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Friday, August 13, 2021
Senior Coffee Time at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Seniors, 60 & older, can enjoy social time around coffee (or tea) & games; 10:00AM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Live Music – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM; Wieners & Wine – we provide the hot dogs fixings, & fire to roast it over; 5:00-8:00PM; Live music with Kelli Bonomo; 6:30-8:30PM.
Georgetown Fair – Friday & Saturday – (Georgetown Fairgrounds, 413 N. Seminary) Friday Events: Open Poultry Show 2:00PM; Commercial Buildings Open 4:00-9:00PM; Showing of Jr. Dairy Goats 5:00PM; Buddy Night at the Carnival 5:00PM-Close; Tracy Lawrence in Concert with local band The Feudin’ Hillbillys’ Gates Open 6:30PM; Showtime 7:30PM. For complete information visit www.georgetownfair.org.
Friday Night Farmer’s Market at 112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe – (112 E. Main, Hoopeston) 5:00-7:00PM
Downtown Danville Summer Sounds – (Temple Plaza) Free live music with Dalton Halls; 5:00-9:00PM
Survivor Resource Center “Glo Bingo” at Turtle Run – Friday & Saturday – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Tickets are $25 & include 6 Bingo cards per Game, Glow Hat, & Bingo Dauber; Doors Open 5:00PM, Bingo 6:00PM. $5 per additional 6 cards available at the event. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Also enjoy DJ music, 50/50 & burgers, fries & appetizers available for purchase. V.I.P. Table $250 & seats 8. Tickets available at SRC office, 923 N. Vermilion, call 217-446-1337 or single tickets at Turtle Run.
Southern Gospel Concert at East Lynn Park – Free Concert with The Allen Quartet & the Old Paths Quartet; Concert begins at 6:00PM. Snacks & refreshments will be provided. Plan to bring your lawn chairs & if is raining we will move to the East Lynn Community Fellowship Church.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 6:00-9:00PM; Admission $10.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Tracy Lawrence in Concert at the Georgetown Fair – (Georgetown Fairgrounds, 413 N. Seminary) Gates open 6:30PM; Show 7:30PM. Nationally acclaimed country singer Tracy Lawrence with local favorites The Feudin’ Hillbillys. Tickets on sale at www.georgetownfair.org.
AMBUCS Friday Nights at Turtle Run – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Live music with the Paige Beaulin Band; 7:00-10:00PM
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Georgetown Fair – (Georgetown Fairgrounds, 413 N. Seminary) Saturday Events: American Dairy Goat Association Sanctioned Sr. Dairy Goat Show 8:00AM; Registration for Pretty Baby Contest 8:00AM; Pretty Baby Contest 9:00AM; Llama Exhibition Show 9:00AM; Pygmy Goat Show 11:00AM; Ponytail/Pigtail Contest 1:00PM; Pedal Tractor Show 1:30PM; Kiddie Day at the Carnival 1:00-5:00PM; Ping Pong Drop 3:30PM; Carnival Open 5:00PM-Close; Demolition Derby 5:30PM; Logan Kirby & Sun’s Legacy 6:00PM. For complete information visit www.georgetownfair.org.
Danville Farmer’s Market at Crossroads Christian Church – (3613 N. Vermilion, Danville) Back to School Backpack Drive for the Crosspoint at the Y. The supplies collected will assist children in either the Domestic Violence or Transitional Shelter Programs. Michelle Campbell, Development Specialist at Crosspoint Human Services, says every year kids come to the shelter with nothing and have to face a new school year with no backpacks or supplies. Campbell says Saturday’s School Supply/ Backpack Drive at the Danville Farmers Market at 3613 North Vermilion Street in Danville is an effort to prevent that from happening. And, of course, you can purchase locally grown and homemade products; 8:00AM-Noon.
Saturday Morning Summer Sounds & Farmers’ Market at the Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Shop an eclectic mix of produce, food & art along with live music with Jules Rose with special guest performance by 11-year-old Xavier Hosseini; 9:00AM-1:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM
14th Annual “Uncle Joe Cannon” Vintage Base Ball Jamboree at Kennekuk County Park – (22296 Henning Rd, Danville) Round Robin vintage base ball exhibition games, Game times Noon; 1:15PM & 2:30PM. Plan to bring your lawn chairs & enjoy.
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $7.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Circus Fantastic at the Palmer Arena – (100 W. Main, Danville) Showtimes 1:30PM; 4:30PM & 7:30PM. Tickets available at www.circusfuntastic.com.
Fischer Theatre Showing “Mary Poppins” – Saturday & Sunday – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) Saturday Showtimes: 3:00PM & 7:00PM; Sunday Showtime: 2:00PM. Admission is free of charge to kick off the Friends of the Fischer campaign!
Fireworks at the Gao Grotto – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Gates open at 3:00PM; Fireworks at Dusk. Admission is $2 per person. BBQ, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, & chips will be available for purchase.
Circus Fantastic at the Palmer Arena – (100 W. Main, Danville) Showtimes 4:30PM & 7:30PM. Tickets available at www.circusfuntastic.com.
Survivor Resource Center “Glo Bingo” at Turtle Run – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Tickets are $25 & include 6 Bingo cards per Game, Glow Hat, & Bingo Dauber; Doors Open 5:00PM, Bingo 6:00PM. $5 per additional 6 cards available at the event. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Also enjoy DJ music, 50/50 & burgers, fries & appetizers available for purchase. V.I.P. Table $250 & seats 8. Tickets available at SRC office, 923 N. Vermilion, call 217-446-1337 or single tickets at Turtle Run.
Live Music at the Kickapoo Park Bistro – (10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood) Live music with the Cobalt Blues Band; 5:00-7:00PM.
Fischer Theatre Showing “Mary Poppins” – Saturday & Sunday – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) Saturday Showtime: 7:00PM; Sunday Showtime: 2:00PM. Admission is free of charge to kick off the Friends of the Fischer campaign!
Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 7:00-10:00PM; Admission $10.00. Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, & Batting cages also available.
Circus Fantastic at the Palmer Arena – (100 W. Main, Danville) Showtime 7:30PM. Tickets available at www.circusfuntastic.com.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Brunch by the Lake at Danville Boat Club – (15750 Boat Club Road, Danville) Serving Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Biscuits & gravy, Bread Pudding, Cherry Cobbler, Corn on the cob, Baked ham with pineapple slices, Meatloaf, Soup & salad bar, choice of Soup, coffee or iced tea; Adults $18.95, 10 & under $9.95. Serving from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Trey Hughes playing from 1:00-4:00PM.
Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (310 N. Vermilion, Danville) Antique & Vintage Market open the 2nd weekend of each month on Thursday 5:00-8:00PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM & Sunday Noon-5:00PM.
Sleepy Creek Vineyard – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; Winey Mary Sunday bar – create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary-style concoction with a wide selection of ingredients like fresh celery, pickles, olive, tomato juice, Tabasco, pepper, bloody Mary mix, & more.
Bingo at Danville VFW Post #728 – (8 Pine St, Danville) 2:00PM
Fischer Theatre Showing “Mary Poppins” – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) Showtime: 2:00PM. Admission is free of charge to kick off the Friends of the Fischer campaign!
“Alexfest” Live Music Festival at The Big Easy – (310 Bryan St, Danville) Two stages with 13 bands, Solo/Duo’s with the Grand Finale Super Jam; 2:00-9:00PM. Enjoy band merchandise tents plus 12 vendors. Game area with Corn Hole & Horseshoes. Plan to bring lawn chairs & blankets, no coolers or outside food or drinks allowed.
