What’s Happening in Vermilion County? August 14-16

This list of events taking place in Vermilion County this weekend is courtesy of Vermilion Advantage.

FRIDAY

• Free Pilates Sessions at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) We will be using a variety of instructional videos, Registration, Yoga/Pilates mat & face mask required; 4:00PM. To register call 217-477-5223 Ext. 121. For adults, ages 18 & over.
• Danville American Legion Post #210 Dinner – (201 Prospect Place, Danville) Serving dinner from 5:00-7:00PM for curbside pickup, dine in or carry out. Place your orders in advance starting at 4:30PM. Dinner choices include catfish, catfish sandwich, shrimp, hamburger or cheeseburger, and grilled or breaded tenderloins. Cost is $9.
• Downtown Hoopeston Farmer’s Market at 112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe Parking Lot – (112 E. Main, Hoopeston) 5:00-7:00PM
• Turtle Run Dinner – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Menu of beef brisket, corn on the cob, potato salad and Caesar salad for $10 from 5:00-9:00PM straight from the grill!
• Summer Sounds Free Concert Series in Downtown Danville – (Temple Plaza) Live music with the Rock Posse band; 5:00-9:00PM.
• Gao Grotto Dinner & Live Music – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Menu featuring 8 oz. Cheeseburgers/Hamburgers, Chicken Strips, or Grilled Chicken Sandwich with 2 side choices; 5:30-8:30PM. Cost is $8. Appetizers are also available for purchase. Live Music with the Dixie Flyers Band; 7:00-9:00PM.
• Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 6:00-9:00PM; Admission $8. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
• AMBUCS Friday Nights at Turtle Run – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Live music with the 90’s Daughter; 7:00-10:00PM.

SATURDAY

• Potomac American Legion Post #428 Buffet Breakfast – (1010 Grant, Potomac) 7:00-10:00AM
• Fischer Theatre Yoga & Mimosas in Palace Park – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) Doors open at 7:45AM & Yoga will take place from 8:00-9:00AM. Registration fee of $20 includes yoga with instructor Merrit Spicer, Mimosas & coffee alongside Mad Goat bakery items. Pre-register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848aea92aa3f58-yoga2 
• Danville Farmer’s Market at Crossroads Christian Church – (3613 N. Vermilion, Danville) 8:00AM-Noon; Open every Saturday with COVID guidelines. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing rules. We ask that only vendors touch products until they are purchased. We look forward to seeing you there!
• Third Annual Merrell-Wilson Ride for PTSD at Danville American Legion Post #210 – (201 Prospect Place, Danville) Registration begins at 9:00AM, Kickstands up at 11:00AM. Cost is $25 + $5 for each additional passenger (a meal is included after the ride) & 4-wheelers are welcome. Join us after the ride for the 50/50 drawing, door prizes & live music with the Zach Dable Experience. All proceeds will go toward the Working Out PTSD Foundation.
• Free COVID-19 Testing at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church – (609 N. Bowman) People with No symptoms or No health insurance may participate; 10:00AM-2:00PM. Call 217-446-5502  or email: pastor@greatershilohdanville.org to put your name on a list.
• Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (433 N. Gilbert, 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. Curbside pickup available by calling 217-474-7218.
• Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Live Music – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-7:00PM. Enjoy Live Music with Tom Grassman; 3:00-5:00PM.
• Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $6.50. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
• Live Music at Kickapoo Park Bistro – (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood) Enjoy Dinner & Live Music with Well Spring Duo; 5:30-7:30PM.

SUNDAY

• Once in a Blue Moon Vintage Market – Open All Weekend – (433 N. Gilbert, 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. Curbside pickup available by calling 217-474-7218.
• Sleepy Creek Vineyards – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; We are open for outdoor seating, please enter at the front door. 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.
• Live Music at the Gao Grotto – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Live music with the Zach Dable Band; 4:00-7:00PM. Food will be available for purchase.
• Live Music at Lincoln Park – (1000 N. Logan Ave, Danville) Featuring Doc Ashton & the Root Canals each Sunday night through September; 6:30PM.