2013 Travel Guide
Enjoy Illinois App
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Shady Crest Farm Market
Come visit this working Amish farm and apple orchard. They have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus fresh honey, apple butter and maple syrup. Open year round.
CITY: Arthur
Roc's Black Front
Rocs is celebrated for its baby back ribs and original 'Norm's nirvana barbeque sauce.
CITY: Charleston
Hong Kong House - Charleston
Chinese restaurant with full menu - dine-in, carry-out or delivery.
CITY: Charleston
Country Junction/ Amoco
Friendly convenience store with pizza, hot dogs, chicken and deli type items.
CITY: Kansas
Seventh Street Underground
A student coffee house and entertainment. A non-alcoholic venue for college students.
CITY: Charleston
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
The Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center provides guests with countless features, great service and a convenient location. Lake Land College is less than a mile away from this Mattoon, IL hotel and local points of interest like Illinois Amish Country, Eastern Illinois University and Lincoln Log Cabin are nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the multitude of recreation areas offered in the surrounding area. The Douglas Hart Nature Center, Peterson Park, Meadowview Golf Course and Lake Mattoon are in the vicinity. Several specialty stores, shopping malls, retailers and restaurants are close to the hotel.
CITY: Mattoon
Moultrie County Courthouse
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse features several murals and documents depicting industry.
CITY: Sullivan
19 - 30
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
A non-stop laugh-fest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, and a showgirl or two. This hysterical farce features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
CITY: Sullivan
North Entrance To Lake Shelby
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
CITY: Sullivan
Murals Around the Square
Charleston is known as a city of murals, thanks to the many murals located around the town square. View them on a seven-block tour of the area.
CITY: Charleston
Village Theatre
The Village Theatre, with its 183 seats in the round, hosts theatrical performances.
CITY: Charleston
5 - 6
Horse Progess Days
This showcase for horse-drawn equipment also offers draft horse farming exploratory classes, a pony pull, field demonstrations, produce demonstrations, sheep herding, hay demonstration, breed presentation and an auction.
CITY: Arcola
Oaklands's Historic Square
Visit Oakland's lovely New England-style square for a unique shopping and dining experience.
CITY: Oakland
Sep 2
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
This outdoor street festival features free cheese giveaways, wagon and pony rides, a petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, cheese-eating and curling contests, free entertainment, a fireman's breakfast, ham and bean lunch, ice cream social, crafts, a flea market, car show and more. Win a national title at the National Cheese Eating Championships or a a World title in the International Cheese Curling Championships. Family and kid divisions for each event.
CITY: Arthur
Museum Of Christian Heritage and Hall of Recognition
Religious history displays include memorabilia from local area churches, past and present.
CITY: Oakland
17 - 18
Bluegrass in the Gardens
Rockome Gardens hosts its annual bluegrass music event with some of the Midwest’s most talented bands. The 20-acre theme park is an ideal setting for great music, and also offers the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, a cheese factory, candy shop, bakery, ice cream shop, snack shack, general store and beautiful flower gardens.
CITY: Arcola
Sep 2
Annual Casey Popcorn Festival
Some call it an end-of-summer festival; others think of it as the beginning of the fall season. Casey residents will tell you the Casey Popcorn Festival is just good old-fashioned family fun! Located in the century-old Fairview Park, the Casey Popcorn Festival has earned its reputation as the Premier Family Festival in a two-state area. Music fills the air almost continuously as live bands offer oldies, classic rock, country, and southern Gospel. Kids entertainers such as magicians and animal shows are featured, as well as a huge carnival, more than 60 craft booths, a car show, festival food, and free popcorn, the official snack food of Illinois.
CITY: Casey
5 - 13
Dora the Explorer Pirate Adventure
In Dora’s Pirate Adventure, Dora, Diego, Boots the Monkey, and her other friends take an exciting trip to Treasure Island. In this interactive show, the audience gets the chance to help Dora and her friends over Singing Mountain, past the silly Singing Bridge and also help them confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, Dora and Diego teach the audience both Spanish and English words and phrases to help them solve the puzzles and reach their goal!
