For information, call 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted
or e-mail questions to info@bishophill.com
Summer 2009
July 11th
18TH ANNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. Admission $3. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill’s Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Promoted by Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (Jim & Cheri Campbell). 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 8am - 3pm
July 26th
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Antique and classic car show. 9 a.m.-Noon: Registration, Noon-1:30 p.m.: Judging, 3 p.m.: Awards
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 9am
August 1st & August 2nd
MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL
Highlighting the ethnic and folk artist of the Midwestern states bordering the Mississippi River. Music, dance, artisans demonstrate, hands-on activities.
Illinois Arts Council in cooperation with the Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc. & area organizations. Festival Information & 2006 Highlights & Who’s Coming? & 2nd Flyer
August 15th & August 16th
CLAY AND FIBER FEST
Pottery workshop. Demonstrations of pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup Supper the 15th. VagnHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest.
Hosted by the Prairie Arts Center. (309) 927-3008 10am
August 15th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. Village park. 309-927-3596
1pm - 3pm
Fall 2009
September 12th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
Celebration of the 163rd anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 113th year of the Old Settlers’ Association. 11:30 a.m. - Traditional Chicken Dinner 12:15 p.m. - High Society Band Concert 1:30 p.m. - Program featuring as speakers Bishop Hill Colony Descendents
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 11:30am
September 13th
COLONY SCHOOL REUNION
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools.
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 2pm - 4pm
September 26th & September 27th
JORDBRUKSDAGARNA
Agriculture Days. 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.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 10am - 5pm
October 24th & October 25th
A GATHERING OF AUTHORS
Meet a variety of Midwest authors. Genre includes fiction, suspense, historic, children and more. Authors sell and sign their books and read selected passages from their work.
Colony Blacksmith Shop, second floor. 815-646-4748, 309-927-3008 or 309-927-3899.
Winter 2009
HOLIDAY SEASON 2009: Some museums and shops close or reduce hours in Winter. Please call ahead for additional information
November 27th - November 29th
*JULMARKNAD
Christmas Market. 10a.m.-5p.m. 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.
Christmas Cookie Walk - Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
December 5th & December 6th
*JULMARKNAD
Christmas Market. Traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more.
Chocolate Walk at Steeple Building. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment. 10am - 5pm
December 11th & December 12th
*LUCIA NIGHTS
Festival of Lights. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. Performers include the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale 6pm - 9pm
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service. Location to be announced. Info. to come.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 6am
Additional information-phone 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted.
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM DATES AND TIMES ESPECIALLY FOR THE 2010 EVENTS.
*Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Information for regional lodging and attractions can be obtained by contacting the Henry County Tourism Bureau, www.visithenrycounty.com or 877-436-7926
