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Calendar of
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for Adams County, Illinois
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NEIGHBORHOOD
WALKING TOURS
Quincy, IL |
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First Saturday of each month from May to October, 2010
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design, 332
Maine Street
10 AM, except for the May tour which starts at 2 pm
The
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design has developed a series
of interpretive tours of some of Quincy's most historic
neighborhoods. The tours focus on each neighborhood’s history
and the social and cultural aspects of Quincy’s immigrant past.
Tours last between 1 and 2 hours and participants are advised to
wear comfortable walking shoes.
Small admission
charge per person. Museum members free.
For information call 217-224-6873 |
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SMOKE ON THE RIVER
BBQ CONTEST
Quincy, IL |
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September 10 - September 11, 2010
Kesler Park on the Quincy Riverfront
12
pm - 11 pm
Smoke on the River is an annual Illinois State Championship BBQ
Contest, hosted by the Quincy Exchange Club. Friday night’s
feature is the steak grilling contest. Saturday, the best
bar-b-q chefs in the Midwest get the grills hot in competition
sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society - all for a cash
purse of $5,000 - and a chance to advance to the American Royal
in Kansas City. There are plenty of fun activities for the
entire family and you'll hear from some of the best blues bands
in the land playing until late in the night.
Free
For information visit
www.smokeontheriver.net |
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ARTS QUINCY RIVERFEST
Quincy, IL |
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Clat Adams and Kesler Parks
11
am – 6 pm
The festival on Quincy’s riverfront features the Family Fun
Zone, with hands-on art activities for children and three stages
of entertainment. The event also includes over 100 booths of
artists, crafters, arts organizations and local groups. Tasty
treats from a variety of food vendors will be on hand.
Free
For information call 217-222-3432 |
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QUINCY MUSEUM
FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL
Quincy, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Quincy Museum, 16th & Maine Streets
12
pm – 5 pm
The
annual Folk Life Festival gives the whole family a chance to
experience how life was lived during the 1800's. Features
include exhibits, homemade foods, old time markets, and fun
games. The wide variety of demonstrations include crafters,
artisans, Celtic bands, folk stories, and life during the civil
war.
Admission $1
For information call
217-224-7669 |
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GREAT RIVER
GRAPE ESCAPE
Quincy, IL |
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September 25 - September 26, 2010
Clat Adams Park, Quincy Riverfront
Saturday: 12 pm – 9 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
This annual wine festival overlooking the magnificent
Mississippi River in downtown Quincy showcases twelve Illinois
wineries and their products. Festivities include live
entertainment, fine wines, local foods and art.
Free
For information call 217-214-3700 |
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QUINCY PRESERVES
HOUSE TOUR
Quincy, IL |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
4 pm
- 8 pm
Quincy Preserves, Inc. conducts this annual neighborhood walking
tour that features homes and buildings of architectural and
historical significance beautifully decorated for the holidays.
$8
in advance / $10 at the door
For information call 217-222-3432 |
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COUNTRY TREASURES
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Quincy, IL |
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November 19 - November 21, 2010
Oakley Lindsay Civic Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza
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Local merchants as well as individual crafters exhibit their
wares with over 100 booths of handcrafted items, including
ornaments, personalized items, home décor for purchase as
holiday gifts.
Free
For information call
217-223-1000 or 618-539-3395 |
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AVENUE OF LIGHTS
Quincy, IL |
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November 25, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Wavering/Moorman Park, N. 36th Street
6 pm
- 9:30 pm
Whether you’ve been to this event before or you’re making the
breathtaking drive for the first time, create a wonderful
Holiday memory for your entire family this year at the Avenue of
Lights. Nearly 375 pieces
and more than 15 miles of lights create this two mile dazzling
display of animated lights and holiday magic.
Admission is $7 per vehicle.
No vehicles larger than 15 passenger vans will be
permitted to avoid damage to park roads.
For information call
217-222-7980 |
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CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL
Golden, IL |
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Golden Windmill, 902 Prairie Mills Road
8 am
- 7 pm
The
Golden Historical Society’s annual "Christmas at the Mill"
features a variety of Christmas activities. Vendors fill the
hall with handmade crafts and other gifts and a bake sale has
homemade traditional German and American Christmas treats for
sale. Santa will be there and kids can experience home life and
how a family prepared for Christmas in the late 1800s and early
1900s. The Windmill Hall will be filled with a variety of
Christmas trees with trimmings from the 1800s along with some
modern trees. There’s lunch and pictures with Santa and
storytelling by people in period costumes for the kids. There will be candlelight tour of homes in the
Golden area.
Free, small fee for some activities. Tickets needed for
candlelight home tour.
