EVENTS

September 2010

Sept 1- Sept 6
Pana Tri-County Fair
Pana Fairgrounds, Pana
Truck and tractor pulls, mud drags, demo derby, harness racing, team roping & penning, carnival, contests, parade, fun for the whole family!
217-825-9867

Sep 2- Sep 6
62nd Annual Central States Threshermen's Reunion
Threshermen’s Reunion Park, Pontiac
The second oldest Threshermen’s Reunion in the nation.  Antique tractors, farm implements, and steam powered machines.  Fun for the entire family.
800-835-2055 or 815-844-3474
www.threshermensreunion.org

September 3-5
Ethnic Festival
Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Featuring ethnic foods, music and cultural activities.
217-629-7871

Sep 3-5
Springfield Short Track and Springfield Mile Motorcycle Races
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Fast-paced short track motorcycle races with top riders from across the country.  National level motorcycle racing.
217-753-8866
www.illinoismda.com

Sept 4
“One Woman Show” Art Exhibit & Demonstration
Weldon Springs State Park (4734 Weldon Springs Road), Clinton
Weldon Springs offers this annual event to showcase the work of a local artist or artisan.
217-935-2644 or 866-4-Dewitt
www.clintonilchamber.com

Sept 4 – Sep 6
BULL BASH and Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Pioneer City Arena, 9663 N. 1875th St, Palestine
Illiana Fall Hunting, Fishing and Camping Expo – Main Street Market Madness – Entertaiment – 2 nights of Pro Bull Riding.  Huge Parade and Motorcycle Stunt Show.
618-586-2222
www.pioneercity.com

Sept 4 - Sept 5
Roamer Cruise Night and Car Show
City Park, Streator
One of the largest cruises in downstate Illinois featuring over 500 cars and 15,000 spectators. On display is 1917 Roamer, built in Streator. Cruise from 6pm-10pm Sat. evening.

Sept 4 - Sept 6
37th Annual Cheese Festival
Downtown Arthur
Large outdoor street festival with something for the whole family! Free cheese giveaways, wagon and pony rides, New Cheese Maze, petting zoo, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Cheese Eating Contest, Cheese Curling Contest, free entertainment, ham & bean lunch, ice cream social, crafts, flea & food booths, car show and more!
800-722-6474 or 217-543-2242
www.amishcountryillinois.com

Sept 4 - Sept 6
Casey Popcorn Festival
Casey Fairview Park, East Monroe Street, Casey
Sat., Sun., &  Mon., filled with live entertainment, carnival, food, crafts, kids shows, car show, and free popcorn.
217-232-2676
www.popcornfestival.net

Sept 5
Jewelweed & Winged Jewels Hummingbird Program
Weldon Springs State Park, 4734 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton
Get a close-up look at ruby-throated hummingbirds and the fascinating wildflower that helps fuel their high-energy existence.
217-935-2644 or 866-4-Dewitt
www.clintonilchamber.com

Sept 5 – Sept 6
Greenview Labor Day Celebration
Greenview Park, Greenview
Car show, parade, vendors, bands, petting zoo and good food are calling visitors to Greenview to celebrate Labor Day.
217-968-7016
www.visitmenardcounty.com

Sept 9
RC Jets Rally
Litchfield Municipal Airport, Litchfield
Model remote control jets with real miniature jet engines will take to the sky for this fun, open flying event.  Watch these jets perform maneuvers and then visit their owners and pilots.
217-324-4731
www.litchfieldil.com/airport

Sept 9 - Sept 11
Atlanta Fall Festival
All throughout Atlanta, Atlanta
Music, a carnival, free petting zoo, a car show and lots of art and craft vendors.Great food, pie and cake baking contest and auction.
217-732-8687

Sept 9 - Sept 11
Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival
Downtown Mt. Pulaski
Fun family event with a carnival, games, music, shopping and more
217-792-5442
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/

Sept 10 - Sept 12
Arcola Broom Corn Festival
Downtown Arcola
Arcola celebrates its heritage as the “Broom Corn Capital of the World” with this renowned festival.  Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, great food, free entertainment, and gigantic parade with the World Famous Lawn Rangers. Also, participate in the ABC 5k and 10k races.
217-268-4530 or 800-336-5456
www.arcolachamber.com/festivals

