Calendar of Events

Spring 2008 Thursdays: May 1st - September 30th KEWANEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM open to the Public 1:30pm - 4pm Saturdays: May 3rd - September 30th KEWANEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM open to the public 1:30pm - 4pm May 14th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am May 17th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm May 21st KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am May 24th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm May 28th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am May 31st GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm Summer 2008 Tuesdays: June 3rd - August 30th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm June 4th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am June 7th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm June 10th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm June 11th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am June 14th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm June 17th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm June 18th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am June 19th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm June 21st GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm June 24th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm June 25th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am June 26th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm June 28th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm July 1st GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm July 2nd KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am July 3rd KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm July 4th & July 5th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm July 5th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm July 8th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm July 9th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am July 9th ORION COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT AND MOVIE IN THE PARK Main Street Orion will be hosting a Free outdoor concert featuring the Orion Community Band at 7:30 p.m. followed by a movie at dusk. For more information contact Main Street Orion at (309) 526-8299 7:30pm July 10th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm July 10th - July 12th DOWNTOWN KEWANEE MERCHANTS SIDEWALK DAYS Kewanee merchants display their bargins on the downtown sidewalks. July 10th - July 13th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - ANY FAMOUS LAST WORDS Lucy, a famous and funny playwright, has been rushed to a hospital because, on the opening night of her latest play, a chicken bone hidden in an enchilada has lodged in her throat. It doesn't stop her talking, which is good because she has to deal with the insanity of hospital red tape—followed by minor surgery and a major anesthetic. As the anesthetic begins to take hold, Lucy starts to examine her life. Is she an artist or is she a thief who steals the lives of real people to make her fiction? This comedy is fast, fresh— and very intelligent. 7:30pm July 11th KEWANEE CAR SHOW CRUISE IN Downtown Kewanee 5:30pm July 12th BISHOP HILL 17TH ANNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET Quality Antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles)on Lawn of Colony School. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill's Volunteer Fire Department. Promoted by Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (JIm & Cheri Campbell) 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 8am - 3pm July 12th KEWANEE CAR SHOW Held at Windmont Park Sponsored by McDonald's. For more information contact Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175. July 12th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm July 13th ST. MARY OF THE FIELDS HOLY SHRINE MASS Celebrate Mass at Saint Mary of the Field - Hooppole 2pm - 3pm July 15th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm July 16th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am July 17th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm July 17th - July 20th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - ANY FAMOUS LAST WORDS Lucy, a famous and funny playwright, has been rushed to a hospital because, on the opening night of her latest play, a chicken bone hidden in an enchilada has lodged in her throat. It doesn't stop her talking, which is good because she has to deal with the insanity of hospital red tape—followed by minor surgery and a major anesthetic. As the anesthetic begins to take hold, Lucy starts to examine her life. Is she an artist or is she a thief who steals the lives of real people to make her fiction? This comedy is fast, fresh— and very intelligent. 