MAY 2011
May-October
WOODSTOCK FARMERS' MARKET
Cass St. and Van Buren St, Woodstock
Every Thursday and Saturday, mid-May to October, shop one of the county's only authentic markets for flowers, produce, baked goods, and other goodies.
815-338-2436
May-October
SELMI'S FARM MARKET
1206 Dixon Ave, Rock Falls
The greenhouse is beautiful and bountiful. June-October: fresh, home grown vegetables, too many to mention. Sweet corn available July and August. Pumpkin World opens in October.
May-October
OTTAWA FARMERS MARKET
Ottawa
Enjoy fresh produce and garden items from the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market, Saturday mornings from mid-May through the end of October (with a special holiday market scheduled for December). The short block of Jackson Street between Columbus and La Salle street becomes a colorful street market. Special additional events are featured some Saturdays, to be announced.
815-433-0084
May-October
LOCK AND DAM #13 WALKING TOURS
Fulton Walking tours, every Sunday. Meet at visitor overlook at Lock 7 Dam 13. Thomson Park Rangers,
815-259-3628
May 4, 12, 18, 26
WILDFLOWER WALKABOUTS - EXPLORE NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Various Locations - Winnebago County
Walk where flowers carpet the forest floor and birds fill the air. Walks lead by various leaders.
815-335-2915 or 815-964-6666
www.seversondells.org or www.naturalland.org
May 6-7
FULTON DUTCH DAYS FESTIVAL
Downtown Fulton (Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm), Heritage Canyon (Friday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm), Fulton
Enjoy Dutch Dancing, Dutch pastries, craft vendors, food vendors, main stage entertainment, speakers, parade, music, windmill tours, and more. The Early American Crafters portray pioneer living at Heritage Canyon.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us
May 7
WINE ON THE FOX
Hudson Crossing Park, Oswego
With the assistance of Fox Valley Winery and the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, this premier event will take place at Hudson Crossing Park and feature wine tasting from 14 - 16 Illinois Wineries, delicious local fare, and live musical entertainment.
630-551-0167
www.visitoswego.org
May 11
MOTHERS DAY SERVICE
Tampico Church of Christ, 201 South Freemont Street, Tampico
The Reagan Birthplace and Tampico Historical Society will present a film and reenactment of the 1992 Mother's Day visit of Ronald & Nancy Reagan to the Tampico Church of Christ. No admission will be charge but donations will be accepted.
815-622-8705
www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com
May 14-15
SEMI-ANNUAL PEC THING ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 West 1st Street, Pecatonica
Over 400 dealers spread out over the fairgrounds. Great bargains can be found everywhere...from antique tools and quilts to yard art and jewelry to stamps and postcards to furniture and glassware and everything in between.
815-239-1641
www.winnebagocountyfair.com
May 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, all Year Round
ARTISTS' ANNEX
412 Spring Street, Galena
Pottery demonstrations at the Artists' Annex on Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm and Sundays from 10am to noon. Fee and open to the public. Come and watch the magic of clay being transformed into functional and decorative pieces.
815-777-0354
www.stonehousepotterygalena.com
May 15
FAIR DIDDLEY CRAFT SHOW
Van Buren & Cass Street, Woodstock Square, Woodstock
Craft show with over 300 exhibitor booths, quality handcrafted work, bake sale, plant sale, 50/50 raffle. Free parking and free shuttle from the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Siminary, Route 47. Open from 10am to 5pm.
815-385-5745
www.mhrl.org
May 21
DIXON RONALD REAGAN DANCE
The Post House, 100 West Second Street, Dixon
Buffet dinner catered by Linda Setchell of KSB using authentic Reagan recipes from the "Dutch Treats Cookbook", Cash BAR; Live 5 Piece Band , the PHAZE (from the Johnny Kaye Orchestra); RED/WHITE/BLUE Petunias Dixon grown by Terry Nichols will serve as decorations and available for purchase. Admission charged. Silent Auction of Donated items and Services. Fundraising to purchase a bench at the Reagan Statue and other charitable endeavors.
815-652-4446
May 21
100 MEN WHO COOK
Indoor Sports Center (ISC), 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
More than 150 Rockford area "celebrity chefs" provide a memorable evening of dining with more than 17,000 sample-size servings available for tasting--hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, breads and desserts--and the opportunity to win a new car in the famous Three Vehicle Raffle.
815-963-7323
www.theliteracycouncil.org
May 22 - October 23
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET
Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich
Monthly antique show from April to October, open from 8am to 4pm. The Sandwich Antiques Market has a new look on the Westside where now patrons will be able to see two shows at one fair grounds. The new West Field will open with crafts, flea market items, family garage sales and business booths. The antique and collectible dealers will still be located in the East Field as they have for the past 23 years.
815-786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com
May 27-30
ANNUAL YOUNG AT HEART FESTIVAL
Loves Park City Hall Grounds, 100 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park
Annual 4-day festival with entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, a beer garden and lots of fun. Big fireworks display on Saturday night.
815-633-3999
www.youngatheartfestival.com
May 28
GALENA STUDIO TOUR
Various locations througout Jo Daviess County in Galena
Join us on a studio tour through the rolling countryside of beautiful Jo Daviess County. We invite you to tour the working studios of 19 artists at 14 different locations. This is a unique opportunity to meet the artists, learn their processes, and view demonstrations.
815-776-0390
www.galenastudiotour.com
May 28
MAGIC WATERS SEASON OPENING
US 20 Bypass and Harrison Ave, 7820 CherryVale Blvd, Cherry Valley
Join us for bigger and better waves of fun in 2011. Ride the Typhoon Terror thrill ride and others at Magic Waters.
815-966-2442
www.magicwaterswaterpark.com
May 28-30
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM
Illinois Railway Museum, Union
See realistic WW2 environments created by WW2 Reenactment groups. Visit the camps, see the vehicles and talk to the soldiers. Ride The Anzio Express, USO Dance Saturday night. Diesel and electric trains will be operating. Enjoy the West End Jazz Band on Monday.
800-BIG-RAIL
www.irm.org
May 30
TAMPICO CEMETERY WALK
Tampico Cemetery, 500 North Main (State Route 172), Tampico
Memorial service by Tampico American Legion post, followed by annual Cemetery Walk honoring local citizens buried in Tampico Memorial Cemetery which will include a special visit from Ronald Reagan impersonator. No admission charge.
815-622-8705
www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com
MAY 2012
May 11-June 3
LEADING LADIES
111 West Main Street, St Charles
Leading Ladies is a raucous, slapstick comedy by Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon over Buffalo.
www.steelbeamtheatre.com
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