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.