7:30pm July 19th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm July 19th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm July 22nd GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm July 23rd KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am July 23rd ORION COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT AND MOVIE IN THE PARK Main Street Orion will be hosting a Free outdoor concert featuring the Orion Community Band at 7:30 p.m. followed by a movie at dusk. For more information contact Main Street Orion at (309) 526-8299 7:30pm July 24th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm July 26th HOG DAYS LITTLE MISS, JR. MISS & MISS WORLD PAGENT 1st Christian Church, Dwight & Division Street, Kewanee For more information contact Kewanee Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644 12pm - 4:30pm July 26th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm July 27th BISHOP HILL ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Antique and classic car show. 9:00 - Noon - registration Noon - 3:00 Judging 3:00pm - Awards Bishop Hill Old Settlers Assoc. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 9am - 3am July 29th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm July 30th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am July 31st KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm August 2nd RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm August 2nd GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm August 5th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm August 6th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am August 6th ORION COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT AND MOVIE IN THE PARK Main Street Orion will be hosting a Free outdoor concert featuring the Orion Community Band at 7:30 p.m. followed by a movie at dusk. For more information contact Main Street Orion at (309) 526-8299 7:30pm August 7th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm August 9th GALVA FREEDOM FEST CAR SHOW 2nd Annual Galva Car Show. Registration from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Judging at 3:00 p.m. For more information contaact Galva City Hall at 309-932-2555 or e-mail galvafreedomfest@yahoo.com 8am - 3pm August 9th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm August 10th ST. MARY OF THE FIELDS HOLY SHRINE MASS Celebrate Mass at Saint Mary of the Field - Hooppole 2pm - 3pm August 12th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm August 13th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am August 14th KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm August 14th - August 17th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - DEARLY BELOVED The Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Honey Raye and Twink—are throwing a wedding for Frankie’s daughter Tina Jo. The mother-of-the-bride has almost made herself sick with elaborate preparations for the antebellum-inspired wedding, and the rumor mill in their small Texas town is working overtime. No surprise there; the Futrelle Sisters have never been strangers to gossip, but Frankie steadfastly holds the hope that she can pull off one “final Futrelle occasion” with elegance and style with the help of a cantankerous wedding coordinator. The sisters ultimately pull together to find ways to keep the unsuspecting guests in the pews while a highway patrolman races off to track down the runaway bride and groom. 7:30pm August 16th GENESEO MAXWELL STREET DAY August 16th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm August 16th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm August 19th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm August 20th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am August 20th ORION COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT AND MOVIE IN THE PARK Main Street Orion will be hosting a Free outdoor concert featuring the Orion Community Band at 7:30 p.m. followed by a movie at dusk. For more information contact Main Street Orion at (309) 526-8299 7:30pm August 21st KEWANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Various Bands will play thoughout the summer in Veterans Park in Kewanee. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 6:30pm August 21st - August 24th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - DEARLY BELOVED The Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Honey Raye and Twink—are throwing a wedding for Frankie’s daughter Tina Jo. The mother-of-the-bride has almost made herself sick with elaborate preparations for the antebellum-inspired wedding, and the rumor mill in their small Texas town is working overtime. No surprise there; the Futrelle Sisters have never been strangers to gossip, but Frankie steadfastly holds the hope that she can pull off one “final Futrelle occasion” with elegance and style with the help of a cantankerous wedding coordinator. The sisters ultimately pull together to find ways to keep the unsuspecting guests in the pews while a highway patrolman races off to track down the runaway bride and groom. 7:30pm August 23rd & August 24th BISHOP HILL CLAY AND FIBER FEST Pottery workshop. Demonstrations of pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Bishop HIll Heritage Assoc. 309-927-3008 August 23rd HOG DAYS DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT Chautauqua Park Kewanee Lunch will be available. For more information contact Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644. 