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CIVIL WAR
REENACTMENT
Pittsfield, IL |
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June 1 - June 2, 2013
Lake Pittsfield, 2 miles east of US-54 on Road 1600-N (north of
Pittsfield, just before the airport
You are invited to historic Pittsfield to experience this annual
living history event. Watch as individuals in Union and
Confederate encampments participate in military drills, along
with a ladies tea, fashion shows, and performances by President
and Mrs. Lincoln. Throughout the weekend there will be many
quality period vendors, children's games, period crafts and
demonstrations, and exhibits of local history.
Free
For information call 217-285-6995 |
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ILLINOIS TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION BLUEGRASS
FESTIVAL
Barry, IL |
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June 7 - June 9, 2013
Gates Repair & Machine, 134 Smith Street
Enjoy great traditional country music, food and fun! Festivities
begin Friday night with a potluck dinner at 5 pm; music begins
at 7 pm. Saturday competitions start at 9 am and run all day
until about 9:30 pm. Sunday church service at 8:30 am,
competitions resume at 9 am and will run all day. Food and
camping available.
Admission
For information call
217-242-7070 |
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MARTINFEST
Griggsville, IL |
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June 14 - June 15, 2013
7 am - 4 pm
Grounds of the old Nature House facility (30494 IL-107),
south edge of Griggsville.
This annual festival was formed so that purple martin
enthusiasts could come together in celebration of this beautiful
and beneficial bird. Please bring lawn chairs and join us in
celebrating “America’s most wanted bird.” There will be food
vendors on the grounds. There will also be door prizes and
raffle items plus a great meal at noon on Saturday. Saturday is
Vendor’s Day where nature oriented vendors offer exceptional
discounts on their products.
Admission
For information call 217-285-2971 |
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WESTERN ILLINOIS FAIR
Griggsville, IL |
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June 26 - June 30, 2013
Western Illinois Fairgrounds, S. Oak Street - south of Quincy
Street and one block west of IL-107
Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend to renew old acquaintances
and make new ones in Griggsville.
On Friday evening enjoy the pageants and contests then
return on Saturday for the magnificent mile parade and musical
entertainment. There are
livestock exhibits, arts and crafts exhibits, and of course
demolition derbies including the School Bus Demo Derby on
Saturday night. A variety of food stands, crafts, and
flea market booths are available.
Admission
For information call 217-833-2116 |
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ANNUAL KINDERHOOK PICNIC
Kinderhook, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2013
4 pm
- 7 pm
Kinderhook Park
This annual picnic celebrates the founding of Kinderhook. There
will be plenty of pork chops, ribeye sandwiches and homemade
desserts. The event also features an Antique Car and Tractor and
playground for kids.
Free
For information call 217-432-5236 |
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PIKE COUNTY FAIR
Pleasant Hill, IL |
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July 17 - July 20, 2013
8 am - 10 pm
The Fair features a tractor pull, carnival attractions, a talent
show, a queen contest. There is also a top rated society horse
show and a demolition derby.
Admission
For information call 217-430-1551 |
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PIKE COUNTY PIG DAYS
Pittsfield, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2013
Friday: 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm
On the Square, downtown Pittsfield
For more than 25 years Pittsfield has celebrated Pike County's
large pork industry with their annual Pig Days festival. In
honor of the pig there are activities such as longest pig tail
contest and hog calling contests. There are arts and crafts,
kids games, and live entertainment. And as you would expect,
food stands offer some tasty pork specialties.
Free
For information call 217-285-2971 |
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BAYLIS HIGHPOINT
GLORY DAYS FESTIVAL
Baylis, IL |
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August 9 - August 10, 2013
Come and enjoy a fun filled
weekend to renew old acquaintances and make new ones.
At 6 pm on Friday enjoy the princess and princess pageant
to the Jr. Miss and Queen and King Pageants adding a twist with
the Sour Prune Jr. and Sr. contest. Street dance Friday and car
and bike show set up. Saturday Morning the Baby, Lil Miss and
Mister Tiny Tot, and Lil Miss and Mister Pageants are set to run
at 9 am. Car and bike show will be running
then return at 2 pm for a parade followed by more
entertainment. A chicken and fish fry from will be held from 4
pm - 7:30 pm or until food runs out. A Bluegrass Country Band,
The Kingerys, begins at 7
pm. There will be vendors for crafts and flea market booths all
day.
