BuiMing), Montk»tk), II. Train rkies with 'Old-time
train robb^. Home Tours, special events in stores. Lunch
served in depot. (217) 762-2924. Train and Depot are Handfeap
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20 ILLINOIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA • (Sanganwn County)
SSU Auditorium, Springfiekl, II. Kenneth Kiesler, Conductor.
Worid Premiere of "Concerto 4-2 Pianos." Admisston. (217)
786-6160. (8:15 p.m.) Handk»p Accessible.
26-27 CENTRAL ILUNOIS JAZZ FESTIVAL-(Macon County)
& 28 Holiday Inn Conference Hotel, Rt 36 & Wyckles Road, Decatur,
11. 15th Annual jazz festival featuring thirty-two worid class
musteians from all over the country. (217) 422-8800. Admission.
Handicap Accessible.
Accessible.
6 CHOCOLATE HARVEST - (Coles County) Antique & Craft
shops, Lytte Park, 600 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, II. Scarecrow
contest, car show and cmise night. 5K run for chocolate.
Harvest Half Century, bike ride, pet parade, displays, food (7
flavors of Chocolate Ice Cream) demonstrations. No Admission.
(217)235-5661.
6 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ART SHOW •
(Douglas County) Dutch Oven Restaurant, 116 E, Illinois. Arthur.ll. 61911. The second annual art show with leading artists
competing for the title of "1991 Artist of the Year". Free Admis
sion. (217) 543-2242. Handicap Accessible.
6-7 AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL • (Mason County) Downtown
Havana, Main street, Havana, II. Arts and crafts, exhibits,
denfK>nstratk)ns, food and drink. Free Admission. (309) 5433528. Handicap Accessible.'
6-7 HARVEST FROUC - (Coles County) Uncoln Log Cabin State
Historic Site, R.R.# 1, Box 172A. Lema, II. A gathering of the
Lincoln's neighbors to celebrate the fall season through a
weekend of harvest work, and winter food preparatkm. Crafts,
musk;, games, and period cooking. Saturday night will feature
square dancing, hay rides, and candlelight tours of the Lincoln
cabin. Hours are Noon to 5:00 p.m each day. Free Admission.
(217)345-6489.
6-7 25TH ANNUAL FALL FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL - (Sangamon
County) Clayvliie Rural Life Center, 10:00 am. 5:00 p.m.
Demonstratkxi of over 100,1850'saafts. Folk foods and crafts
for sale. Tra<fitk>nal musk: and chiWren's activities. Admtsskxi.
(217) 626-1132.
7 APPLE HARVEST DAY • (Champaign County) Early American
Museum/Lake of the Woods County Park, Illinois Rt. 47
Mahomet, II. Celebrate fell's arrival with free samples of hot
apple butter and apple fritters made fresh on the spot ak)ng with
coM appte cklerl There w9l be other activities for the whole family.
Admisston. (217) 586-2612.
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10 ABRAHAM UNCOLN'S BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE • (Logan
County) Downtown square. Mt. Pulaski Courthouse State His
toric Site, Mt. Pulaski, II. Open house to commemorate Abraham
Lincoln's Birthday. Noon to 8:00 pm. Special programs afternoon
and evening. Free Admission. (217) 732-8930.
1 0 - 11 A B R A H A M L I N C O L N : A B I O G R A P H Y I N W O R D S A N D
MUSIC (Sangamon County) Lincoln Home's Visitor Center.
Springfiekl, II. (2 pm) A dramatized recreation of a politk:al ratty,
with a professk}nal actor portraying Lincoln and members of the
Springfield Symphony. (217) 492-4150. Handicap Accessible.
1 0 - 11 U N C O L N H E R I TA G E D AY S A N T I Q U E S H O W A N D S A L E •
(Montgomery County) Hitlsboro Junior High School, 909
Rountree, Hillsboro, II. At this third annual event, antiques
dealers from central and southern Illinois will sell and display
antkiues and collectibles. Sat. 10:00 am. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday
11:00 am. • 4:00 p.m. Admission. (217) 532-6315. Handicap
Accessible.
12 UNCOLN HERITAGE LECTURES - (Sangamon County) Un
coln Home's Visitor Center, Springfield, II. (9:30 am). Prominent
scholars present their insights Into Uncoln's Ttfe and his legacy.
(217) 492-4150. Handicap Accessible.
17 SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA-(Sangamon Coun
ty) SSU Auditorium,Springfieki, II. Kenneth Kiesler,Conductor.
Featuring Leonkias Kavakos, vk>lin. Admisston. (217) 786-6160.
(8:15 p.m.) Handteap Accessible.
17-18 MAPLE SYRUP TIME - (Sangamon County) Lincoln Memorial
24-25 Gardens, Springfield, II. (1-4 pm). A chance for visitors to view
and participate in aD steps of maple syrup productions. Free.
(217)529-1111.
23-25 CENTRAL ILUNOIS SPORT & TACKLE SHOW - (lUlacon
Coimty). Decatur Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Decatur, II.
Friday 5:00 • 10:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 am. • 10:00 p.m., Sunday
10:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. Largest in Central Illinois, seminars and
entertainment Over 150 exhibitors. (217) 422-7300.
22-23 NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS - (VenniBon Coun
ty) Kennekuk Dove County Pari(, N. Hennntng Road, DanvSle,
il. The Department of Conservatkxi's goal for this eventful
weekend is to introduce youngsters and non-sportsmen to the
healthful recreation offered by the outdoor sports through hands
on exposure. No Admissfon. (217) 442-1887 or (800) 383-4386.
Handicap Accessible.
22-23 EXPO'90-(Coles County) Coles County Memorial Airport, East
Route 16, Mattoon, II. 61938. Mattoon and Charieston Cham
bers unite for a display of products produced and sokJ in Coles
County. Displays entertainment, prizes, food and drink conces
sions. No Admission. (217) 235-5661. Handicap Accessible.
24 DOLL SHOW AND SALE - (Montgomery County) Red Rooster
Inn, On The Square, HSlst>oro, il. Annual show and sale of
an^ue and collectible doBs. The public Is invited to enjoy
viewing a variety of dolls from the 1800's through the present.
Special programs. (217) 532-6332.10:00 am. - 3:00 p.m.
MARCH
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22-23 EWING ARTS FESTIVAL • (McLean County) Ewing Manor, 48
Sunset Road, Bloomington, II. Avery unk^ue medieval festived
Including jousters and jesters, ctown, knights in shining armor
and damsels in distress, Enjoy entertainment, food, chiklrens
activities, and unk;ue crafts. Hekl on the grourids of the stately
castte-Iike Ewing Manor. Donatkxi. (309) 438-5621. Han(ficap
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& 4 RDDLE CONTEST - (Morgan County) Holiday Inn Hotidome,
Accessible.
23-24 CRUISE NITE AND STREET ROD REUNION - (Morgan Coun
ty) C.R.'s Drive Inn, Jacksonville Community Parit, 403 East
Morton, Jacksonville, II. Votleyttall tournament, valve cover
races, games for all and a Poker run. 90/50 drawing and raffle.
Conces8k)n8 and crafts all day. No Admisskxi. (217) 243-5678.
Handk»p Accessible.
29-30 APPLE AND PORK FESTIVAL- (DeWitt County) DeWitt Coun
ty Museum grounds, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, II. 19th century
food and craft fair, with old-time food and displays. Smoked ham
sandwiches, apple butter, ckler, meal grinding, ham and beans.
Rt's 104-67 West Jacksonviile, II. Friday night contest and
bands 7:30 pm, Saturday concerts at 1:00 and 7:00 pm (5
bands), Sunday gospel show at 1:00 pm. Room Reservations
(217) 245-9571. Festival Infonnation (217) 243-3159.
