ANNUAL EVENTS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ATTRACTIONS
ROUTE 66
ATTRACTIONS
Jun
13 & 14 - Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale: 37 Miles of Smiles!
Are
you looking for a great time on Route 66, but love to go garage saleing?
Well look no further, because we have the Garage Sale for you! The Route
66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County is pleased to present the Second
Annual Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale. Thirty-Seven miles of Route 66
in Logan County, covered in sales and vendors, flea markets and food. It
all happens on June 13 & 14 from 8 AM – 6 PM. For visitor and vendor
information, check out
www.route66garagesale.com
or contact 217-732-8687.
Jun
14 - Peter Cartwright: Lincoln’s Political Contemporary.
Mt.
Pulaski United Methodist Church presents: "Peter Cartwright: Lincoln's
Political Contemporary". Saturday, June 14th at Mt. Pulaski UMC, 303 East
Jefferson St., Mt. Pulaski-Logan County. Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. on
Donation Only basis. Cartwright presentation at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Cartwright,
founder of the Mt. Pulaski UMC, was a political opponent of Abraham Lincoln
for a State Legislative seat and a Congressional seat. Original 1st Person
Script by Rev. Gary Motta and reenacted by Rev. Joel Catlin. Information:
Mt. Pulaski United Methodist Church 217) 792-3918.
Jun
27 – 29 - Happy Birthday San Jose, Illinois; 150 years!
Come
celebrate the birth of our town with three days of celebration. On Friday,
June 27th - fish fry dinner, live music, & additional activities to
be announced. On Saturday, June 28th - a truck pull contest with the fire
fighters, an antique tractor show, tractor games, wheat threshing, corn
shelling, a water fight with the fire fighters, kiddy games for the children,
3 on 3 basketball tournament, and softball games. Craft vendors will be
on hand to sell their wares and food vendors will be available for you
to enjoy pork chops, brats, hot dogs and beverages. Saturday night there
will be live bands to fill the air with the sound of music. Sunday, June
29th - a nondenominational church service in Memorial Park with music.
Afternoon activities will include a parade as well as an antique tractor
plow with horse drawn teams. There will be plenty of vendors to satisfy
your palate as well as your thirst. For additional information and times
or call 309-247-3332 between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Jun
28 - Super Cruise for St. Jude’s Charities.
The
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be hosting a fundraising event for
St. Jude’s Charities, on
the
downtown square. All proceeds will go to St. Jude’s. The cruise will
be held from 5 PM to 9 PM, on June 28. For more information & for registration,
please call 217-732-3519.
July
3 - 5 - Lincoln, Illinois Heritage Days.
Once
again, the city of Lincoln will be opening its doors to celebrate our Independence!
Shops downtown will be holding sidewalk sales, there will also be dancing
and music. July 3rd will feature a roasted chicken dinner at 5 PM in Latham
Park, followed by a presentation by Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln interpreters
Max & Donna Daniels at 6:30. Culvers will be providing ice cream and
Lincoln College will be bringing a Mary Todd cake to top off the festivities.
The annual fireworks show will begin at dusk on July 4. For more information,
please call 217-735-2815.
Jul
8 - Carson & Barnes Circus.
Come
out to the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln, IL, to enjoy the Carson
& Barnes Circus sponsored by Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln. Over 40
acts from throughout the world will entertain audiences at the 4:30 and
7:30 pm performances. For ticket prices and information call Zion Lutheran
School, 217-732-3977.
Jul
20 - Brian "Fox" Ellis at Postville Courthouse.
Popular
storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis will tell stories of Abraham Lincoln and
his relationship
with
Lincoln, Illinois. It will be a mix of true stories as well as jokes and
stories Lincoln himself told. Ellis will appear July 20, 2008 from 2 PM
to 3:15 PM at Historic Postville Courthouse, on the lawn. Bring your lawn
chairs and sit under the shade trees and enjoy a relaxing and fun afternoon
with Ellis. This event is free and open to the public. Soda and water will
be available for purchase at the event. For more information, please call
217-735-4977.
Jul
25 – 27 - 25th Illinois Square & Round Dance Convention.
Lincoln,
IL is proud to host the 2008 Illinois Square Dance Convention at the Laughlin
Center (Lincoln Christian College campus). Help us welcome these dancers
to our community! Check out http://ilsquaredanceconvention.com/ for more
information.
Jul
29 – Aug 3 - Logan County Fair.
Come
and relax and enjoy the Best of Logan County! Daily activities include
4-H shows, a queen
pageant,
live entertainment, and a carnival full of food, games, & displays.
For more information, call 217-732-3311.
Aug
22 – 24 - Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival.
Come
out to the Airport in Logan County to experience the beauty and wonder
of Hot Air
Balloons
in flight. Downtown, see all of the art vendors and pick up some beautiful
pieces. Activities include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows,
musical entertainment, food, an art and craft show, the Art of Wine, and
much more. For more information, please call 217-735-2385.
Aug
24 - 1800’s Craft Fair.
Postville
Courthouse, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, will be hosting their
annual 1800’s Craft Fair on the shaded grounds at 914 Fifth St. in Lincoln
from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Public is invited to come and see 19th century
crafters from surrounding areas and states demonstrating their skills.
Local crafters are also included. Some will be selling their crafts. Music
by renown musicians and other entertainment will be provided. Tour the
historic courthouse and view the rocker that Abraham Lincoln sat in many
times. All events are free, food is available for purchase. Call 217-732-8930
or 217-737-0979 for more information.
Aug
27 - Lincoln Christening Reenactment.
