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Arcola Event Calendar

February 5-7, 2010

Gun Show Arcola Community Building

107 W. Main St.

Arcola, IL 61910

Call 217-268-4966 for more information

 

February 12, 2010

Abraham Lincoln Tea Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St. Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876 http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

A tea honoring Abraham Lincoln at the Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy the experience of an English high tea with its special sandwiches, savories, cakes and desserts, while celebrating the birthday of Illinois' favorite son.

 

February 26, 27, & 28, 2010

Mother-Daughter Weekend

Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876 http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

We specifically schedule some mother-daughter weekends during that need-for-a-pick-me-up time following January and before spring events get started. These weekends are organized and priced as a package, that may include:

* Two nights and 3 days stay

* Two mornings savoring the legendary seven-course breakfasts

* An Amish dinner at an Amish home (for a donation)

* A group dinner at a nice area restaurant

* One planned activity

* Evening movies and popcorn

* Liesure time for visiting, shopping, and sight-seeing

 

March 20-21

Historic Downtown Arcola Spring Open House

Call 217-268-4530 for more information

Get acquainted with the town time forgot when you shop our historic brick-paved downtown full of quaint shops for unique gift-giving, home decor and hand-crafted Amish furniture. Preview Christmas home decor and take advantage of special pricing.

 

March 26, 27, 28, 2010

Mother-Daughter Weekend

Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876 http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

We specifically schedule some mother-daughter weekends during that need-for-a-pick-me-up time following January and before spring events get started. These weekends are organized and priced as a package, that may include:

* Two nights and 3 days stay

* Two mornings savoring the legendary seven-course breakfasts

* An Amish dinner at an Amish home (for a donation)

* A group dinner at a nice area restaurant

* One planned activity

* Evening movies and popcorn

* Liesure time for visiting, shopping, and sight-seeing

 

April 15, 2010

Opening Day for Arcola Architectural Tours

Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St. Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876 http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

Arcola still retains many examples of more than a century of American house architecutral changes. The GUIDED walking tour provides:

*Wonderful, real life examples of American house architecture for the past 100 years.

* Specific house styles.

* Examples of turn-of-the-century small town storefronts.

 

April 23, 24, 2010

Pre-Planting Gardener's Tea

Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876

http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

This delightful getaway provides you with two experiences: you can revel in the taste of the Flower Patch's renown tea-time recipes; AND, you can embrace a sea of spring's first green seedlings and new-budding plants.

 

April 30, 2010

May Day Event

Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast

225 E. Jefferson St.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4876 http://www.arcolaflowerpatch.com

There are a few times when we can still use our imaginiation and dream dreams. The annual May Day celebration at the Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast brings out pictures of imaginary fairies, stories about their lives, and unique and cleverly designed houses constructed by third graders and tucked into the flowers and herbs of the garden. Guests can sample little squares of fairy cake, sip specially prepared juice drinks and watch the children wrap their ribbons around the May pole.

May 1, 2010

Rockome Gardens Opening

125 N. CR 425 E.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-4106 888-45-AMISH

Rockome Gardens is a well-established Arcola attraction that has charmed visitors for five decades.  Recently it changed ownership and is undergoing renovation to make it more Amish in nature, including housing the Illinois Amish Interpretative Center, establishing a cheese factory, and offering farm and house tours as well as Amish dinners.  It has extensive gardens, shops, and other attractions.  And it features several weekends of special events as listed on their calendar.  The owners are also emphasizing making the park into a learning adventure for every visit. 