3 ILUNOIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - (Sangamon County)
SSU Auditorium. Spring^, II. (8:15 pm) K^neth Kiesler,
Conductor. Admission (217) 786-6160. Handicap Accessible.
34 MAPLE SYRUP TIME-(Sangamon County) Lincoln Memorial
9-10 Gardens, Springfield, 11. (1-4 pm). A chance for visitors to view
and participate in aO steps of niaple syrup productions. Free.
(217)529-1111.
10-11 24TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE -(Vemftilion
County) Rossvillfl/Alvln High School, 350 North Chicago Street,
RossviHe, II. 60963.24th annual anti<tue show end sale. Spon
sored by RossvQte/Aivin Booster. Hours Sat. 11-6; Sun. Noon-5.
Mgr. N. Freeman. Admission. (217) 748-6720.Handicap Acces
sible.
10-11 MAPLE SUGAR DAYS - (Champaign County) Salt Fori( River
Forest Presen/e, Homer, II. Synip-maidng demonstratk>ns and
tree tapping, free samples of pancakes and maple syrup, craft
demonstrations and morel Admission. (217) 566-2612. Hand
icap Accessible.
11 SPRING ARTSAND CRAFTS SHOW-(Sangamon County)
Predrie Capitsd Convention Center. Springfield, II. (10 ain-6 pm)
Al hand-crafted Bems. Admission. (217) 768-8800.
Much Morel Giant fiea market. Free shuttle bus servk». 10:00
am. 5:00 p.m. Rain or Shinel No Admisskm. (217) 935- 6066.
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5-6 SALT FORK RIVER FESTIVAL - (Champaign County) R.R. 1,
& 7 Sidney, II. Crafts, Antk]ues, Rea Mari(et, Demonstrattons, food,
collectibles. 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m daily. (217)359-3839. Ex
hibitor Inquiry 1804 Bellamy Drive, Champaign, II. 61821.(217)
359-3839.
5-6 CENTRAL ILUNOIS POLKA FESTIVAL-(Sangamon County)
&7 HotkJay Inn East, 3100 S. Diricsen Partway, SpringfiekJ, II.
Featuring six great Polka Bands. Festival Friday 7:30 p.m 11:30 p.m., Saturday Noon - Mklnight, Sunday 11:00 p.m Polka
Mass, 1:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. $18.00 per person, plus room. (217)
529-0141. Handk^ap Accessible.
5-7 HORSE FARMING AND CRAFT DAYS - (Douglas County)
Rockome Gardens, Areola, II. Demonstratkms of okl time fann
ing techn^ues, period foods and craft demonstratk>ns combine
to make this event one of Illinois best Ml j^. (217) 268-4216.
ST.PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION - (Vemiiiion County)
Downtown Hoopeston, Business distrtot of Hoopeston East
Main Street, Hoopeston, II. Weekend sales and promottons,
parade. Irish food and drinks prepared. Bring your family shlekl
for the parade and march with us. Please call the Chamber.(217)
283 -7873 for times for various activities. Free. Handk»p-
CORN AND BEAN FESTIVAL • (Cotes County) Downtown
Oakland, Oakland. [|. AO weekend Ham. beans and combread,
downtown Oakland. Entertainment, crafts, parade and mors. No
Admisskm. (217) 346-2341. Handicap Accessibte.
RAILROAD DAYS - (Piatt County) Monticello Railway Museum,
P.O. Box 401, (Exit 63 - Interstate 72), Montk^eito, II. 61656.
Beginning at 10:30 am., you may view vintage railroad equipment and walk through display cars. Mixed trains wai run with
photo run-bys. Motor car and train rides avaOable, fare charges.
Food and drinks on grounds. Free Admlsskxi. (217) 762-9011
Accessible.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - (Sangamon County)
Downtown Springfiekl. Springfiekf. II. (12 noon). Cetebrate the
Irish in a big way. Fk)ats. bands and marching units. Free. (217)
789-2360.
A B R A H A M U N C O L N N AT I O N A L R A I L S P L I T T E R C O N T E S T
QUILT SHOW AND SALE • (Montgomery County) Red Rooster
Inn, On the Square, HOlsboro. II. New and antk^ue quilts, hand
and machine quitted. Best of shows. (217) 532-6332.
AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL • (Logan County) Logan County
Fairgrounds, Business Route I-S5, Lincoln, II. Twentieth Annual
Railspiitting contest. $750.00 first prize. Flea market, hand
crafted folk art. steam engines, free periling, attendance prizes,
entertainment, contests, food. $1.00 Admisskxi. (217) 7327146. Handteap Accessible.
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • (Sangamon
County) SSU Auditorium. Springfiekl. II. (8:15 pm) Kenneth
Kesler, Conductor. Featuring John KImura-Pari<er. piano. Admisskm. (217) 786-6160. Handteap Accessibte.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL • (Menard County) New
Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, 11. Impromptu demonstratkHis and performances of eariy I9lh century musk: and dancing
win occur throughout the pteneervSlage. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(217)632-7953.
'COPPELIA' • (Sangamon County) SSU Auditorium.
Springfieki. 11. (2 pm). Ballefs great come^ about a seemingly
enchanted dod. Admisston. (217) 786- 6160. Handteap Acces
sibte.
ARTS FESTIVAL • (Macon County) Downtown Central Park,
Decatur. II. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Midwest artists feature original
artwori<. Entertainment.(217) 423-3475.
ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD SHOW & SWAP SESSION •
(Champaign) Lincoln Square Mall. Broadway & Green,
Urbana. II. The largest event of its type in Central Illinois. Over
a dozen operating model railroad layouts in all popular gauges
are displayed, plus a swap meet, exhibits, and a model contest.
3RD SUNDAY MARKET - (McLean County) McLean County
Fairgrounds. RL9 East. Btoomington. II. 350 antk^ues. collec
Free. (21^ 351-4133. Handteap Accessibte.
tibles, crafts dealers from nine states in indoor and outdoor
booths for a one day event $2.50 Admissnn. (309) 452-7926.
Handk»p Accessible.
APRIL
P R A I R I E L A N D H E R I TA G E M U S E U M A N T I Q U E S T E A M E N
GINE SHOW - (Morgan County) Prairfe Land Heritage Museum,
Comers of Lincoln Ave. and Mkihigan Ave.. Jacksonville. II.
Begins with a parade on Thursday afternoon, fbltowed by three
d^ of oM fashtoned farming equipment demonstrattons, exNbits, crafts, entertainment, contests and a giant flea market
Concessions and train Rkles. Free Admissk>n.(217 ) 243-5678.
Handk»p Accessible
PA R I S H I G H S C H O O L H O M E C O M I N G / H O N E Y B E E F E S
TIVAL • (Edgar County) Downtown square and East Jasper
Street Mall, Paris, II. Parade, football game, races arts and
crafts, history in progress. Civil War encampment, entertainment
make up this 'sweet' weekend! No Admission. (217) 465-4179.
Handicap Accessibte.
HORSE FARMING AND CRAFT DAYS - (Douglas County)
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MR. LINCOLN'S CAMPGROUND - (Sangamon County) 3045
Stanton, Springfiekl. It. 62703. All Springfield activities from
Lincoln Fest to the State Fair, from Motorcycle races to Lincoln's
Home. Centrally kx»ted for "Whats Happening in Springfiekl.*
(800) 657-1414. Handtoap Accessible.
Rockome Gardens. Areola. II. Demonstrations of oM time farm
ing technkfues. period foods and craft demonstratkxis combine
to make this event one of Illinois' b^ fall jests. No AdmisSk)n.(217) 268-4216.
