September Events

Oswego Country Market

Every Sunday through September 25th

Along Main Street

Oswego, IL

With 36 registered vendors, the Oswego County Market invites the community to taste locally grown produce, naturally raised meats, Wisconsin cheese and more.

Call 630-554-1010 for more information.

Frankfort Fall Fest
September 3-5, 2011
Downtown Frankfort
Frankfort, IL

Call 815-469-3356 or visit www.frankfortfallfest.info for more information.


Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
September 5 - 6, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Island Park, Rt. 25 & Rt. 38
Geneva, IL

Eight stage areas present concerts, hands-on workshops, topical song and story workshops, dance, vocal and instrument classes and special things for the kids. 12 years and under free.

Visit www.genevachamber.com/festivals for more information.


Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile Race
September 6, 2010 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Orchard & Main
Park Forest, IL

The 2nd running of the Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile and More kicks off on Labor Day. Invite your friends to come out and cheer on the runners and bikers or better yet join in the fun and fitness of the event. Come out and join the fun!

Call 708-748-2005 or visit www.villageofparkforest.com for more information.

Sandwitch Fair

September 7-11, 2011

Sandwitch Illinois

Experience and enjoy  the 124th annual Sandwitch Fair! Giant Carnival Midway, Arts & Crafts, Livestock, Judging, Free parking, Fay's BBQ, Commerical Exhibits, FFA Farm Show and much more!

For more information visit www.sandwichfair.com

The Fantasticks

September 9-October 9, 2011

111 West Main Street

St. Charles, IL

Steel Beam's 11 season opens with The Fantasticks, billed as the world's longest running musical, having run off-broadway for 17,162 performances.

For more information visit www.steelbeamtheatre.com

Middlewest Fest

September 9-10,2011

Downtown Dekalb

Middlewest Fest is Northern Ilinois' annual celebration of the live music and arts,taking place in Downtown Dekalb. You might find a singer-songwriter plunking away at his guitar in a tiny bistro or a heavy metal band playing in a rock club down the street.

Festival of the Vine
September 9-11, 2011
W. State (Route 38) & N. Fourth Street
Geneva, IL

Celebrate the end of summer with distinctive local cuisine at our autumn harvest festival. Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the Flavor Fare, partnered with wine tasting and great musical entertainment. The Fall Harvest Market offers food and floral demos, unique displays plus Kids Patch activities ids. There will be an arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and much more. General admission is free; fee for some activities.

For more information visit their website at www.genevachamber.com or call 630-232-6060.

Wine of the Terrace

September 10, 2011

509 North First Street

Dekalb, IL

Ellwood House will host its fouth annual Wine on the Terrace event from 4-7pm. The event is a benefit fundraiser for the non-for-profit Ellwood House Association. Tickets are $50 each and should be bought in advanced at the Ellwood House Vistiors Center from 12:30pm-4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday.

For more information visit www.elllwoodhouse.org

DeKalb Kite Fest
September 11, 2011
held on NIU's "North 40"
off Lucinda Avenue at Kishwaukee Drive
DeKalb, IL

Skies over DeKalb are filled with colorful and imaginative kites of all types and sizes at this popular event. Features include kite-making, food vendors, a candy drop for kids and other fun activities. Admission is free. VIP parking is $3.

For more information visit www.dekalbcountycvb.com.


Heritage Square "Dutch" Ice Cream Social
September 15, 2011 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Heritage Square Home, 620 N. Ottawa Avenue
Dixon, IL

Heritage Square is the residence of many citizens who were friends or acquaintances of Ronald Reagan. Dutch ice cream and Dutch apple pie will be featured along with a wide variety of other pies. Sit outside and enjoy the sounds of 30’s & 40’s music presented by live bands. Follow the big white Reagan Hat Trail inside our facility which is accented with Reagan memorabilia and visit with our residents who are very willing to talk about their friend “Ronnie”.

For more information call 815-288-2251.

Huskie Football vs. Wisconsin

September 17, 2011

Solider Field, Chicago IL

Game kicksoff at 2:30pm.

Harvest Hammer
September 17, 2011 8:00 a.m.
Morrison High School
643 Genesee Avenue
Morrison, IL

This major race event includes a Duathlon for men and women, a Children's Fun Run for children 5th grade and under; a 1-mile challenge run for 5th-8th grade students; and a 5k run/walk for all.

Call 815-772-3249 or visit online at www.harvesthammer.org

Paint the Town
September 17, 2011 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Morrison, IL

Every year Morrison's downtown is transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town. Five blocks are closed to traffic and a grid of squares is painted that transforms the street surface into an outdoor gallery of creativity and imagination.

Please visit www.paintthetownmorrison.com for registration information. Or call 815-772-7657. For a modest registration fee participants receive an assigned 5 foot by 5 foot square on the street, an event bag containing all the supplies needed to paint, a logo T-shirt and giveaway goodies from sponsors.

Autumn in the Village
September 17, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chaplin Creek Village
1715 Whitney Road
Franklin Grove, IL

The 6th Annual Autumn in the Village is a day long adventure providing tours of Franklin Grove's scenic and historic destinations. It offers numerous displays of historical significance to those interested in our heritage during the mid-1800's. See the Chaplin Creek Muzzle Loaders in action. participate in an apple peeling and drying party, do laundry 1800's style, participate in period games, tour the historic buildings at Chaplin Creek Village, and much more.

For more information visit www.chaplincreek.com

Native American Educational Tent
September 17, 2011 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Street
Frankfort, IL

Call 815-469-2177 x243 or visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for more information.

56th Annual Park Forest Art Fair

September 17-18

Downtown Village Green

For more information visit www.tallgrassarts.org

Huskie Football vs. CAL-POLY

September 24, 2011

Huskie Stadium at NIU

Dekalb, IL

Kickoff starts at 2:30pm.

Sycamore Film Festival

September 22-25, 2011

420 West State Street

Sycamore, IL

Join us for 30-40 outstanding films from around the world as well as intimate gatherings with filmmakers at parties, fourms and our nightly LOUNGE wrap up.

For more information visit www.sycamorefilmfestival.com

Apple Fest Weekend

September 24-25,2011

Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road

Malta, IL

Apple Harvest will be in full swing with most of our varieties ready for picking. Hayrides available both days. Live music on Sunday from Noon-4pm by the Basically Blue Grass Band.

For more information visit www.jonamacorchard.com

National Alpaca Farm Days

September 24-25, 2011

3097 North Marrill Road

Byron, IL

For more information visit www.dreamsweptalpacas.com

Family Fun Day at Pioneer Sholes School

September 25, 2011

LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Just off Dean Street

St. Charles, IL

Looking for a fun way to spend a fall sunday? Then come join us on Sunday September 25th for the annual Family Fun Day that will be held at Pioneer Sholes School, a restored one-room school.

Call 630-762-9746 for more information.

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