4
Lewistown’s Optimist Club Annual Consignment Auction Fulton County Fairgrounds
Lewistown 9am -? For more information contact: 309-547-2807.
5
Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
Dickson Mounds Museum
Advanced registration and fee required.
Intermediate to advanced session 10am-3:30pm. For more information contact Steve
Endsley @ 309-668-2362.
7
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology. Member show & tell. Refreshments. Free admission.
For more information contact 309-547-3721.
11
Astoria Annual Easter Egg Hunt Astoria, Illinois, For more information contact
309-329-2768.
18
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum 7:30pm. Admission Fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Ellisville Goal Getter’s Assn
Chicken & Noodle supper 4p – 7pm
Community Center, Ellisville For more information contact: 309-293-2741 or 309-293-4751.
A.B.A.T.E. April Fools Run
11am – 1pm ends at PJ’s Pub, Lewistown, IL. For more information
contact: 309-789-6639.
24 - 25
Cuba City Wide Yard Sales. Sponsored by Lion’s Club. For more information
contact 309-785-5351
25
Old Iron Club of Fulton County and the South Fulton Antique Tractor Club Tractor
Show
Spoon River College, Canton, IL
9am – 3pm. For more information contact 309-668-2992
May 2009
Horse Creek Trails Astoria IL
Horse show every Friday night at 6:30. $2.00 admission. For more information
contact 309-759-4892
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am – 5pm, Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. For more information contact 309-547-2806
1 – 31
Federal Adult Duck Stamp Exhibit
Dickson Mounds Museum, Daily
8:30 – 5:00, Free Admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721
1 - 2
Astoria Gabby Days
Astoria, Illinois For more information contact 309-329-2768
3
China Show
Donaldson Community Center
250 So. Ave D, Canton IL, For more information contact 309-6471345
5
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology. Member show and tell. Refreshments. Free admission.
For more information contact 309-547-3721.
9
Migratory Bird Day Program
Dickson Mounds Museum
2:00pm. Free Admission. For more information call 309-547-3721
12
Fine Art Show, Sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council. Check in art the
12th at the Graham Hospital Atrium from 6pm – 6:30pm Artwork on display
until July 14. For more information contact 309-547-3721 or visit www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
15
Coachman’s 3rd Annual McDonald’s Cruise-in. Farmington 6p –
9p. For more information contact 309-759-4850 or 309-338-0926
16
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Dickson Mounds Museum 10am – 3:30pm, Advanced
registration and fee. Morning & afternoon sessions. For more information
contact: Steve Endsley @ 309-668-2362.
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
A.B.A.T.E. Youth Riders Benefit Run. Run ends at Josie’s in Canton.
For more information contact: 309-789-6639.
Kiwanis Fishing Derby Lakeland Park, Canton, IL FREE to youth under 13 accompanied by an adult. For more information contact 309-647-1345.
Lewistown’s Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall City Wide Yard Sales 8am - ? For more information contact 309-547-4300.
17
Fulton County Fly-in Breakfast 7:30am – 10:30am Canton Ingersoll Airport.
26013 N Ingersoll Road, Canton. Vintage planes on display. For information contact
309-647-0804.
25
Avon Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Services 11am Lineup at Fire Station.
For more information contact 309-465-3720.
Astoria’s American Legion Memorial Day Services, Parade at 11am. For more information contact 309-329-2768
29
Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing Wee-Ma-Tuk Country Club 11:30a
– 6:00p. For more information contact 309-647-2677.
29 - 30
Astoria’s Annual All Town Yard Sales Astoria, IL. For more information
contact 309- 329-2768.
30
Cuba Veterans Memorial
10am program at Cuba square. For more information contact 309-785-5351.
June 2009
Farmer’s Market, Farmington IL.
Bank of Farmington parking lot. Every Friday from June to August. 7am –
Mid
morning. For more information contact Kent @ 309-245-2441.
Horse Creek Trails Astoria IL
Horse show every Friday night at 6:30. $2.00 admission. For more information
contact 309-759-4892
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am – 5pm Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. For more information contact 309-547-2806
Date to be Announced
Lewistown Annual Citywide Yard sale 8am -?? For more information contact 309-547-4300.