PETERSBURG'S VICTORIAN DAY • (Menard County)
Downtown Petersburg. Petersburg. II. Annual festival which
Includes crafts, flea mari<ets. concessions, parade, games and
contests, awards and entertainment through out the day plus
many more exciting events. No Admission. (217) 632-7363.
Handicap Accessible.
P U A B L O A G R I C U LT U R A L M U S E U M S P R I N G P O R K C H O P
DINNER AND FESTIVAL - (Christian County) Puabto Agricul
tural Museum. R.R. #1, Box 30, Stonington, II. 62567.Pork chop
(finner served around noon with museum open and sawmSI
ainning.TractorpuIlwia be hekl for antk|ue tractors only. Fee for
Dinner. (217) 692-2658
PRAIRIE ISLES DISCOVERY DAYS • (Macon County) Rock
Springs Center, 1495 Brozk> Lane, Decatur, II, 62521 A week
kmg cetebratkxi of the land, wikliife. arxl People of Macon
County with daily events that introduce people to the county
conservatkHi areas and outdoor opportunities, such as hikes, a
county tour. conservatkNifami and teacher awards, the Audubon
sidewalk sale, food, car show. Free Admisston (217) 578-3211.
Handicap Accessible.
and the Macon County Wildrife High School art contest Free
(217) 423-7708. Handicap Accessible.
2 1 K E E P A M E R I C A B E A U T I F U L D AY - ( S h e l b y C o u n t y ) L a k e 3
ShelbyvHIe Visaor Center, Rt 16 E, Shetbyvine.ll. 62565. Volun
teer cleanup of recreational areas around the lake. Plastic bags,
food and refreshments furnished. Woodsy the Owl win provkie
entertainment and pollution tips. Free (217) 774-3951 Handteap
Accessible.
7-8
21 SPRINGRELO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - (Sangamon
County) SSU Auditorium, SpringfieM, II. (8:15 pm) Kenneth r
Klesler, Conductor. Featuring Glenn Siebert, tenor and
Springfield Symphony Chorus. Admission.(217) 786-6160.
Handicap Accessible.
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2 7 - 2 8 C E L E B R AT I O N 9 0 : A F E S T I VA L O F T H E A RT S - ( C o l e s & 9
& 29 County) Library Quad on the campus of Eastern Illinois Univer
sity, Charleston, II. A smorgasbord of aits events from country
to classics including visual and perfonrting arts, theater,
children's ait experiences, a large assortment of ethnic and
American foods, concerts each night featuring natkinally recog
nized artists. (217) 581-2113. Handfcap Accessible. 7-8
28 HERB FEST-(Coles County) Mattoon, II. Local antkjue and craft
dealers welcome spring with the 2nd annual herb fest.
Demonstrations and displays throughout Mattoon and Coles
county Antique and Specialty Shops. Free. (217) 235-5661.
7-8
28 SYMPHONIC BAND "GALA 100TH ANNIVERSARY CON- &9
CERT" (Champaign County) Krannert Center forthe Perfonning
Arts, Foellinger Great Han, 500 South Goodwin, University of
Illinois Campus, Urbana.ll. 61801. Admission. (217) 333-6280.
Handteap Accessible.
7-8
28-29 SHOAL CREEK MUZZLELOADERS RENDEZVOUS - &9
(Montgomery County), Sheiwood Forest Campground, Lake
Hinsboro, Hillsboro. Pro-1830frontier fife Is portrayed by authen-
tteally-costumed paitic^)ants, and events include demonstrattons of Bvingcondittons and shooting events. Events take place 7-8
at various times throughout weekend. Free. (217) 532-2386. &9
Handicap Accessible
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AIR EVENT • (Logan County) Logan County Airport, Lincoln, II.
Sixth Arviual show, parachutists, flying dentonstrations, static
(Sspiay, war birds, airplane rides, food and otiier concesstons,
museum of Air Histoiy. $2.00 admisskm. (217) 732-7685. Hand
icap Accessible.
WNNS-VALCO CRUISE FOR CHARITY - (Sangamon County)
State Fairgrounds and Prairie Capitol Convention Center.
Sprnigfiekj, II. Illinois' biggest cmise. Cruise around town and
titrough the Center. 50's and 60*8 dance, poker rally, open to aS.
Admisston. (217) 525-3144. Handtoap Accessible.
ARCOLA BROOM CORN FESTIVAL - (Douglas County)
Downtown Areola Areola's *Wortd Fanraus Broom Com Fes
tival' features broom making, national sweeping contest, aits &
crafts, flea maritet, great food, broom burning, broom f^ory
tours, entertainment. Free Admisston. (217) 268-4216. Hand
icap Accessible.
PORKYDAYS AND FLEA MARKET- (Morgan County) Central
Park Plaza, Uptown Jacksonville (Business DistricQ, Jacksonvilto, II. Porky Burgers served on the plaza amkist an array of
crafters and flea maricet vendors. Free Admisston. (217) 2431612 or (217) 243-5678. Handtoap accessible.
GREENE COUNTY DAYS - (Greene County) Entire County.
Greene County. II. Bam tours, arts & crafts exhibits, flea maritets,
museum, antique tractor puH. toy tractor show, an kinds of food,
consisting of a hog roast, entertainment and much more. Free
Admisston. (217) 945-6252.
OKTOBERFEST - (Mason County) Downtown Main Street,
100 Btock of Main, Havana, II. Polka Bands, carnival arts &
crafts, 5k race, food, beer & wine. Free Admisston. (309) 5433528. Handtoap AccessiUe
10TH ANNUAL CLAYVILLE MUSIC & STORYTELUNG FES
TIVAL (Sangamon County), Clayville Rural Life Center. (10:00
am. - 6:00 p.m.). Regtonal & national folk mustoians and story
tellers present wori(Shops. mini concerts, and performances
whBe artists dennonstrate and sell tiieir wortts. Admisston. (217)
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BLUFFS PICNIC - (Scott County) Bluffs, II. Parade. Burgoo.
Entertainment. Fun for all. (217)754-3603.
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Monticeik), Monticeno, 11. A family fun day featuring a iOk run.
bicyde race, arts and crafts, games, variety of food and sklewalk
sales. (9:00 am - 5:00 pm). Free (217) 762-7921. Handteap
Accessible.
5 - 6 C I V I L WA R D AY S • ( C h a m p a i g n C o u n t y ) E a r l y A m e r i c a n 1 5
Museum/Lake of the Woods County Park, IIHnols Route 47,
Mahomet, II. 61853. Two days of reenactment. presentations
and demonstrations with a skirmish on Saturday afternoon and
full-scale battie on Sunday. Recreated cavairy. artillery andin-
FOREST
OLDE
ENGLISH
FAIRE
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(Montgomery COUNTY) Lake HiUsboro Parit, Hillsboro. 11. The
Fourth annual event includes medieval arts and crafts Autiientic
combat, dancing, and singing: archeiy demonstrations and competittons; and authentic and modem food booths. Saturday
10:00 am. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. Free
Admisston. (217) 532-5098 (after 5:00
UNCOLN HERITAGE DAYS FALL FESTIVAL - (Claric County)
Around tira courthouse square, Archer Avenue, Marshan 11.
Festival wiH include a parade craft booths, melodrama food
stands carnival for the ktos, car show, IOK mn, etc. No Admis
ston. (217) 826-2034. Handtoap Accessibto.
BOB GALLOWAY MEMORIAL RIDE TO EAT - (MouRrieDouglas Counties) Area Surrounding Arthur, II. A ride through
Amish country witti stops at various Amish Businesses to sample
home-made cooktos, cakes and breads. RMe one mile or a
hundred. No Admission. (217) 877-7586.
Arthur Cheese Company. Entertainment. Free Admission. (217)
543-2242. Handicap Accessibie.
feuttry units wiQ bring the Civil War to iife once againl. Admission.
(217)586-2612.
