JUNE 2008
June-August
TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE
8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll
Illinois oldest continuously running summer stock theatre. Musicals, comedies, mysteries and dramas presented June ˆ August by award-winning performers. Children’s theatre program and workshops. Bus parking, group rates and season tickets available. Wheel Chair Access. Call the box office for reservations and current ticket prices and group pricing.
815-244-2035
June-August (Every other Friday)
BATAVIA JAYCEES FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHTS
Vintage car shows in Downtown Batavia.
630-761-2978
June-August
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Downtown Antioch
On Thursdays, enjoy a musical evening under the stars at Antioch's Bandshell after a day of shopping and dining.
847-395-2233
www.antiochchamber.org
June-September
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT ON SELECT WEEKENDS
Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard (North Farnsworth Avenue off I-88), Aurora
On-site entertainment on select weekends.
630-585-2200
www.premiumoutlets.com/chicago
June-early September
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHT
Downtown Crystal Lake
Thursday nights, Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 6pm to 8:30pm. Crystal Lake's Classic Car Cruise Nights have become one of the largest cruise nights in northern Illinois. Entertainment, food and fun for all!
815-479-0835
June-September
DISCOVER SYCAMORE FARMERS' MARKET
Sycamore Center Parking Lot, Corner of Elm & Somonauk Streets, Sycamore
Local vendors gather in the heart of Sycamore. Fresh produce, locally made wine, and other homemade goods create the uniqueness of the market.
888-828-4FUN
www.sycamorechamber.com
June-October
DOWNTOWN FREEPORT FARMERS MARKET
Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 West Spring Street, Freeport
Saturdays from 8am to 11am.
June-October
COLONIAL VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
1240 South Alpine Road, Newburg Road parking lot, Rockford
Fridays from 9am to 1pm.
815-398-3350
June-October
RIVER DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET
Rockford
Tuesdays at the YMCA, 200 Y Boulevard from 9am to 3pm. Saturdays at Trinity Learning Center, 207 North First Street from 8am to 4pm.
815-963-1824
June-October
EDGEBROOK FARMERS MARKET
Shops of Edgebrook, 1639 Alpine Road, Rockford
Wednesdays, from 9am to 1pm, through October.
815-226-0212
June-October
NORTH END COMMONS FARMERS MARKET
Lot behind La Di Da, 1400 block of North Main Street, Rockford
Saturdays, from 8am to noon, through October.
815-962-1234
June-October
PERRYVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Perryville Commons, South Perryville Road and Fincham Drive, Rockford
Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, through October.
815-229-3000
June 16 - September 29
FARMERS' MARKET
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
Every monday you can buy locally grown product at the area's first evening farmers market.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
June-October
CRYSTAL LAKE FARMERS' MARKET
Saturday mornings in Depot Park, Crystal Lake
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more! Park FREE in the train station parking lot.
815-479-0835
June-October
AURORA’S FARMER’S MARKET
Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora
Saturday mornings. Farm fresh produce, flowers, honey, baked goods, Wisconsin cheese, crafts, and more.
630-844-3640
www.aurora-il.org
June-October
ROCK FALLS FARMERS MARKET
400 W 2nd St, Rock Falls
Starting at 7 a.m. every Saturday. Locally grown produce, available until sold out. Come early for best selection! No set up fee or charge to enter.
June-October
YORKVILLE FARMER’S MARKET
Town Square Park, West side of Rt. 47, just north of the Fox River, Yorkville
Saturday’s 8 a.m.-noon. Home grown produce, flowers, fresh baked goods, crafts, and more.
630-553-4342
www.yorkville.il.us
June-October
FARMER'S MARKET
South 4th and Grove, across from City Hall, DeKalb
Thursdays from noon to 6pm. Enjoy fresh produce June through Mid-October.
815-748-7788
End June-September
OSWEGO COUNTRY MARKET
Main Street, Downtown Oswego
Shop, meet your neighbors, make new friends, be part of the community! Sundays, June 25 through September 24, 10am to 2pm. Vendors will have fresh produce, baked goods, and homemade specialty items for you to purchase.
630-554-1010
End June-October
GENEVA GREEN MARKET
333 Oakwood Drive, Geneva
Thursdays June 26 through October 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
630-208-9321
June - December 14
ON THE ROAD WITH THE ELLWOODS
Ellwood House Museum Visitors Center, 509 North First Street, DeKalb
A new special exhibit at the Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center. Come see the automobile in the life of an American family 1900-1940.
