| "Where Memories Are Made" |
| Bishop Hill 2009 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! **Dates with two ** by the date denotes that at Bishop Hill Fine Arts shop, a demonstration will be taking place. You are encouraged to stop in to watch! |
Välkommen - Event Calendar:
For information, call 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted
or e-mail questions to info@bishophill.com
January - March 2009:
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.
April 4th & 5th
Spring Premier
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 25th
SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill. Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 9am
April 25th
VALBORG BONFIRE
Traditional Swedish spring welcome with songs/speech and bonfire. Fun for
the whole family! Wiener-roast, coffee, hot chocolate. 309-927-3898 Vasa
Order of America National Archives. 6p.m.
May 15th - May 17th
QUILT SHOW - 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 10am
June 27th
MIDSOMMAR
Midsommar Music Festival. Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and
jamming. Main Stage Concerts begin at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Decorating
Maypole & Procession to School. Midsommar Celebration 4p.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
Sites. 11 a.m.
**Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
July 11th
18TH ANNNUAL COUNTRY ANTIQUE MARKET
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn
of Colony School. Admission $3.00. 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.
July 26th
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. 9am
August 1st & August 2nd
MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL
Highlighting the ethnic and folk artist of the Midwestern states bordering the
Mississippi River. Music, dance, artisans demonstrate, hands-on activities.
Illinois Arts Council in cooperation with the Bishop Hill Heritage Assoc. &
area organizations.
***Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
August 15th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. Village park 1 p.m.-4pm.
309-927-3596
August 15th & August 16th
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 15th. VagnHall Galleri Special Exhibit and Contest. Hosted by the
Prairie Arts Center. (309) 927-3008 10am
September 12th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
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. 11:
30am
September 13th
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 26th & September 27th
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 10am -
5pm
***Demonstrations at Bishop Hill Fine Arts location & other locations
October 24th & October 25th
“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.
HOLIDAY SEASON 2009: Some museums and shops close or reduce
hours in Winter. Please call ahead for additional information.
November 27th - November 29th
JULMARKNAD
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.
December 5th & December 6th
JULMARKNAD
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 11th & December 12th
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 6pm - 9pm
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service conducted in English and Swedish.
Coffee and rusks served following service. Location to be announced. Info to
come. Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
6am
| 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
Website Updated on:
April 17, 2009.
April 17, 2009.