BIG BAND FESTIVAL • (Macon County) Holiday inn
Conference Hotel, RL36 and Wycktes Road, Decatur, (i.
Afour day event featuring 5 top name Big Band Orchestras and
a variety of activities. Price includes:3 nights of accommoda
tions, welcome party, dinner Saturday night and Monday morn
ing bmnch. $299.00. (217) 422-8800.
I9TH ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FESTIVAL - (Sangamon
County) QayvtHe Rural Life Center. (10 am - 5 pm). Demonstra-
SEPTEMBER
Wed
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tk>ns of over 100 1850s crafts. Folk fbods and crafts for sale.
Traditional musk: and chtMren's activities. AdmisskMi. (217)
6 2 6 - 11 3 2 .
SPRING PLANTING - (Coles County) Uncoln Log Cabin State
Historic Site, R.R. #1, Box 172A, Lsma, il 62440. The Spring
Planting involves the planting of the crops and garden, sheep
shearing, spring cleaning of the Lincoln cabin and other activities
common to the spring season on an 18408 pkHieerfarm. Hours
are noon to 5 p.m. each day. Free (217) 345-6489.
RENDEZVOUS DES LARTONIERE' • (Macon County) Fort
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Danlal Conservadon Area, RR, Mt Zhxi, II. A rendezvous and
primitive shoot-off for trappers of the period 1740-1840, aksng
with a living history event showing how fur trappers iived in this
period of Illinois history in honor of the Lartoniere' brothers who
traded with the Kkd<apoo's. Free admisskMi, food and refresh
ments on the grounds. (217) 423-7708. Handicap Accessible.
M O T H E R ' S D AY S P E C I A L - T H R O W M A M A O N T H E T R A I N
DELAND HOMECOMING CELEBRATION - (Piatt County) DeLand Park, Downtown, Monticeik), II. Food t>ooths, parade,
singing groups, square dance, entertainment. Free Admissk>n.
(217) 762-7921. Handtoap Accessible.
(Piatt County) Monticello Railway Museum, P.O. Box 401 Exit
63-lnterstate 72, Montteeito, li. 61856. Come rkie the train with
your mama and she rkles free. Train rides at 1:00, 2:00,3:00
and 4:00 P.M. Admisskm. (217) 762-9011.
YESTERYEAR FAIR - (Macon County) Macon County Museum
Complex, 5580 N. Fork Road, Decatur, II. 9:00 am.- 6:00 p.m.
ARTHUR'S
SPRING
COUNTRY
CRAFTS
F E S T I VA L
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(Mouitrie and Douglas Counties), Downtown and sunroundtng
Turn back hands of time to 1829 Decatur. Arts/Crafts, flea
a r e a D o w n t o w n A r t h u r. L o c a l c r a f t s a n d f b o d s i n t h e H e a r t o f
market, demonstrattons of ptoneer skills, tantalizing foods. (217)
Ilfinois Amish Country. From 8:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. Free. (217)
543-2242. Handk»p Accessible.
422-4919.
GUS
MACKER
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BASKETBALL
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(Macon County) Downtown Decatur, Decatur, II. The funniest 3
on 3 tournament in the workll (217) 422-0616.
L A B O R D AY W E E K E N D A N T I Q U E A N D C R A F T S T R E E T
FAIR - (Vemtiiion County) Streets of Rossvilie, Chicago and
Atttea Streets, Rossviile, II. 60963. Quality dealers displaying
and selling their wares on the streets. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to
dusk. Sunday 9:00 am to dusk, Monday 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Admisskm (217) 748-6720 or (217) 748-6681. Handk:ap
Accessa)le
STEAM FESTIVAL - (Douglas County) Two Miles west of
Areola on Rt. 133, Areola, II. Festival features tours of 1873
Moore Home, steam plowing, threshing, sawmiiiing, blacksmhhing, antk)ues/arts/crafts. Admisskm. (217) 268-3841.
THRESHERMEN'S REUNION PARADE - (Livingston County)
Downtown Pontiac, Pontlac, II. Annual parade held in conjunctkin with Central States Threshermen's Reunton Over 100 units.
Free Admtsskxi. (815) 844-5131. Handteap Accessible.
MEREDOSIA BURGOO FESTIVAL • (Morgan County) Park
downtown Meredosla, Meredosia, II. Annual Labor Day
weekend event Featuring "Burgoo* on Monday Sept. 3rd. Free
entertainment, kids parade, games/contests, car show,
museum, flea market/crafts and more. Free AdmisskHi. (217)
584-1351. Handtoap Accessible.
ATWOOD ANNUAL LABOR DAY FESTIVAL • (Piatt County)
Downtown Atwood, Atwood, II. Parade, crafts, flea market,
RBER JUBILEE - (Logan County),Postville Courthouse 914
Fifth Street, Lincoln, II. 62656. Demonstrations showing the
process of raw fiber to finished product. Natural dyeing, carding,
spinning, and weaving with natural fibers such as wool, angora,
Bnen, cotton, mohair and silk. Free. (217) 732-8930.
FRIENDS CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL- (Macon County),
Friends Creek RegkHial Park, Rt 1, Box 44, Cisco, II. 61830. A
weekerxl of bluegrass and (M time musk: under the oaks for
people of aB ages. Open stage available for musicians. Sat
10:00 am. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 am. - 4:00 p.m. Free. Free
camping for those with instnjments. (217) 423-7708. Handicap
Accessible.
OLD CAPITOL ART FAIR - (Sangamon County) Center of
downtown SpringfleM (Okl State Capitol Plaza), Springfiekl, II.
Biggest and best art exhibit and sale in Central Illinois. Over 200
artists display original artwork In areas of painting, pottery,
sculpture, etc. Separate Children's Art Fair. Sat. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Sun. 10:00 am. - 4:30 p.m. Free. (217) 529-1317.
Handicap Accessible.
MEMORIAL DAY RAGGEDY ANN FESTIVAL • (Douglas
County) Downtown Areola, Areola. II. Games for all ages, con
test, parade, dance. Free. Handicap Accessible. Begins 10:00
am. Friday, ends 5:00 p.m Saturday.
I6TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OLD-TIME PIANO
PLAYING CONTEST - ( Macon County), Holklay Inn Con
ference Resort. U.S. 36 and Wyckles Road. Decatur, II. 62522.
A weekend of nostalgia Costumes, banquets, sing-atong fun is
combined with the enjoyment of watching the best ragtime.
ART - BALLOON FEST AND WATERMELON DAYS - (Logan
County) Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, II. Includes art show, pot
tery, and woven ctothing. Hot Air Balkjons, Races. Free water
honky tonk players compete for the championship title. Weekend
hotel packages available. (217) 422-8800. Admission.
TWIN CITY FEST 90- (McLean County) General Electric Com
pany grounds, Veterans Parkway at GE Road, Bk)omington, II.
61704. Bloomington-Normai's first ever city-wkie festival, featur
ing live music, entertainment, food, children's village, sporting
events, and show casing the t>est of the Twin Cities' products
and people. (800) 433-8226. Handicap Accessible.
melon, merchant sales. Entertainment concessions, 5 K run.
Free Admission. (217) 735-2385. Handteap Accessible.
ANNUAL
ARTS
&
JAZZ
F E S T I VA L
AND
'A
INDIAN POWWOW - (Douglas County) Rockome Gardens. Rt.
2, Box 87, Areola, II. 61910. Authentically dressed dancers relive
a typical Pow Wow. Fry bread a trading area and Irving museum
tepees set up in the center of the park. Indians and Indian-hobbyists participate in this annual event. Admisston. (217) 268-
children. 'ATaste of Champaign-Urttana', features food and fare
from k>cal restaurants. Free Admission. (217) 356-1010 or (217)
398-2550. Handk»p Accessible
4216.
