AUGUST 2011
July 31 - August 1, 6-7, 13-14
WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL
Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren
Celebrating its 24th season, the Woodstock Mozart Festival features international artists and conductors in orchestral and chamber works of Mozart and other composers. Performances take place at the charming and intimate restored 1880's Woodstock Opera House, an ideal setting for experiencing music as it was performed in Mozart's day.
630-983-7072
www.mozartfest.org
August-October
BLUE GOOSE CORN MAZE
Blue Goose Road
Come out and lose someone in our Illinois Corn Maze. (815)772-7200.
August 3-7
OGLE COUNTY FAIR
1440 Limekiln Road, 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.
815-645-1491
August-October 31, November 26-December 23
RICHARSONS WORLD'S LARGEST CORN MAZE AND CHRISTMAS TREES
9407 Richardson Rd, Spring Grove
World's largest corn maze. Included with admission are many activities such as a picnic area, 50 foot tall observation tower to view the maze, 50 foot long slide, pedal carts and animal viewing. Full concessions are available on weekends along with free wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, mums and fall decorations. Fun for all. Perfect for all groups. Open late every night for extra fun and sitting around the campfires.
815-675-2297
www.richardsonfarm.com
August 2-4
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS VS SOUTH ILLINOIS MINERS
4503 Interstate Blvd, Rockford
Rockford's league-leading baseball team, part of the 12 member Frontier League, has a brand new stadium just off I-90 at Riverside Blvd. Come for baseball and good, old-fashioned summertime fun.
815-964-2255
www.rockfordriverhawks.com
August 2-3
DEKALB COUNTY LINERS
Founders Field in Sycamore Park, Airport Road off of Route 64, Sycamore
Come and experience all of the fun and excitement at the DeKalb County Liners baseball games. No matter what your age, a Liners game has something for you. If you enjoy baseball, fun, a place to relax and socialize, a place to party, a place to bring your family or group together for a special event, or a place to advertise your business; then purchase your season tickets for the upcoming Liners season. This is not just another baseball game. It is the place to be! BE A PART OF IT!
815-508-3610
www.linersbaseball.com
August 3-7
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
Route 47 & Country Club Road, Woodstock
Carnival rides, food booths, entertainment, animal & antique competitions, and much more.
815-338-5315
www.mchenrycountyfair.com
August 3-7
KANKAKEE COUNTY FAIR & EXPO INC
Kankakee
815-932-6714
www.kankakeefair.org
August 4,11,25
GENEVA CLASSIC CAR SHOWS
Fourth & James Street (Courthouse Parking Lot), Geneva
Check out the shining chrome and gleaming engines of antiques, custom build, sports and muscle cars along with food, music and a DJ. Free admission. Enjoy dining and shopping in our historic downtown area from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
630-232-6060
www.genevachamber.com
August 4-7
JO DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR
Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds, Stagecoach Trail and High Street, Warren
815-789-4581
August 4-7
KENDALL COUNTY FAIR
Kendall County Fairgrounds, Intersection of IL Rt. 71 & East Highpoint Road, 1 mile west of IL Rt. 47, Yorkville
630-553-2860
www.kendallcountyfair.com
August 4,9,11
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Sinnissippi Music Shell, Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second Street, Rockford
A tradition for music lovers of all ages.
815-987-8800
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
August 5-6
LINCOLN BUY-WAY SALES EVENT
Community wide throughout Fulton
Experience one of the country’s largest yard sales spanning several states along the Lincoln Highway.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us
August 7-8
BOOKERFEST 2011
Booker Washington Center, 524 Kent Street, Rockford
Come out and enjoy carnival rides, delicious food, exotic merchandise, entertainment and lots of fun. Sunday is "Gospel Sunday", with local church choirs and praise dancers.
815-962-9117
August 6
WORLD FAMOUS FIGURE 8 TRAILER RACE
Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park
Kar Korner presents the World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race, with Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Budweiser American Short Trackers, and Mountain Dew Roadrunners, plus Escape from I-90 Race.
