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FESTIVALS 2008 (unless noted otherwise)
Ongoing
NOSH PLATES
Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
Nosh: is to tast, to nibble, to snack. "Nosh" is a daily European event that occurs in the late afternoon. It is intended to take stress from the day and to relax you while you meet friends and converse. Monday through Friday, 11am to 6pm.
630-529-WINE
Ongoing
THE EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE
Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
An adventure for the senses. Enjoy six hors d' oeuvres paired with three premium Lynfred wines while dining in the luxurious winery breakfast room. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 1pm to 5pm.
630-529-WINE
February 8-10, 2008
WINE AND CHOCOLATE LOVERS CELEBRATION
August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica
Celebration of Wine and Chocolate Lovers by Showcasing Flights of Chocolate paired with August Hill Winery's Award Winning Wines.
815-667-5211
March 16, 2008
26th ANNUALSUBLETTE FARM TOY AND ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
Off 39 Mendota Exit (US 34) 3 miles E to Rt 52 NW 8 miles, Sublette
6 buildings in downtown Sublette with over 300 tables of farm toys. The tractor show this year will feature International Harvester tractors and equipment. Other features include a semi-tractor show, quilt show, train show and pancake & sausage breakfast. Vendors from 8 states. $2 for adults and $1 for children.
www.subletteweb.com
June 6, 2008
LEARN GREAT FOODS -Cheese Tour!
Learn Great Foods, Mt. Carroll
Tour, dinner & cooking demonstration. Reservations required. Call for more details.
815-244-5602
www.learngreatfoods.com
June 21, 2008
VILLAGE OF RICHMOND 1890'S STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Downtown Richmond
Richmond's annual Strawberry Festival invites you back to the 1890's for some old fashioned Strawberry themed fun for the whole family.
815-678-4040
www.richmond-il.com
June 14-22, 2008
THE FIELDS PROJECT ART FESTIVAL
Mix Park, Route 2, Oregon
Bringing artists and agriculture together. View field art from the air in plane rides, see the art show and sale, live music and good food.
815-734-1338
www.fieldsproject.com
June 15, 2008
GARDEN PRAIRIE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
10258 US Hwy 20, Garden Prairie
Come enjoy a day of music, pony rides, games, crafts, ice cream social, and food..
815-597-3011
www.susiesgardenpatch.com
June 27, 2008
LEARN GREAT FOODS -Wine Tour!
Learn Great Foods, Mt. Carroll
Tour, dinner & cooking class. Reservations required. Call for more details
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815-244-5602
www.learngreatfoods.com
June 28 - July 4, 2008
DIXON PETUNIA FESTIVAL
Dixon locations
This year, like all the rest, will be fun filled and exciting. We plan to continue our expanded entertainment area again this year, offering visitors a multitude of quality entertainment over the week, including one of our biggest Country Concerts ever to kick-off the 2008 Festival. As always, we will end the festival with a spectacular fireworks show over the Rock River. In-between those dates, we promise to offer a variety of quality events for the whole family to enjoy.
877-776-9820
www.petuniafestival.org
July 12, 2008
2007 MT. CARROLL GARDEN WALK
Various locations around Mt. Carroll
Stroll our brick streets and enjoy our unique historic architecture while viewing beautiful flower, shade, and perennial gardens.
815-244-2255
www.mount-carroll.il.us
July 16-20, 2008
KANE COUNTY FAIR
Kane County Fairgrounds, Randall Road & Lincoln Highway (Route 38), St. Charles
Livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, amusement rides, country music and vendors aplenty.
630-584-6926
July 21-22, 2007
VINTAGE FARM EQUIPMENT AND TOY SHOW
Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford
Vintage tractors, garden tractors, and antique tractors will be on display for you to look at. Lots of activities for the kids including a tractor parade, tractor games, food, and more.
815-397-9112
July 26 - August 1, 2008
CARROLL COUNTY FAIR
Milledgeville
County fair.
815-225-7444
July 25-27, 2008
ANNUAL OLD TIME THRESHING AND ANTIQUE SHOW
Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 South Walnut Road, Freeport
View antique steam and horse-powered engines, tractors, horse pulls
and Minneapolis-Moline tractors. See a sawmill and blacksmith shop, browse
the flea market and visit the Silver Creek Museum.
800-369-2955
July 20, 2008
LEARN GREAT FOODS - ILLINOIS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TOUR!
Learn Great Foods, Mt. Carroll
Tour & lunch. Call for details. Reservations required.
815-244-5602
www.learngreatfoods.com
July 30 - August 3, 2008
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
Rt. 47 & Country Club Rd., Woodstock
Carnival rides, food booths, entertainment, animal, and antique competitions, talent and Miss McHenry county contests, demolition derby, exhibits, livestock judging and more.
815-338-5310
July 30 - August 3, 2008
OGLE COUNTY FAIR
1440 Limekiln Rd, Oregon
The Ogle County Fair provides entertainment and educational exhibits for all ages. Good food is a staple. Exhibitors are all ages (5-100); some exhibits are foods, handicrafts, photography, and horticulture. Judging is daily in the livestock barns; some of the animals are dairy, goats, sheep, beef, swine, rabbits, chickens, ducks, horses etc. FEE. Handicap Accessible.