815-756-4609
www.ellwoodhouse.org
May 30 - June 1
L-BIRD FLY-IN AND WWII DAYS
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, Poplar Grove Airport, Poplar Grove
This is an educationsl re-encactment event to show how the L-Bird airplanes supported the artillery and ground forces during World War II.
815-547-3115
May 30 - July 15
WORLD WAR II POSTER EXHIBIT
Byron Museum of History, 110 North Union, Byron
Come see the Byron Museum's new traveling exhibit, featuring US Government posters from World War II. The exhibit is on loan from the Illinois Association of Museums.
815-234-5031
June 1
18TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - HONORED FATHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Lithuanian Club, 716 Indiana Avenue, RockfordUnique, cultural, musical entertainment, Father of the Year for six Nationalities. Meal/attendance tickets available for purchase. Raffle tickets sold during the afternoon. Door prizes courtesy of each gallery.
815-962-7402
June 1
ARTISTS FOR THE ARTS AT THE RAUE CENTER
Raue Center for the Arts,26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
A benefit concert for the Raue featuring Corky Siegel, Susan Werner, Dave Sarkis, and local favorite Robbins & Wheeler.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
June 3-5
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS VS TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS
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
June 4-7
STARLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS - JONAH: AN OLD TESTAMENT
Rock Valley Campus, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Based on the Old Testament book of Jonah..
815-921-2160
www.rvcstarlight.com
June 4, 11, 18, 25
CRUISIN' CARY CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS
Downtown Cary
All cars welcome every week with themed cars only being judged. Themes every week on Wednesday evenings. Entertainment included.
www.carygrovechamber.com
June 5
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Downtown Sycamore
Spend an eveing downtown and support Breast Cancer awareness. Featured will be many pink surprises, silent auction and a special movie. Wear your pink and join in for a great evening!
815-895-3377
www.ddjewelers.com
June 5-15
TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS - WEST SIDE STORY
Timber Lake Playhouse Theatre, Mt. Carroll
Enjoy a quality live theater. Hang on tight for their summer season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement.
815-244-2035
www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
June 6
FISH & WINE TOUR
Flanagan
A tour of Aqua Ranch Fish Farm. Sample Asian cuisine with a dinner, cooking demo and wine-tasting.
866-240-1650
www.learngreatfoods.com
June 6-8
ROCKFORD AIRFEST 2008
Rockford Airport, 60 Airport Drive, Rockford
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is pleased to announce that the
Rockford AirFest will return to RFD for our fourth year of providing the regional
community with a thrilling military and civilian three-day air show. We welcome the United States Thunderbirds as part of our 2008 show card. Rockford was selected as one of a handful of Midwest cities to host this popular military team.
www.flyrfd.com
June 6-8
HARVARD MILK DAYS
Downtown and in Milky Way Park, IL Rt 173 & US Rt 14, Harvard
What started as a small town tribute to the dairy farmer during World War II, is now the longest running festival in the state of Illinois. Enjoy family fun, food, music, parade, 10K run, arts & crafts fair, petting zoo, milk drinking contest, hot air balloon launch, farm tractor show, cattle show, horse show, fireworks each night and more.
815-943-4614
www.milkdays.com
June 6-8
SALEING ROUTE 75, A 40 MILE LONG GARAGE SALE
8 Towns including Rockton, Harrison, Shirland, Durand, Davis, Rock City and Dakota
Now in its sixth year, the 40-mile event involves hundreds of residents, garage sales and events in seven towns along Illinois Rt. 75 from Interstate 90 in Rockton, IL to Dakota, IL. Avid garage sale shoppers can find everything they want and more along the route. Businesses and organizations will be going all out to welcome shoppers. Churches and organizations will have flee markets and rummage sales. Restaurants and vendors will be selling food. For convenience, portable toilets will be available for shoppers as well as businesses opening their facilities to them.
815-721-2128
www.saleingrt75.com
June 6-8
GARDEN FAIR
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
This weekend the Midwest's premiere gardening and outdoor living marketplace takes over the entire Arboretum. Over 100 vendors selling anything & everything garden related make this a shopper's paradise. Bring the kids along to experience the Klehm Kids tent filled with free educational and creative activities. Klehm members $4, non-members $6, children under 16 FREE.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
June 6-8
KISHWAUKEE VALLEY ART SHOW
DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn
First full weekend of June The Courthouse lawn is filled with arts and crafts, handmade by some of Midwest's most talented artists.
