Cass Morgan, IL-2016 Telco

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August Art Fair on the Square

October Grant’s March

This event features reenactments based on Ulysses S. Grant’s march from Springfield to Naples, IL. Grant led the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry regiment on this march on July 3, 1861. The event also offers a free self- guided driving tour, old-fashioned root beer at the fairgrounds, home- made pies at Exeter Community Park, maps at every stop, and more. Held rain or shine. Virginia City Wide Fall Garage Sale Families and organizations throughout the city of Virginia hold yard or garage sales on the same day. Meredosia Mini Riverfest Annual festival at the Meredosia River Museum features demonstrations, folklore, games, presentations and exhibits. Oktoberfest Morgan County Fairgrounds Pumpkin Festival Central Park Jacksonville November Beardstown Christmas Parade Saturday after Thanksgiving Festival of Trees Sponsored by Woodhaven: Hospice and Special Support Services, this annual event gathers folks together for holiday food, gifts and live enter- tainment. On the last day, the designer trees and wreathes are auctioned off to raise funds for Woodhaven. 217-245-7841 December Old Fashioned Christmas in Virginia This holiday event has a little bit of everything – bake sales, woodwork- ing demonstrations, crafts, caroling, Christmas parade and A Christmas Story puppet show. Visit the Log Cabin and tell Santa Claus your Christmas wishes. Christmas in Beardstown 1st Saturday in December, holiday bazaars, Christmas trees, wreath auc- Tour five homes beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville. Admission price includes tea. Free parking. 217-245-2680 Christmas Around the Square Take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the square in Beardstown. Kids of all ages can visit Santa and pass along their wish list. tion, crafts, and baked goods Christmas Homes Tour & Tea Call Ahead All events are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm an event by calling: Beardstown Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . .217-323-3271 Cass County Economic Development Office . . . .217-452-3226 Jacksonville Area Visitors & Conventions Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-593-5678 or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217-243-5678

Held each July in Central Park Plaza, the Art Fair on the Square brings together artists from across the Midwest to display, demonstrate and sell their works. Includes children’s art fair, music, and concessions. Free parking. Donations accepted. Chandlerville Annual Burgoo & Fish Fry Traditional harvest-style burgoo, flea market, carnival, pancake break- fast, parade, evening entertainment, dancing and more at Elmwood Park. Taste of Beardstown Come out and taste the ethnic foods. September Annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration Enjoy a unique combination of Mexican and American traditions at this annual event, which takes place at Art Zeek Park in downtown Beardstown. Activities include folk dancing, musical performances and a traditional “grito.” Chautauqua Featuring a historical storyteller, communal supper, musical shows and an evening with famous Americans portrayed by experienced re- enactors. Free parking and admission. Takes place at Community Park under the big tent. Mayor’s Labor Day Ice Cream Social Enjoy ice cream, cake, food and entertainment. Held in Virginia. Flea Market One of Central Illinois’ largest outdoor flea markets. Antiques, white ele- phants, crafts, concessions and more. Free parking and admission. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville. Arenzville Burgoo Carnival, music groups, burgoo soup, craft fair, tractor pull, and many other events. Held at Village Park on West Main. Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Parade, crafts, food, entertainment, 5K run, car show and motorcycle show. 217-323-3271 Annual Cruise Night & Street Rod Reunion One of the largest Cruise Nights in Illinois, this event brings more than 1,000 classic and antique autos in for a weekend of fun for young and old alike. Events include 50s and 60s musical entertainment, cruise and car show. Free parking and admission. Prairie Land Heritage Museum Annual Antique Steam Engine Show Witness horse and steam powered equipment demonstrating early farming techniques. See plowing, threshing, baling, grinding and molasses production. Enjoy a ride on the “Prairie Land Express,” watch the steam powered tractor parade or participate in a contest like the Pedal Tractor Pull. Free parking. Small fee for admission. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, South Jacksonville.

38