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PITTSFIELD
FALL FESTIVAL
Pittsfield, IL |
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September 2 - September 4, 2010
Courthouse Square, downtown Pittsfield
This annual festival is held on the Courthouse Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-370-9846 |
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NEW CANTON
HARVEST FESTIVAL
New Canton, IL |
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September 10 - September 11, 2010
Town Square
This annual festival is held on the Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-426-3751 |
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GRIGGSVILLE
APPLE FESTIVAL
Griggsville, IL |
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September 17 - September 19, 2010
Griggsville Main Street
Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend to renew old acquaintances
and make new ones in Griggsville.
On Friday evening enjoy the pageants and contests then
return on Saturday for the magnificent mile parade and musical
entertainment. A variety
of food stands, crafts and flea market booths are available.
Free
For information call 217-833-2637 |
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MILTON CORN CARNIVAL
Milton, IL |
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September 24 - September 26, 2010
Town Square
This annual festival is held on the Square and
features food, entertainment, rides, and vendors. A parade is
held on Saturday.
Free
For information call 217-370-4639 |
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BARRY APPLE FESTIVAL
Barry, IL |
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October 1 - October 3, 2010
LaFayette Park
This annual event is one of the largest festivals in the area
and celebrates everything apple in the quaint, historic town of
Barry. A parade winds through the city where local music bands
and a crafts show entertain visitors. Apple pies, ice cream and
strudels are all specialties. Old-time crafts, local bluegrass
band performances and a car show complete the weekend.
Free
For information call 217-335-2108 |
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PIKE COUNTY
COLOR DRIVE
Pike County, IL |
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October 16 - October 17, 2010
Every fall the Pike County Color Drive provides visitors with
the opportunity to see the beauty of the rural areas of the
county bathed in the splendor of autumn. Nearly every community
in the county participates in Illinois’ premier countywide
event. Each community provides a unique roster of events,
activities, vendors, crafts, food, and exhibits for the general
public to take part in. The county’s historic towns transport
its visitors to a time when one-room schoolhouses and country
churches dotted the landscape. Watch horse-drawn plows in the
fields, take a break and carve a pumpkin, or see cider and apple
butter being made. Maps and brochures with detailed information can be accessed at the
website below.
Free
For information call 217-285-2971
or visit www.pikecolordrive.com |
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CIVIL WAR
REENACTMENT
Pittsfield, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Lake Pittsfield, 2 miles east of US-54 on Road 1600-N (north of
Pittsfield, just before the airport
You are invited to historic Pittsfield to experience this annual
living history event. Watch as individuals in Union and
Confederate encampments participate in military drills, along
with a ladies tea, fashion shows, and performances by President
and Mrs. Lincoln. Throughout the weekend there will be many
quality period vendors, children's games, period crafts and
demonstrations, and exhibits of local history.
Free
For information call 217-285-6995 |
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WESTERN ILLINOIS FAIR
Griggsville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011
Western Illinois Fairgrounds, S. Oak Street - south of Quincy
Street and one block west of IL-107
Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend to renew old acquaintances
and make new ones in Griggsville.
On Friday evening enjoy the pageants and contests then
return on Saturday for the magnificent mile parade and musical
entertainment. There are
livestock exhibits, arts and crafts exhibits, and of course
demolition derbies including the School Bus Demo Derby on
Saturday night. A variety of food stands, crafts, and
flea market booths are available.
Admission
For information call 217-833-2116
or visit the
westernillinoisfair.com website |
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PLEASANT HILL
CELEBRATION
Pleasant Hill, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
This day long patriotic, family-fun event concludes with a
tremendous display of fireworks.
Free
For information call 217-734-2762 |
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PIKE COUNTY PIG DAYS
Pittsfield, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
On the Square, downtown Pittsfield
Friday: 8 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 7 am - 9 pm
For more than 25 years Pittsfield has celebrated Pike County's
large pork industry with their annual Pig Days festival. In
honor of the pig there are activities such as longest pig tail
contest and hog calling contests. There are arts and crafts,
kids games, and live entertainment. And as you would expect,
food stands offer some tasty pork specialties.
Free
For information call 217-285-2791 |
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PIKE COUNTY FAIR
Pleasant Hill, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
8 am - 10 pm
The Fair features a tractor pull, carnival attractions, a talent
show, a queen contest. There is also a top rated society horse
show and a demolition derby.
Admission
For information call 217-285-4832
or visit www.pikecofair.org |
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VIN FIZ FESTIVAL
Nebo, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
This annual festival was inspired by the reenactment of Cal
Rodgers' first transcontinental flight and features a pageant,
food, stage entertainment, kids' games and rides, and a parade.
Free
For information call 217-734-2418 |
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HULL TOWN PICNIC
Hull, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Friday Evening and all day Saturday
Since 1932 the community gathers for a delicious chicken dinner
and a full day of family fun.
Free, chicken dinner costs a modest
fee
For information call 217-432-1090 |
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PERRY PIONEER DAYS
Perry, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Town Square
Celebrate one of Pike County’s smallest community’s annual event
with fun for everyone. A parade is held on Saturday morning..
Free
For information call 217-236-9701 |
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