“Memorial Day is an opportunity for us to pause as a nation and honor the memory of the patriots who have laid down their lives in defense of our country,” said VA Illiana Executive Director Staci Williams. “We can never begin to repay the debt of gratitude we owe these fallen heroes. It will be an honor to join the community as we pay tribute to them at the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony

The ceremony will include keynote remarks, performances by the Danville Municipal Band and singer Curt Kiser, and a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the fallen. The ceremony will also include color guard honors, a 21-gun salute, and the sounding of Taps by members of American Legion Post #210.

All members of the community are invited to the event, which will take place rain or shine.

In preparation for the event, volunteers will post small American flags in front of grave markers throughout the national cemetery on May 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Groups or individuals interested in volunteering should contact Jacob Serd, Danville National Cemetery Manager, at 217-554-4550.

Friday, May 26

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• Noon-9:00PM Winery hours
• 5:00PM-8:00PM Wieners & Wine You buy the drinks, $1 hot dogs, free fixings and fire to roast them over. Each Friday (rain or shine), April through October
• 6:30PM-8:30PM Free music with David Howie
• 8:30PM-10:30PM Free music with The After Party

Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N Vermilion, Danville)

• 11:30AM-1:30PM Lunch Box Concert Series with Brangie

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• 3:00PM-9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• 3:00PM-10:00PM
• $3.75 per game $2 shoe rental

The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)

• 4:00PM-8:00PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult Admission is FREE
• Danville’s FIRST indoor family fun center where kids can play till their hearts content, and where ANYONE can be a kid! We are located in the Danville Village Mall

Respawn Gaming Lounge: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 4:00PM-8:00PM
• The gaming center and lounge can be best described as a modernized arcade. Gamers can challenge one another, or enjoy a solo experience, to popular titles on all major consoles and top-of-the-line gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality by using the latest VR systems.

Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd. Danville)

• 5:30PM-7:30PM This Friday Night Cook will be as follows; cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, and chicken sandwich. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and beans
• Price is $10
• 7:00PM-9:00PM Wayne Acton will be playing in the hall
• Come on out and dance the dust right off them boots!

VRBC Concert Series at Downtown Danville Temple Plaza

• 6:00PM-9:00PM Live music with Candy Foster

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Live Music by the lake with Pamela Adam

AMBUCs Friday Night Series at Turtle Run

• 7:00PM-9:00PM Live music with Susan Williams Band

Fischer Theatre: ( 158 N Vermilion St., Danville)

• 7:00PM showing of “A Man Called Otto”
• Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around

Saturday, May 27

Danville Farmers Market EVERY Saturday from 8:00AM – Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville

Middle Fork River Paddle Trip: (Kennekuk County Park 22296 Henning Road)

• Bunker Hill Canoe Access at Kennekuk County Park Pre-registration and Fee Required. Call 217-662-2142 for more information. $50.00/person

DACC Car Show: (DACC 2000 E Main Street, Danville)

• 9:00AM-3:00PM 15th annual DACC Car Show & Dyno Day
• Free to spectators; music, food, prizes and fun!

Danville Public Library: ( 319 N Vermilion)

• 11:00AM-Noon Hear it, See it, Take it: Sensory Story Time
• Noon-2:00PM Saturday Movie Matinee – Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room.

The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)

• 11:00AM-3:00PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult Admission is FREE
• Danville’s FIRST indoor family fun center where kids can play till their hearts content, and where ANYONE can be a kid! We are located in the Danville Village Mall

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• Noon – 9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• Noon-7:00PM Winery hours

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• Noon-10:00PM
• $4.25 per game $2 shoe rental

Respawn Gaming Lounge: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 2:30PM-8:00PM
• The gaming center and lounge can be best described as a modernized arcade. Gamers can challenge one another, or enjoy a solo experience, to popular titles on all major consoles and top-of-the-line gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality by using the latest VR systems.

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 5:00PM-7:00PM Live Music by the lake with Logan Kirby

Sunday, May 28

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• 10:30AM-4:00PM Join us for brunch!

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• Noon-7:00PM Winery hours
• Winey Mary bar open every Sunday. Use our one of a kind tomato and jalapeno wine, Winey Mary, and all the standard fixings to make the best Bloody Mary around. Every Sunday from Noon – 6 PM. Once you taste a Winey Mary, you may never go back to using the other stuff (Vodka)

Historic Buildings Open at Kennekuk and Forest Glen every Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM through September 4

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

• 2:00PM Family Bingo – Children are welcome but must be 18 years of age to play/ Sunday’s lunch special consist of a variety of sandwiches and snack foods.

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• 2:00PM- 9:00PM
• $4.25 per game $2 shoe rental

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 2:00PM-4:00PM Live Music by the lake with Chad Hays