2
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology. Member show and tell. Refreshments. Free admission.
For more information contact 309-547-3721.
6
Old Iron Club of Fulton County and the South Fulton Antique Tractor Club Masters
Day Tractor Show, Lewistown IL. For more information contact 309-668-2992
Edgar Lee Masters Day
Oak Hill Poetry Contest 10am. Anthology Readings 2pm.
Craft Demonstrations.
Oak Hill – Lewistown. For more information contact 309-547-4300.
6 - 13
Cuba Soldiers and Sailor’s
Reunion 100th Anniversary
6th the Parade, 7th Lincoln program. Games and Family fun events throughout
the week on the Cuba Square. For events schedule contact 309-785-5351.
7
Mounted Cowboy Action Shooting
Horse Creek Tails, Astoria IL
Adult $8.00, ages 2 – 12 $5.00 and under 2 free. For information contact
309-759-4892.
12 – 13 - 14
Ellisville’s HERO Assn. Opera House. Musical comedy 8pm “Two By
Two”, written by Richard Roger. For more information contact 309-293-4751
13
Lewistown City Wide Yard Sale Sponsored by Lewistown Chamber. Over 50 sales.
For more information contact 309-547-4300.
14
Rivers Course Lecture Series
Dickson Mounds Museum
2:00pm, Free Admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
19
Coachmen’s Annual Cruise – In, Jones Park Downtown Canton 5pm –?
For more information contact 309-647-2677.
Coachmen’s Annual Cruise-In
Lewistown IL. Dairy Queen, S. Main 7pm. For more information contact 309-759-4850
or 309-338-0926
19 - 20
St David’s Homecoming. Reunion of the former St. David School.
Sponsored by the St. David Optimist Club. For more information contact 309-668-9607.
20
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm . Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Canton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Antique Tractor Show and Pulls Canton Friendship Festival Fairgrounds. 9am – 6pm. For more information contact 309-647-2677.
Cuba’s Concerts in the Park,
Sponsored by Cuba Cares. Musical evening at Cuba city park on the square. For
more information contact 309-785-5351.
South Fulton Antique Tractor Club
Vermont IL Display of antique tractors 9am – 3pm at the ball park. Parade
at Noon. Free admission. For more information contact 309-338-1789.
Slaw Dawgs 50’s - 60’s Diner Cruise-in, Astoria IL. 3pm – 7pm. For more information contact 309-329-2000 or 309-333-3130.
July 2009
Horse Creek Trails Astoria IL
Horse show every Friday night at 6:30. $2.00 admission. For more information
contact 309-759-4892
Farmer’s Market, Farmington IL.
Bank of Farmington parking lot. Every Friday from June to August. 7am –
Mid
morning. For more information contact Kent @ 309-245-2441.
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am – 5pm Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. Contact: 309-547-2806 for information.
Date to be announced
Astoria’s Chamber of Commerce Cruise Night Astoria Village Park
5 – 10pm Contact:
309-329-2768 for info.
4
Fourth of July Celebrations
In Canton, Fairview, Cuba,
Farmington-Elmwood
Vermont, Ellisville Astoria and
Lewistown. For more information contact 309-647-6074.
Coachmen’s 4th of July Cruise In 12pm – 3pm Lewistown Fairgrounds.
For more information contact 309-759-4850.
7
IL Valley Archaeological Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum
7pm – 9pm. Lecture on archaeology. Member show & tell. Refreshments.
Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
9 - 12
Fairview Homecoming &
Livestock Show
9th & 10th Livestock Show. 11th water fight @ 11:00am at Mid Century Telephone
Co. lot & Car show 6:30pm. Live evening entertainment. For more information
contact 309-778-2360
10
Canton Night at the Chief’s
For more information contact 309-647-2677.
11
Fairview Parade
Kiddy Parade @10:15am, Adult Parade @ 10:30am. For more information contact
309-778-2433.
12
Avon Fish Fry
AVCOM Park. For more information contact 309-293-4961.
14
Art of Photography Show
Check in the 14th at Graham Hospital Atrium gallery from 6pm – 6:30pm.