815-761-1001
June 7
ROCK RIVER RAPTORS VS MILWAUKEE BONECRUSHERS
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
We'll rip you apart! Rockford's indoor football team, member of the United Indoor Football League, in its 2008 season.
815-965-7000
www.raptorsindoorfootball.com
June 7-8
ROCHELLE RAILROAD DAYS
Rochelle Railroad Park, 124 N. 9th Street, Rochelle
Music, dancing, food & old fashioned fun!
815-562-7031
www.rochelletourism.com
June 7-8
ASHTON SUMMER CELEBRATION
Downtown Ashton
Parade, musical entertainment, horseshoe contest, pet show, bed races, toy tractor show and car show!
815-453-2103
June 8
ASHTON FARM TOY SHOW
Mills-Petrie Building, Route 38, Ashton
Exhibits, buying, selling and trading of toy tractors in gym. Apple cider, donuts, lunch stand and craft show. Car show downtown. Open from 9am to 3pm.
815-453-2103
June 8
ART ON THE LAWN
Rockford College, 5050 East State Street, Rockford
Art on the Lawn, now in its eighth year is a juried show/sale of fine art in various media. The show has a new home and a new host at Rockford College!
815-395-5614
www.artonthelawn.org
June 8
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Belvidere Park, Belvidere
Cajun Strangers featuring cajun music. Rain site is Rivers Edge Rec Center at 1151 West Locust Street. Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Belvidere Park by the Baltic Mill, enjoy free concerts. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!
June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES
Sinnissippi Park Band Shell, 1401 North Second Street, Rockford
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Long a Rockford tradition . . . beautiful summer evenings in the historic Sinnissippi Park Music Shell. Surrounded by majestic trees, local and regional talents work their own musical magic. All performances are free.
815-987-8800
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
June 11-14
GENOA DAYS
Downtown Main Street, Genoa
Rides, food, entertainment, contests and more!
815-784-2212
June 11-14
STARLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS - THE WIZ
Rock Valley Campus, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Based on the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
815-921-2160
www.rvcstarlight.com
June 12
100 YEARS OF THE LaSALLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
La Salle County Historical Society
The public is invited to join Edmund B. Thorton as he takes a retrospective journey into the society's past while providing insight into its furture along the I & M Canal.
815-588-1100
June 13-14
TASTE OF ROCKFORD 2008
Farm & Fleet, 7300 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Annual Taste of Rockford features a mouth-watering diversity of food in a carnival atmosphere, plus vendors, rides, games for kids and entertainment. Advance tickets available at area businesses.
815-262-2875
www.tasteofrockford.com
June 13-14
WOODSTOCK MUSIC FEST 4
Downtown Woodstock
The best in local, regional and national music in downtown Woodstock.
815-338-2436
June 13-14
RELAY FOR LIFE 2008
South Beloit High School, South Beloit
A fun filled overnight event that is designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community!
http://events.cancer.org/rflwinnebagonorthil
June 13-15
2 BUSY 2 COOK WEEKEND
Mt. Carroll
A weekend getaway featuring two nights lodging, six meals, two tours and cooking classes. Also included is a private consultation with a personal chef, tours of organic farms and stores as well as a "speed cooking class" by our guest chef. Create tasty gourmet dished with local, organic produce and meats.
866-240-1650
www.learngreatfoods.com
June 13-15
PRAIRIEFEST
US Route 71, Oswego
Enjoy a genuine hometown celebration complete with main stage entertainment, craft and business expos, petting zoos, raft races, barbecues and much more!
630-554-1010
www.prairiefest.com
June 13-15
NAPER DAYS
Naper Settlement, 523 South Webster Street, Naperville
The family festival featuring kids and family entertainment, great music, the Taste of Naperville, bed races, car shows, local history and heritage, and many other activities and experiences.
630-420-6010
www.napersettlement.org
June 13 & 27
BATAVIA JAYCEES FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHTS
Vintage car shows in Downtown Batavia.
630-761-2978
June 13 & 27
FRIDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN
Prairie State Winery, 217 West Main Street, Genoa
Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month for wine, live music, nosh and merriment. No reservations needed byt seating is limited. From 5-8:30pm.
