Recurring Summer Events
Car Cruise Nights
These cruise's were very popular last year, stop by & enjoy the fun this year.
Saturdays, June 28, July 19, August 16,
and September 20
5 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Mount Carroll.
Music, DJ, food, and fun.
815-244-7875
Timber Lake Playhouse
Plays throughout the summer - More Info...
'Chocolate Tour'
Saturday, May 10, 2008 At 03:00 PM
Taste chocolates from all over the world, learn to cook gourmet recipes featuring chocolate and eat delicious food! This cooking class will be taught by Chef Donna Duvall and will be held in Mt. Carroll. The cost is $95 per person.
We offer culinary adventures in Northwest Illinois! Tour local sustainable farms, participate in a hands-on cooking class with dynamic chefs in the Learn Great Foods Kitchen, and sit down to gourmet organic dinners. In 2008, Sustainable Farm Tours are offered April through October.
'International Migratory Bird Day'
Saturday, May 17, 2008 At 07:30 AM
Held at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in rural Thomson. The 2008 theme, Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats and People provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize the important habitats in your locale and the groups and individuals that contribute to their protection.
Events include:
7:30am - Guided Bird Walk. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars.
9:30am - Bus Tour of Lost Mound Unit of Upper Mississippi River National Fish & Wildlife Refuge (call to register as space is limited)
12:30pm - Program on Using Native Plants in Landscaping
1:30pm - Backyard Bird Feeders - participants will learn how to make bird feeders using everyday items.
Lunch will be provided by Friends of the Upper Miss. Refuge.
Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center Upper Miss. River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge 7071 Riverview Rd. Thomson,Illinois (behind Metform on Hwy 84 north of Thomson) 815-273-2732, ext 16
'Mt. Carroll Mayfest'
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday May 23 - 25, 2008
Mayfest 5k Walk/Run Benefit at 8:00 AM ( proceeds to benefit the Carroll County Relay For Life). Registration $15.00 before May 16, (includes t-shirt and eligibility for door prizes) after May 16 $15.00 (includes t-shirt while supplies last). Prizes awarded to the 1st male finisher, 1st female finisher and the 1st Mt. Carroll finisher. Race-Day Registration 7:00 a.m.-7:45 .a,) Packet pick up between 6:30-8:30 on May 23 at the entrance of the music stage. For More information please contact laura Smith 815-244-5374
Check the schedule here: Mt. Carroll Mayfest
'Savanna's Music On The Mississippi'
Friday, June 20 At 06:00 PM
Held at Marquette Park on the banks of the Mississippi River. Food and beverage stands open at 6 PM. Headline musical entertainment all evening.
Contact Info:
Savanna Chamber of Commerce 815-273-2722
URL:
www.savannail.com
'McGinnis Market Strawberry Festival'
Saturday, June 21 At 12:00 PM
Free strawberry shortcake! Fresh locally grown strawberries for sale plus our usual seasonal produce. Open noon to 4 pm. McGinnis Market is open 7 days a week June - November. We specialize in locally grown produce and Amish canned goods.
Contact Info: McGinnis Market 2200 North Rt 84, Thomson 815-259-2008
'Independence Day'
Thursday, July 4
Firemen’s Pork Chops at Fire Station on Clay St.,
afternoon, and at Athletic Field, evening.
Parade, entertainment, band concert, refreshments,
and fireworks, Athletic Field, dusk.
815-244-4424
'Garden Walk'
Saturday, July 12
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tour beautiful and unique gardens of Mount Carroll
and browse the displays in the courtyard.
815-244-CALL (2255)
'2 Busy 2 Cook Weekend Retreat'
June 13-15,
(Mt Carroll). A weekend getaway featuring 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, 2 tours and cooking classes. Also included is a private consultation with a personal chef, tours of organic farms and shops as well as a “speed cooking class” by our guest chef. Create tasty gourmet dishes featuring local organic produce and meats! Cost is $325 per person.
Contact info: 815.244.5602 or 866.240.1650
www. learngreatfoods.com
e-mail: contact@learngreatfoods.com
