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September 2010
Friday, Sep 3rd

56th Annual Hog Capitol Of The World Festival   
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer and visit the World’s largest outdoor pork barbecue held on the streets of Kewanee events include a parade, carnival, concessions, craft show, three-day flea market, live entertainment stages. ... View Event »

38th Orion Fall Festival   
Festival activities include a food tent, carnival, arts and crafts, pie auction, car show and kid’s crafts and entertainment. The pie auction is legendary and encapsulates the best of small town, Midwestern living. ... View Event »

Alpha Farmers Market   4:00PM - 6:00PM
Shop local grown produce at Gazebo Park ... View Event »

Saturday, Sep 4th

58th Annual Hog Capitol of the World Festival   
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer and visit the World’s largest outdoor pork barbeque held on the streets of Kewanee events include a parade, carnival, concessions, craft show, three-day flea market, live entertainment stages. ... View Event »

38th Orion Fall Festival   
Festival activities include a food tent, carnival, arts and crafts, pie auction, car show and kid’s crafts and entertainment. The pie auction is legendary and encapsulates the best of small town, Midwestern living. ... View Event »

34th Annual Hog Day Stampede   
Join us and compete in the four-mile Stampede, a one-mile run and a quarter-mile "fun run" for younger children. T-shirt awards, children under 7 receive a free t-shirt. ... View Event »

Kewanee Farmer's Market   7:30AM - 11:00AM
Visit our weekly market and shop locally grown produce, coffee and art ... View Event »

Ryan's Round Barn Tours   1:00PM - 4:00PM
2010 marks the centennial for this historic round barn, one of only 42 remaining in Illinois. The barn is 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter. A farm implement museum is on the main floor. Groups of 10 or more please call to schedule tour. ... View Event »

Sunday, Sep 5th

58th Annual Hog Capitol of the World Festival   
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer and visit the World’s largest outdoor pork barbeque held on the streets of Kewanee events include a parade, carnival, concessions, craft show, three-day flea market, live entertainment stages. ... View Event »

38th Orion Fall Festival   
Festival activities include a food tent, carnival, arts and crafts, pie auction, car show and kid’s crafts and entertainment. The pie auction is legendary and encapsulates the best of small town, Midwestern living. ... View Event »

St. Mary of the field Shrine Holy Hour   2:00PM
Rekindle faith in Honor of Holy Mother of Mary around the Rolle Bolle Rosary. ... View Event »

Monday, Sep 6th

Avenue of Flags   
Flags are flown at the Galva Cemetary in honor of those who have served our country. ... View Event »

Wednesday, Sep 8th

Stearman Flyin   11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dozens of the brightly-colored pre-World War II biplanes come to Kewanee and the public gets a chance to see the planes in action. ... View Event »

Thursday, Sep 9th

Trains, Planes & Automobiles   
Salute to Military Past & Present. Join us for our fifth annual event. Fly-in luncheon on Thursday, Cruise the Canal by golf carts on Friday. Visit downtown on Saturday as the streets fill up with vintage cars from all eras. ... View Event »

Friday, Sep 10th

Trains, Planes & Automobiles   
Salute to Military Past & Present. Join us for our fifth annual event. Partake in a fly-in luncheon on Thursday, Cruise the Canal by golf carts on Friday. Visit downtown on Saturday as the streets fill up with vintage cars from all eras. ... View Event »

Cruise the Canal   
Take this opportunity to see and hear all the Hennepin has to offer. Participants will learn facts about the history of the canal as well as exciting new information about "Renaissance Hennepin Canal." Tours depart at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.... View Event »

Alpha Farmers Market   4:00PM - 6:00PM
Shop local grown produce at Gazebo Park ... View Event »

Saturday, Sep 11th

Trains, Planes & Automobiles   
Salute to Military Past & Present. Join us our fifth annual event for a fly-in luncheon on Thursday, Cruise the Canal by golf carts on Friday. Visit downtown on Saturday as the streets fill up with vintage cars from all eras. ... View Event »

Spirit of Alpha   
Bringing people together to enjoy the community spirit, enjoy their lighted parade and festive food. ... View Event »

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Banjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. Opening Reception: Saturday September 11 from 1-5 p.m. Public Invited. Refreshments served. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, IL ... View Event »

Country Corner Customer Appreciation Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
Opening weekend of U-Pick Pumpkin patch! Special customer discounts and concessions in the Timber park. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" , bounce house, Kids' Corn Maze and 12-acre... View Event »

Old Settlers’ Day   11:30AM
Join in the celebration of the 164th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 114th year of the Old Settlers’ Association. Enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, listen to the High Society Band and featured Bishop Hill Colony descendant speakers. ... View Event »

Kewanee Farmer's Market   7:30AM - 11:00AM
Visit our weekly market and shop locally grown produce, coffee and art ... View Event »

Sunday, Sep 12th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Country Corner Customer Appreciation Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
Opening weekend of U-Pick Pumpkin patch! Special customer discounts and concessions in the Timber park. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" , bounce house, Kids' Corn Maze and 12-acre... View Event »

Colony School Reunion   2:00PM - 4:00PM
Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools students and teachers gather to reminisce and celebrate their years together. ... View Event »

St. Mary of the field Shrine Holy Mass   4:00PM
Celebrate Mass at the Shrine and view the Rolle Bolle Rosary. ... View Event »

Monday, Sep 13th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Tuesday, Sep 14th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Wednesday, Sep 15th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Thursday, Sep 16th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Friday, Sep 17th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Antique Engine & Tractor Show Association 49th Ann   9:00AM - 4:00PM
Featuring Minneapolis Moline & Tractors & Equipment Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engine... View Event »