A N N U A L D O W N TO W N U R B A N A S W E E T C O R N F E S T I VA L -
arts, craft sales and demonstrations. Games and crafts for
(Champaign County) Main Street, Downtown Urt>ana, 111 W.
Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Lots of IllinI Super sweetcom,
shucked by hand, cooked by an antkfue steam engine. Live
music, chiklren's games, food, craft sales, media celebrity com
eating contest, celebrity dunk tank, downs and free balloons.
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Admission. (217) 384-6304. Handk:ap Accessible
MOWEAQUA POW WOW - (Shelby County) Moweaqua Park,
Moweaqua, II. Carnival, Concesskx^, flea market, musk:, and
much more! (217)768-3418.Heritage Center Museum, 315 W.
Main, Montteello, II.
JUNE
Sun
C U LT U R A L
TASTE OF CHAMPAIGN-URBANA- • (Champaign County)
WestskJe Park, 300 W. Church Street, Champaign, II. Jazz
music festival plus over 100 exhibitors in visual and perfonning
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SPRINGFIELD AIR RENDEZVOUS - (Sangamon County)
Capital Airport, SpringfieM, II. A worid-dass airshow featuring
nationally and Internat'onaily known aerobatic flying performan
ces. Displays of antkiue and modem military aircraft Admission.
8:00 am. - 6:00 p.m. (217) 789-4400. Handicap Accessible.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR - (Logan County) Postville Courthouse,
914 Fifth Street, Lincoln, II. 62656. The craft fair will highlight
demonstrattons of 1800's crafts Including wood working, spin
ning, weaving, black powder shooting and period musk:. Many
of the items made will be for sale. Free Admisston. (217)
735-2385.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - (Piatt County) Illinois Pioneer
Heritage Center Museum, 315 W. Main, Montfcello, II. Serving
strawberries in may ways, crafts, flea market, musk:, games. 9
A.M. to 4 RM. daily. (217) 762-4731. Handfeap Accessible.
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ANNUAL JUNE QUILT SHOW - (OeWitt County) DeWrtt County
Museum (also known as The Homestead), 219 E. Woodlawn,
Clinton, II. 61727.12th annual quilt show, with over 50 antique
and contemporary quilts displayed throughout restored Victorian
Mansion. Tuesthru Sunday 1-5 P.M. Ctosed Monday. Clubs and
groups welcome. Please call ahead. $2.00 admission includes
tour of Museum. (217) 935-6066.
tournament, k» cream sodal, hot rod car show, horse shoe
pitching, children's games, fishing derby, etc... Admisskm $1.00
per person. (217) 283-7873. Handicap Accessible.
C E N T R A L S TAT E S T H R E S H E R M A N ' S R E U N I O N
(Livingston County) - 4 miles north of Pontiac on Rt. 23 - 42nd
Annual Event has one of largest displays of steam engines.
815-844-3474 or 815-844-3171 Cart Ogle.
S T. L O U I S O U T B O A R D D R I V E R S A S S O C I AT I O N B O AT
RACES (Montgomery County) Lake Lou Yaeger, Litchfield, II.
28 oval races of two types of boats, hydroplanes and runabouts,
all AOF classes. Testing and time trials, Saturday 10:00 a.m.
(217)324-2533. Handk:ap Accessible. Rain Dates, June 16 and
NATIONAL SWEETCORN FESTIVAL - (Vermilion County)
McFen^en Parte, West Penn Street, Hoopeston, II. 60942. Grand
parade, carnival rides, large flea maritet, horse show, demotitton
derby, tractor pulls, scavenger hunt, art show, antique auto show,
flat truck drag races, 5 k run, bingo, free com on the cob, bands
and dances eveiy night, talent shows, beauty pageant, volleyball
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INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FESTIVAL - (Sangamon County)
Illinois State Fairground. Springfiekl, II. Many ethnk: groups
present their music, dance, food and cultural exhibits. Free
Admisston. (217) 786-2279. Handwap Accessible.
VIRGINIA BAR-B-Q • (Cass County) on the square in Virginia,
LPGA $250,000 RAIL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC- (Sangamon
County) The Rail Golf Course, R.R. # 5 and Route 124 East,
Springfield, II. 62707. Over 110 of the wortd's top women golfers
compete for the $250,000 purse. Admission. (217) 528-5742.
Handk^p Accessible
II. Food, entertainmet, flea market, carnival, ball tournament,
antkfue car show and much more. Free. (217) 452-3531.
BIKES AND BUGGIES - (Coles, Mouttrie Douglas County)
From Mattoon, ILto Arthur II. The third annual bike ride through
the Heart of Illinois Amish Country, with stops for goodies along
the way. (217) 543-2242 or 235-5656. Free.
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A R T H U R ' S A M I S H C O U N T R Y C H E E S E F E S T I VA L -
(Moultrie-Douglas Counties) Downtown Arthur, Arthur Cheese
Co., and surrounding area, Arthur, II. Free buggy and wagon
rides, crafts galore, food and entertainment. Saturday, farm
petting zoo and Wortd's Largest Submarine sandwk:h served at
DECATUR CELEBRATION • (Macon County) Downtown
Decatur, Decatur, II. Friday 4:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., Saturday
VERMIUON COUNTY CIVIL WAR DAYS FESTIVAL - (Ver
milion County), Kennekuk Cove County Park, N. Henning Road,
10:00 am -11:00 p.m, Sun^ 11:00 am. -10:00 p.m. National
DanviDe, II. Danville, Illinois recreates an episode from America's
celel)ration covers entire downtown. Name entertainment, food,
carnival, crafts, lots of merrimenti (217) 423-7000.
past whk:h will once again come to life in East Central Illinois as
'PRAIRIETALES* - (Menard County) New Salem State Historic
Site, Petersburg, 11. This two day festival features nationally
acclaimed storyteliers. Come and enjoy the storytellers as they
combine literature, drama ar)d music in their creative presenta
tions of traditional stories. 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m both days. (217)
383-4386 or (217) 442-1887. Handicap Accessible.
632-7953.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR - (Sangamon County) Illinois State
Fairgrounds, Springfield, II. A showcase of Illinois agrlcutture,
livestock, horse shows, car races, and carnival. Admission. (217)
782-6661. Handicap Accessible
ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND SMALL ENGINE SHOW • (Craw
ford County) Oblong City Park, East Main Street (Rte 33),
Oblong, II. 62449. Show, sale and contest for ail antkfue tractors
and small engines. Food, flea market and tour The Obtong Oil
Held Museum. Some fee camp sites also available. Playground
and lake for children. $2.00 admission. (618) 592-4116. Handk:ap Accessible.
Union and confederate troops dash at the eighth annual recreatk>n of the Battle of Missionary Ridge. $6.00per car. (800)
SUMMERFEST - (Piatt County) Located on the Square in
Downtown Monticello, Montteello, II. 61856. a two-day festival
celebrating the an'ival of summer with entertainment featuring
the Decatur Park Singers, conducted historical walking tours,
train rWes, a variety of foods and numerous other activities. Free.
(217) 762-7921. Handicap Accessible.
BROCTON
SPRING
F E S T I VA L D R A F T H O R S E
SHOW
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(Edgar County) Dowrrtown Brocton, Brocton, II. Parade on June
2, at 11:00 a.m. Games, sky diver, hot air balloons, working class
horse draft show, Saturday afternoon, draft horse show Sunday
aftemoon, food concession, carnival, street dance, Jonah Fish
Fry. Free Admission. (217) 385-2248 or (217) 385-2450.
NATIONAL COUNTED CROSS STITCH SHOW -(Douglas
County) Rockome Gardens, Rt. 2, Box 87, Areola, II. 61910.