815-784-4540
June 14
FLAG DAY
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, Poplar Grove Airport, Poplar Grove
Come join us for the annual Flag Day celebration. This educational event is for all ages. Learn about the history of our flag and proper etiquette from Captain Charles "Chuck" Downey, WWII Air Combat Veteran!
815-547-3115
June 14
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY - A SUMMER SWING CONCERT
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
Get your tickets fast, this show has been a sell-out two years in a row.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
June 14-15
POP'S PRODUCTION CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET
Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere
Come to this annual event and see the wide variety of cars and parts.
815-623-6704
June 14-15
FATHERS' DAY TRAIN RIDES
Silver Creek Museum & Stephenson Railroad, Freeport
Looking for a different way to celebrate the fathers and grandfathers in your lives? Take a ride on a fully accessible train - go back in time on one of the few remaining Heisler locomotives powered by steam. Trains leave every hour on the hour. Wheelchair accessible. Art show & lunch at the museum.
815-233-1128
June 14-15
ANTIOCH SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE
Downtown Antioch
Find numerous treasures from some of the county's finest artisans. There are over 125 booths with a beautiful array of arts and crafts.
847-395-2233
www.antiochchamber.org
June 14-15
FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND HORSE SHOW
Equestrain Area of Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Twist Road, Franklin Grove
Saturday there will be timed events at 9am. Sunday there will be judged events at 9am. Camping with water available. Spectators free.
815-857-2308
June 14-18
HERITAGE TRACTOR ADVENTURE
Streator to Minooka
A five day adventure with a three-day tractor ride…combining vintage farm tractors and displays with a historic ride, entertainment, great food, and camaraderie.
866-6TRACTOR
www.heritagetractoradventure.com
June 14-22
FIELDS PROJECT ARTS FESTIVAL
Various locations throughout Oregon
The Fields Project is a nine-day multifaceted event designed to encourage the unique, century long marriage of art and agriculture in Ogle County. There will be a Fine Arts Show, sculpture contest, sculpture trail, visiting artists, and the Field Sculpture. The designs, mowed into the tall grasses by farmers using their standard farming equipment, can only be viewed totally from the air.
815-732-2100
www.fieldsproject.com
June 15
GARDEN PRAIRIE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
10258 US Rt 20, Garden Prairie
Bring friends and family to enjoy good old-fashioned summertime fun, including music, pony rides, children games, crafts, ice cream social and food. Admission is FREE.
815-597-3011
June 15
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Belvidere Park, Belvidere
Grand Avenue Big Band featuring Big Band and Show Tunes. Rain site is Community Building, 111 West 1st Street. Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Belvidere Park by the Baltic Mill, enjoy free concerts. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!
June 15
WOOD SONG - MUSIC IN THE GARDEN: RANDY SABIEN
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
Warm breezes, flowers in bloom, a sumptuous picnic supper, plus great live musical entertainment...it's the perfect summer evening. Gates open at 4pm. Concerts start at 6pm. Series of 4 concerts $55 ($45 for klehm members) or individual concerts $18 ($15 for klehm members), under 16 FREE. To order from our catering menue please visit our website.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
June 15
FATHERS' DAY AT THE ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM
Illinois Railway Museum, Union
All dads admitted for half price when accompanied by one fare paying child or adult.
800-BIG-RAIL
www.irm.org
June 15-16
HOUSE DIVIDED ANNIVERSARY TOUR
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Lincoln/Douglas debates. Cost includes bus transportation, 1 nights hotel lodging, admissions to special events, and more. Limited reservations.
815-232-7988
www.lincoln-douglas.org
June 15
ANNUAL SWEDISH DAYS - A MIDSOMMAR FESTIVAL
Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva
Swedish Days, known as the "Granddaddy" of Illinois Festivals, celebrates Geneva's Swedish heritage. The oldest ethnic festival in Illinois & one of the largest Scandinavian cultural celebrations in the Midwest. Many favorite events from the past including Maypole Raising, Swedish American childrens choir, Nordic dancers, and singer & accordion player Ernie Sandquist. New events to include a Viking encampment, Hans Christian Andersen reading some of his popular stories, and a visit from Thor, the legendary Norse god of thunder.
646-262-9222
www.swedishday.net
June 18
FREE ROCKFORD GARDEN WALK 2008
Midway Village & Private Gardens, Rockford
Stroll through 10 beautiful gardens in the Rockford area. Maps and brochures will be available to download on June 11th.