Free
For information call Sharon
Rennecker 217-617-6864, Edith Turner 217-242-1528 or Brenda
Adams 217-779-7224 |
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VIN FIZ FESTIVAL
Nebo, IL |
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
This annual festival was inspired by the reenactment of Cal
Rodgers' first transcontinental flight and features a pageant,
food, stage entertainment, kids' games and rides, and a parade.
Free
For information call 217-734-2418 |
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HULL TOWN PICNIC
Hull, IL |
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August 16 - August 17, 2013
Friday Evening and all day Saturday
Since 1932 the community gathers for a delicious chicken dinner
and a full day of family fun.
Free, chicken dinner costs a modest
fee
For information call 217-432-5749 |
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PERRY PIONEER DAYS
Perry, IL |
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August 23 - August 25, 2013
Town Square
Celebrate one of Pike County’s smallest community’s annual event
with fun for everyone. A parade is held on Saturday morning..
Free
For information call 217-236-9701 |
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PITTSFIELD
FALL FESTIVAL
Pittsfield, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2013
Courthouse Square, downtown Pittsfield
This annual festival is held on the Courthouse Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-617-2656 |
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NEW CANTON
HARVEST FESTIVAL
New Canton, IL |
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September 7 - September 9, 2013
Town Square
This annual festival is held on the Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-491-2937 |
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GRIGGSVILLE
APPLE FESTIVAL
Griggsville, IL |
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September 21 - September 23, 2013
Griggsville Main Street
Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend to renew old acquaintances
and make new ones in Griggsville.
On Friday evening enjoy the pageants and contests then
return on Saturday for the magnificent mile parade and musical
entertainment. A variety
of food stands, crafts and flea market booths are available.
Free
For information call 217-833-2637 |
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MILTON CORN CARNIVAL
Milton, IL |
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September 27 - September 29, 2013
Town Square
This annual festival is held on the Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-370-4639 |
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BARRY APPLE FESTIVAL
Barry, IL |
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October 5 - October 6, 2013
LaFayette Park
This annual event is one of the largest festivals in the area
and celebrates everything apple in the quaint, historic town of
Barry. A parade winds through the city where local music bands
and a crafts show entertain visitors. Apple pies, ice cream and
strudels are all specialties. Old-time crafts, local bluegrass
band performances and a car show complete the weekend.
Free
For information call 217-440-0771 or 217-242-9182 |
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PIKE COUNTY
COLOR DRIVE
Pike County, IL |
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October 19 - October 20, 2013
Every fall the Pike County Color Drive provides visitors with
the opportunity to see the beauty of the rural areas of the
county bathed in the splendor of autumn. Nearly every community
in the county participates in Illinois’ premier countywide
event. Each community provides a unique roster of events,
activities, vendors, crafts, food, and exhibits for the general
public to take part in. The county’s historic towns transport
its visitors to a time when one-room schoolhouses and country
churches dotted the landscape. Watch horse-drawn plows in the
fields, take a break and carve a pumpkin, or see cider and apple
butter being made. Maps and brochures with detailed information can be accessed at the
website below.
Free
For information call 217-285-2971
or visit www.pikecolordrive.com |
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FISH & CHICKEN FRY
Hull, IL |
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Saturday, November, 2013
4 pm
- 7 pm
Hull Fire Station 320 West Highway 106
The Hull-Kinderhook Fire Protection District is sponsoring a
Fish & Chicken Fry with the funds raised will go towards the
purchase of equipment for tanker operations and vehicle
payments. The menu includes fish, chicken, potato salad, fried
potatoes, baked beans, assorted desserts, coffee tea, kool-aid,
and lemonade.
Minimum $5 donation
For information call 217-432-5240 |
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SPRING FLING VENDOR/CRAFT
SHOW
Hull, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2014
10 am - 2pm
Hull Community Center, 215 S. Elm Street
The Spring Fling with
provide a wonderful opportunity to do your Spring shopping.
Also the Restaurant will be open that day and will have
lunch available for purchase. The Hull Community Center itself
provides a wonderful walk down memory lane it contains class
photo’s through the years that it was a school as well as sports
photos and some of the children’s original artwork is still on
the walls.
Free
For information call
217-242-5165 or 217-779-0740 |
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