2013 Travel Guide
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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
Village Theatre
The Village Theatre, with its 183 seats in the round, hosts theatrical performances.
CITY: Charleston
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
Shiloh Prairie Restoration
View 40 acres of restored prairie grass and a Native American grass lodge.
CITY: Hume
Oaklands's Historic Square
Visit Oakland's lovely New England-style square for a unique shopping and dining experience.
CITY: Oakland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
