What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend Sept 29 – Oct 1
Sep 29, 2023 | 11:25 AM
The following information is provided by Vermilion Advantage. It is posted here as a public service by Neuhoff Media Danville:
Friday, September 29
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.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)
Noon-9:00PM Winery hours
6:00PM-9:00PM 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 Live music with David Howie
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
3:00PM-9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)
3:00PM-10:00PM
$3.75 per game $2 shoe rental
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
Check the website for additional information regarding hours
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 hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.
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
Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
Beerfest! Check out their site for more information here
VFW Post 728: (8 Pine St., Danville)
5:00PM-8:00PM Friday fish fillet dinners and Bill’s seafood chowder will be served
Dine in and carry out available
Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd., Danville)
5:30PM-7:30PM Grill night! Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, and chicken sandwiches. All come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw or beans for $10
7:00PM-9:00PM Join us for music in the hall with Wayne Acton and Friends
Danville Country Club: (2718 Denmark Rd., Danville)
Fridays by the Fire and Oktoberfest at 5:30
Live music from 5:30 to 11:30PM
Featuring a Oktoberfest Menu and several Oktoberfest beers!
Make your reservations now: 217-442-5213
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every Friday from Labor Day to Memorial Day
6:00PM-9:00PM
Admission: $12, Skate Rental $3
Kennekuk County Park: (22296 Henning Rd., Danville)
Full Moon Hike
6:30PM-7:30PM
$5/person – pre-registration and fee required
Saturday, September 30
Danville Farmers Market EVERY Saturday from 8:00AM – Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville. Now accepting LINK cards in trade for tokens with free triple match vouchers for fruit and produce.
Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion)
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! This year’s theme is Spider-Verse and Spider-Man themed events will be happening throughout the month!
9:00AM-1:00PM Berry Cool Market featuring weekly music, demonstrations, activities and family friendly fun! Check out the eclectic mix of art, food and produce vendors
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.
Fairmount Fall Festival
6:00AM-8:30AM Biscuits and Gravy at the Fire Station
8:00AM-1:00PM Town Wide Garage Sales
9:00AM-2:00PM Vendors at Railroad Park (food, crafts and business vendors)
Bags Tournament, Bounce Houses and more!
Julee’s Shooting Star: (109 W. Main St., Westville)
The 20th Annual John M. Clark Memorial Ride
10:00AM Sign up, ride departs at noon
$20 per person, all vehicles welcome
50/50, door prizes, food, music
All proceeds go to the VCHA Children’s Fund
Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)
11:00AM-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
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
Noon–9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
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.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)
12:00PM-7:00PM Winery hours
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every weekend from Labor Day to Memorial Day
Check out the website for pricing and ticket information here
Temple Plaza: (Downtown Danville)
STEP Recovery Center 1st Annual Walk for Recovery
7:00PM in recognition of International Recovery Day
Bring your artwork to display and photos of loved ones for the wall. Candlelight vigil, open to the public
Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
Beerfest! Check out their site for more information here
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
Check the website for additional information regarding hours
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 hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.
Sunday, October 1
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
10:30AM-4:00PM Join us for brunch! Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
American Legion Post 210 in Danville…Sons of the American Legion Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, French toast, biscuits and gravy, toast, potatoes, haystack, coffee, milk or orange juice. The Legion is located along North Jackson Street in Danville.
Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)
Check the website for additional information regarding hours
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 hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)
Noon-7:00PM Winery hours
Winey Mary bar open every Sunday Noon-6:00PM. Use our one of kind tomato and jalapeno wine, Winey Mary, and all the standard fixings to make the best Bloody Mary around! Once you taste a Winey Mary, you may never go back to using the other stuff (Vodka)
The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)
Noon-5:00PM
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
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every weekend from Labor Day to Memorial Day
1:00-4:00PM
Admission $10
Skate Rental $3
Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)
2:00PM- 9:00PM
$4.25 per game $2 shoe rental
Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd., Danville)
4:00PM-7:00PM
Live music on the patio with Catlin Crozier
VFW Post 728: (8 Pine St., Danville)
Family Bingo! Starts promptly at 2:00PM
Children are welcome but must be 18 to play.
Sunday lunch special and a variety of sandwiches and snacks are available
Lincoln Park: (1000 N. Logan Ave, Danville)
1:30-4:30PM
Lamon House Open
Free tours through the Vermilion County Museum Society, donations accepted