CITY: Sullivan
23 - 24
Mennonite Relief Sale
Amish-crafted furniture and quilts, baked goods, homemade ice-cream, crafts and children's auction are just part of the items for sale during this community effort. Kids can enjoy a train ride, space walk, bounce house and more. Enjoy a full menu including BBQ chicken, ice cream, and river fries. The auction items include a variety of locally handcrafted items including many quilts, bedroom suites, dining room tables and chairs, tea carts, china cabinets, entertainment centers, roll top desks, lawn furniture and many smaller wood items. This is a community effort of many churches and individuals to help bring agricultural assistance, community development and social services for the hungry and needy of the world.
CITY: Arthur
3 - 14
Anything Goes
The classic nautical musical set in 1934 with a spectacular score by Cole Porter including favorites; You’re The Top, Friendship, I Get A Kick out Of You, Friendship and, of course, Anything Goes! It’s the story of evangelist turned nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and her old pal Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13) as they help Billy in his attempt to win the heart of debutante Hope Harcourt. This wacky tale unfolds on the deck of the S.S. American and includes spectacular singing and tap dancing sailors!
CITY: Sullivan
24
Coles County Air Show
Show includes air performers, military vehicles, helicopter rides, variety of food vendors and family fun!
CITY: Mattoon
3 - 4
Charleston Red, White & Blue Days
The 23rd annual community celebration features a concert by X-factor winner Tate Stevens with The Lemon Brothers for a free show on July 3rd. Also part of the fun is bingo, family activities, games, food, all you can eat ice cream, free entertainment, parade & fireworks! Located at Morton Park in Charleston.
CITY: Charleston
7 - 13
Martinsville Agricultural Fair
In addition to all the judged agricultural events, this fair features an Ag Olympics, a Barnyard Scramble, an auto thrill show, lawn mower derby, garden tractor pull, truck & tractor pulls, demolition derby carnival rides and music by The Ball Bros.
CITY: Martinsville
7
Casey Corner Car Show
This 8th annual event is presented by car enthusiast Bobby Staley and features Best of Show, Best Paint and Best Engine categories. Over 100 entries in 19 categories. Local charitable groups will have food stands. The is a vehicle registration fee (proceeds to local charities) but admission is free. Located at corner of US 40 and IL 49.
CITY: Casey
18 - 20
Mattoon Bagelfest
Free family event with food vendors, crafts & major entertainment.The World's Biggest Bagel Breakfast on Saturday morning! Contests include Beautiful Baby Bagel and Miss Bagelfest. Music from Finding Favour, Victoria Ghost and Joe Nichols.
CITY: Mattoon
14
Fall Horse Plowing Days at Rockome Gardens
Rockome Gardens hosts its annual Fall Horse Plowing Days event - come see the horses in action plowing the farmland by traditional methods. The 20-acre theme park is an ideal setting for great music, and also offers the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, a cheese factory, candy shop, bakery, ice cream shop, snack shack, general store and beautiful flower gardens.
CITY: Arcola
12 - 14
Harvest Festival at Rockome Gardens
Rockome Gardens hosts its annual Harvest Festival event, featuring Old time demonstrations, open-fire apple butter & cider, crafters, vendors, artisans and more. "Mackville" will perform on Oct 13. The 20-acre theme park is an ideal setting for great music, and also offers the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, a cheese factory, candy shop, bakery, ice cream shop, snack shack, general store and beautiful flower gardens.
CITY: Arcola
19 - 21
Annual East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Show
Come see all makes, models and types of antique farm equipment, Restored or unrestored antiques over 25 years old are welcome. See the garden tractor pull, threshing demonstrations, kid's tractor pull, parade, antique pull, music and more. Held at Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston.
CITY: Charleston
Aug 11
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy “lovingly ripped off from” the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Like the film, it is a highly irreverent parody of the Legend of King Arthur and his Knights featuring a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. It’ll make you “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life!”
CITY: Sullivan
