| Summer is really getting started. Venture out of "Your BackYard Into Our BackYard" and check out the activities below that Carroll County has to offer. |
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'TLP Presents The Wedding Singer'
TimberLake Playhouse
July 2 - 6
Called the most ingenious and amusing musical adaptations of a Hollywood film ever to reach the stage! You’ll love Broadways newest hit which lampoons the 1980s and the Adam Sandler film about a loser who sings in a wedding band while trying to find love. After his own fiancée leaves him at the altar, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. The stars shine brighter deep in the woods! Timber Lake Playhouse has been proving that fact for more than 40 years, by presenting quality live theater to Midwestern audiences since 1962. Hang on tight for our Summer 2009 season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement. Check our website and call for reservations.
Phone 815-244-2035
Website www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
'Shannon Independence Day Celebration'
Shannon
July 3 & 4
A pork chop sandwich supper will be held at Lions Park from 5 -7:30 pm. Ice cream social starts at 5 pm. Fireworks start at dusk. Rain date is Sun. July 6th.
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Website
'Mt. Carroll July 4th Celebration'
Mt. Carroll
July 4th - All Day
Fireman's Pork Chops at Fire Station on Clay Street from 11-4 and will also be available at Athletic Field in evening. Parade at 6:30 pm followed by entertainment, band concert, and refreshments at the WCMS Athletic Field. Fireworks at dusk at WCMS Athletic Field.
Phone 815-244-4424.
Website www.mtcarrollil.org'Savanna Fireworks'
Savanna
July 5th - Sunday
The fun starts at 6:30 with fire truck rides, food and refreshments. Fireworks start at dusk. All events take place at West Carroll High School.
Phone 815-273-2722
Website www.savannail.com'19th Annual Illinois State BBQ Championship'
Shannon
July 11
Annual Illinois BBQ Championship will convene at BBQ's Field of Dreams in Lions Park, Shannon, IL. Over 50 teams from all over the country will vie for cash and prizes. Friday Top Pork Shoulder cookers compete in the Butt to Butt Invitational for cash, prizes and the coveted Boar's Tooth Award. Saturday 4 BBQ categories compete for Grand and Reserve Champions. Grand Champion qualify for the American Royal Invitational BBQ contest and the Jack Daniel's World Champioship invitational pool. Sat/9a-8p & Sun/10a-4p
Phone
Website www.ilstatebbqchampionship.com'TLP Presents Wait Until Dark'
TimberLake Playhouse
Begins July 16
From Frederick Knott, author of the bloodcurdling Dial ''M'' for Murder comes another classic thriller about a blind woman who must defend herself from murderous thugs. You'll be on the edge of your seat as Wait Until Dark builds toward its electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. The stars shine brighter deep in the woods! Timber Lake Playhouse has been proving that fact for more than 40 years, by presenting quality live theater to Midwestern audiences since 1962. Hang on tight for our Summer 2009 season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement. Check our website and call for reservations.
Phone 815-244-2035
Website www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
'Mt. Carroll Cruise Night'
Mt. Carroll
July 18
Come to downtown Mt. Carroll for a blast from the past. No classes or judging; just food, music and lots of classic cars. 5-9 pm
Len Anderson - 815-244-7875 Ed Leipus - 815-244-7173 Tom Charles - 815-244-7881
Website www.mtcarrollil.org
'2 Busy 2 Cook Weekend'
July 18
2 Busy 2 Cook? Learn how to make gourmet meals that fit your schedule. This three-day retreat takes place in historic Mount Carroll, IL, the ideal spot to relax and take in Northwest Illinois' rolling hills. The weekend includes a tasting reception, a private consultation with a personal chef, tours of nearby organic farms and stores, and a hilarious "speed" cooking class by our guest chef. And, as during all our retreats, you'll enjoy fantastic gourmet meals that you'll have a hand in preparing. Join us, and take the knowledge home with you.