7:30am August 23rd GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm August 24th KEWANEE HOG DAYS 4TH ANNUAL PORK COOK-OFF SHOWDOWN Set-up from 8:00 - 12:00. Judging at 3:00 p.m.Event will be held at West Park in Kewanee. For more information contact Kewanee Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644 8am - 3pm August 24th STAR CURRIER/SAVE A LOT PORK PATTY EATING CONTEST Event will be held at West Park in Kewanee. For more information contact Kewanee Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644 1pm August 25th BISHOP HILL SOUP SUPPER Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc. 309-927-3008 August 26th GENESEO CONCERT IN THE PARK & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Band will be playing in the band shell at the Geneseo City Park. Ice Cream social starts around 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Geneseo City Hall (309) 944-6419 6pm August 27th KEWANEE HOG CAPITAL BARROW SHOW Black Hawk East College. Celebrity Showman contest at Intermission. Food Stand available. For more information contact Kewanee Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644 6:30pm August 27th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am August 29th - September 1st 55TH HOG CAPITAL OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL & LABOR DAY CELEBRATION Carnival, concessions, World's largest Outdoor Pork Barbecue, Craft Show, Flea Market, Entertainment. For more information contact Kewanee Hog Days Committee at 309-852-4644 5pm - 9pm August 29th - September 1st ORION FALL FESTIVAL Orion Fall Festival -- A carnival, flea market, 5K run, food, festivities and more are featured in Central Park, Orion For more information contact Main Street Orion at 1309-526-8299 August 30th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm August 30th - September 1st KEWANEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Open to the Public 10am - 5pm August 30th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm August 30th KEWANEE 32ND ANNUAL HOG DAY STAMPEDE Four mile run/fitness walk. 8:00 a.m. start time $15.00 registration fee includes T-shirt Cash prizes awarded to the top 5 male and female placers. One mile run/fitness walk 9:45 a.m. start time $12.00 registration fee includes T-shirt Awards given to the top 10 male and female finishers under the age of 14. Kids ¼ mile fun run 9:30 a.m. start time No entry fee. Children under 7 receive a free T-shirt. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 8am August 30th KEWANEE LABOR DAY HOG PARADE For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 2pm Fall 2008 September 3rd KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am September 3rd STEARMAN FLY-IN KEWANEE AIRPORT Kewanee Airport over 50 airplanes will be on display. 12pm September 6th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm September 10th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am September 12th - September 14th ATKINSON HERITAGE DAYS Annual Celebration that includes a parade, crafts, flea market, Thresherman’s Dinner, tractor pulls, various historical farming activities including threshing, saw mill cutting, corn shelling and more. Fireworks. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ATKINSON (309) 936-7658 9am - 5pm September 12th - September 14th ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW Atkinson IL. 3 day admission $5 adults, children under 12 free. Main feature-Massey Tractors and Equip. Special feature: FFA tractor restoration winners. September 13th GENESEO PLANES, TRAINS & AUTO'S September 13th BISHOP HILL OLD SETTLER'S DAY Celebration of the 161st anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 111th year of the OLd Settlers' Association. 11:30 a.m. Traditional Chicken Dinner 12:30 p.m. High Society Band Concert 1:30 p.m. Program - featuaring as speakers Bishop Hill Colony Decendents For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 September 13th GALVA COFFEE HOUSE Doors open at 7:00 p.m. One Featured Performer and open mike. Open-mike performers are wanted and welcome. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and admission is free, donations welcome. For more information contact Galva Art's Council at 309-932-2413 7pm September 13th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm September 14th BISHOP HILL COLONY SCHOOL REUNION Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and the area country schools. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 2pm - 4pm September 14th ST. MARY OF THE FIELDS HOLY SHRINE MASS Celebrate Mass at Saint Mary of the Field - Hooppole 2pm - 3pm September 17th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am September 20th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm September 20th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm September 24th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am September 27th & September 28th BISHOP HILL JORDBRUKSDAGARNA Agriculture Days. Celebrating Bishop Hill's agrarain heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce,vintage baseball and Colony Stew. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 10am - 5pm September 27th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm September 28th ANDOVER SWEDISH HOGMASSA Join a celebration of American pioneer faith at Jenny Lind Chapel. This Church was constructed in the early 1850's and named for the celebrated Swedish singer, Jenny Lind. She gave a generous donation to Pastor Lars Paul Esbjorn, leader of the early Swedish immigrants in Western Illinois. For more information contact 309-521-8126 4pm October 1st KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am October 2nd - October 5th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - ANGEL STREET The Manningham home on Angel Street, London, in the 19th Century is the scene of strange happenings. Gentle and lovely Mrs. Manningham is slowly losing her sanity, under the ministrations of her suavely sinister and handsome husband. An amiable and paternal inspector from Scotland Yard suspects Manningham may be a maniacal criminal wanted for a murder committed fifteen years ago in this very house. Can the inspector aid Mrs. Manningham in explaining the secret of the dimming gaslight and determine the location of hidden jewels before it’s too late? 7:30pm October 4th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm October 4th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm October 8th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am October 9th - October 12th GENESEO RICHMOND HILLS PLAYERS - ANGEL STREET The Manningham home on Angel Street, London, in the 19th Century is the scene of strange happenings. Gentle and lovely Mrs. Manningham is slowly losing her sanity, under the ministrations of her suavely sinister and handsome husband. An amiable and paternal inspector from Scotland Yard suspects Manningham may be a maniacal criminal wanted for a murder committed fifteen years ago in this very house. Can the inspector aid Mrs. Manningham in explaining the secret of the dimming gaslight and determine the location of hidden jewels before it’s too late? 7:30pm October 9th KEWANEE DOWNTOWN OCTOBER FESTIVAL Food and Festivities. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 October 11th & October 12th FORT OBIE - RENDEZVOUS & LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT Pre 1840s Fur Trade Rendezvous. Tipi Encampment, Black Powder Shoots Pre-1840 Demonstrations, Bow Shoots, Tomahawk & Knife Throwing, Pre-1840 Trade Goods, and Concessions Available. Bob Davis Farm, 817 Cleveland Road. Fri. 9 a.m.- 3p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. COLONA For more information contact(309)335-7033 or 309-375-6281 October 11th GALVA COFFEE HOUSE Doors open at 7:00 p.m. One Featured Preformer and open mike. Open-mike performers are wanted and welcome. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and admission is free, donations welcome. For more information contact Galva Art's Council at 309-932-2413 7pm October 11th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm October 12th ST. MARY OF THE FIELDS HOLY SHRINE MASS Celebrate Mass at Saint Mary of the Field - Hooppole 2pm - 3pm October 15th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am October 18th RYAN'S ROUND BARN TOURS Ryan's Round Barn stands just outside the entrance to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park, located 5 miles north of Kewanee, IL. The Barn was built in 1910 and is one of the largest round barns in the country. It stands more than 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter, featuring a 16 foot diameter floor to ceiling silo plus special cattle feeding and care facilities. Groups of 10 or more need to call 309-852-4262 1pm - 4pm October 18th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm October 18th BAKERSVILLE HAUNTED PARK IN KEWANEE Held in Bakers Park, rides begin at Dusk. For more information contact the Kewanee Park District at 309-852-2872 7pm October 22nd KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am October 25th GENESEO FARMERS MARKET Geneseo Farmers’ Market, East side of Xtra Mile convenience store, Chicago Street; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through October. (309) 269-7409 8am - 12pm October 29th KEWANEE FARMER'S MARKET 7:30am - 10am October 31st KEWANEE HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT 5pm - 7pm Winter 2008 November 2nd BISHOP HILL OLOF KRANS BIRTHDAY 169th Birthday of Bishop HIll's artist. Birthday Cake and punch at the Bishop Hill Museum. Bishop Hill State HIstoric Site and Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 2pm - 4pm November 16th GENESEO CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE November 16th - December 13th GENESEO ART LEAGUE CHRISTMAS FOREST Local Artists and businesses decorate articles that are donated to the gallery. Visitors are welcome, even encouraged, to bid on a tree or other Holiday piece, proceeds help support the League. For more information contact 309-944-4402 November 16th KEWANEE MERCHANTS DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Kick off the Christmas Season in Kewanee. Windows will be decorated, cookies and coffee will be served in the stores. 1pm - 5pm November 28th IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE IN ATKINSON ILLINOIS There will an Enchanted Forest of more than 50 decorated trees and wreaths. Prizes will be given in these divisions—Childrens, Adults, and Wreaths. All wreaths will be donated to Atkinson Heritage Society, Inc for a silent auction. There is a $20 refundable deposit and a $5 entry fee to enter the tree contest. The lighting of the Christmas Tree and Boulevard will be at 5:30 pm Also happening that night – cookie decorating, holiday cookie bar tasting,christmas caroling and music,ornament painting, sidewalk painting,Outdoor holiday movies,Christmas Market, pictures with Santa. Little Miss Flame and the fire department is sponsoring a Toys for Tots drive to be held at the fire station and Children’s story time at the library and more throughout the community. 