July Events

Oregon Trail Days Festival
July 21-22, 2012
Lowden State Park & Downtown Oregon, IL

This 2nd annual celebration will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black Hawk Statue. Activities include: Native American dancing and a wild west cowboy show, horse drawn wagon rides, tipi camping, children's crafts, vendors offering Native American & western art, jewelry and demonstrations, live country music, canoe race, food, raptor show and beer tent. Please see their website for a detailed listing of events and times.

Visit www.oregontraildays.org for more information.

"Mussels, Moonshine and Music"
July 31, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Windmill Cultural Center
Fulton, IL

This topic regarding Mississippi Valley migrant life in the early twentieth century is the next in the FREE series of monthly programs sponsored by the De Immigrant Volunteer Millers at Fulton's Windmill Cultural Center. Guest presenter will be Dennis A. Stroughmatt of the Illinois Humanities Council. Refreshments will be served.

For a complete listing of the series visit cityoffulton.us

Waybirds Over Whiteside Fly-In
July 21-22, 2012
Whiteside County Airport
10950 Hoover Road
Rock Falls, IL

This show will feature a large variety of aircraft such as trainers, prop-planes, jets, Mustangs and the F-4 Corsair. Enjoy an interactive C-130 display and food vendors too. Admission is just $10.00 per car or $5.00 per person.

For more information visit warbirdsoverwhitesidecounty.com or call 815-622-3591


Geneva Fine Arts Fair
July 28-29, 2012
S. Third Street (south of Route 38), Geneva, IL

We invite you to join us for a day of shopping at our juried outdoor gallery of fine art. Victorian homes-turned-businesses in the downtown historic district serve as a picturesque backdrop for the fine arts show.  Voted “Best Craft or Art Show” by West Suburban Living magazine, the Geneva Arts Fair will showcase over 150 artists from around the country.  Art mediums include photography, pottery, fiber, printmaking, glass, mixed media, watercolor, oil/acrylic, wood, sculpture and jewelry. Hands-on Kids Area too!


For more information call 630-232-6060 or visit www.genevachamber.com/festivals.html.

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