Art on display until Sept. 8. For more information contact 309-547-3721 or visit
www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
17
Coachmen’s 13th Annual Dairy Queen Cruise In
7p - ?. Lewistown, IL. For more information contact 309-759-4850 or 309-338-0926.
18
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Cuba’s Concerts in the Park,
Sponsored by Cuba Cares. Musical evening at Cuba city park on the square. For
more information contact 309-785-5351.
20 - 25
Fulton County Fair
Fulton County Fairgrounds
Lewistown Livestock, Exhibits, Carnival, Grandstand Events. For more information
contact 309-547-2532.
August 2009
Horse Creek Trails Astoria IL
Horse show every Friday night at 6:30. $2.00 admission. For more information
contact 309-759-4892
Farmer’s Market, Farmington IL.
Bank of Farmington parking lot. Every Kent @ 309-245-2441.Friday from June to
August. 7am – Mid
morning. For more information contact Kent @ 309-245-2441.
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am – 5pm Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. For more information contact 309-547-2806.
1
Canton Park District
18th Annual Bi-Tri Classic
Swimming, running & biking
Lake Land Park – Canton
Registration: 6:30am
Events Start: 8am
Entry fee required. For more information contact 309-647-1345.
1-2
Young Hunters Safety Clinic
Must Pre-register only 50 in the class. Sponsored by the Canton Park District.
Donaldson Center – Wallace Park
250 S Ave. D, Canton IL.
1st 8am – 1pm & 2nd 12pm – 5pm
For more information contact 309-647-1345.
4
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum
7pm Lecture on archaeology. Member show & tell. Free admission. For more
information contact 309-547-3721.
7 – 8
A.B.A.T.E. Bike Rodeo
Fulton County Fairgrounds
Lewistown. Races, Exhibits,
Bike Show, Rodeo Events & Drags. For more information contact 309-789-6639
7 – 8 – 9
Ellisville’s HERO Assn. Opera House. “Trip to Bountiful”,
8pm. Drama written by Horton Foote For more information contact 309-293-4751
15
Cuba’s Concerts in the Park,
Sponsored by Cuba Cares. Musical evening at Cuba City Park on the square. For
more information contact 309-785-5351.
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
19 – 22
Fat Steer Show, Avon IL.
Carnival, cake sell, horse show.
19th Tractor pulls. 22nd Livestock auction & sell. For more information
contact 309-293-4961.
21
Coachmen’s Annual Dairy Queen Cruise-in. Lewistown IL. S. Main
For more information contact 309-759-4850 or 309-338-0926.
30
Bernadotte Annual Fish Fry 11am until Fish is gone. For more information contact
309-753-1910.
September 2009
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am
– 5pm Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. Contact: 309-547-2806 for information.
1
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum
7pm Lecture on archaeology. Member show & tell. Free admission. For more
information contact 309-547-3721.
5
Farmington’s Italian Fest
Jacob’s Park – Farmington IL
7am-Midnight. Sports, entertainment & food. Sponsored by the Farmington
C of C. For more information contact Kent @ 309-245-2441.
Art in the Park
Sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council. An afternoon of hands on for ages
5 to 12. For more information contact 309-547-3721or visit www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
Mountain Dulcimer Workshops
Dickson Mounds Museum. Advanced registration and fee required. Morning and Afternoon
sessions. For more information contact Steve Endsley @ 309-668-2362.
6
7th Annual Dulcimer Gathering Dickson Mounds Museum Noon – 4pm Day Long
Outdoor Dulcimer Music Concerts. For more information contact 309-668-2362.
12
Ipava’s Homecoming Camp Ellis Days Parade, food, music and more. Parade
10am with Military Dedications following. Daylong activities. For more information
contact 309-753-8605.
Lewistown’s Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall City Wide Yard Sales 8am - ? For more information contact 309-547-4300.
The Glen Hillig Annual Memorial Lawnmower Fun Run. 12:00pm Noon, Lewistown, IL. For more information contact Ann at 309-547-8198.
13
Rivers Course Lecture Series
Dickson Mounds Museum
2pm, Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
16 - 19
Canton Friendship Festival
Parade, Carnival, rides, food games, exhibits. For more information contact
Kent @ 309-647-3744.