4pm - 10pm November 28th - November 30th BISHOP HILL JULMARKNAD Christmas Market. Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Make and take holiday workshops from 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Steeple Building. Christmas Cookie walk Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies homemade by community bakers from 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 10am - 5pm November 29th GALVA COFFEE HOUSE Doors open at 7:00 p.m. One Featured Performer and open mike. Open-mike performers are wanted and welcome. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and admission is free, donations welcome. For more information contact Galva Art's Council at 309-932-2413 7pm December 3rd ANDOVER JOY OF CHRISTMAS SERVICE This beautiful Christmas service begins at Augustana Lutheran Church and concludes by walking to candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel for communion. This service features special choral and instrumental music by Augustana College students and faculty. Refreshments follow the service at Augustana Church. For more information contact 309-521-8126 7:30pm December 5th KEWANEE LIVING WINDOWS AND DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE Living windows are from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by the downtown parade at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 5pm December 6th ANDOVER CHRISTMAS WALK Barbeque supper, Santa Claus & Kids crafts at the American Legion Building 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Visit the candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel to hear instrumental and choral Christmas music 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Andover Lake Park will be aglow with decorations for strolling on walkways marked by luminaries. Drive around the Park and Village to see the holiday decorations. For more information contact 309-476-8228 5pm December 6th BISHOP HILL JULMARKNAD Christmas Market. Traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Chocolate Walk at Steeple Building. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 10am - 5pm December 6th KEWANEE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EVENT For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 December 7th BISHOP HILL JULMARKNAD Christmas Market. Traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Chocolate Walk at Steeple Building. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 10am - 5pm December 7th 20TH ANNUAL WINDMONT PARK LIGHTING/DRIVE OF LIGHTS - KEWANEE At Dusk, thousands of lights will outline bridges, fences, luminaries will suround the lagoon. Sing christmas carols, munch on cookies, and drink hot chocolate. See the drive of lights throughout our city streets of Edgewood, Prospect, and Chestnut. 7pm December 12th BISHOP HILL LUCIA NIGHTS Festival of Lights. "Lucias" serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. Preformers include the Peoria Cooperative Acadamy Chorale. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 6pm - 9pm December 13th GENESEO VICTORIAN WALK Geneseo’s Victorian spirit sparkles downtown with the Christmas magic in the air. Each store front window has family, friends, or even some animals depicting Victorian scenes from a time long ago. Enjoy chestnuts roasting, ride a horse-drawn carriage ride and bring back memories from a time past. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. GENESEO (309) 944-2686 December 13th BISHOP HILL LUCIA NIGHTS Festival of Lights. "Lucias" serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. Preformers include the Peoria Cooperative Acadamy Chorale. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 6pm - 9pm December 24th ANDOVER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Celebrate Christmas Eve at candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel with music and communion. For more information contact 309-521-8126 11pm December 25th ANDOVER CHRISTMAS JULOTTA This early morning Christmas service will be held for the 158th year at Augustana Lutheran Church in a setting similar to that used by the Swedish Congregation in 1870. The service is in English and the choir sings a Swedish Anthem. The sanctuary is illuminated by candles in the pews, alter and windows. For more information contact 309-521-8126 6:30am December 25th BISHOP HILL JULOTTA Candlelight nondenominational service in the Colony Church. Service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following the service. For more information contact the Bishop Hill Historic Site or Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 309-927-3345 6am December 31st 27TH ANNUAL HARDCORE RUN/RUN YOUR ICE OFF KEWANEE Hard Core 5K, start and finish across from Kewanee Moose Lodge at 1001 North Main Street. Registration: Postmarked on or before December 24, 2008 for $16.00. After December 24 postmark the fee will be $20.00. Register on line at www.active.com or chamber@kewanee-il.com and follow the links. Race Day Registration and Race Packet Pickup begins at 11:00 a.m. at 1001 North Main Street. Race at 1:00 p.m. sharp. For more information contact the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce at 309-852-2175 11am

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