What’s Happening in Vermilion County June 2nd – 4th
Jun 1, 2023 | 10:43 AM
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Friday, June 2
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 Not Petty
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)
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
Respawn Gaming Lounge: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
12:00PM-4:00PM
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.
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
4:00PM-12:00AM The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House. Saltgrass Steakhouse temporary hours are daily 4p-9p!
First Friday – Sports & Brews Downtown Danville
5:00PM-8:00PM Join us in Downtown Danville as we host the second annual Sports & Brews Event! Live Music from Ferranti and Bay City Central on the Temple Plaza stage Beer Tent by Vermilion River Beer Co. Beer Specials at local establishments Food Trucks Sports-themed concessions two whole blocks of outdoor fun and games 5-6pm Community Yoga
Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd. Danville)
5:30PM-7:30PM This Friday Night Cook will be Friday Steak Dinner
10oz Ribeye, salad, baked potato, and Texas toast – $20
Chicken breast dinner – $15
7:00PM-9:00PM Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall
Come on out and dance the dust right off them boots!
Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)
6:00PM-8:00PM Live Music by the lake with Pamela Adam
6:30PM-8:p30PM Danville Dans vs. Johnstown Mill Rats
Fischer Theatre: ( 158 N Vermilion St., Danville)
7:00PM showing of “Major League”
The new owner of the Cleveland Indians puts together a purposely horrible team so they’ll lose and she can move the team. But when the plot is uncovered, they start winning just to spite her.
Saturday, June 3
Danville Farmers Market EVERY Saturday from 8:00AM – Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville
Strawberry Festival: ( 198 Seminary Street, Catlin Community Park)
10:00AM-2:00PM The Ladies of Catlin will host the 11th annual Strawberry Festival
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the dunk tank, bingo, bounce house, carnival games, vendors and good trucks
Musical performances include Live Thru Wednesday and In Bloom
There will be a variety of local food truck vendors, for a suggested donation, strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake and strawberry jam will be provided.
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
Vermilion County Conservation District – National Trails Day Guided Hikes
10:00AM Explore the Beach Grove Loop Trail at Forest Glen with a guided hike
12:00PM Explore the Deer Meadow Trail at Forest Glen with a guided hike
This is a FREE event – call 217-662-2142 for more information.
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)
12:00PM-3:00PM
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.
VC Pride Coalition Pridefest at Temple Plaza
1:00PM-5:00PM The Vermilion County Pride Coalition will host Pridefest in downtown Danville starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.
The event will kick off with a pet parade. Pets and their owners will dress up and walk the sidewalks of North Vermilion Street. There will be a prize for the best dressed pet. Visit the VC Pride Coalition Facebook page to register for the pet parade.
Other activities will include community yoga, craft table, face painting, bubbles, multiple food trucks and over 20 different vendors.
There will also be a diaper drive and resource centers available from both Vermilion and Champaign counties.
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
4:00PM-12:00AM The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House. Saltgrass Steakhouse temporary hours are daily 4p-9p!
Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)
5:00PM-7:00PM Live Music by the lake with Froggy
Fischer Theatre: ( 158 N Vermilion St., Danville)
7:00PM showing of “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar”
Three drag queens travel cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town
Sunday, June 4
Skate Contest at McFerren Park Hoopeston
10:00AM Skate Contest at McFerren Park. Sign ups begin at 9:30AM
Text 217-597-1430 for details or questions
Family Fun Day at The Pump in Hoopeston
10:00AM Skate Contest
Noon Mario Cart Tournament
1:00PM Kids Pool Tournament
Bounce House Obstacle Course, Kids Games with the Junior Women’s Club, Prizes and Giveaways
Hot dogs, burgers, chips, potato salad, and coleslaw
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
10:30AM-4:00PM Join us for brunch!
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
11:00AM-7:00PM The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House. Saltgrass Steakhouse temporary hours are daily 4p-9p!
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)
Noon-7:00PM Winery hours
2:00PM-5:00PM Free live music with In Bloom
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)
The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)
Noon-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
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 Tumbleweed