What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend! Jan 6th – 8th

For those doing a little shopping over the weekend, click on our “Uniquely Our Own” link listing some of the unique retail shops we have in the area at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/retail.

And see more information about our parks, museums, historical sites & more in the

Danville Area Visitors’ Guide.

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• Noon-9:00PM Winery hours
• 6:30PM-8:30OM A mellow yet groovy vibe awaits you! Join us for live music with the Merry Travelers Duo.

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

First Fridays – Fire & Ice at the David S. Palmer Arena

• 5:00PM-8:00PM enjoy an entirely free event with ice skating, sledding, photo booth, face painting, story time around the fire, fire safety activities, wood burning demonstration, themed crafts, etc.!
• Themed concessions will be for sale featuring themed items like hot cocoa, s’mores cupcakes by Kayla’s Chic Treats, fire and ice cotton candy, and more

Gao Grotto:(2400 Denmark Rd., Danville)

• 5:30PM-7:30PM This Friday night cook will be as follows: cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, grilled chicken, and hot dogs. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings , coleslaw, and beans
• Price is $10.
• 7:00PM-9:00PM Dixie Flyers will be playing in the hall from

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

• 7:30 Live music with Chad Hays! He is celebrating his birthday with us and he’s bringing a whole slew of musician friends along for the ride.

• 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.

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

• Noon-7:00PM Winery Hours
• Start 2023 with some LAUGH’S! C-U Comedy (www.cucomedy.com) returns to Sleepy Creek Vineyards in Fairmount, IL for Live Stand Up Comedy! Perfect idea for a date night, group outing, parties and more! These events have sold out in the past so don’t wait! Must be 21+ to attend!
• Headliner: Pat Bolduc (Laugh Factory Chicago, Comedy Bar, Zanies Comedy Club Chicago). Featuring Sandy Ott, with opening from George Cruickshank. Hosted by: Jesse Tuttle C-U Comedy Club, Voted Best Personality in Champaign-Urbana in Buzz Magazine in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
• Here are the details: Doors Open & Cocktails at: 7 PM, Show at 8 PM
• Price: Tickets are $15.00 per person. Tickets available here

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

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

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• 3:00PM-10:00PM
• $4.25 per game $2 shoe rental

Fireside Event Space: ( 400 Lyons Road, Westville)

• Come celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Fireside Event Space!
• Doors open at 8:00PM; Free admission, free food and drink specials
• 8:30PM live music with Big Guns – The Area’s Ultimate Tribute to 80’s Hair Bands

• 10:30AM-4:00PM Join us for Brunch! Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.

Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion)

• 11:00AM-1:00PM Second Sunday Salvation – performance by Chad Hays & Company

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

• Noon-6:00PM 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 vodka.

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

• 1:00PM The “2nd Sunday Salvation Show” featuring the Reverend Chad Hays.
• We are now partnering with Kayla’s Chic Treat’s for Beer & Cupcakes; different cupcakes paired specifically with our selections made by our friend Kayla at her new bakery!
• Bloody Mary’s, beers, cupcakes and live music that will enlighten your soul

Vermilion County Bobcats Hockey at the David S. Palmer Arena

• 4:00PM Bobcats vs. Peoria

Illini Skateland: ( Main & Brewer Rd, Danville)

• 6:30PM-8:30PM Adult Skate Night Every Sunday! Must be 18 or older!
• Admission $8 & Skate Rental $3