815-732-6962
July 31 - August 3, 2008
KENDALL COUNTY FAIR
Kendall County Fairgrounds (intersection Rt 71 & East Highpoint Rd, 1 mile west of Rt. 47, Yorkville
A traditional county fair with livestock, arts and crafts exhibits, a midway and other activities. Admission charge.
630-552-3760
www.kendallcountyfair.com
August 1-3, 2008
JO DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR
Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds, Stagecoach Trail and High Street, Warren
Livestock shows, exhibits, tractor pull, draft horse pull, motocross and ATV races, entertainment and carnival rides. $2-$10 based on age and day.
815-291-4581
August 5-10, 2008
BOONE COUNTY FAIR
Boone Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere
Come and see one of the best fairs in the region and all that Boone County has to offer, including harness racing, a queen pageant, farm animals, demolition derby, carnival rides, many booths and food galore!
815-544-4066
August 6-10, 2008
ANNUAL GLADIOLUS FESTIVAL
Downtown Area & Island Park, Momence
Street parade, antique-car show, flea market and carnival.
815-472-6353
August 8-17, 2008
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Annual Illinois State Fair. Horse races/shows, amusement rides, plenty of food vendors, entertainment for kids, and much more.
217-782-6661
August 7-10, 2008
ANNUAL MENDOTA SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
Downtown Mendota
Queen Pageant, over 200 craft booths, flea market, food booths, beer garden
with live bands, free entertainment and free Delmonte sweet corn on Sunday
afternoon.
815-539-6507
www.sweetcornfestival.com
August 14-17, 2008
SYCAMORE STEAM SHOW & THRESHING BEE
Taylor Marshall Farm, Plank Rd., Sycamore
Threshing Demos, displays, flea market, food.
(815)895-9388
www.threshingbee.org
August 12-16, 2008
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR
201 West Winfield Street, Morrison
Annual event. Two nights of Demolition Derby One night of Entertainment One night of Tractor, Truck, and Garden Tractor Pull. Horse Show and Draft Horse Show Three afternoons of Harness Racing Midway entertainment for the kids.
815-772-7329
August 12-17, 2008
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 West First Street, Pecatonica
Midway, harness racing, motorcross show, livestock competitions, entertainment
garden, arts and sewing events and children's activities.
800-238-3587
August 19-24, 2008
STEPHENSON COUNTY FAIR
2250 West Walnut Road, Freeport
Livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, amusement
rides, country music and vendors aplenty.
800-369-2955
August 23, 2008
FAMILY FUN FEST
Downtown Harvard
Enjoy downtown Harvard while buying special handmade crafts, fresh produce, & unique gifts while voting for your favorite classic car. It's that time of the year to purchase pumpkins, fresh veggies, and creative crafts.
815-943-3431
August 22-24, 2008
DEKALB CORN FESTIVAL
Downtown DeKalb, Route 38, DeKalb
Carnival, arts and crafts, antique sale, 10K and 2K races, beer garden
and free sweet corn!
815-748-CORN
August 30-31, 2008
LEARN GREAT FOODS - A CULINARY ESCAPE WEEKEND!
Learn Great Foods, Mt. Carroll
Chef Donna Duvall. Price includes two nights lodging, double occupancy, and six meals, two tours, two cooking classes, and amazing fun!
815-244-5602
www.learngreatfoods.com
Mid-September - October 31
THE PUMPKIN PATCH CORN MAZE
3178 Route 173, Caledonia
An ideal family outing for fall! Explore two miles of trails, turns, deadends
and U-turns at this newly designed six-acre corn maze. (assistance available)
Then stop by the Pumpkin Patch for a bite to eat at the Goblin Grill.
815-765-2587
September 3-7, 2008
DEKALB COUNTY FAIR
Route 34, south of DeKalb, Sandwich
Wednesday after labor day. Carnival, food, horse shows, entertainment and more.
815-756-6361
September 10-13, 2008
PUNKIN CHUCKIN
Uhlman Family Farm, Springfield & Allentown Roads, Morton
Annual contest of pumpkin throwing held in Morton, Illinois, Pumpkin capital of the world..
309-266-5135
www.pumpkincapital.com
September 12-14, 2008
FESTIVAL OF THE VINE
State and Fourth Street, Geneva
Autumn harvest is celebrated with flower markets, food and wine tastings, artists demonstrations, carriage rides and street entertainment. Geneva's restaurants create a smorgasbord of specialities from Italian to Mexican, Spanish appetizers to delectable chocolate desserts, fine dining to delicious deli delights all under a grand outdoor tent. Top-notch musical entertainment, a Showcase of Speed Car Show, family entertainment and the delightful Faire on the Green Fine Arts and Crafts Show round out enjoyment of this festival welcoming the fall season.
630-232-6060
September 20-21, 2008
VINTAGE ILLINOIS WINE FESTIVAL
Starved Rock State Park, Utica
Vintage Illinois, an annual collaborative wine tasting event hosted by the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association and Starved Rock State Park, showcases some of the finest wineries in the beautiful setting of Starved Rock State Park. Call for a complete schedule of events or visit our website.
