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| Bishop Hill 2010 Calendar of Events Special Note: Many shops & restaurants are open during the months of January, February, and March as well as being open April - December. Stop In Today! Bishop Hill Fine Arts shop will be having demonstrations taking place during most festivals. You are encouraged to stop in to watch! |
Välkommen - Village of Bishop Hill Event Calendar:
For information, call 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted or e-mail questions to
info@bishophill.com
January - March 2010:
Many wonderful shops are open during Jan. - Mar. in scenic Bishop Hill, IL. Most shops are open Wed. - Sun. with
some shops open daily. The Bishop Hill Heritage Museum is now open daily from 10-5p.m. All State operated
museums are open Wed. - Sun. 9a.m. - 4p.m.
****Click here to view Winter Hours - Shops, Museums, Restaurants and Lodging in
printable format!
Spring 2010:
March 27th & 28th
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. 10am - 5pm
April 24th
SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. Inquire - 309-927-3833 Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 9am
April 24th
TOWN WIDE MERCHANT AND YARD SALES
A day of residential yard sales and merchant sidewalk sales. 309-927-2=3008 10a.m.. - 4p.m.
April 30th
VALBORG BONFIRE
Traditional Swedish spring welcome with songs, speeches and bonfire. Fun for the whole family! Wiener-roast,
coffee, hot chocolate. 309-927-3898 Vasa Order of America National Archives. 6p.m. - 8p.m.
May 14th - May 16th
QUILT SHOW - STARS, SPOOLS, & SUNFLOWERS TOO
Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories.
VagenHall Galleri – special exhibit during Quilt Show. May 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sponsors: Bishop Hill Arts Council & Prairie Queen Quilt Club 309-927-3851
Summer 2010:
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and jamming. Main Stage Concerts begin at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR CELEBRATION
Procession to School and Decorating the Maypole. Swedish Music, Dancing and Refreshments - 4p.m.at Colony
School. Music and Fun Family Activities. Barn Dance - 7p.m. Sponsors: Bishop Hill Vasa Lodge #683, Vasa Order
of America National Archives, Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc., Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Assoc., Bishop Hill State
Historic Sites.
**Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
July 10th
20TH ANNNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. Admission $5.00.
Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill's Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 a.m. - 3p.m. Promoted by Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (Jim
& Cheri Campbell). 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037. 8a.m. - 3p.m.
**Check out the great Antiques of all kind at Antiques, Art & Gifts located between the Colony Inn & P. L.
Johnson's restaurant.
July 25th
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.
August 14th & August 15th
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 14th. VagnHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest. Hosted by the
Prairie Arts Center. (309) 927-3008
August 14th & August 15th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Assocation. Village Park. 309-927-3596 for more info. 1p.m. - 4p.m.
Fall 2010:
September 11th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
Celebration of the 164th. anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 114th 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. Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association
September 12th
COLONY SCHOOL REUNION
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools. Bishop Hill Old
Settlers’ Assoc. 2pm - 4pm
September 25th & September 26th
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. Bishop Hill State
Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. 10-5p.m.
***Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
October 23th & October 24th
“A GATHERING OF AUTHORS”
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 927-3899.
Winter 2010:
HOLIDAY SEASON 2009: Some museums and shops close or reduce hours in Winter.
Please call ahead for additional information.
November 26th - November 28th
JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MARKET
Christmas Market. 10-5p.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.
November 26th & 27th
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Bishop Hill Steeple Building: Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies homemade by Bishop Hill
community bakers 9a.m. - 4p.m.
December 4th & December 5th
JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MAKET
Christmas Market. 10-5p.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. 10am - 5pm
December 4th & 5th
CHOCOLATE WALK
Bishop Hill Steeple Building: Select from a large array of chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment, homemade
by Bishop Hill community bakers 9a.m. - 4p.m.
December 10th & December 11th
LUCIA NIGHTS
Festival of Lights. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations.
Performers include the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale. Sponsor: Bishop Hill State Historic Site & Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency. Shop open from 6p.m. - 9p.m.
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service.
Location to be announced. Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Service at 6a.m.
* Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council,
a state agency.
info@bishophill.com
January - March 2010:
Many wonderful shops are open during Jan. - Mar. in scenic Bishop Hill, IL. Most shops are open Wed. - Sun. with
some shops open daily. The Bishop Hill Heritage Museum is now open daily from 10-5p.m. All State operated
museums are open Wed. - Sun. 9a.m. - 4p.m.
****Click here to view Winter Hours - Shops, Museums, Restaurants and Lodging in
printable format!
