Bishop Hill Arts Council Events

BISHOP HILL, ILLINOIS

2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SPRING

April 4-5 SPRING JUBILEE

Enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums as historic Bishop Hill opens for the season. Discover what is new. Delight in the familiar.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

(2010 Dates: March 27-28 )

April 25 SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO

5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill.

9 a.m. 309-927-3833

Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.

(2010 Date: April 24 )

VALBORG BONFIRE

Traditional Swedish spring welcome with songs/speech and bonfire. Fun for the whole family! Wiener-roast, coffee, hot chocolate.

6 p.m. 309-927-3898

Vasa Order of America National Archives

(2010 Date: April )

May 15, 16, 17 *QUILT SHOW

BUTTONS, BUTTERFLIES AND BATIKS

Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories. Admission $3.

Special quilt exhibit at VagnHall Galleri.

May 15-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

309-927-3851

(2010 Dates: May 14-16

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SUMMER

June 27 *MIDSOMMAR

MIDSOMMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL

Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and Jamming. Main Stage Concerts begin at 11 a.m.

4 p.m.—Decorating Maypole & Procession to School

4 p.m. at Colony School.

Music and Fun Family Activities, Maypole, Swedish Music and Dancing, Refreshments.

7 p.m.—Barn Dance

Co-sponsored with the Bishop Hill Vasa Lodge #683, Vasa Order of America National Archives, Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc., Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc., Bishop Hill State Historic Site.

(2010 Date: June 26)

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July 11 18th ANNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE

MARKET

Quality antiques(early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. Admission $3. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill’s Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Promoted by Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (Jim & Cheri Campbell).

309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037

(2010 Date: July , 10 )

July 26 ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Antique and classic car show.

9 a.m.-Noon- Registration

Noon-1:30 p.m.-Judging 3 p.m.-Awards

Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.

(2010 Date: July 25 )

Aug. 1-2 MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL

Highlighting the ethnic and folk artist of the Midwestern states bordering the Mississippi River. Music, dance, artisans demonstrate, hands-on activities.

Illinois Arts Council in cooperation with the Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc. & area organizations.

Aug. 15-16 CLAY AND FIBER FEST

Pottery workshop. Demonstrations of pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup Supper the 15th. VagenHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest. Hosted by the Prairie Arts Center. 309-927-3008

(2010 Dates: Aug. )

Aug. 15 PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage

Association. Village park. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

309-927-3596

FALL

September 12 OLD SETTLERS’ DAY

Celebration of the 163st anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 113th year of the Old Settlers’ Association.

11:30 a.m.—Traditional Chicken Dinner

12:15 p.m.—High Society Band Concert

1:30 p.m.—Program—featuring as speakers Bishop Hill Colony Descendents

Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.

(2010 Date: September 11)

September 13 COLONY SCHOOL REUNION

Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools.

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.

(2010 Date: September 12 )

September 26-27 JORDBRUKSDAGARNA

Agriculture Days. Celebrating Bishop Hill’s

agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage base ball, and Colony stew. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

(2010 Dates: September 25-26)

Oct. 24-25 A GATHERING OF AUTHORS -> More Information

Meet a variety of Midwest authors. Genre includes fiction, suspense, historic, children and more.

Authors sell and sign their books and read selected passages from their work. Colony Blacksmith Shop, second floor. 815-646-4748, 309-927-3008 or 309-927-3899.

(2010 Dates: Oct. )

Bishop Hill Heritage Association presents Luren Singers from Decorah, IA October 24, 7:30 pm -> more information

HOLIDAY SEASON

Special memories can be made throughout the holiday season.

November 27, 28, 29 *JULMARKNAD --> More Information

Christmas Market. 10 a.m.-5p.m.

Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties,Abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques.

Christmas Cookie Walk

Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

(2010 Dates: Nov. 26-28 , Dec. 4-5 )

December 5-6 *JULMARKNAD

Christmas Market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Traditionally decorated shops and museums.

Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more.

Chocolate Walk at Steeple Building.

Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment.

December 11-12 *LUCIA NIGHTS --> More Information

Festival of Lights. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. Performers include the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale

(2010 Dates: December 10-11 )

Julotta for Dec. 25th

Nondenominational service conducted in English and Swedish. Information and location to be announced.

Additional information—phone 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted.

TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM DATES AND TIMES ESPECIALLY FOR THE 2010 EVENTS.

*Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Information for regional lodging and attractions can be obtained by contacting the Henry County Tourism Bureau, www.visithenrycounty.com or 877-436-7926