815-633-1500
www.rockfordspeedway.com
August 6-7
THE WORLD OF FAERIES FESTIVAL
35W217 Route 31, South Elgin
Annual Festival featuring a weekend of music, entertainment, family activities and shopping. This is a themed event and dressing up in fairy, fantasy costumes are encouraged. Top notch entertainment by Patchouli, Ren Faire Favorites 3 Pints Gone, Mystic Harp with Megan Upchurch,and the Gypsy Nomads, The Swords of Valour, the Living Statue Melissa Carlson,. Our vendor village showcases the finest fairy and fantasy handcrafts and art from Illinois and surrounding states. Fairy tea parties, crafts, free prizes, family fun and great food. General admission is $10, Senior $8 and Children 12 and under free. Free Parking. Where can you get so much for so little, so close to Home?
815-788-1630
www.theworldoffaeries.com
August 6-7
ANNUAL PROPHETSTOWN POW WOW
Prophetstown State Recreation Area, Prophetstown
Native American Pow Wow traditional and intertribal dance. Food, arts and crafts will be offered. Held on the banks of the Rock River.
www.prophetstownil.com
August 5-7
FESTA ITALIANA
Boylan Catholic High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive, Rockford
Festa Italiana is the second largest festival in Rockford. For one very special weekend each year, everyone who passes through our gates is an "Honorary Italian." Celebrate Rockford's Italian heritage at the 30th annual Festa Italiana: three fun-filled days of authentic music and folk dancing, plus carnival rides and booths, kids' activities, and great Italian food.
815-636-2902
www.griaa.com
August 6
FOSSIL FIND AT VULCAN QUARRY
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Come participate in finding fossils. Perfect for adults, kids and families. Held off site. Registration required.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
August 6-7
FRANKLIN GROVE SUMMER HARVEST FESTIVAL
Franklin Grove
This annual festival is a celebration of the area's heritage and includes an art festival, living history antique equipment show, bluegrass music, draft horse and mule jamboree, parade, tours of the Chaplin Creek Village and much more
www.chaplincreek.com
August 7
TINKER WITH MUSIC: OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - THE BLUEGRASS REUNION
Tinker Swiss Cottage, 411 Kent Street, Rockford
Bring lawn chairs, picnic dinners and the whole family to enjoy six concerts presented outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens. Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase and the Tinker Museum Gift Shop will remain open before, during and after the performances.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
August 7
ANNUAL VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA
Illinois Railroad Museum, Olson Road, Union
The past comes alive with this display of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses. More than 500 vehicles assemble throughout the Museum campus. Ride the streetcars to the various display areas. Interurbans and diesel coach trains will be running on the mainline! Entertainment by West End Jazz Band .
815-BIG-RAIL
www.irm.org
August 7
ELLWOOD HOUSE ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BAND CONCERT
Ellwood House Museum, 509 North First Street, DeKalb
The annual event is held in the afternoon at the historic Ellwood House Museum, on North First Street, DeKalb.
815-756-4609
www.ellwoodhouse.org
August 7
ANTIQUE TOOL SHOW AND SALE
Garfield Farm Museum, Garfield Road, LaFox
Annual show with over 30 different collectors with tools on display and for sale. Open from 9am to 1pm.
630-584-8485
www.garfieldfarm.org
August 7
32ST ANNUAL VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGENZA
Illinois Railroad Museum, Union Illinois
The past comes alive through the display of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles, and buses-hundreds of vehicles asemble throughout the Museum campus. Ride the streetcars to the various display areas. Interurbans and diesel coach trains will be running on the mainline! "Music at the Museum"-the West End Jazz Band will entertain. (This event only: Call 815-923-4391 for information about displaying your vintage vehicle)
www.irm.org
August 7
CORTLAND SUMMER FEST
Live music, a beer garden, vendors, and a petting zoo for younger kids. Admission is free for 21 and younger and $2 for 21 and older.
August 9
AN EVENING IN THE PRESIDENT'S SHADOW TASTING RECEPTION
Reagan Memorial Park, 816 South Hennepin Avenue
An evening tasting reception with unique wines, beers, non-alcoholic punches and finger foods with music and fellowship that benefits the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home.
815-288-5176
www.ronaldreaganhome.com
August 9-14
11TH ANNUAL REAGAN TRAILS DAYS
Lowell Park, Dixon Illinois
Tuesday- evening Tasting Recption at Reagans's Boyhood home; Wednesday- Ice Cream Social on the Riverfront in the evening; Thursday- evening boat rides and picnic at Lowell Park and a special Reagan movie screening at Midway Drive-in; Friday- an evening Taste of Dixon on Riverfront featuring food, music and entertainment; Saturday- Taste of Dixon continues, trolley rides, horse parade, pancake breakfast and more; Sunday- Ronald Reagan Bike Ride.