Spring 2010:
March 27th & 28th
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. 10am - 5pm
April 24th
SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. Inquire - 309-927-3833 Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 9am
April 24th
TOWN WIDE MERCHANT AND YARD SALES
A day of residential yard sales and merchant sidewalk sales. 309-927-2=3008 10a.m.. - 4p.m.
April 30th
VALBORG BONFIRE
Traditional Swedish spring welcome with songs, speeches and bonfire. Fun for the whole family! Wiener-roast,
coffee, hot chocolate. 309-927-3898 Vasa Order of America National Archives. 6p.m. - 8p.m.
May 14th - May 16th
QUILT SHOW - STARS, SPOOLS, & SUNFLOWERS TOO
Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories.
VagenHall Galleri – special exhibit during Quilt Show. May 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sponsors: Bishop Hill Arts Council & Prairie Queen Quilt Club 309-927-3851
Summer 2010:
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and jamming. Main Stage Concerts begin at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 26th
MIDSOMMAR CELEBRATION
Procession to School and Decorating the Maypole. Swedish Music, Dancing and Refreshments - 4p.m.at Colony
School. Music and Fun Family Activities. Barn Dance - 7p.m. Sponsors: Bishop Hill Vasa Lodge #683, Vasa Order
of America National Archives, Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc., Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Assoc., Bishop Hill State
Historic Sites.
**Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
July 10th
20TH ANNNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony School. Admission $5.00.
Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill's Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 a.m. - 3p.m. Promoted by Bishop Hill Colony Bakery (Jim
& Cheri Campbell). 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037. 8a.m. - 3p.m.
**Check out the great Antiques of all kind at Antiques, Art & Gifts located between the Colony Inn & P. L.
Johnson's restaurant.
July 25th
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.
August 14th & August 15th
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 14th. VagnHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest. Hosted by the
Prairie Arts Center. (309) 927-3008
August 14th & August 15th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Assocation. Village Park. 309-927-3596 for more info. 1p.m. - 4p.m.
Fall 2010:
September 11th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
Celebration of the 164th. anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 114th 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. Sponsor: Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association
September 12th
COLONY SCHOOL REUNION
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools. Bishop Hill Old
Settlers’ Assoc. 2pm - 4pm
September 25th & September 26th
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. Bishop Hill State
Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. 10-5p.m.
***Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
October 23th & October 24th
“A GATHERING OF AUTHORS”
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 927-3899.
Winter 2010:
HOLIDAY SEASON 2009: Some museums and shops close or reduce hours in Winter.
Please call ahead for additional information.
November 26th - November 28th
JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MARKET
Christmas Market. 10-5p.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.
November 26th & 27th
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Bishop Hill Steeple Building: Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies homemade by Bishop Hill
community bakers 9a.m. - 4p.m.
December 4th & December 5th
JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MAKET
Christmas Market. 10-5p.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. 10am - 5pm
December 4th & 5th
CHOCOLATE WALK
Bishop Hill Steeple Building: Select from a large array of chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment, homemade
by Bishop Hill community bakers 9a.m. - 4p.m.
December 10th & December 11th
LUCIA NIGHTS
Festival of Lights. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations.
Performers include the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale. Sponsor: Bishop Hill State Historic Site & Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency. Shop open from 6p.m. - 9p.m.
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service.
Location to be announced. Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Service at 6a.m.
* Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council,
a state agency.
| Merchandise & Shop Pictures of Bishop Hill Fine Arts, Where Select Local & Area Artisans Exhibit & Sell Their Artwork & Crafts. |
| Additional Information: Phone 309-927-3899 unless otherwise noted on the individual event date...if not answer, feel free to contact Chuck at Bishop Hill Fine Arts at 309-927-3020 and he will make every attempt to assist you. Due to the possibility of rain dates, we suggest you may want to call ahead to confirm the event. Bishop Hill Fine Arts - & Crafts: "Where Memories Are Made" This shop was opened to honor the memory of the late local artist, Michael John Looney by his family. We Miss You MJ, you are not on this earth, but you are forever in our hearts. MJ, now that you are joined by Momma & Daddy, know that we love and miss you all very much. Love, your sisters Sherry & Debbie, your brothers-in-law Chuck & Dennis, and your niece Darcy. |
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Tour Information:
Bishop Hill Heritage
Association: 309-927-3899
Bishop Hill State Historic Site:
309-927-3345
Vasa Order of America:
309-927-3898
Henry County Historical
Society Museum:
309-927-3528
Bishop Hill Heritage
Association: 309-927-3899
Bishop Hill State Historic Site:
309-927-3345
Vasa Order of America:
309-927-3898
Henry County Historical
Society Museum:
309-927-3528
Bishop Hill Fine Arts
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