Walk thru isles of exhibits and displays cf cross stitched items.
Seminars are offered throughout the event. Admission. (217)
AMISH MARKET/QUILT AUCTION • (Douglas County) Rockome Gardens, Rt.2, Box 87, Areola, II. 61910. The Amish Famn
Market features Amish crafts and foods; The Quilt Auctton, on
August 18th and 19th offers 140 new, hand made quilts auctk)ned off in an outdoor country setting. $6.50 admisskm.
(217)268-4216.
268-4216.
OKAW INDIAN FESTIVAL - (Shelby County), Dam East
Recreatfon Area, Route 16 East of Shelbyville, Shelbyviile, IL
62565. Learn about the local native American lifestyle.
Demonstratkms and displays will Include: an historic Indian
tepee, atlatl throwing professtonal flintknapping, Indian games
and crafts for children. Free Admission. (217) 774-3951. Handteap Accessible.
SHRINE BARBEQUE/SIDEWALK SALES • (Edgar County)
Downtown square and E. Jasper, Paris, II. 61944. Shrine BarB-Que and parade; Lots of vendors around square and on East
Jasper St. Mall. Free (217) 465-4179. Handicap Accessible.
ASTRONOMY JAMBOREE - (Macon County) Friends Creek
Regional Park, R.R. 1, Box 44, Cisco, II. 61830. Guest
Speakers: Handouts; observing the night sky with telescopes
and binoculars; door prizes, crafts for kkis, sikle presentatkins,
campfire with free marshmallows for toasting. Free Admisskm.
(217) 423- 7708. Handteap Accessible.
3RD SUNDAY MARKET -(McLean County) McLean County
Fairgrounds. Rte. 9 East, Bkx>mington, II. 350 antk|ues, collec
tibles, craft dealers from nine state in indoor and outdoor booths
tor a one day event. $2.50. Admission. (309) 452-7926.
Handicap Accessible.
PARTY IN THE PARK - (Montgomery County) Downtown
Library Park, 400 btock North State, Litchfield,II. Arts, crafts,
food, family entertainment for two fun filled days. Intemat'onal
Chili Society Distfict Chili Cook-Off, Miss LitchfieW pageant,
games, contests and musk»l entertainment provkle enjoyment
for all. Friday noon till Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (217) 324-2533.
LAKE CELEBRATION - (Champaign County) Crystal Lake
Park, N. Broadway Ave., Urbana, 11. An aftemoon of family
activities games and entertainment, water activities and a fish
fry. Free. (217)367-1544. Handicap Accessible.
BALLOON CLASSIC ILUNOIS- (Vennilion County) Vermilion
County Airport, Bowman Avenue Exit, Danville, II. Balloon Clas
sic Illinois, the largest hot air balloon rally In Illinois. The annual
event finds up to 80 hot air balloons billowing over the Illinois
prairie. $3.00 per person. (217) 442-1887 or (800) 383-4386.
Handk»p Accessible.
INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL - (Sangamon Coun
ty), Washington Park, SpringliekJ, IL . Six magnificent bronze
bells in the Thomas Rees Memorial Cariiton respond to the touch
of guest performers from all over the worid. Free. (217) 5460684. Handicap Accessible.
ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW - (Morgan County) Central Park Plaza,
Uptown Jacksonville (Business District), Jacksonville, II. Juried
antique auto show brings classic and antique automobiles from
across the state. Free Admission. (217) 243-1612 or (217)
243-5678.
CRAFTS FESTIVAL- (macon County) Downtown Central Park,
Decatur, il. 10:00 a. m. - 5;00 p. m. Skilled craftsmen, original
handicrafts, Decatur Part< Singers enterainment. (217 ) 4233475.
MENNONITE REUEF SALE - (Douglas County) E.L Jurgens
Park and Moultrie Douglas Fairgrounds, Rt. 133 East, Arthur, IL
61911. Hog roast, mini-auctk>n, open house Friday 4:30 p.m.;
Saturday, breakfast at 6:00 am., auctton of quilts, handcrafted
items and furniture made by Amish craftsman. 8:00 am. to 4:30
p.m. Free Admissfon. (217) 543-2665. Handicap Accessible.
FOLKART,FIBERS, ANDQUILTSHOW- Sangamon County)
Ctayville Rural Life Center. (10 a.m - 5 p.m) Demonstratk>n and
sale of traditranal and contemporary applications of American
folk art. Free. (217 ) 626 -1132.
9-10 SUNSHINE JAMBOREE - (Vermilion County) Kickapoo State
Park, N. Henning Road, Danville. II. A weekend of fun for the
whole family has been planned by the Department of
Conservation's Spectal Events Staff. Continuous entertsdnment,
arts and crafts displays, free hay wagon rides, chiklren's games
and adivtties, sky cfiving and giant kite flying demonstratk>ns.
Free. (217) 442-1887or (800) 383-4386. Handk»p Accessible.
27-29 WESTERN ILLINOIS BLUEGRASS DAYS - (Montgomery
County) Sherwood Forest Campground. Lake Hillsboro,
Hillsboro, II. This 12th annual event is a festival of award winning
bluegrass bands and solo performers that entertain audiences
all weekend. Friday 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday 2:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 am. -12:00 (Noon). Admisskm. (217)
10 ANTIQUE CAR SHOW - ( Montgomery County), Downtown
UtchfiekJ Ubrary Park, 400 block North State, UtchfieM, II.
Display of classic, antique and old cars. Prizes awarded in
categories. (217 ) 324-4527.
28 BAGELFEST - (Cotes County) Uptown Mattoon, 1500-1900
Broadway, Mattoon, II. World's biggest bagel breakfast, bagel
buggy derby, bagel beauties. Entertainment, food, arts and
crafts, contests, bike ride, SKrun, kiddie carnival, car show, quilt
show and much more. Free. (217) 235-5661. Handicap Acces
14 FLAG DAY - (Piatt County) Bryant Cottage State Histork; Site,
146 E. Wilson, Bement, II. 61813. Special ceremony, beginning
at 6:55 p.m. including extended hours until 7:45 p.m. for
candlelight tours of Bryant Cottage. Refreshments. Free.
(217) 678- 8184. Handk»p Accessibto.
532-6364, Handk:ap Accessible.
sible.
28-29 WATER FOLUES - (Shelby-Moultrie Counties) Dam West,
Sullivan Beach & Wclbom Beach Recreation areas. Lake Shel-
byville, Shelbyville. II. 62565. Water safety carnival. Parte
Rangers demonstrate proper use of water sa^ gear. Games
Blustrate hypothermia, boiating safety and emergency rescue
14-17 SHOOTOUT 90 - (Macon County) Borg Warner Sports Com
plex, Decatur. II. This softball tournament features ten of the top
teams from the United States and Canada, including the top
procedures. A sand castle contest is the grand finale. Local
merchants furnish prizes. Free. (217) 774-3951. Handk:ap Ac
finishers from the ASA, ISC. and Canadian Natk>nal Tourna
cessible.
ments. (217)423-7000
15-16 CITY OF NEWMAN - (Douglas County) Downtown Newman.
City Square, Newman, II. 61942. Children's games, parade,
antique tractor puD, kkldie tractor pull, arts & crafts, food vendors,
street dance, bingo. Free. (217) 837-2312. Handk^p Acces
28-29 -TASTE OF COUNTRY* FAIR - (McLean County) Main Street,
Lexington, II, (20 miles North of Bloomington Normal on 1-55).
Antique, craft art booths, parades, chiklren's activities, 5k run,
dances, lip sync contest. Illinois annual route 66 reunton, con
tinuous entertainment, k>cal food. Free. (309) 365-8372. Hand
sible.