815-288-2308
www.reagantraildays.net
August 9-14
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!
815-871-1060
www.boonecountyfair.com
August 9-14
REAGAN TRAIL DAYS
Downtown Dixon
Trolley tours of historic downtown. Reagan River rides, Many free events. Display and activities hosted at local sites that were part of President Reagan's life in Dixon. The evening events will feature music, dancing & more! On Sunday the Annual Ronald Reagan Heritage Bike Ride starts in Dixon and makes its way along the Ronald Reagan Trail. More activities & events are being confirmed so check website for dates & details.
815-288-2308
www.dixonil.com/mainstreet
August 10-14
ANNUAL GLADIOLUS FESTIVAL
Downtown Area & Island Park, Momence
Street parade, antique-car show, flea market and carnival.
815-472-6353
www.gladfest.com
August 11
DEKALB FARMERS' MARKET
Come on out to Van Buer Plaza to browse local produce and enjoy the Live Lunch Music series.
www.renewdekalb.com
August 12
THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE RAILROADS OF ILLINOIS
Byron Museum of History, 110 North Union Street, Byron
The Byron Museum of History will host a FREE program "Crossroads of the Nation: The Hidden History of the Railroads of Illinois" on Thursday, August 12th at 6pm. Simon Cordery, railroad historian and historical advisor to the National Railroad Hall of Fame, will give a fascinating look at the expansion of the railroad industry in the Land of Lincoln. His talk will demonstrate how the Prairie State fits into the pattern of national railroad development while exploring the national political significance of the history of railroads in Illinois. Registration is required. Call the museum to reserve your seat by August 10th. Refreshments will be provided.
815-234-5031
www.byronmuseum.org
August 11-14
ANNUAL MENDOTA SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
Downtown Mendota
Opens Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. with a family night Friday, Arm Band Discount on rides 12:00 until 4 p.m., parade on Sunday, 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 11-14
SYCAMORE STEAM SHOW & THRESHING BEE
Taylor Marshall Farm, Plank Rd., Sycamore
Operational steam engines, old tractors, small utility engines, and miniature train rides are the featured attractions at this annual four-day festival.
815-895-9388
www.threshingbee.org
August 13-14
ART IN YOUR EYE
Fox River in Batavia
Come to the outdoor fine art show. Featuring 85 award winning artists. Free admission.
www.artinyoureye.com
August 13-14
RONALD REAGON HERITAGE BIKE RIDE
Page Park, Dixon
Saturday, camping only. Sunday, The Rock River Valley Bicycle Club's Ride starts 6:00am-10:00am, has scenery to delight you, hills to challenge you, well-stocked rest stops to refresh you, friendly staff to assist you and a delicious meals awaiting you at ride's end. You can choose to bicycle 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles on low-traffic roads through lovely countryside and quaint towns to northern Illinois. Or bring the kids and ride the 10-mile long Family Fun Ride.
815-288-1079
www.rrvbc.net
August 12-21
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
www.illinoisstatefair.info
August 11 - 21
TIMBERLAKE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: THE SPITFIRE GRILL
Gilead, Wisconsin is a small, rural town where the waitress spills the gossip as she fills your coffee cup. When a young woman with a secret past arrives, the unsuspecting town doesn’t exactly roll out the welcome wagon. But working together, they help each other rediscover the joys they’d lost and find that their roots run deeper than they’d ever imagined. A celebration of the towns we call home, The New York Times called The Spitfire Grill, “Shear nourishment for the soul.”
815-244-2035
www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
August 14
WOOD SONG MUSIC IN THE GARDEN: SATURDAY JUNE BAND
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
Bopology is Chicago's favorite swing, jazz, and Frank Sinatra group, who feature the big band sounds of Duke Ellington with the vocal style of the "Rat Pack".
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
August 14
SYCAMORE FARMERS' MARKET
Sycamore is hosting their own Farmers' Market and it will be located on the corner if Somonauk and Elm Street. So come out and support your local farmers!
www.discoversycamore.com
August 19-21, 27-28
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Illinois Railroad Museum, Union Illinois
The ever popular Thomas the Tank Engine returns. Event licensed by Gullan Entertainment inc. ©2010 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd. Electric and Diesel Trains operates as well. Special fare applies on these days. No passes honored on these days.