Sept 10 - Sept 12
White Buffalo Pow Wow
Lake Lou Yaeger, Litchfield
Traditional American Indian dances and drumming performed by Native American Indians.  Food and Indian craft vendors.
217-710-1950 or 866-733-5833
www.cityoflitchfieldil.com

Sept 11 – Sept 12
30th Annual Traditional Music Festival
New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg
19th century music and dancing will occur throughout the pioneer village.
217-632-4000
www.lincolnsnewsalem.com

Sept 11 – Oct 31
Pumpkin Works
21788 Lower Terre Haute Rd., Paris
We offer family entertainment, 9 mazes--2 for children & 7 for adults, haunted house, hayrides, private bonfires (reservation required), arts, crafts, snacks, etc. Open weekends in September, and daily in October.
217-275-3327
www.pumpkinworks.com

Sept 15 - Oct 31
The Great Pumpkin Patch
RR 1, Box 100, Arthur
Awesome family fun! Pumpkins, gourds, pigs, oh my! Corn and hay maze, wagon rides, concessions and more. Don't forget to visit the Homestead Bakery for fresh made goodies.
800-722-6474 or 217-543-2394
www.the200acres.com

Sept 16, 17, 18
Trials & Tribulations: The Story of the 1847 Matson Slave Trial
Downtown Oakland
Enjoy a unique combination of living history, dramatic theatre and an 1847 meal to learn this story of the courageous Bryant family who sought freedom in Coles County.
217-508-9113
www.matsontrial1847.org

Sept 17 - Sept 19
Dwight Harvest Days
Downtown Dwight
Crafts, flea markets, kiddie attractions, downtown entertainment, car show, parade and band competition are highlights of the weekend, attracting over 10,000 people each year! Sunday's parade is led by hundreds of basset hounds and their owners from around the world.
815-584-3077
www.dwightharvestdays.org

Sept 17 - Sept 19
Annual Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival
Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln
This fun and educational event has something for all ages- rail splitting, corn shucking, tomahawk throwing, pioneer village, antique cars & tractors, historical displays, quilt show, crafters, flee market, kids games, food vendors, Lincoln presentations and much more!
217-732-4795

Sept 17 - Sept 18
Harvest Fest - Downtown Petersburg
Downtown Petersburg, Petersburg
Enjoy a parade, vendors, scarecrow contest, bands, and lots of food.
www.petersburgilchamber.com

Sept 17 - Sept 19
Annual Corvette Funfest
Mid-America Motorworks, One Mid-American Place, Effingham
There will be tech sessions, a tent sale, awards, displays and lots of great food. If a perfect world for you includes being able to see, touch and talk about Corvetts, then come visit us.
800-500-8388 or 217-540-4200
www.mamotorworks.com

Sept 17 - Sept 19
Marshall Autumn Fest
Courthouse Square, Marshall
Variety of events, food and music for the whole family to enjoy!  A parade on Saturday morning and a car show on Sunday.
217-889-3033 or 217-889-2211
www.marshallautumnfest.com

Sept 17 - Sept 18
Jasper County Fall Festival
Newton Town Square, Newton
Enjoy a photo contest, arts and crafts, quilt show, antique tractor exhibit, games, great food, homemade ice cream, parade and live entertainment.
618-783-3399
www.newtonillinois.com

Sept 18
Walk for a Cure
South Water Tower Park, 102 W. Sixth St, Staunton
Community Memorial Hospital and the Staunton Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the walk for the cure with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
618-635-8356
www.stauntonhospital.org

Sept 18 – Sept 19
22nd Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Springfield Art Association, 700 N. 4th St, Springfield
Find one-of-a-kind art from more than 85 artists, tour the Edwards Place historic home, eat, enjoy artist demonstrations and live music, browse our gallery exhibition and used book sale!
217-523-2631
www.springfieldart.org

Sept 18 - Sept 19
Fall Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Anderson Mansion, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville
Featuring a blacksmith shop, church, school, general store, newspaper, sawmill, antique tractor displays and old-time crafts.  Over 150 crafters on grounds.  Food served in red barn.
217-8548916
www.macsociety.org

Sept 18
Monticello Celebration
Downtown Monticello, Monticello
Come and enjoy the live music, kid's activities, food vendors, games, craft booths and more!
217-762-9318
www.monticellomainstreet.org