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HANG LOOSE. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL • (Livingston
County) June 15, Bk's Club, R.R. 116 Pontiac, IL June 16,
Courthouse Square, Pontiac, II. ReGve the 50 • 60's by dancing
to the tunes of that period on Friday evening. Features orra of
tfte nriost popular car shows in the area; games arnl contests;
and a craft show. Free. (815) 844-6692. Handfeap Accessible.
UNCOLN/DOUGLAS FEST • (Piatt County) Bryant Cottage
State Historic Site, 146 E. Wilson. Bement, II. 61813 Noon - 4
p.m. OkJ feshkxi evertt featuring checkers, horseshoe pitching,
pie judging, f^tly games and contests, folk musk:ians, period
aafts, and exhibits. Reenactment of meeting between Lin
coln/Douglas will highlight the afternoon. Free. (217) 678-8184.
Handk^p Accessible.
ARMED FORCES DAY - (Shelby County) Dam West Recreatton
Area, R.R. 4, Box 128B. Shelbyville. II. 62565. A celebratfon of
our Armed Forces complete with helicopters. Flyover
demonstratk>ns. precision drill teams, color guards, miniature
planes and games provkJe cok)r and excitement. Drawings for
free prizes and a swimming beach ensure a fun-filled family day.
Free. (217) 774-3951. Handk:ap Accessible.
GUILT SHOW/AUCTION - (Douglas County) Rockome Gar
dens, Rt 2, Box 87, Areola, 11.61910. Hundreds of beautiful quilts
highl^ht this popular show. The show also features a 'country
LOGAN COUNTY FAIR - (Logan County) Logan County
Fairgrounds. Lincoln. II. 4 Judging, open class, carnival, food,
horse racing, nightly shows, demolitton derby, queen contest.
$1.50 Admisston. Handicap Accessible. (217) 732-3311.
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STYLE' auctkm the first weekend of the event. Special quilt
displays and quilting supplies. $6.50 Admtssfon. (217) 268-4216
4TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW - (Vermilton County) Downtown
Rossville, Rossville, II. 4th annual car show. Antique cars,
modified, street rods. Prizes. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. (217)
748-6766. Handfcap Accessible,
THE GOOD OLD DAYS - (Coles County) Sponsored by the
Charieston Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee,
Charleston, II. Storytelling. Lincoln Douglas debate, antkiue car
show, parade. Fife and drum Corp., meknlrama, historical tours,
Charieston dance competitton, medk:lne show, oW time games
and Barber Shop Singers. (217) 345-7041.
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ALSEY HOMECOMING • (Scott County) Alsey, II. Burgoo.
Buffak) Fish, Chteken, Parade, Crafts, Entertainment AD day
event. (217)589-4580.
ILLINOIS FOLK FESTIVAL - (Champaign County) Early
American Museum/Lake of the Woods County Pari(. Iirtnc^ Rt
47, Mahomet II- 61853. TrBd(tk}nal music, stofytetling and ac
tivities for chiklren and demonstrations and sales of [9th century
trades and crafts. Admisston. (217) 586-2612.
UNCOLNFEST* (Sangamon County) Downtown Springfield,
Springfield, II. Mid-America's largest free family street festival.
Food, entertainment, fireworio. Sat. 9;30 am. - 9:30 p.m. Sun
day 11:00 am. - 9:30 p.m. (217 ) 789-2274. Handicap Acces
ANNUAL MASON COUNTY SUMMER FESTIVAL OF BLUE-
GRASS MUSIC - (Mason County) Evening Star Campground,
7 miles east of Havana, II, Rt. tf 136. Seven bands in concert
and the liKnots State Banjo champion along with a clogging
demonstration. Concerts at 7:30 p.m Friday. 1:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. Saturday, Sunday 10:30 a.m., gospel show. Campground
features covered stage pavilion, swimming pool, water slide,
mini gotf, recreation area, fishing ponds, etc. Camping informa
tion (309) 563-7590. Festival information (217) 243-3159.
sible.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - (Crawford County)
Robinson City Park, South Cross Street, Robinson, II. 62454.
Carnival, contests, food, games and fireworks. (618) 546-1557.
Handicap Accessible.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FAIR - (Champaign County)
Fairground N. Coler, Urtjana, II. County Fair features a demoli
tion derby, harness racing, talent shows and nationally known
entertainers, exhibits, carnival rides and food. Admission. (217)
LeROY HISTORICAL DAYS - (McLean County) LeRoy, II. All
dass reunion, flea market, parade, quilt show. (309) 962-2311.
JULY
367-8461.
WINCHESTER HOMECOMING - (Scott County) Winchester, il.
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. "Burgoo Kettle Sales,' Parade, entertain
ment, bingo, bands. Teen Dance. (217)742-9286.
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WEAVER'S (Coles County) Downtown Oakland, Christian
Heritage Museum and Landmarks, Oakland, II. Beautiful hand
made quilts and cross stitch works. Watch spinners and weavers
create beautiful yarns. Crafts can be purchased, food and enter
tainment. $3.00 admisskxi. (217) 346-2341.
SALT RIVER FORK FESTIVAL - (Champaign County) R.R. 1.
crafts. Antiques, Rea Market, Demonstrations, food, collec
tibles. 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. daily. (217)359-3839. Exhibitors
Inquiry. 1804 Bellamy Drive, Champaign, II. (217)359-3839.
MIDSTATE ROD AND CUSTOM NATIONALS - (Macon Coun
ty), Macon County Fairgrounds, Decatur, II. FrkJay 3:00 P-m. Midnight, Saturday 9:00 am. -10:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. Closing. Custom cars, exciting 50's and 60's entertainment,
much more. (217) 423-7000.
UVINGSTON COUNTY 4-H fAIR - (Livingston County) 4-H
Park, 4-H Park Road, R.R. # 3, Pontiac, II.4-H exhibits, children's
rides, evening entertainment Admisskm. (815) 842-1776. Handk:ap Accessible.
MACON COUNTY FAIR • (Macon County) Fairgrounds,
Decatur, II. Name entertainment and harness races, livestock
4-H exhibits, carnival, much more. Admission. (217) 423-7000.
MENARD COUNTY FAIR - (Menard County) Fairgrounds, R.R.
2, Petersburg, II. Traditional county fair events including
grandstand attractions, livestock exhibits, queen contest, tractor
pull, carnival and cooking schools. Admisston. (217) 632-3848.
3RD
ANNUAL
MIDWEST
C O U N T R Y- W E S T E R N
DANCE
FESTIVAL (Macon County) Holiday Inn Conference Resort,
U.S. 36 and Wycklos Road, Decatur, II. 62522. Gathered
together for the weekend are the finest judges, instructors and
dancers in the worW of Country Western Dancing. Woritshops,
competition and dancing provide fun for ail. Admission. (217)
496-2482. Handnap Accessible.
SOUTH JACKSONVILLE CELEBRATION - (Morgan County)
Dewey Park, Dewey Drive, Jacksonville, II. Day long events
beginning with a parade, flea market and craft fair, games,
prizes, contests, food and musical entertainment. Free.
(217)243-5678. Handicap Accessible.
MEREDOSIA RIVERFEST 90 - (Morgan County) Riverfront on
Illinois River, Meredosia, II. Annual river festival food, mud
volleyball tourney, ski show, sandcastle buikJing, games/con
tests, fireworks, music and more. Donations. (217) 584-1351.
Handicap Accessible.
MONTICELLO RREWORKS CELEBRATION - (Piatt County)
Lodge Park, Exit # 6 off 1-72 North, Monticello, II. Rreworks,
food, booths, car show and concert. Free (217) 762-8162.
Handicap Accessible.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION • (Morgan County) Nichols Park
Vandalia Road, Jacksonville, II. A full day of fun and games for
the entire family ending with a fabulous display of fireworks.