August 16-18
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS VS FARGO-WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS
4503 Interstate Blvd, Rockford
Rockford's league-leading baseball team, part of the 12 member Frontier League, has a brand new stadium just off I-90 at Riverside Blvd. Come for baseball and good, old-fashioned summertime fun. Games start at 7:05pm except for Sundays, which is 6:05pm.
815-964-2255
August 16-20
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR
201 West Winfield Street, Morrison
This annual event formed in the year 1872 to promote the industrial pursuits of the county, especially agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, and mechanical, includes a carnival, a petting zoo, and grandstand events, including a tractor pull, a country music show, and the ever-popular demolition derby.
815-336-2046
www.whitesidecountyfair.org
August 16-21
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 West First Street, Pecatonica
Come to the 89th Annual Winnebago County Fair and enjoy the sights, the sounds, the animals, the competitions, the music, the lights and the great entertainment. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events.
800-238-3587
www.winnebagocountyfair.com
August 16-20
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR AT WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The annual county fair, held every August at the Fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, starts and ends with a bang, with the crowd-pleasing demolition derbies grandstand events. The fair provides something for everyone, young and old alike including a carnival and midway attractions, a petting zoo, and grandstand events including harness racing and bull riding competiitions. Check www.whitesidecountry.org for more information or phone the Secetary's Office at (815)772-7329.
August 19-21, 27-28
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Illinois Railway Museum, Union
Family favorite Thomas the Tank Engine returns to IRM! Special fare and advanced ticked sales apply on these days.
815-BIG-RAIL
www.irm.org
August 18
SUMMER ON STATE
Sycamore - Somonauk and Elm Streets
Outdoor movie shown on the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets.
815-895-3456
www.discoversycamore.com
August 18-October 9
"THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG"
Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 West Main Street, St. Charles
Neil Simon's Romantic musical comedy on stage with Fox Valley Repertory. Shows are Fridays, Saturday, sundays and some select Thursdays.
www.foxvalleyrep.org
August 19-21
LINCOLN HIGHWAY HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Downtown Rochelle
Come celebrate in historic downtown Rochelle with family-oriented entertainment in a festival that offers something for everyone. Main stage entertainment featuring a variety of music, plus children's interactive music show. Amusement rides, car, motorcycle, truck and tractor shows, small engine and miniature train displays, and arts and crafts show. Sunday offers a Fly-In/Drive-In at nearby Koritz Field and then its back downtown for the LHHF parade.
www.drivelincolnhighway.com
August 20
FIGHT TOUR, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Metrocentre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tim Sylvia will take on local fighter, Shayne Adams. Drowning Pool and The Pimps will be playing throughout the night and Chuck The Iceman Liddel will also be at the event to meet with fans for pictures and autographs.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
August 20
EVOLUTION OF MUSIC CONCERT
Campbell Memorial Park, South Broadway Street, Coal City
Come to Campbell Park in Coal City for an Evolution of Music Concert, from 2-10pm. You will hear music from all decades from the 1930's to present day.
815-634-8608
August 21
BLACKHAWK WOODCARVERS 16TH ANNUAL SHOW & COMPETITION
Tebela Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford
Woodcarvers from Northern Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Southern Wisconsin will participate. Competition includes a 2" Cube Carving Challenge. Vendors of carving materials will be on site. Refreshments will be available.
815-235-0075
August 21
TINKER WITH MUSIC: OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - JODI BEACH TRIO
Tinker Swiss Cottage, 411 Kent Street, Rockford
Bring lawn chairs, picnic dinners and the whole family to enjoy six concerts presented outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens. Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase and the Tinker Museum Gift Shop will remain open before, during and after the performances.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
August 21
POLISH FEST
St. Stanislaus Parish Grounds, 201 Buckbee Street, Rockford
Music by Julida Boys of West Point WI and Lombard Band from Lombard, IL. Featured dance performaces are The Polonia-Polish Folk Song & Dance Ensemble from Chicago. Polish sausage and sauerkraut, potato pancakes, homemade pierogi, Polish pastries and other speciality foods.