Sept 18-20
Wine on the Lawn at the Wright House
Corner of Main and Jackson, Altamont
Enjoy fine Illinois wines on the lawn of the Dr. Chalres M. Wright House., While there take a tour of the historical home.
618-483-6480
www.wrightmansion.org

Sept 18 - Sept 19
Railroad Days
Monticello Railway Museum, 993 Iron Horse Place, Monticello
An all day ticket includes rides on a passenger train, freight train and motor cars. Also enjoy the food tent.
877-762-9011 or 877-762-9011
www.mrym.org

Sept 19
Illinois Basset Waddle
Downtown Dwight
Join in for this day of fun, friends and fundraising to help our favorite four-legged friends. This event will raise money for the Guardian Angel Basset Rescue to help Basset Hounds in need of a home. The 'Largest Basset gathering in the World' includes a picnic, 'bassetball ' and waddle.
815-584-1044
www.bassetrescue.org

Sept 23 - Sept 26
Honeybee Festival
Downtown Paris and Edgar County Fairgrounds, Paris
Free entertainment, food, craft vendors, beer tent, parade, car show, carnival rides, antique tractors and more!
217-465-4179
www.honeybeefestival.org

Sept 24 – Sept 26
Threshermen’s Bluegrass Festival
Threshermen’s Park, Pontiac
One of the Midwest’s best Bluegrass Music Festivals.  Music, food, and lots of fun.  Performers from all across the nation.  Camping available on the grounds.
815-844-3560
800-835-2055
www.threshermenbluegrass.com

Sept 24 – Sept 26
Vermilion County Civil War Days
Kennekuk County Park – 22296A Henning Rd
Bring the family for some nice, clean fun and reenactment for all as well as some old time competitions and activities. The Vermilion County Civil War Days is one of the fastest growing events for the Midwest.
217-442-1691 or 800-383-4386
www.illianacivilwar.org

Sept 24- Sept 26
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield, Springfield
Cool cars, hot music and free entertainment right in the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown.
866-783-6645 or 317-236-6515
www.route66fest.com

Sept 25
Worldwide Day of Play
Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E. Beaufort St,  Normal
Enjoy a wide variety of special activities promoting healthy lifestyles which result from child’s ability to “play”.
309-433-3444
www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

Sept 25
What Women Want NOW Expo
US Cellular Coliseum, 101 S. Madison St, Bloomington
For women of all ages and lifestyles to experience, learn, compare, and purchase products and services to enhance their lives.  Demonstrations, entertainment, inspirational speakers, contests, and door prizes.
309-434-2843
www.whatwomenwantnowexpo.com

Sept 25 - Sept 26
Staunton Art Fair
Duda Park, 205 N. Union, Staunton
First Annual Art Fair sponsored by the Staunton Art Council and the Tourism Committee.  Exhibits and vendors displaying fine arts. Prizes awarded.
618-635-2233
www.stauntonil.com

Sept 25
11th Annual Fall Festival
Benld City Park, Benld
Local crafters, vendors and food booths. Exotic-Animal shows at the Animal Education Station, free live entertainment all day, rides on the Coal Country Choo Choo, reptile display presented by Blackburn College, Fire Saftey Smoke House session and more! The Tour de Coal Bike Ride is held in conjuction with this event.
217-839-4888
www.coalcountrychamber.com

Sept 25- Sept 26
Apple and Pork Festival
Clinton
Featuring apple cider floats, ham & beans, applebutter, flea market, artist area, Victorian Mansion Tours; entertainment; farm museum activities; kid activities-rope-making, sandart,face painting.
217-935-6066
www.chmoorehomestead.org/apple-pork.htm

Sept 25
Art on the Prairie
City Park, Streator
Annual Fine Arts Festival and Wine Tasting. Festival includes juried art displays, demonstrations, music, wine tasting booth and food vendors.
815-672-2055

Sept 25
Elkhart Hill Tour
Guided tours of historic Elkhart Hill.
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org for registration

Sept 25 - Sept 26
Broom's Orchard Apple Festival
12803 Broom Rd., Carlinville
Pick your own apples or taste some of our homemade cider. Enjoy lunch and entertainment for the whole family!
217-854-3514

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