Astoria’s Homecoming
Astoria, IL. For more information contact 309-329-2768.
18
Old Iron Club of Fulton County and the South Fulton Antique Tractor Club, Lewistown
Homecoming Tractor Show 9am –? For more information contact 309-338-1789
18-19
Lewistown Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival. Lewistown Square
18th Parade. Both days -Vendors, Beer Garden and Live Music. Daylong events
and family fun. For more information contact 309-547-4306.
19
Cuba Senior Center, Cuba IL.
Speaker Dr. John Hallwas from Western Illinois University, on Desperados, Notorious
Law Breakers of Early Illinois. Followed by book signing. Sponsored by IL. Humanities
Council & F.C.H. & G.S. For more information contact 309-785-5351
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm . Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Coachmen’s 8th Annual Fall Festival Cruise-In Lewistown Fairgrounds, 5p – 8p. For more information contact 309-759-4850 or 309-338-0926
ABATE Fun Run
Run ends at Goose Pit, Canton. For more information contact 309-789-6639
22 – Oct. 12
Federal Jr. Duck Stamp Exhibit
Dickson Mounds Museum
Daily 8:30am – 5:00pm, Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
October 2009
Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop & Narrow Gauge Depot open Saturday’s 10am
– 5pm Sundays 1pm – 5pm. Lewistown. For more information contact
309-547-2806.
“The Clothesline Project”
Sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council and the Fulton/Mason Women’s
Crisis Centers. Focuses on the issues of violence against women. Contact: 309-547-3721
or visit www.fultoncountyartscouncil.com
3
Coachmen’s Annual Dairy Queen Cruise-in, Lewistown IL. S. Main,
6pm - ? For more information contact 309-759-4850 or 309-338-0926.
3-4 & 10-11
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive 15 villages and historic sites throughout the
county with crafts, arts, flea market, antiques & entertainment. For more
information contact 309-647-8980.
Dickson Mounds Fall Festival and Rendezvous at Spoon River Members of the Mackinaw Valley Long rifles Assn. will demonstrate primitive encampment during the Spoon River Scenic Drive Weekends. Will include wooden spoon carving, cooking, fiber art and hatchet throwing. Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Ellisville’s HERO Assn.
Presents an Opera House Play at Ellisville, IL. For more information contact
309-293-4751.
Old Iron Club of Fulton County and the South Fulton Antique Tractor Club Spoon River Drive Tractor Show Fulton County Fairgrounds, Lewistown, IL 9am – 3pm. For more information contact 309-338-1789.
6
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
12
Ellisville Hero Assn.
Christmas Hams sale starts. Orders taken between Oct. 12 – Nov. 30. Call
309-293-2741 or 309-293-4751.
17
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum 7pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
20
Canton Park Districts Spook Trail Big Creek Park, Canton, IL 6pm – 8pm
$1 donations accepted. Rain Date the 21st. For more information contact 309-647-1345
24
Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
Dickson Mounds Museum
Advanced registration and fee required. Intermediate to advanced session 10am-3:30pm.
For more information contact Steve Endsley @ 309-668-2362.
31
Astoria Halloween Party
4:30pm – 7pm Treat or treat
5:00pm Costume contest. For more information contact 309-329-2768
St. David Halloween party
Sponsored by St. David Optimist Club
For more information contact 309-668-9607
November 2009
3
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
8
Quilt show, Avon IL.
Federated Church, Avon. For more information contact 309-465-3189.
14
Mountain Dulcimer Workshops
Dickson Mounds Museum
Advanced registration and fee required. Morning & afternoon sessions. For
more information contact Steve Endsley at 309-668-2362.
20
Astoria’s Annual Carriage Night Astoria, IL. 5pm, For more information
contact 309-329-2768.
21
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30 pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Ellisville Goal Getter’s Assn Turkey Dinner 4 – 7pm Ellisville Community Center. For more information contact 309-293-4751 or 309-293-2741.
December 2009
1
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
3
Farmington’s Lighted Christmas Stroll, Downtown Farmington
5pm – 7pm. For more information contact 309-245-2441.