815-395-8573
www.gardencentral/illinois/crg
June 18-21
STARLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Rock Valley Campus, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Based on the film Little Shop of Horrors.
815-921-2160
www.rvcstarlight.com
June 19-28
TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS - YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
Timber Lake Playhouse Theatre, Mt. Carroll
Enjoy a quality live theater. Hang on tight for their summer season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement.
815-244-2035
www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
June 20
RIVER FRONT FESTIVAL
Marquette Park, Savanna
On the banks of the Mississippi, the River Front Festival will feature one of the best party bands in the Midwest. Food & Beverage for all ages. Come to Old Mill Park to see life as it was in the 1800's. Call for more information.
815-273-2722
www.savanna-il.com
June 20
H.I.Lincoln Building, 136 North Elm Street, Franklin Grove
Open stage. Acoustic music. Always third Friday of the month. Free admission, donations accepted. Starts at 7pm.
815-456-3030
www.franklingroveil.org
June 21
PHANTOM REGIMENT "SHOWS OF SHOWS"
Boylan High School, 4000 St. Francis Drive, Rockford
The Phantom Regiment, Rockford's world-class drum and bugle corps, hosts some of the world's best drum and bugle corps in this annual competition. This show is a regional event in competition leading to the National Championships at the Rose Bowl in Pasedena, California.
815-540-9737
www.regiment.org
June 21
VILLAGE OF RICHMOND 1890'S STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Downtown Richmond
Richmond's annual Strawberry Festival invides 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 21
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE DAY
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Guided tours and live animal creepy-crawly shows will be scheduled throughout the day. All are welcome.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
June 21
SUMMERFIELD FARM & ZOO EVENT
3088 Flora Road, Belvidere
Come to Summerfield Farm & Zoo for one of their open to the public events. Tour all the exotic animals including Kinkajous, Llamas, Parrots, Wallabies, Reindeer, Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Cougar, Camel, Hedgehogs, Servals, Bobcats, Tortoises and other animals from around the world. Open from 10am to 5pm on select days only. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds go to the animals.
815-547-4852
www.summerfieldfarminc.com
June 21-22
BATTLE OF CHAPLIN CREEK CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Franklin Grove
The first annual Battle of Chaplin Creek - Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend. Family friendly event will feature Chaplin Creek Village in Franklin Grove, Illinois amongst 1800's period buildings and other historical artifacts.
www.chaplincreek.com
June 21-22
AN AMERICAN CHATAUQUA: 1900 ROCKFORD
Midway Village and Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford
Music, drama, entertainment and history featuring the year 1900. Traveling Wild West Shows and the Midway Village Green, visits from historic headliners too.
815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com
June 21-22
HERB AND GARDEN FAIRE
Wind Ridge Herb Farm, 466 Quail Trap Road, Caledonia
Featuring area vendors, music, food and Billy the Balloon Guy.
815-885-1444
www.windridgeherbfarm.com
June 22
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Belvidere Park, Belvidere
Live Bait featuring Folk and Blues music. Rain site is Community Building, 111 West 1st Street. Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Belvidere Park by the Baltic Mill, enjoy free concerts. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!
June 22
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET
Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich
Antique Market held April to October from 8am to 4pm.
815-786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com
June 21-22
FINE ART SHOW AND SALE
Mix Park, Route 2 South, Oregon
Explore the Oregon Sculpture Trail, visit the Eagles' Nest Art Collection, take a plane ride to view the Field Scultures, and visit Mix Park to view paintings, photography, live music and good food.
815-732-2100
June 23
WHO'S BUGGIN' ME?
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Have fun learning about bugs and taking home your very own bug box to observe those tiny multi-legged creatures. Instructor: Mad Science Instructor.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
June 23-27
COSMIC CAMP I
Challenger Learning Center, 222 Church Street, Woodstock
Join our crew for a week-long adventure full of interactive activities! This 5-day camp will spotlight flight, rocketry, robotics and space travel. Participants build rockets and gliders, fly in the Boeing 737 cockpit simulator and run a space mission!.
815-338-7722
www.challengerillinois.org
June 25-27
2 BUSY 2 COOK WEEKEND
Mt. Carroll
A weekend getaway featuring two nights lodging, six meals, two tours and cooking classes. Also included is a private consultation with a personal chef, tours of organic farms and stores as well as a "speed cooking class" by our guest chef. Create tasty gourmet dished with local, organic produce and meats.