Recently relocated to Rockome Gardens is the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center.  In the countryside near Arcola is a prominent community of Old Order Amish, the largest in Illinois. Arcola is home to the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center. This Old Order Amish Museum opened in 1996 and features exhibits on most aspects of Amish life, as well as an introductory video about the Central Illinois Amish. Through the museum, tours can be scheduled of the Amish countryside, Amish homes, farms, and businesses, and meals in Amish homes can be scheduled as well.  Rockome will also feature the following new additions

*Antique barn

*Hands-on experience milking a Jersey cow

*Live Amish cheese, candy and baking demonstrations

*Fresh ground corn meal from the grist mill

*Largest bulk food inventory in area

*Check the website for the schedule of events including a quilt show

 

May 7-9, 2010

Gun Show Arcola Community Building

107 W. Main St.

Arcola, IL 61910

Call 217-268-4966 for more information

 

June 4-5, 2010

Raggedy Friendship Gathering

Arcola Community Building

107 W. Main St.

Arcola, IL 61910

Every June the Raggedy Ann and Andy experts and enthusiasts gather for the Raggedy Friendship Gathering in Arcola, the birthplace of Johnny Gruelle and the home of his granddaughter, Joni Gruelle Wannamaker. They exchange their treasures, renew acquaintances, and visit the small town that was once the boyhood inspiration for the creation of the Raggedy Ann phenomenon. Included in the experience is an opportunity to participate in the area's only English High Tea presented exclusively at the Arcola Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast. For reservations call: 217-268-4876.

 

June 25-26, 2010

9th Annual Heart of America Pony Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility

650 E. CR 400 N. Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-3444

Friday arrival of ponies and hitching. Consignments of all breed of ponies and pony cross, donkeys and miniature horses, tack, wagons and carts are welcome.

 

June 26, 2010

Rotary Garden Walk

Call 217-268-4530 for details

 

July 10, 2010

Central Illinois Machinery Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility

650 E. CR 400 N. Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-3444

Antique and modern tractors plus other machinery.

 

September 10-12, 2010

40th Annual Broom Corn Festival

Historic Downtown Arcola

Call 217-268-4530 for more information

Arcola celebrates its heritage as the "Broom Corn Capital of the World" with the renowned annual Broom Corn Festival. Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, and a gigantic parade with the Famous Lawn Rangers. Vistiors can also participate in a 5K or 10K race.  The event, held the weekend after Labor Day, honors Arcola's position in the late nineteenth century as a center of broom corn production.   

Arcola is famous for the Lawn Rangers, a "precision lawn mower drill team" that marches in formation with brooms and lawn mowers. Every year since 1980, the Lawn Rangers have marched in the Arcola Broomcorn Festival Parade.  This unique custom was publicized by humor columnist Dave Barry, who marched with the Lawn Rangers in 1995 and has written columns about them. In 2003, President Barack Obama marched with the Lawn Rangers in the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade to launch his race for the senate. As a result, The World Famous Amazing Arcola Lawn Rangers were invited to march in the 2009 Inaugural Parade in Washington D.C. Come to Arcola for the 39th Annual Broom Corn Festival the weekend after Labor Day. Bring your family to one the longest festival parades. Then, put on your tennis shoes, and get ready to browse through the many Art & Craft and Street vendors. Enjoy the unique food vendors, and more! Bring your lawn chairs to kick back, relax and listen to the live entertainment. Check back for a complete schedule of events.

 

September 24, 2010

Toy Auction & Memorabilia

Tri-County Auction Facility

650 E. CR 400 N.

Arcola, IL 61910

217-268-3444

Bake sale and food stand available on grounds

 

September 25, 2010

Semi-Annual Consignment Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility

650 E. CR 400 N.

Arcola, IL  61910

217-268-3444

Antique and modern furniture. Miscellaneous items, buggies, lumber and building materials, farm machinery, lawn and garden. Seven auction rings selling most of the day. Lunch stand and all day bake sale.

 

November 5-14, 2010

Historic Downtown Arcola Holiday Open House

Call 217-268-4530 for more information

Get acquainted with the town time forgot when you shop our historic brick-paved downtown full of quaint shops for unique gift-giving, home decor and hand-crafted Amish furniture. Don't miss the week-long Historic Downtown Holiday Open House complete with Christmas music and lights to get you in the holiday spirit while you preview Christmas home decor and take advantage of special pricing.

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