|
 |
|
|
MAY 2010
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
April 30 to May 1
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 1
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 1
I & M CANAL WALK RIDE
Lock 16 Visitor Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle
Walk one to five miles or bike ten to twenty-five miles during this fun, family event. Bring a group from your business or invite some friends and made it a team effort.
815-223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
May 1-2
SCRAP-A-TRAIN
Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union
The first 200 fare-paying adults on each day will have the opportunity to make a FREE train-themed 12 x 12 scrapbook page. Light refreshments will be served. Admission tickets are good for unlimited rides on all equipment operating that day.
815-923-4000
www.irm.org
May 2
JAZZ MATAZZ
Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 North Court Street, Rockford
The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center\'s 125th anniversary season comes to a close with hot performances by icons of the Rockford jazz scene.
815-964-9713
www.mendelssohnpac.org
May 2
BOB BLAZIER RUN FOR THE ARTS
Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake
Welcome to the annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts. Named for Bob Blazier, a zealous supporter of the arts, this event is an annual fundraiser for Raue Center. It will feature a 50-yard dash for kids, a 5-K and 1-mile race.
815-356-9010
www.rauecenter.org
May 7-9
THE GATHERING AT MACKTOWN
Macktown Forest Preserve, 2221 Freeport Road, Rockton
Travel back in time to visit with over 100 reenactors at the historic Macktown site. Learn about early American frontier life and Native American cultures of the 1650's through 1850's. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-624-4200
www.macktownlivinghistory.com
May 8
A GARDEN PARTY
Downtown Crystal Lake
Just in time for Mothers' Day. Good things are blooming downtown with flowers, music and garden art. Downtown merchants compete in their now famous Pink Tablecloth Contest. Vote for your favorite to be eligible for downtown gift certificates.
815-479-0835
www.downtowncl.org
May 8
BEETHOVEN'S 9TH - 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
The climax of the RSO’s 75th anniversary is a magnificent performance of this “joy-filled” immortal classic, performed by a hundred voice chorus, world-class soloists, and a full symphony orchestra. We invite you to this special RSO gala concert as the orchestra joins forces with the Mendelssohn Chorale to celebrate our wonderful community with this glorious music.
815-968-0595
www.rockfordsymphony.com
May 8
LITERACY RUN HALF MARATHON
6616 42nd Street, Rockford
The Literacy Council will host the Carlyle Brewing Co. Literacy Run Half-Marathon. This race serves as one of the primary fundraisers for The Literacy Council and all of the funds stay right here in our very own community.
815-963-7323
www.theliteracycouncil.org
May 8
DINNER AND MUSIC ON THE LASALLE CANAL BOAT
754 First Street, LaSalle
Experience dinner and music on the LaSalle Canal Boat. Enjoy your homemade dinner while drifting along the Illinois & Michigan Canal on an 1848 replica canal boat listening to live music.
815-223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
May 13
QUEEN VICTORIA TEA
754 First Street, LaSalle
Meet Queen Victoria, the mother of afternoon tea, and be entertained while she shares how she started the afternoon tea craze and a little bit about her life. Enjoy freshed baked scones with Devonshire cream and jam, tea sandwiches, sweets, and a variety of hot and cold teas.
815-223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
May 14 to November 5
MULE TENDERS FRIDAY LUNCH AND BOAT RIDE SPECIAL
754 First Street, LaSalle
Enjoy lunch at the lock 16 Center Cafe, a mule tending 101 class, and an hour-long trip on the LaSalle Canal Boat for a special discounted price every Friday. Lunch includes a lunch platter with ice cream for dessert.
815-223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
May 16
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 16 - October 24
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET
Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich
Monthly antique show from April to October, open from 8am to 4pm. When the gates open at 8AM on April 25th the Sandwich Antiques Market will have a new look on the Westside. 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 22 years.
815-786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com
May 22
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 27
WILD BILL HICKOK DAY ON THE LASALLE CANAL BOAT
754 First Street, LaSalle
Experience a one-hour trip on a replica 19th century canal boat and learn all about the life of the famous Wild Bill Hickok.
815-223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
May 28-30
Mt. CARROLL MAYFEST
Campbell Center, Mt. Carroll
Held on campus of Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies. Continuous headline music on main stage, juried art show, classic car show, unique art vendors, antique appraisal fair, kids activities & more!
815-244-4424
www.mtcarrollil.org
May 29-31
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 2011
May 1
VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
Emmy Award winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Lawrence went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of the Carol Burnett Show. “I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America,” says Lawrence of her Burnett Show training. In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches later, at the ripe, old age of 24, Lawrence created her most endearing character to date, Thelma Harper, or “Mama” as she is better known to her fans.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
May 3
FOREFATHERS OF RUSSIAN MUSIC
NIU Boutell Concert Hall, Northern Illinois University Music Building, DeKalb
The KSO concludes its 31st season with colorful and powerful music from 19th-century Russia. The orchestra will take you through a musical journey with composers who helped create Russian nationalism.
815-756-3728
www.kishorchestra.org
May 9
INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT
Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum and Poplar Grove Airport, 5151 Orth Road, Poplar Grove
Vintage Wings and Wheels Youth Aviation Academy is a program available to all kids, ages 10-17. Educational and fun! A 4 hour program where you Learn about aircraft and take a short flight in a plane! Pre-registration required, select dates available.
