Dining in Henry County

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of Henry County's many restaurants.

Andover Tourism Council

Andover Tourism Council

Andover's  175th Birthday Celebration         

Friday, June 4

4:30 PM- 6:30 PM    Pizza & Taco Supper 

6:30 PM                     Bix Youth Band Concert 

7 PM                           Play- "The Dreamers" - Augustana Church Luther Hall

8:30 PM- 10:30PM   Teen Dance


Saturday, June 5


7:30 AM                     5K Run & Fun Run  

8 AM- 11AM              Coffee & Bake Sale

8 AM- 4 PM               Antique Lawn & Farm Tractor Show

9 AM- 11 AM             Fishing Derby (ages 4-15)

9 AM- 3 PM              Collectors Car Show

9 AM- 5 PM              Civil War Artillery Camp Demonstrations

                                  1/2 Block West of ball diamond on 4th Street

9 AM- 6 PM             Arts and Crafts Show

10 AM- 4:30 PM     Amusement Area Open

                                 Commemorative Postage Cancellation

                                 Information Site - American Woman's League Building

                                 Bob Seaholm Memorial Viking Exhibit

                                 Potters, weavers, wood carvers & Swedish Dancers!

                                 Karen Anderson Memorial Apron Show

                                Jenny Lind Chapel & Immigrant Museum

                                "Pastor Esbjorn" & "Jenny Lind"

10 AM- 11:30 AM  Trolley Tours to Historic Sites- 

                                Board at Historical Museum

11 AM- 2 PM          Pork Chop Lunch

                                Horseshoeing Demonstrations

11 AM- 3 PM            Smart Bus for Kids     

1PM                        "The Good Old Days" Parade Down Main Street 

                                (Oak to Elm Streets)

                                Band Concert & Parade Winners Announced

3:30 PM                  Trolley Tours to Historic Sites -

                                 Board at Historical Museum

4:30 PM- 6:30 PM  Catfish Supper       

4:30 PM- 8 PM        Ice Cream Social

7 PM                         "The Dreamers" Play - Augustana Church Luther Hall 

                                  Maple City German Band

9:15 PM                   Fireworks - Andover Lake Park

Sunday, June 6

  7 AM- 11 AM          Pancake Breakfast

  9 AM                       Community Worship Service

10 AM- 5 PM           Civil War Artillery Camp/Demonstrations

                                 1/2 Block West of ball diamond on 4th Street

10 AM- 4 PM            American Woman's League Building

                                  Information site 

                                  Bob Seaholm Memorial Viking Exhibit

                                  Karen Anderson Memorial Apron Show 

10 AM- 4:30 PM     Jenny Lind Chapel & Immigrant Museum

10 AM- 6 PM           Arts & Craft Show     

11 AM- 4 PM           Amusement Area Open

11 AM                      Homemade Pie & Sandwich Stand Opens

12 PM                      Beard Judging Contest

1 PM                        Games & Contests (All ages)

2 PM                        Secret Squirrel Band Concert

2PM- 4 PM             Cemetery Walk  - Jenny Lind Chapel

3 PM                        Garden Tractor Pull - Location to be announced

4 PM                        Little Mr. & Miss Andover Contest 

4:30 PM- 6:30 PM Steak Supper

7 PM                        Orion Community Band - East Side of Park 

                                 *Augustana Church if inclement weather

8 PM                         Cash Drawing

9:15 PM                   Fireworks