Bishop Hill, Illinois Event Calendar |
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February 18 |
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Home Tour |
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Join us for a tour at Sweet Annie Primitives, 201 West Main Street, located in the 1855 Colony Residence building. Explore this original Colony structure that once served as a communal residence for families of Bishop Hill. See how it has been transformed into a wonderful backdrop for primitive antiques and handcrafted wares displayed throughout this stately home. Snow storm date: Saturday, February 25. 309-927-3027 or 309-927-3042 |
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| Spring - 2012 |
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April 14 to April 15 |
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Spring Jubilee |
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Enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums as historic
Bishop Hill opens for the season. Discover what is new.
Delight in the familiar.
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10am to 5pm |
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April 28 |
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Swedish Stomp and Skamperoo |
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5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. |
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April 28 |
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Valborg Bonfire |
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Traditional spring welcome with songs, speeches, and bonfire. Wiener-roast, coffee, hot chocolate. 309-927-3898 |
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6pm to 8pm |
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May 18 to May 20 |
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Quilt Show |
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Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, applique, patchwork, miniature, and other categories. $3.00
May 18, 19, 10am-5pm; May 20, 10am-4pm
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| Summer - 2012 |
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June 10 |
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Honor Flight Benefit- Motorcycle Ride to Honor Veterans |
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Fundraiser, Auction, Music, Diner in Park 309-927-3355 |
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3pm |
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June 23 |
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Midsommar Music Fesival |
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Main Stage Concerts |
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11am to 4pm |
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June 23 |
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Midsommar Celebration |
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Decoration of the Maypole 4pm, Barn Dance 7pm |
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July 14 |
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21st Annual Country Antique market |
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Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) At the Colony School. Benefit for Bishop Hill's Volunteer Fire Dept. Admission $5.00. 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 |
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9am to 3pm |
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July 22 |
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Antique Car Show |
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Antique and classic car show. Registration 9am-Noon,
Judging Noon-1:30pm, Awards 3pm
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August 18 to August 19 |
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Clay and Fiber Fest |
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Pottery workshop. Demonstrations in pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup supper on the 18th. 309-927-3008 |
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August 18 |
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Pie and Ice Cream Social |
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Fundraiser for the BH Heritage Association in the Village park. 309-927-3596
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1pm to 4pm |
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| Fall - 2012 |
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September 08 |
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Old Settlers' Day |
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Celebration of the 166th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 116th year of the Old Settlers' Association. 11:30am: Traditional Chicken Dinner, 12:15pm: High Society Band Concert,
1:30pm: Program featuring Bishop Hill Colony Descendants
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September 09 |
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Colony School Reunion |
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Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools.
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2pm to 4pm |
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September 29 to September 30 |
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Jordbruksdagarna - Agriculture Days |
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Celebrating Bishop Hill's agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage base ball, and Colony stew. |
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10am to 5pm |
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| Winter - 2012 |
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November 23 to November 25 |
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Julmarknad - Christmas Market |
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Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roam the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, handmade wares, folk art, antiques. |
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10am to 5pm |
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November 23 to November 24 |
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Christmas Cookie Walk |
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Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies homemade by Bishop Hill community bakers.
The Colony School.
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9am to 4pm |
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December 01 to December 02 |
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Julmarknad - Christmas Market |
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Traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more. |
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10am to 5pm |
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December 01 to December 02 |
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Chocolate Walk |
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at the Steeple Building. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment. |
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10am to 5pm |
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December 07 to December 08 |
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Lucia Nights - Festival of Lights |
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"Lucias" serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. |
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6pm to 9pm |
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December 25 |
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Julotta |
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A candlelight nondenominational service in the Colony Church. Service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service.
Sponsors: Bishop Hill State Historic Site and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
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Additional information-phone 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted.
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM DATES AND TIMES.
*Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from
the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
