Bishop Hill, Illinois Event Calendar |
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June 09 |
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Honor Flight Benefit |
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This is a fund raising event for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Enjoy music, an auction, and a dinner, all in the Bishop Hill Village Park. 309-932-3355 |
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3pm to 6pm |
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June 22 |
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Midsommar Music Festival |
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Join a lively Swedish tradition to celebrate the summer solstice with music, workshops, and a center stage concert. A Maypole will be decorated and a procession will ensure delivery to the Colony School. A barn dance will be held in the evening. Music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pole decorating and procession at 4 p.m. Barn dance at 7 p.m. 309-927-3311 |
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July 13 |
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23rd Annual Country Antique Market |
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Quality antiques including primitives, country, folk art, pottery, and much more are available on the lawn of the Colony School. This event will benefit a Bishop Hill organization. $5.00 admission. 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 |
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9am to 3pm |
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July 28 |
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Antique Car Show |
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A great antique and classic car show. Registration is from 9 a.m. - noon, judging is from noon - 1:30 p.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m. Call 309-932-2474 |
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| Fall - 2013 |
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September 14 |
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Old Settlers' Day |
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This event celebrates the 167th anniversary of the Colony and the 117th year of the Old Settler's Association. A traditional chicken dinner is served at 11:30 a.m., followed by a band concert at 12:15 p.m., and a program featuring Colony descendants at 1:30 p.m. 309-927-3044 |
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September 15 |
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Colony School Reunion |
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Former students and teachers from the Colony School and area country schools meet annually to celebrate. 309-927-3044 |
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2pm to 4pm |
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September 28 to September 29 |
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Agriculture Days - Jordbruksdagarna |
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Bishop Hill's biggest event features traditional 19th century demonstrations, harvest activities, music, dancing, farm produce, stew, and chicken dinners. 309-927-3345 |
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10am to 5pm |
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November 29 to December 01 |
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Christmas Market - Julmarknad |
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Swedish traditions come alive with folk characters causing mischief throughout the village. Music and the smell of food fills the air. Shops are filled with handmade items, antiques, folk art, and other gift items. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Christmas cookie walk will be held in the Colony School on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local elves bake cookies that are sure to please everyone. 309-927-3311 |
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December 07 to December 08 |
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Christmas Market - Julmarknad |
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This is the second weekend of the Christmas Market. Shopping for gift items continues, and the music and food is just as tantalizing. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Experience the Chocolate Walk on this weekend. Chocolate everything will be available for you to enjoy. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 309-927-3311 |
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December 08 |
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Christmas Home Tour |
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Selected Bishop Hill homes will be decorated for Christmas and you are invited to come in to share the spirit of the Holiday Season. 309-927-3311 |
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4pm to 6pm |
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December 13 to December 14 |
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Lucia Nights - Festival of Lights |
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Coffee and sweet items are served in shops and museums by young girls dressed as St. Lucia. Musical entertainment fills the air throughout the village. 309-927-3311 |
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6pm to 9pm |
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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.
