August Events

Concerts On The Green
August 1-29, 2011
Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets
Frankfort, IL

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy free weekly concerts on Sunday evenings at Breidert Green.

Visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for more information.


Ogle County Fair
August 3-7, 2011
Ogle County Fairgrounds, Limekiln Road, just west of Oregon

Visit www.oglecountyfair.com for more information.


Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival
August 5 -7, 2011
Downtown Rochelle, IL

Come celebrate in historic downtown Rochelle with family-oriented entertainment in a festival that offers something for everyone. Main stage entertainment featuring a variety of music, plus children's interactive music show. Amusement rides, car, motorcycle, truck and tractor shows, small engine and miniature train displays, and arts and crafts show. Sunday offers a Fly-In/Drive-In at nearby Koritz Field and then its back downtown for the LHHF parade. Food Court and Railroad Park open all weekend. For more information and a full listing of events, go to their website www.lincolnhighwayheritagefestival.com


The HOT L Baltimore
August 5-7, 11-14, 2011 Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.
Drama Grouo Studio Theatre
330 West 202nd Street
Chicago Heights, IL

The residents of a dilapidated old hotel, from which the “e” in the hotel sign is missing — hence the name, THE HOT L Baltimore mill about the lobby and engage in a series of conversations, contemplating their uncertain future after the hotel is condemned and scheduled for demolition.

Call: 708-755-3444 or visit www.dramagroup.org


Summer Harvest & Fiber Fair
August 6-7, 2011
Chaplin Creek Village
1715 Whitney Road
Franklin Grove, IL

1800's life is demonstrated by blacksmiths, spinners, basket makers, quilters and carvers displaying their skills. Live Blue Grass and Folk music featuring local musicians. The Chaplin Creek Muzzle Loaders will set up camp and have demonstrations during the festivals and spear throwing demonstrations by the Illinois Atlatl Association.

A first this year is the Fiber Fair! Vendors will be offering a wide selection of supplies and finished objects. Attend workshops for drop spindle, needle felting, hand-painted skeins and roving along with demonstrations of spinning, weaving and more. Please bring cameras and your chairs.

Visit www.chaplincreek.com for more information.


An Evening in the President's Shadow...A Tasting Reception
August 9, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reagan Memorial Park, 816 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL

Sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, this annual event will be held at Reagan Memorial Park, which is located adjacent to the Reagan Boyhood Home. This will be an evening reception of tasting unique wines, beers, non-alcoholic punches and finger foods with music and fellowship that benefits the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. Admission is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the event, which includes entrance, commemorative wineglass and 10 tasting tokens. Tickets will be available after July 1 at the Boyhood Home's Gift Shop.

For more information visit their website at www.ronaldreaganhome.com.


Reagan Trail Days
August 9-14, 2011
Various locations throughout Dixon, IL

The annual Reagan Trail Days features a full week's worth of activities throughout Dixon as we celebrate our hometown president. For full details go to the website. Tues, Aug 9 – An Evening in the President’s Shadow Tasting Reception. Come enjoy an evening in the park at Reagan’s Boyhood Home. The evening will feature unique wines, beers, non-alcoholic punches and music starting at 7pm. Wed, Aug 10 – Ice Cream Social & live music on the Riverfront in downtown Dixon from 6-8pm. Thurs, Aug 11 – Community Picnic at Lowell Park. A perfect setting for an old-fashioned community picnic at Lowell Park, where Reagan once saved 77 lives as a lifeguard. Starting at 5 p.m., come enjoy free pontoon boat rides and a pork chop dinner. Fri, Aug 12 – Annual Ronald Reagan Gala. This event celebrates Ronald Reagan and Dixon High School alumni that have gone on to do great things just as Reagan did. The evening will feature dinner, awards presentation, music and dancing. Fri, Aug 12 - Taste of Dixon on the Riverfront from 5-10pm, featuring food vendors, music, kids games and much more. Sat, Aug 13 – Family festival in downtown Dixon. The date starts with a pancake breakfast from 7-10am at the First Christian Church. Take a tour of the historic places in and around the downtown with a trolley ride. Hop off the trolley and explore what each historic site has to offer. Tours of the Reagan Home, Loveland Community House Museum, Dixon Historic Center, Dixon Public Library and more. Explore the downtown festival that includes the Taste of Dixon and games, including the traditional Jelly Belly Tasting Contest all starting at 11am. The annual Horse Parade on Hennepin Ave. starts at 4pm. Sun, Aug 14 – Annual Reagan Heritage Bike Ride. The ride starts in Dixon and makes its way along the Ronald Reagan Trail.

For more information visit their website at www.reagantraildays.net


Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Festival
August 13-14, 2011 10:00 a.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Avenue
Batavia, IL

This is an Annual Fine Arts Festival. Last year there was over 75 award winning artists from around the country in a variety of media.

Call 630-761-3528 or visit www.artinyoureye.com


DeKalb Corn Fest
August 26 - 28, 2011
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant Street
Rochelle, IL

Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free summer music festivals in Illinois. It is also one of the oldest summer music festivals in Illinois. Well over 120,000 people from around Illinois and the Midwest attend the music festival over a three day weekend. Admission is free! The festival features a carnival, food booths, live music, craft show, a car show, family entertainment and much more.

Visit www.cornfest.com for more information.


Geneva Concours d'Elegance
August 28, 2011 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
S. Third & W. State Streets (S. of Rt. 38)
Geneva, IL

Classic car enthusiasts will gather on Third Street to view a collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles as participants from around the country display their prized automobiles. Free and open to the public.

Visit www.genevaconcours.net for more information.


Pioneer Days
Sponsored By Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
August 28, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
622 Park Avenue, at the Museum
Genoa, IL

Annual Pioneer Days. Artisans and re-enactors present the skills and lifestyles of the early days in Genoa. Blacksmiths, carpentry, corn shucking for the children, gold mining, candle making, re-enactments of the early day gunslingers, stage coach rides, Lion's Club pork chop lunch, pies, homemade corn bread and butter, and much more.

Day Before Pioneer Days, August 27, has the local merchants displaying sales on the sidewalks in front of the stores.


For more information visit their website at www.genoamainstreet.com.


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