815-965-3913
www.saint-stanislaus.com
August 21
ART IN THE PARK
Village Green Park, Blackhawk Blvd & Union Street, Rockton
41st Annual Rockton Fine Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the Hononegah Woman's Club. This is a juried events with prizes awarded.
815-623-2809
August 21
POPLAR GROVE AIRPORT FLY-IN/DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST
Poplar Grove Wings and Wheels Museum & Airport, Orth Road, Poplar Grove
The museum and gift shop will be open. Breakfast will be served! You'll see antique car displays, a Stearman fly by, and our parade of flight.
815-547-3115
www.thevintagemuseum.com
August 21-22
BLACK FAMILY REUNION WEEKEND
Levings Lake Park, 1602 South Johnston Avenue, Rockford
Rockford's Black Family Reunion is an annual three-day cultural event celebrating the enduring strengths and traditional values of the African-American family. Friday's opening reception at the Zeke Giorgi Building welcomes Ambassador Carol Moseley-Braun as the guest speaker. Saturday and Sunday in the park there will be food, crafts, vendors, family activities and entertainment. The annual parade will be on Saturday at Levings Lake Park.
815-243-3415
August 21-22
OSWEGO FINE ART FAIR
Main Street, Oswego
The 5th Annual fair has something for everyone to enjoy. Guests will be delighted by an assortment of attractions including children's art activities, musical entertainment and fine art by artists from across the county in a variety of media.
630-554-3287
August 21 - October 16
PRISCILLA'S PARLOR MINI FLEA MARKET
1126 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle
Priscilla's Parlor hosts a mini flea market the third Saturday of each month from May to October. We carry antiques, vintage and primitives as well as jewelry, candles and gifts. Located on the historic Lincoln Highway just off of Highway 38, US251 and I39.
815-561-1909
www.priscillasparloronline.com/store
August 21
POLISH FEST
St. Stanislaus Parish, 201 Buckbee Street, Rockford
Entertainment for the 29th Annual Polish Fest is provided by Julida Boys of West Point, WI and Format of Chicago. Dance performers are The Polonia-Polish Folk Song & Dance Ensemble. There will be bingo, raffles, culture exhibit, children's games and rides. Polish sausage and sauerkraut dinner will be served as well as potato pancakes, sandwiches, homemade pierogi and other specialty foods. You can also purchase Polish and American beer, wine, pop and ice cream.
815-965-3913
www.saint-stanislaus.com
August 23
WALKING TOUR
Geneva History Center, 113 South Third Street, Geneva
Explore Geneva's incredible public art! Highlights include our newest sculpture, "The Rainman", the new Lincoln Highway mural and more. Hear the stories behind the art and learn about the artists who created the community's masterpieces. Approx. 75 minutes.
August 24-28
WILL COUNTY FAIR
www.willcountyfair.org
August 24-28
BUREAU COUNTY FAIR
Route 6 & 34 West, Princeton
815-875-2905
www.bureaucountyfair.com
August 25-28
AMBOY DEPOT DAYS
Amboy Depot and downtown
Celebrate Amboy's railroad heritage with events that include pancake breakfasts, pork chop dinner, arts & crafts, garage sales, live entertainment, tractor show, carnival, parade, and area's largest car show.
815-857-3814
www.depotdays.com
August 26-28
CORN FEST
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport; 3232 Pleasant Street
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free summer music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals in Illinois. Corn Fest is also one of the oldest summer music festivals in Illinois. Well over 120,000 people from around Illinois and the Midwest attend the music festivals over a three day weekend. Admission to the festival is free. This festival features a carnival complete with rides and games, food booths, live music, craft show, kiddie korner with large inflatables, family entertainment and much more.
www.cornfest.com
August 26-29
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS VS LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS
4503 Interstate Blvd, Rockford
Rockford's league-leading baseball team, part of the 12 member Frontier League, has a brand new stadium just off I-90 at Riverside Blvd. Come for baseball and good, old-fashioned summertime fun.
815-964-2255
August 26-28
CHERRY VALLEY FESTIVAL DAYS
Baumann Park, 300 South Walnut, Cherry Valley
Three-day family festival including musical and non-musical entertainment on two stages, amusement rides, adults and children's games and events, bingo, food, fireworks, and much, much more .
