For information, call 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted
or e-mail questions to info@bishophill.com
Spring 2010
March 27th & March 28th
SPRING JUBILEE
Enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums as historic Bishop Hill opens for the season. Discover what is new. Delight in the familiar. 10am - 5pm
April 24th
SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. 309-927-3833.
Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
9am
April 24th
TOWN WIDE MERCHANT AND YARD SALES
A day of residential yard sales and merchant sidewalk sales. 309-927-3008 10am - 4pm
April 30th
VALBORG BONFIRE
Traditional spring welcome with songs, speeches, and bonfire. Fun for the whole family! Wiener-roast, coffee, hot chocolate. 309-927-3899.
Sponsor: Vasa Order of America National Archives.
6pm - 8pm
May 14th - May 16th
QUILT SHOW - STARS, SPOOLS, & SUNFLOWERS TOO
Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories. Admission $3.00.
May 14,15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sponsors: Bishop Hill Arts Council, Prairie Queen Quilt Club 309-927-3851
Summer 2010
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music for the entire family. Workshops and Jamming. Main Stage Concerts 11am - 4pm
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR CELEBRATION
Procession to School and Decoration of the Maypole. Music and family activities, Swedish Music and Dancing, Refreshments 4 p.m. Barn Dance 7 p.m.
Sponsors: B H Vasa Lodge #683, Vasa Order of America National Archives, B H Heritage Association., B H Old Settlers’ Association, B H State Historic Site
July 10th
20TH ANNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. Admission $5. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill’s Volunteer Fire Dept. Admission $3.00. Sponsor: Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (Jim & Cheri Campbell) 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 8am - 3pm
July 24th
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Antique and classic car show.
Registration 9 a.m.-Noon, Judging Noon-1:30 p.m., Awards 3 p.m.
Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
August 14th & August 15th
CLAY AND FIBER FEST
Pottery workshop. Demonstrations in pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup Supper on the 14th. VagenHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest.
Sponsors: Prairie Arts Center, BH Heritage Association 309-927-3008
August 14th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. Village park. 309-927-3596 1pm - 4pm
Fall 2010
September 11th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
Celebration of the 164th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 114th year of the
Old Settlers’ Association. Traditional Chicken Dinner 11:30 a.m. High Society Band Concert 12:15 p.m., Program featuring Bishop Hill Colony Descendents 1:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association
September 12th
COLONY SCHOOL REUNION
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country
schools. Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association 2pm - 4pm
September 25th & September 26th
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. Sponsor: Bishop Hill State Historic Site 10am - 5pm
October 23rd & October 24th
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 2010
HOLIDAY SEASON
Special memories can be made throughout the holiday season.
November 26th - November 28th
JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, handmade wares, folk art, antiques. 10am - 5pm
November 26th & November 27th
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies homemade by Bishop Hill community bakers 9am - 4pm
December 10th & December 11th
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.
Sponsor: Bishop Hill Arts Council 6pm - 9pm
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service inthe Colony Church. Service conducted in
English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service.
Sponsor: 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
GUEST INFORMATION
Until April 2010, some of our businesses, museums, and historic buildings will observe winter hours and will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please call ahead to confirm hours.
Click for Winter/Spring schedule