5
Christmas in Astoria with Breakfast with Santa, Astoria American Legion. Craft
and Bake Sale. For more information contact 309-329-2768.
Lewistown’s Holiday Events
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest 4pm. Lighted evening parade 5pm. For more
information contact 309-547-2501.
9
Lewistown’s Festival of Lights Contest, Lewistown IL. Residents decorate
for the holiday season and are judged. 6pm. For more information contact 309-547-4300.
12
Ellisville’s HERO Assn.
Ham n Bean Supper, All you can eat.
Ellisville Opera House 11am – 2pm. For more information contact 309-293-2741
or 309-293-4751.
13
Rivers Course Lecture Series
Dickson Mounds Museum
2:00pm. Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
19
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30. Admission Fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
St. David Christmas Party
Sponsored by St. David Optimists Club. For more information contact 309-668-9607
January 2010
5
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
16
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music, Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm. Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
February 2010
Date to be announced
Astoria Lion’s Club Pancake & Sausage Supper, Astoria High School
4:30pm – 7pm. For more information contact: 309-329-2768.
Date to be announced
Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards 5:30pm For more information
contact 309-647-2677.
2
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
6
Eagle Day Festival - Daylong
Dickson Mounds Museum
Art, poetry, live birds & more
Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
20
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm. Admission Fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
20
Ellisville Goal Getter’s & Fireman’s Beef & Noodle Dinner
Community Center, Ellisville, 4pm - 7pm. For more information contact 309-783-4751
or
309-293-2741.
21
Dickson Mounds Museum Artifact Identification Day
10am – 4pm Lecture at 3pm.
Free admission. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
March 2010
Date to be announced
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Dickson Mounds Museum 10am – 3:30pm, Advanced registration. Morning &
afternoon sessions. For more information contact Steve Endsley @ 309-668-2362.
2
IL Valley Archaeological
Society (IVAS) Lecture
Dickson Mounds Museum.
7pm Lecture on archaeology.
Member show & tell. Free admission. Refreshments. For more information contact
309-547-3721.
13 - 14
Town & Country Arts Show
Hosted by the Canton Park Dist
Donaldson Center, Wallace Park,
250 S Ave. D, Canton IL.
13th 1pm – 5pm & 14th 1pm – 3pm
For more information contact 309-647-1345.
20
Hickory Ridge Concert Series Music
Dickson Mounds Museum
7:30pm . Admission fee. For more information contact 309-547-3721.
Ellisville Goal Getters Pancake & Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast
Ellisville Community Center, 7am – 1pm. For more information contact 309-293-2741
or 309-293-4783.
Motels
Banner
Ole Log Inn
115 E Valley View Dr.
(State Rt. 9 & U.S. Rt. 24) Canton IL
Phone 309-647-0750
Bernadotte
The Lost Pelican Canoe & Cabin Rental
Tarter Ferry Road
Phone 309-251-8600
Canton
Heritage Grand Inn
1120 E Linn St
Phone 309-647-9675
Super 8 Motel
2110 N Main St
Phone 309-647-1888
Lewistown
Spoon River Inn
805 S Main St.
Phone 309-547-3733
Bed & Breakfast
Canton
Landmark Inn Bed & Breakfast
1060 N Main St
Phone 309-647-9746
Group Lodging
Old School Center
568 Vernon St. Farmington IL
Phone 309-208-4957
Camping
Anderson Lake
Conservation Area
R.R. 1 Astoria IL
Phone 309-759-4484
Camp Emmanuel
Astoria IL
Phone 309-329-2291
Fulton Co. Conservation Area
18773 Conservation Rd
St. David IL.
Phone 309-668-2931
Jake’s Creek Farms
3 miles south of Ipava IL
Phone 309-753-8571
Lake Canton
R. R. 5
Canton IL
Phone 309-647-9600
Living Springs Campground
1650 N Epworth Springs Rd
Lewistown IL
Phone 309-547-2047
Rice Lake
State Conservation Area
19721 U.S. Rt. 24
Canton IL
Phone 309-647-9188
Valley View Campground
U.S. Rt. 24
Lewistown IL
Phone 309-547-3183
Fulton County Tourism Calendar of Events