815-332-2152
www.valleydays.com
August 27
GENOA OPEN AIR MARKET
Downtown on the corner of Main and Genoa Street
Come out to Genoa every last Saturday of the month to browse fresh produce, antiques, crafts, and much more!
www.genoamainstreet.com
August 27-28
DIXON CARP FISHING TOURNAMENT
Downtown Dixon on north side of river from Peoria Avenue
Cash prizes for the 10 largest carp by weight. Sign up in front of Dixon High School. Sponsered by Dixon Tourism. Adults $7, children $3. Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm and Sunday 8:00am-noon.
www.discoverdixon.com
August 27
ALLEY (ART) FESTIVAL
Water Street Mall, between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard, Aurora
This summer, Alley (ART) Festival is going to take over the Water Street Mall for one day of fun and artsy festivities in downtown Aurora. On Sat., Aug. 27 from noon-5 p.m. artsy types will converge on the brick alley between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard for a family-friendly event that celebrates community and the growing art and culture scene in Aurora's downtown. Over a dozen local artists and a handful of musicians will participate in Alley Art Festival and other artists, crafters and crowd entertainers are welcome to get involved. The festival is participant-run and is what several artists and residents said they want to see in downtown Aurora, especially after the success of the Aurora ArtWalk.
630-674-2099
www.downtownauroran.com
August 27
SAINT JOHN'S UCC ROAST BEEF DINNER
401 North Main Street, Belvidere
St. John's United Church of Christ is having a Roast Beef Dinner Saturday August 27th. Serving from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for ages 5-12 and under 4 is free. Carry outs are available. Our facility is handicapped accessible from the parking lot entrance.
(815)547-8808
(815)877-8953
www.stjohnsuccbelvidere.org
August 28
AMERICAN RACING SERIES - OLD SCHOOL STOCK CAR RACING FESTIVAL
Pecatonica Motor Speedway at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 West 1st Street, Pecatonica
Celebrate stock car racing the way it was back in the day...Sedans, Modifieds, Midgets and Jalopies. Besides the races, there will be a car show and swap meet. Get your old school racer together and start cleaning out the garage so you'll be ready! There will also be great entertainment. During the day, the "Tinhorns" will be playing great rock-a-billy music. After the races, Chicago's own "Blue Road Band" will be keeping the party going.
www.americanracingseries.com
August 28
TINKER WITH MUSIC: OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- RON RAWHOOF
Tinker Swiss Cottage, 411 Kent Street, Rockford
Bring lawn chairs, picnic dinners and the whole family to enjoy six concerts presented outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens. Soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase and the Tinker Museum Gift Shop will remain open before, during and after the performances.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
August 28
GENEVA CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE
Third Street, Gevena
Classic car enthusiasts will gather this year on Third Street in Historic Geneva in August, to view a collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the country will be displaying their prized automobiles hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" trophies. This event is open to the public at no cost from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us to rejoice in the art and the design of the automobile and raise awareness for our charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
630-232-6060 or 866-4-GENEVA
www.genevachamber.com/festivals.html
August 28
ANNUAL HEIRLOOM GARDEN SHOW
3N016 Garfield Road, St. Charles
Garfield Farm Musuem is holding its 22nd Annual Heirloom Garden Show from 11:00am-4:00pm. The show provides a wonderful opportunity for garden enthusiasts to spend a summer afternoon touring the museum's heirloom garden and interacting with Midwestern Growers showing off their favorite heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegtables.
630-584-8485
August 28
Batavia Riverwalk
2010 is a landmark year that commemorates 100 years of Boy Scouts in America. The Batavia Depot Museum, the Batavia Boy Scout Troops, and Batavia Cub Scout Packs invite the community to celebrate this event from 9:00am to 3:00pm on the Batavia Riverwalk. The event will feature scout skill demonstrations, games, Order of the Arrow dancers, Rain Gutter Regatta, Pinewood Derby, Scout Talent Show and more!
August 26-28
DEKALB CORNFEST
Downtown DeKalb
Visit DeKalb for one of Northern Illinois' most exciting and free music festivals. During the three day event enjoy family night on Friday, August 20, featuring a kid festival, a teen street dance, and a big band concert for the adults. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy our music, some of the top regional and national acts in the industry. There will be a carnival, beer garden, craft and auto show, historical tours, vendor booths, and much more. Experience the fun!
815-748-CORN
www.cornfest.com
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