Donatkins accepted. (217) 243-5678. Handicap Accessible.
ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET - (Vemiiiion County) Downtown.
Chteago and Attica Streets, Rossville, II. 60963. Antk^ue Flea
Market. Antiques and collectibles in a street setting. All items for
sale 9 am. to dusk. Free. (217) 748-6681. Handtoap Accessible.
1845 INDEPENDENCE DAY- (Coles County) Uncoln Log Cabin
State Historic Site, R.R.#1, Box 172A, Lema II. 62440. Re-crea
tion of an 1845 Fourth of July Celebration, a pioneer neighbor
hood picnic, reading of the Declaration of Independence,
speeches, period games and contest, and a rousing game of
townball, the forerunner of modem baseball. Hours are noon to
4:00 p.m. Free. (217) 345-6489.
SKINNER BANDSTAND REVISITED - (Morgan County) Boyd
Park, downtown Meredosia, II. Rededication of Skinner
Bandstand (1915) with Big Band Concert, Ice Cream Sodal.
Free. (217) 584-1351. Handicap Accessible.
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CELEBRATION (Moultrie-Douglas Counties) Arthur and sur
rounding area parks, Arthur, II. Games, contests, races, parade
at 2:00 p.m., f!rewori<s at dusk. Free.(217) 543-3489. Handk^ap
Accessible.
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FREEDOM CELEBRATION* (Champaign County) Florida Ave.,
Urbana, II. Food, fun, music and fireworks. Free. (217) 3514133. Handicap Accessible.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION • (Vermilion County)Mc Ferren Park, West Penn Street, Hoopeston, II, 60942. A
community effort. A carnival, games for all ages, ice cream
social, pretty baby contest, tennis tournaments, water volleyball,
beer tent and dances, etc.. Free. (217) 283-7673. Handicap
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SUMMER FESTIVALS AT NEW SALEM • (Menard County)
New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg, II. The Pioneer
village of New Salem comes altve during this re-enactment of a
typical Illinois summer day in the earfy 1600's. Free. (217)
632-7953. Handicap Accessible.
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RNE ARTS FAIR - (Morgan County) Central Park Plaza, Up
town Jacksonville (Business Dis^), Jad<sonville II. The Art
Fair brings artists from all across the midwest to display,
demonstrate and sell their works. Entertainment for the entire
Accessible.
femily. Concessions. Free Admission. (217) 243-1612 or (217)
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JONAH FISH FRY AND WHEEL SHOW - (Cotes County)
Downtown Oakland on ttie square, Oakland, II. 61943. Antique
car, tractor and motorcycle show. Trophies given. All you can eat
fish fry, Entertainment. (217) 346-2341, Handicap Accessible.
243-5676. Handicap Accessible.
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3RD SUNDAY MARKET - (McLean County) McLean County
Fairgrounds, Rt.9 East, Bloomington, II. 350 antiques, collec
tibles, crafts dealers from nine states In Indoor and outdoor
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ARTS IN THE PARK • (Vermilion County) Lincoln Park, North
booths for a orra (1) day event. $2.50 Admission. (309) 452-
on Logan Street, Danville, II. Lincoln Park In Danville, Illinois will
be the site of Arts in the Park. An old fashioned weekend of eirt,
7926. Handicap Accessible.
music food and fun is planned. Free. (217) 442-1667 or (600)
383-4366. Handicap Accessible.
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ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL • (Champaign County)
Crystal Lake Park, 901 N. Broadway, Urt>ana, II. 61801 Day k>r^
bluegrass festival features regional perfonrters, darwers, and a
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PONTIAC CANOE RACE • (Livingston County) Amerk:an
Legion Billet^lay Park ■ Downtown Pontiac, R.R.2, Pontiac, II.
Sat.- 7 mile races at Play Park. Sun. 10 mile race at American
Legion Billet. Veirious divisons and classes including mens,
womens, juntors and masters. Admission to participate. (815)
veiriety of concessions. Pickers and Picnickers wetoonoe. Free.
(217) 367-1544. Handicap Accessible.
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Danville area will be displayed at Lincoln Park. Ethnk: food,
HERITAGE WORSHIP/ICE CREAM SOCIAL - (Piatt County)
entertainment and cultural exhibits. Free. (217)442-1887 or
(800)383- 4386. Handteap Accessible,
Bryant Cottage State Historic Site, 146 E. Wilson, Bement, II.
61813. Old time church service at 5:30 reminiscent of ISO's
16-17
circuit rider. Participants are encouraged to bring own lawn
chairs. Ice Cream Social at conclusion of worship. Free. (217)
12-15
PRAIRIE STATE GAMES«(Champaign County) Champaign
JULY
Urbana and University Of Illinois Campus. Illinois amateur sports
festival features athletes of all ages in olympic-style competition
at sites throughout Champaign-Urbana and the University of
Illinois. Free. (800) THE-GAME. Heindicap Accessible.
demonstratbns, contest and drav/ings. 9 am. to 5 p.m. Admissk>n. (217) 632-7953. Handicap Accessible.
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- (Piatt County) Monticelo Railway Museum, P.O. Box 401, (exit
63 - Interstate 72) Monticello, II. 61856. Bring your non-amplified
instruments ar>d play on ^e rear platform of an authentic
caboose. No admission fee for the musk:. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Train rides at 1:00, 2:00,3:00, and 4:00. Admisslon.(217) 762-
dens, Rt.2, Box 87, Areola, II. 61910. The best little craft show*
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MOULTRIE-DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR- (Douglas County)E.L
Jurgens Park & Fairgrounds, East Rt. 133, Arthur, II. 61911.
Queen Pageants, Livestock shows. Tractor Pull: Demo Derby,
Horse Shows, Country-Western Entertainment. 6:00 a.m. • ?
$5.00 Adults, $1.00 Children. (217)543-2242,
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PAM FARM EXP01900 • (Christian County) Pu^lo Museum,
R,R.# 1, Box 30, Stonington, II. 62567. Expo of farm equipment
from older days actually working, including sawmill, threshing
and steam engines, tractors, haybaling. Pork chop dinner, steak
supper heW in evenings. Free entertdnment. Flea markets,
crafts. $2.00 Admi8sk>n.(217) 692-2858.
A DAY IN THE PARK • (Champaign County) Hessel Park, 500
W. Kirby Ave, Champaign, II. A pancake breakfast, gigantic flea
market, live entertainment and games, hot air balloons, food and
fun for the whole family. Free. (217) 398-2550. Handicap Acces
sible.
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HISTORIC FARM DAYS - (Champaign County), Middlefork
River Forest Preserve, County Road 22, Penfield, II. Early
tractors, gas engines and agricultural Imptements will be on
display along with demonstrations of wheat cutting, binding and
threshing as well as corn shelling and other agricultural
demonstratbns using machinery of the early to mid 20th cen
tury. Admissbn. (217) 586-2612.
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SUMMER CRAFT SHOW - (Douglas County) Rockome Gar
In Central Illinois featuring crafts people from a four state area.
$6.50 Admission. (217)268-4216.
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NEW SALEM QUILT SHOW - (Menard County) New Salem
State Historical SHe, Petersburg, II. Many quilts, old and new will
be displayed on beds throughout the pioneer soilage. Quilt
678-8184. H2indicap Accessible.
13-15
THREE FORKS FARE- (Vermilton County) Lincoln Park, N.
Logan, Danville, II. 61832. The cok>rful ethnk: diversity of tf>e
SUGAR CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL - (McLean County)
Downtown Normal, North Street, Normal, II. 61761. A popular
annual event with up to 100 participants in a juried fine arts and
fine crafts show and sale. Also featuring live entertainment,
childrens activities and foods. Free. (309) 454-2444. Handicap
Accessible.