The
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce a reenactment of
the August 27, 1853 Christening of Lincoln at the Christening Scene located
at The Depot on Broadway St. in Lincoln. Educational event starts at 2pm,
with Lincoln Interpreter Greg Bergschneider and re-enactors from the Railsplitting
Festival. Call 217-732-8687 for more information.
Sep
4 – 6 - Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival.
Fun
family event with a carnival, games, music, shopping and more! The 11th
Illinois Cavalry Company G will do a living history and Civil War re-enactment
of a military company's overnight encampment. The members of the 11th Cavalry
will then ride in the Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Parade Saturday, September
6th at 1:00 p.m.-Mt. Pulaski-Logan County. Sponsored by the Mt. Pulaski
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Birthday Committee. Also enjoy the Illinois
Cavalry Regimental Band, Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival, Saturday, September
6th at 2:00 p.m. daily on lawn of Mt. Pulaski's Historic Courthouse. For
more information, please visit http://www.mtpulaskiil.com/
Sep
11 – 13 - Atlanta Fall Festival.
Enjoy
music, carnival rides & games, a petting zoo, a car show, art &
craft vendors, great food, and a pie & cake baking contest/auction.
Call 217-648-2351 for more information.
Sep
12 – 14 - Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival.
38th
Annual festival will be a fun and educational event for all ages – rail
splitting, corn shucking, tomahawk throwing, pioneer village, antique car
and tractors, historical displays, Lincoln presentations, quilt show, crafters,
flea market, kids games, food vendors and much more. Check out www.railsplitting.com
or call 217-732-8687 for more information.
Sep
20 - Elkhart Fall Festival.
Come
over to Historic Elkhart, IL, on Route 66 and enjoy their Fall Festival.
There’ll be something for everyone with great food in the downtown restaurants,
flea and craft vendors, and much more. For more information, call 217-947-2287.
Sep
20 - Abe Lincoln Disabled Children Fund Raiser.
Come
enjoy golfing at the Elks Country Club (Registration at 11 AM, 217-732-4010),
a Marble Run starting at 12 in downtown Lincoln, LIVE entertainment, great
food and drinks, and a 50/50 drawing, all benefiting disabled children!
For more information, please call 217-737-7380 or check out www.aldcf.org.
Sep
21 - Fall Farm Day 2008.
Our
first Fall Farm Day was such a success, we’ve added this new event to
our annual list. This year’s Fall Farm Day will be held on September
21, 2008 and will feature the southern part of the county with several
stops on the bus tour. For more information, please call 217-732-8687.
Oct
11 - 2nd Annual Fall Car Show at the Mill.
Come
over to the Mill from 11 AM – 3 PM to enjoy a car show sponsored by the
Railsplitter
Antique
Auto Club and the Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County. This fundraising
event brought in a lot of visitors last year, so don’t miss out on your
chance to help save the Mill! More details will be coming soon! For more
information, please call 217-732-3519 or 217-732-8687.
Oct
16 - Abraham Lincoln Courthouse Lawn Rally Restaging.
Sponsored
by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission of Lincoln, IL, this historic
event was a rally held on the courthouse lawn in 1858, in which Abraham
Lincoln addressed a crowd of approximately 5,000 people. Witness and be
a part of this historic restaging! The commission is also looking for volunteers
to assist with the setup for the event, as well as to be period re-enactors
in the crowd. Call 217-732-8687 for more information.
Oct
25 - 25th Anniversary Harvest of Talents for World Hunger.
Lincoln
Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St., Lincoln, IL. Open to the Public, No
Admission Fee, Handicap Accessible, Plenty of Free Parking. Doors open
at 7 a.m. Outdoor Snacks, Music, Spacious Indoor Dining for Breakfast and
Lunch. Lots of Handcrafted Items and Foods for sale. Unique Handmade Items
on Live Auction at 2 p.m. ALL proceeds go to hunger relief around the world.
Total Amount Raised-to-date in 2008 will be announced at Celebration Services
on Sunday Morning. For more information, contact harvest@lincolnil.us,
(217) 732-7618, or http://www.ides.org/hungerprograms.php
Nov
22 & 23 - Christmas on Vinegar Hill. Come and shop and browse at
Mt. Pulaski’s annual Christmas on Vinegar Hill celebration. Citywide
displays, homes, schools, churches and businesses, crafts and food. Plan
on spending the day and join in on all the holiday cheer. Saturday from
8 AM – 5 PM and Sunday from 12 PM – 4 PM. For more information, please
call 217-792-5698.
Nov 29 - Pride of the Prairie Folk Art & Craft Show.
The
Lincoln Park District is proud to present the Pride of the Prairie Folk
Art & Craft Show of 2008, featuring area artists and crafters bringing
together a collection of their finest. A great place for holiday shopping!
Call 217-732-8770 for more information.
Dec
6 & 7 - Elkhart Christmas Weekend.
Come
out to Historic Elkhart, IL to enjoy a weekend of holiday fun! The highlight
as usual will be Christmas Candlelight Service at the Gillett Chapel. Dinner
will be served as last year in all three Elkhart eateries.... Talk of the
Town, The Blue Stem Bakery and The Wild Hare Cafe. Open houses will be
held at Horsefeathers Antiques and Gifts, The Dragonfly Art Studio and
our newest addition The Aeolian Curiousity Shop that will be selling antiques,
collectables, old books and original art. For more information, please
contact Andrea Niehaus over at Horsefeathers, at 217-947-2100.
Dec
6 - 1840’s - Christmas Open House.
Come
out to Postville Courthouse State Historic Site to enjoy the holidays 1840’s
style. The building will be decorated in 1840’s style, with period music,
an Abraham Lincoln interpreter, pumpkin cake, tours, and even an historic
speaker! Call 217-735-4977 or 217-737-0979 for more information.