For information call 217-696-2722
or visit
www.goldenwindmill.org |
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QUINCY PRESERVES
HOUSE TOUR
Quincy, IL |
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
4 pm
- 8 pm
Quincy Preserves, Inc. conducts this annual neighborhood walking
tour that features homes and buildings of architectural and
historical significance beautifully decorated for the holidays.
$8
in advance / $10 at the door
For information call 217-222-3432 |
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ANNUAL DOGWOOD
FESTIVAL
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
Most events held in and around Washington Park, 5th & Maine,
downtown Quincy
The annual Dogwood Festival is Quincy's spring event opener and
includes rides and amusement booths, a craft & hobby fair, a
chainsaw carving show, plant sale, entertainment, food, and
more. A parade is held on Saturday morning. Other events are
held at various locations throughout the city including a
photography show, square dancing, architectural walking tour,
and the Dogwood Bowl, the Quincy High School 5-on-5 flag
football tournament.
Free
For information call 217-222-7980 |
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QUINCY ART ATTACK
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Holy Grounds Fellowship Center, 728 Adams Street
10 am - 4 pm
Visitors to this exhibit can view and purchase original works of
art, and meet many of the area artists who created them.
Everyone's welcome to join in the fun. And enjoy free coffee,
courtesy of Holy Grounds, a local charity (donations
appreciated). Local arts, crafts, photographs and live music
will highlight this event sponsored by the Affordable Art
Gallery and the Holy Grounds Fellowship Center.
Free |
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FRONTIER SETTLEMENT DAY
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Located at Front & Cedar Streets, just North of the Quincy
Riverfront. Cross the bridge onto Quinsippi Island, past the
entrance to All America Park
11 am - 4 pm
The Friends of the Log Cabins, Volunteers who have been working
to stabilize seven Lincoln-era structures on Quinsippi Island,
are planning a “Lincoln-Era Frontier Settlement Day” as part of
Illinois’ year-long celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial.
Activities include a visit by Mr. Lincoln, a traveling pioneer
exhibition of life in the 1840s called “Nauvoo on the Road,” a
domesticated animals exhibit, rail-splitting demonstrations, and
storytelling. Historical profession demonstrations include
candle making, rope making, baking, weaving and games for
children. In addition there will be music, food, and
refreshments.
Free
For information call 217-223-9078
or visit
http://www.quincyslincolnbicentennial.com/html/lincoln_logs.html |
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MIDSUMMER ARTS FAIRE
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Washington Park, 5th & Maine Streets, downtown Quincy
Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Spend the weekend in Washington Park where 50 artists will
exhibit and sell their work. Many participants will demonstrate
their art forms as well. The artists were selected in a
competitive jury process and the event showcases diverse styles
and techniques. You will find original oils and acrylics,
vibrant watercolor, unique sculpture, dazzling jewelry,
decorative ceramics, vivid photography and so much more. There
will also be great entertainment, wonderful food and a variety
of children’s activities.
Free
For information call 217-257-0721
or visit www.artsfaire.org |
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RIVERFRONT 4TH
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Clat
Adams Bicentennial Park, Quincy riverfront
Join the Independence Day fun on the Quincy riverfront for live
music, food, and fireworks over the Mississippi River. Fireworks
start at dark!
Free
For information call 217-228-6600 |
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GOLDEN HERITAGE DAYS
Golden, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Golden Windmill, 902 Prairie Mills Road
9 am - 5 pm
This “Windmill Heritage Fair” is a two-day event featuring
demonstrations and daily life activities by the Adams County
Olde-Tyme Association showing life in the late 1800s. The event
also features crafts, flea market, car show/cruise night,
contests & entertainment. On Sunday afternoon there is a Sweet
Corn dinner with fresh area-grown sweet corn, world-famous
grilled Windmill Pork Chops, bratwursts, and more. The Prairie
Mills Windmill, the Windmill Gift Shop, and the Golden Museum
will be open extended hours.
Free,
Tours of the windmill are available at $3 each for adults and $1
each for students through high school.
For information call 217-696-4859
or visit
www.goldenwindmill.org |
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GERMANFEST
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
South Park, 12th Street & Harrison Street
5 pm - 10 pm
This annual event celebrates Quincy rich German heritage of the
area, but you don't have to be German to have a great time.
Festivities include food, refreshments, and entertainment.
This
event raises thousands of dollars for the local Arthritis
Foundation.
Free
For information call 217-228-3208 |
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ADAMS COUNTY FAIR
Mendon, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Adams County Fairgrounds, IL-336, northeast Of Quincy
Entertainment in the Grandstand Arena every night, carnival
rides, horse shows, and many exhibits, displays, and concessions.
Admission on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday is $7.00
Admission on Friday, Monday, & Wednesday is $10.00
Children 12 and under may enter free!
Season pass $35.00
For information call 217-936-2230
or visit www.adamsfair.org |
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