May 1
4th Annual Airport Daze
1351 Airport Rd, Lincoln
This will be held at the Logan County Airport. You can expect interesting displays  cool aircraft  historic aviation displays and a close up look at aviation of Logan County today. Details regarding hours ad activities will soon be announced. This event is hosted by the Heritage in Flight Museum.
217-732-8687

May 1
Sheep to Clothing
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna
Site volunteers will demonstrate all of the steps involved in the processing of wool. Interpreters and volunteers will also demonstrate dyeing, felting, and weaving.
217-345-1845
www.lincolnlogcabin.org

May 1
Antique Farm Show
Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg
Plowing demonstrations will be held at New Salem using draft horse teams and antique farm equipment.
217-632-4000
www.lincolnsnewsalem.com

May 1 – May 2 
Route 66, Red Carpet Corridor Experience
Towns along Rt 66 from Joliet to Towanda. Join in the 90 miles of fun and adventure on Route 66! Antiques, historic sites, garage sales, flea markets and entertainment. 
800-835-2055 or 815-584-3077

May 8 – May 9 
Throw Momma On The Train
Monticello Railway Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello. 
Mother rides train free with paying child.  
877-762-9011 
www.mrym.org 

May 13 – May 16 
Clinton May Days Celebration
Downtown Clinton. 
Clinton’s ‘Welcome to Spring’ festival with food & craft vendors, carnival rides, free live entertainment, shopping at our local merchants and much more!  217-935-3364 or 866-4-DeWitt 
www.clintonilchamber.com

May 14 – May 16 
Niehaus Cycle Customer Appreciation Days
Niehaus Cycle Sales, 718 Historic Old Rt 66, Litchfield.
Three fun-filled days for motor bike enthusiasts featuring vendor booths, poker run, light parade, music and more.
800-373-6566 
www.niehausecycle.com 

May 15 
At-The-Woods Quilt Show
United Church of Atwood, 210 N. Main, Atwood. 
Quilt show; arts and craft classes; quilt classes; brown bag lunches.
217-578-3211   

May 15 
Home & Garden Market
Downtown Monticello. 
Garden, Home, and Art Vendors and activities for all.
217-762-9318
www.monticellomainstreet.org 

May 15 – May 16
Prairie Wildflower Sale
Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 East Lake Drive, Springfield
Plant a little prairie of your own.  These native wildflowers are colorful and easy to care for.  A wide variety of prairie flowers and grasses will be available.
529-1111
www.LMGNC.org

May 15 – May 16
Illinois Heritage Expo
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 S. Lincoln Highway, Lerna.
Explore state-wide historic artisans, reenactment groups, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Sites and other societies, museums and institutions. Explore Illinois’ collective history displayed through the use of presentations, exhibits, historic crafts and demonstrations, period music and clothing.
217-345-1845
www.lincolnlogcabin.org

May 15
Garden Fair
County Fairgrounds, 2nd St., Marshall. 
Sponsored by the Evening Thyme Garden Club. Crafts, vendors, garden decor, annuals, perennials, herbs and more
217-826-2494
www.eveningthymegardenclub.com

May 15 – May 16 
Old Capitol Art Fair
Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield. 
A juried fine art fair with over 200 artists. 
217-391-0140
www.socaf.org

May 20 – May 22 
2006 IHSA Girls State Track & Field Championships
EIU O'Brien Stadium, Charleston. 
217-348-0430

May 27 – May 29 
2006 IHSA Boys Track & Field Championships
EIU O'Brien Stadium, Charleston. 
217-348-0430

May 28 – May 30 
Heritage Days Celebration
Streator City Park.
Carnival, flea market, vendors, food, parade. 
815-672-5119

May 28 – May 31 
Italian-American Days Festival
Benld City Park, Benld
Firework Display Sun., A "ton" of free spaghetti, Sun., Carnival, music, bocce ball tournament, "Bigga Nosa" contest, bingo. 
217-835-2689

May 28 – May 31 
Heart of Illinois Cluster of Dogs Show
Interstate Center, 2301 W Market St, Bloomington. 
309-829-3976   

May 29 – May 30
Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Strawberry Festival
Anderson Mansion, 920 W. Breckenridge St, Carlinville. 
Arts & crafts, antique equipment and machinery, museum tours and great home-cooked food are highlights of this event.
217-854-2850
www.macsociety.org

May 29 – May 30 
Springfield Mile Grand National Championship Motorcycle Races
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield. 
217-753-8866

May 29 – May 30
22nd Annual Garden Ramble
Charleston area
217-235-6744
www.coleshistory.net

May 30 – May 31
Blues Festival
Hill Prairie Winery, Rt. 97, Oakford
217-635-9900
www.hillprairiewinery.com