866-240-1650
www.learngreatfoods.com
June 25-28
STARLIGHT THEATRE PRESENTS - THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
Rock Valley Campus, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Based on the 1967 film Thoroughly Modern Millie.
815-921-2160
www.rvcstarlight.com
June 26
FESTIVAL OF BRASS
Oswego High School Football Stadium, Oswego
Voted the Best Run Show in the Midwest by the Drum Corps Midwest! Line up to include Capital Sound, Cavaliers, Colts, Colt Cadets, Madison Scouts, Pacific Crest, Pioneer, and the OHS Summer Marching Band.
630-779-8528
www.festivalofbrass.com
June 26-29
STARS AND GUITARS CONCERTS
Davis Park, 320 South Wyman Street, Rockford
Four great Stars and Guitars concerts held in Davis Park on the Rock River in downtown Rockford. The Stars and Guitars concerts, starring the very top rock and country performers, are presented by On the Waterfront, Illinois' largest outdoor music festival. This year's On the Waterfront runs from August 28 to August 31.
815-968-5222
www.onthewaterfront.com
June 26-29
LAKESIDE FESTIVAL
400 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
Experience live music, plenty of scrumptious food at the "Taste by the Lake" fabulous art shows, thrill rides, midway games, reunions with friends, historic tours, incredible selection of beers and wines on tap, and fun for the whole family.
815-455-8000
www.lakesidelegacy.org
June 27
SUMMER ON STATE
Sycamore Center parking lot, Sycamore
Free movie shown at dusk in the Sycamore Center parking lot. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, refreshments will be available for donation.
815-895-3456
June 27
BLACK & BLUE OCEANS
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Learn what is needed to be done when an oil spill threatens the animals that live in our oceans. You will be cleaning an oil spill in class. Instructor: Mad Science Instructor.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
June 27-29
HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL
Downtown Belvidere
Variety of events happening in and around downtown Belvidere.
815-544-2612
www.ci.belvidere.il.us
June 28-29
ROCHELLE TRANSPORTATION FESTIVAL
Rochelle
Included in the events will be a car show, Union Pacific GLOBAL III INTERMODAL Tours, Rochelle Railroad Park activities, power boat racing, trains, Rochelle Flagg Township activities and much more! Cost is $8 per person
815-562-7031
www.rochelletourism.com
June 28
THE GATHERING OF ELIZABETHS
Elizabeth
Is your name Elizabeth or do you know someone with a first or middle name of Elizabeth? Tell them about this event. We hope you will be a part of our attempt for a new World Record and enjoy all that Jo Daviess County has to offer. There will be fashion shows, craft show, entertainment, living history exhibits, and 30-40 other activities throughout the county and Galena.
815-858-2028
www.MostElizabeths.com
June 28
AMERICA'S CARDBOARD CUP REGATTA
300 Lake Shore Dr, Crystal Lake
Join us for the annual America's Cardboard Cup Regatta. Gate open at 9am and races start at noon. Originally created to provide people with a day of fun enjoying Crystal Lake. It is now considered by many to be the world championship of cardboard boat racing.
815-459-1300
www.cardboardcup.com
June 28-29
ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE FARM
Mongerson Farm, 39W958 Route 38, La Fox
Garfield Farm Museum is hosting a unique gathering of artists and traditional craftspeople. It features paintings, pottery, folk art, dried florals, garden art, photograhpy, jewelry, woodworking, fiber arts and much more.
630-584-8485
www.garfieldfarm.org
June 28-30
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS VS GATEWAY GRIZZLIES
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
June 29
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Belvidere Park, Belvidere
North Country Drifters featuring traditional Country music. Rain site is Community Building, 111 West 1st Street. Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in Belvidere Park by the Baltic Mill, enjoy free concerts. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!
June 29
HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL
Downtown Belvidere
Heritage Days is a weekend full of fun offering a carnival, art show, live music, duck race, parade amd fireworks!
815-547-0436
June 29
A DAY AT THE PETERSEN FARM
McCullom Lake Road, one mile west of Route 31, McHenry
Families are invited to enjoy this look at how farm life was in the 1860's. A fair honoring the agricultural heritage of the area at the city-owned Petersen Farm. Exhibits include tractors and other farm equipment, farm animals and a new garden crop. Demonstrations will be available for canning, baking, guilting and making of cornhusk dolls, and more. Open from 10am to 4pm.
815-385-0191
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