815-784-4540
www.vintageillinois.com
September 20 - October 12, 2008
APPLEFEST
Royal Oak Farm Orchard, 15908 Hebron Road, Harvard
Applefest weekends feature live entertainment, home cooked food, apple cider slushees, apple picking, hayrides, train rides, carousel rides, petting zoo, face painting, and much more for the entire family. You will not want to miss what we have in store for you.
815-648-4141
www.royaloakfarmorchard.com
September 21, 2008
OLD FASHIONED HARVEST AND FIDDLER'S CONTEST
Downtown Woodstock Square, Cass & Van Buren Streets, Woodstock
Woodstock's ninth annual harvest festival offers a farmers market, crafts
people, vintage farm equipment, blacksmithing demos and wagon rides. 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-338-2436
September 20 - October 26, 2008
SHADES OF AUTUMN
Stade Dairy Farm, 3709 W. Miller Road, McHenry
A wonderful fall tradition for the family. Enjoy nature's bounty during the most beautiful tim of the year. Free hayrides to pick your pumpkin. Petting zoo, pumpkin cannon, live entertainment, etc. Saturdays and Sundays only.
815-675-6396
www.stadedairyfarm.com
September 27, 2008
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL
Downtown Crystal Lake
Meet Johnny Appleseed! Enjoy pony and wagon rides, a craft fair and farmers
market, plus games and food. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-479-0835
September 27, 2008
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
Downtown Genoa
Come enjoy the quaint village of Genoa. In years past we have sold scarecrows, pumpkins, gourds, mums, and corn stalks. We have food booths and specials in stores and restaurants.
815-784-5101
September 27-28, 2008
AUTUMN PIONEER FESTIVAL
Boone County Conservation District, 603 North Appleton Road, Belvidere
Belvidere's Autumn Festival re-lives the 1800s with blacksmithing demos,
open-fire pottery making, Native American lore, a Civil War encampment and
an 1830s log cabin. Watch as soap, apple butter and sauerkraut are made.
Have a taste of buffalo stew and other traditional pioneer culinary fare.
815-547-7935
September 24-28, 2008
57TH ANNUAL GRUNDY COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL
Downtown Morris
Parade, food, crafts, activities for all, farm fair, entertainment and
more.
815-942-2676
www.cornfestival.org
October 1-30
LENA COMMUNITY HAUNTED BARN
Lion's Park, 609 South Schuyler Street, Lena
Your pick of multiple levels of thrills and chills in two barns connected by a 150 foot slide and two large changing mazes, ending in a haunted trail through the woods. Friday - Saturday: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
815-369-5328
October 4-5, 2008
ANNUAL AUTUMN ON PARADE
Courthouse Square, Oregon
Celebrate autumn with a farmers market offering a bounty of homemade goodies
from 100-plus vendors, along with food stands, live entertainment and the
popular Harvest Time Parade on Sunday. Times vary.
815-732-3465
October 4-5, 2008
AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Center, 2701 Clifton Avenue, Rockford
The first weekend in October has plento of "Fall Fun" for the entire family with crafts, wagon rides, entertainment, spooky tours, great food & much more. Free Admission & Free Activities..
815-965-8146
October 4-5, 2008
PUMPKIN DAYS
Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union
Enjoy autumn in the country, where you'll have the opportunity to buy
fresh apples and cider, carmel apples, Indian corn and other seasonal goodies.
Every family receives a free pumpkin. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-923-4000
October 11-12, 2008
SCARECROW HARVEST FESTIVAL
Midway Village and Musuem Center, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford
Enjoy time-honored harvest activities, free straw for making your own scarecrow and a Midway Marauders old-time baseball game. Museum interpreters will be on hand in the Village.
815-397-9112
October 11-13, 2008
PUMPKIN FILL UP
10258 US Hwy 20, Garden Prairie
Columbus Day weekend. Come for all your Fall decorations including pumpkins galore!
815-597-3011
www.susiesgardenpatch.com
October 6-31, 2007
PUMPKINFEST
15908 Hebron Road, Harvard
Columbus Day weekend to end of October. Featuring giant pumpkins, ornamental pumpkins and gourds plus more!
815-648-4141
www.royaloakfarmorchard.com
October 11-12, 2008
FULTON'S FALL FESTIVAL
Downtown Fulton
Enjoy pumpkin painting, a downtown scavenger hunt, unique shopping and
tours of Fulton's Fiber Mill and Windmill. 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-589-4545
October 22-24, 2008
SYCAMORE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn, 133 West State Street, Sycamore
Featuring thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, crafts and antiques,
art shows, a house walk, health fair and haunted house, plus a carnival and
Sunday parade. Times vary.
815-899-3157
November 21-22, 2008
NOUVEAU WINE FESTIVAL
Galena Cellars Winery, 515 South main Street, Galena
Help Galena Cellars celebrate the release of its nouveau wine with luncheons,
horse-drawn wagon deliveries on Main Street and an afternoon wine-and-cheese
party at Benjamin's Restaurant.
815-777-3330 or 800-397-WINE
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