815-547-3115
www.thevintagemuseum.com
May 9
MOTHERS DAY VICTORIAN TEA
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent Street, Rockford
Treat Mom to a Victorian Tea, complete with delicious tea sandwiches, breads, scones, lemon curd, devonsire cream, raspberry preserves and delectable desserts. Tea will be served from sterling silver tea services and live music will be provided for entertainment. Reservations required.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
May 9-10
11th Annual BIRDFEST
Colored Sands Forest Preserve, 10602 Hass Road, Durand
Look for close encounters with birds and other wildlife at the 11th Annual BIRDFEST! Admission includes information and demonstrations on bird banding, raptors, attracting bluebirds, photographing birds, nature hikes, children's activities, and much more. Bird and nature items, and food for sale. Silent Auction helps the net fund. Looking for a special place to bring your Mother on Mother's Day weekend? She will love it! So will your Grandmother! Expose your children, and your grandchildren to the joys of nature. Wheelchair assessible. This weekend is the peak time for migration - expect great birds.
815-877-6100
www.wcfpd.org/preserves
May 9-10
BLOSSOM WALK WEEKEND
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by taking Mom to see the blooming spring trees at Klehm. Entry to the Arboretum is FREE all weekend.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
May 12-14
WHITE PINES INN PRESENTS: WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
White Pines Theatre, 6712 West Pines Road, Mt. Morris
Live stage shows with talented singers, actors and comedians.
815-946-3817
www.whitepinesinn.com
May 16
WINE FESTIVAL - 2009
Pinehill Inn, Oregon
Sample over 100 varieties of wine & beer, plus food from _8_ food vendors at Pinehill Inn on Saturday, May 16th beginning at 5:00 until 9:00. Pre-sale tickets have 12 taster tickets and the engraved commemorative wine glass versus only 8 taster tickets and a plain wine glass at the door.
815-732-2100
www.oregonil.com
May 16
GROOVE WALK 2009
Downtown Rockford--River District establishments
Join On the Waterfront, Inc. and the River District Association for this annual music walk celebrating Rockford's downtown River District and music scene! Walk from establishment to establishment or ride the RMTD trolley to visit fabulous establishments each hosting local, award-winning musicians. Country, blues, rock, latino, classic rock, pop, and R&B music are all featured throughout the night.
815-964-4388
www.onthewaterfront.com
May 16-17
29TH SEMI-ANNUAL PEC THING ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First 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. The event is held RAIN OR SHINE! Dealers occupy over 100,000 square feet inside and spread out over 40 acres outside. Buy--Sell--Trade. For the Antique-Only shopper, Building #1 and Building #2 sell only antiques .
815-239-1641
www.winnebagocountyfair.com
May 16-17
LITTLE HERSHEY'S SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791North Route 76, one mile north of Belvidere
Browse a wide selection of car parts and accessories.
847-669-5961
www.boonecountyfair.com
May 17
RARE BREEDS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY SHOW
Garfield Farm Museum, 5 miles west of Geneva
Annual show. The only show of its type held in Illinois.
630-584-8485
www.garfieldfarm.org
May 17
ANNUAL MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA
Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast, 314 Washington Street, Algonquin
Enjoy an afternoon together with a little dress-up time and a dessert tea in historic downtown Algonquin. Start your fun time at my Secret Garden to dress up and have your picture taken. Then stroll on over to Victorian Rose Garden for some dainties and teatime.
847-854-9667
www.sleepandeat.com
May 22
MUSIC AT THE MANSION
Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle
A concert by the Suzuki students of Constance Deal from 5:45 to 6:30 pm. It will feature 17 violinists ranging in age from 6 years to adult.
815-224-5891
May 22-25
38TH 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 22-25
HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATION
Streator City Park, Streator
Outdoor festival includes a carnival, flea market, vendors, food and a parade.
815-672-2055
www.streator.org
May 23
6TH ANNUAL WINE IN BLOOM OPEN HOUSE
Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 South Massbach Road, Elizabeth
Celebrate spring in the vineyard with live entertainment, tours of the winery and vineyard, and wine tastings. $5 tasting fee.
815-291-6700
www.massbachridge.com
May 23
MAGIC WATERS SEASON OPENING
US 20 Bypass and Harrison Ave, 7820 CherryVale Blvd, Cherry Valley
Celebrate the opening of the new Typhoon Terror thrill ride at Magic Waters at a special celebration for the Rockford Park District's 100th Anniversary .
815-966-2442
www.magicwaterswaterpark.com
May 26
ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS
4503 Interstate Blvd, Rockford
Season Home-Opener. 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. Game starts at 7:30pm.
815-964-2255
www.rockfordriverhawks.com
May 29
ANNUAL CRUISE NIGHTS
Downtown Riverwalk, Houston Street, Batavia
The Batavia Jaycees are proud to continue their tradition of free community cruise nights to bring car cruisers and car enthusiasts to the beautiful downtown Riverwalk. Trophies are given out at every cruise night, and often times the Jaycees will have a donation jar available to help those in need locally, or for a national cause.
630-761-2978
www.bataviajaycees.org
May 30-July 30
"JOURNEY STORIES" TRAVELING SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT
Sycamore History Museum, 308 West State Street, Sycamore
Come to the Sycamore History Museum and see the traveling Smithsonian Exhibit "Journey Stories" from May 30 through July 30, 2009.
815-895-5722
www.sycamorehistory.org
BACK TO TOP |
| |
|
|