Alpha Farmers Market   4:00PM - 6:00PM
Shop local grown produce at Gazebo Park ... View Event »

Saturday, Sep 18th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Atkinson Heritage Days   10:00AM - 3:00PM
Save the Date! Car show with prizes by categories of: Best of Show, Mayor's Choice, and People's Choice located in downtown Atkinson. ... View Event »

Old Time Harvest Festival Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
Fall Fun Park 10:30-6:00 p.m.; corn maze 10:30-6:00pm; Draft Horse Plowing and Hay Bailing Demos; Draft Horse Hayrack Rides ... View Event »

12th Old Time Fall Festival Country Corner Market   10:30AM - 6:00PM
Timeless enjoyment of a beautiful fall weekend in the country! Festival features draft horses at work baling and plowing both days, live entertainment and a kids' hand-corn picking contest, Sunday 1-3 and the Fall Fun Park! Also available hayrack rid... View Event »

Atkinson Heritage Days   11:00AM - 9:00PM
A celebration of small town life featuring a fun filled family event that brings us all back in time for a moment to understand our heritage, enjoy the company of others and an opportunity to meet new friends. Activities include 5K/1K mile race, ca... View Event »

Kewanee Farmer's Market   7:30AM - 11:00AM
Visit our weekly market and shop locally grown produce, coffee and art ... View Event »

Antique Engine & Tractor Show Association 49th Ann   9:00AM - 4:00PM
Featuring Minneapolis Moline & Tractors & Equipment Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engine... View Event »

Fall Finale   9:00AM - 8:00PM
Have a fabulous finish to the gardening season. Join us at 10am for our final “Getting Started” talk to learn about readying your garden and containers for winter. At 2pm we’ll discuss “Seasonal Splendor” and ways to decorate your pots, planters, ... View Event »

Ryan's Round Barn Tours   1:00PM - 4:00PM
2010 marks the centennial for this historic round barn, one of only 42 remaining in Illinois. The barn is 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter. A farm implement museum is on the main floor. Groups of 10 or more please call to schedule tour. ... View Event »

Sunday, Sep 19th

12th Old Time Fall Festival Country Corner Market   
Timeless enjoyment of a beautiful fall weekend in the country! Festival features draft horses at work baling and plowing both days, live entertainment and a kids' hand-corn picking contest, Sunday 1-3 and the Fall Fun Park! Also available hayrack rid... View Event »

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Old Time Harvest Festival Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
CSA Member Appreciation Youth Hand Corn Picking Contest 1-3pm ... View Event »

Atkinson Heritage Days   11:00AM - 9:00PM
A celebration of small town life featuring a fun filled family event that brings us all back in time for a moment to understand our heritage, enjoy the company of others and an opportunity to meet new friends. Activities include 5K/1K mile race, ca... View Event »

Antique Engine & Tractor Show Association 49th Ann   9:00AM - 4:00PM
Featuring Minneapolis Moline & Tractors & Equipment Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engine... View Event »

Monday, Sep 20th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Tuesday, Sep 21st

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Wednesday, Sep 22nd

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Thursday, Sep 23rd

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Friday, Sep 24th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

An Evening Around the Radio   6:00PM
Vintage Voices will perform the original scripts from Burns and Allen Show and the pilot episode of Father Knows Best, complete with original commmercials. The Boss Community Center 221 West First Street Kewanee, IL ... View Event »

Saturday, Sep 25th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Agriculture Days “Jordbruksdagarna”   10:00AM - 5:00PM
Celebrate Bishop Hill’s agrarian heritage, view traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage baseball, and Colony stew. ... View Event »

Flea Market Festival Weekend   10:00AM - 6:00PM
Flea Market-Multiple Vendors Fall Fun Park Open Hayrack Rides, Jump House, Barnyard Zoo, Corn Cannons, Cow Train Rides and Mining for Gems Corn Maze Open ... View Event »

Flea Market Festival Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
You never know WHAT you'll find--come to browse and buy! 30+ vendors will showcase their wares at our flea market. Visit our 20-acres U-Pick pumpkin patch "punkins" in all shapes, sizes and colors. For the kids, there's our Fall Fun Park, hayrack r... View Event »

A"Gourd"geous Day in the County   9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities for the family include classes, arbor tours and make and take events. Gourds, pumpkins and gourd art will be available for purchase. Free parking. Concessions available. ... View Event »

Sunday, Sep 26th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Agriculture Days “Jordbruksdagarna”   10:00AM - 5:00PM
Celebrate Bishop Hill’s agrarian heritage, view traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage baseball, and Colony stew. ... View Event »

Flea Market Festival Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
You never know WHAT you'll find--come to browse and buy! 30+ vendors will showcase their wares at our flea market. Visit our 20-acres U-Pick pumpkin patch "punkins" in all shapes, sizes and colors. For the kids, there's our Fall Fun Park, hayrack ri... View Event »

Flea Market Festival Weekend   10:30AM - 6:00PM
Multiple Vendor Flea Markets Fall Fun Park Open Hayrack rides, Jump House, Barnyard Zoo, Corn Cannons, Cow Train rides and Mining for Gems Corn Maze Open ... View Event »

Andover Swedish Hogmassa   4:00PM
Join a celebration of American pioneer faith of the early Swedish immigrants in Western Illinois at the annual Swedish high mass at Jenny Lind Chapel. The liturgy and music will be in Swedish, and the sermon in English. ... View Event »

Monday, Sep 27th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Tuesday, Sep 28th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Wednesday, Sep 29th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »

Thursday, Sep 30th

A Midwest Potter Returns   
Ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins returns with his landscape inspired art. VagnHall Galleri 203 Bishop Hill Street Bishop Hill, Illinois ... View Event »