Contact us for more information:
Bishop Hill Arts Council
P.O. Box 47
Bishop Hill, IL 61419
Bishop Hill State Historic Site (309) 927-3345
Bishop Hill Heritage Association (309) 927-3899
www.bishophillartscouncil.com
Road Map & Directions To Us
Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency
Featuring Stephen Knight and Ben Watkins “Ceramics: Containers” Public reception 6-9 pm.
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.
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. 9 a.m. Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
Posies, Patterns and Patches Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories. VagenHall Galleri – special exhibit during Quilt Show. May 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-sponsored with Prairie Queen Quilt Club 309-927-3851
Midsommar Music Festival Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and Jamming. Main Stage Concerts 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-Hartley and Sams, 12 p.m.-Black Hawk Pipes & Drums, 1 p.m.-Mark Dvorak, 2 p.m.-Cosmic Otters, 3 p.m.-Chris Vallillo, 4 p.m.—Decorating Maypole & Procession to School.
Midsommar Celebration 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.
Quality antiques(early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. 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
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. 309-927-3596
Pottery workshop. Demonstrations of pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup Supper the 16th. VagnHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Aug. 16; 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by the Prairie Arts Center. (309) 927-3008.
Celebration of the 162nd anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 112th 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.
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’
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
2nd Annual event – 2nd flr. 1857 Blacksmith Shop. Meet a variety of Midwest authors. Authors sign and sell copies of their books. Authors read selected passages from their books. Fiction, suspense, historic, and children. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Info. call 815-646-4748, 309-927-3008 or 927-3899
170th birthday of Bishop Hill’s artist. Birthday cake and punch. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Bishop Hill Museum Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Special memories can be made throughout the holiday season. Bishop Hill is open Daily through December 22
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. Make and Take Holiday Workshops 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. at Steeple Building Christmas Cookie Walk Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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.
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
Candlelight nondenominational service in the Colony Church. Service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service. 6 a.m. Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
D. A. Shaver Graphics & Web Design
LMOD: May 31, 2006 7:35 PM