Phone: 815-244-5602
E-mail: pam@learngreatfoods.com
Website: www.learngreatfoods.com 'Milledgeville Birthday Bash Saturday'
July 18
Milledgeville Men’s Club Bean Bag Tournament-Downtown Milledgeville Milledgeville Fire Department Kids Water Fights-At the Fire Station Milledgeville State Banka Bingo at the Library Crafts-Downtown Milledgeville Food Stands-Downtown Milledgeville Kids Crafts and Games-Downtown Milledgeville Entertainment-Downtown Milledgeville Performances by Shelley’s Dance Studio Little Miss and Mr. Milledgeville Contest-Downtown Milledgeville Antique Tractor Show-Across from Milledgeville Oil At the Library--- Milledgeville History Dinner by Creative Cuisine available for purchase Free Ice Cream Social Family Movie Night Open House at Country Floral and McKenna’s Flooring
Phone: 815-225-7617
'Illinois Rt 64/78 Highway Festival'
July 25
1ST ANNUAL ILLINOIS RT. 64/78 HIGHWAY FESTIVAL – JULY 25 10AM-2PM ENTERTAINMENT • GREAT DEALS • FOOD STOP BY FOR FUN, FOOD AND GREAT DEALS SPONSORED BY MOUNT CARROLL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND LOCAL BUSINESSES Antique Tractor Driving Tour of Carroll County begins at 8 AM and ends at 2 PM at Land of Oz 10 AM -2 PM: Businesses offering sales and discounts Car & Motorcycle Cruise In -Land of Oz Children’s Farm -Farm Bureau Children’s Safety Day -Savanna-Thomson State Bank with Sheriff’s Auxiliary FREE Child ID Packet (includes inkless fingerprinting and photograph) Garden Market & Fairhaven Fruit Farm (weather permitting) Highway Bingo with Prizes Junk in the Trunk & Flea Market at Land of Oz, Bobtown Storage, & behind Carroll County Auto Parts. West Carroll Junior Class will have a car wash at Kunes’ Country Auto. 10 AM -Noon: Root Beer Floats & Popcorn -THE National Bank 11 AM -Noon: Highway Trivia Game Show -Savanna-Thomson State Bank 11 AM: Pedal Tractor Pull -Farm Bureau 11 AM -2 PM: DQ Characters -Dairy Queen Free Prize for each child & Come Back coupons 11 AM -2 PM: Free Car Care Product with every Car Wash -Star Bright Car Wash Cookouts: Carroll County Automotive (pork chop sandwiches, door prizes, TV giveaway) Carroll County Auto Parts -Hotdog Cookout Shaw’s Food Pride (pork chop or steak sandwich dinner and dirt bike raffle)
Phone 815-244-4424.
Website www.mtcarrollil.org
E-mail: info@mtcarrollil.org
'TLP Presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'
TimberLake Playhouse
Begins July 30
This new comic hit is from the authors who brought you The Full Monty! Based on the popular 1988 Steve Martin film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is about two con men out to pull the ultimate con. A hilarious battle of cons ensues, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end! The stars shine brighter deep in the woods! Timber Lake Playhouse has been proving that fact for more than 40 years, by presenting quality live theater to Midwestern audiences since 1962. Hang on tight for our Summer 2009 season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement. Check our website and call for reservations.
Phone 815-244-2035
Website www.timberlakeplayhouse.org
'Carroll County Fair'
Begins August 4 - Runs 5 Days
Aug 4-8. Now in its 57th year located at Schell Park, rural Milledgeville, Illinois. One of northwest Illinois' finest county fairs with agriculture, floriculture, hobby, antique, produce and 4-H exhibits plus truck & tractor pull, demo derby, rodeo, antique tractor pull, amusement rides and so much more. Go to the website for full listing of event date & times
Website: www.carrollcofair.org
'TLP Presents Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story'
TimberLake Playhouse
Begins August 13
This rock n' roll musical traces Buddy's quick rise to fame before an untimely death, with 20 hits that include ''Peggy Sue,'' ''That'll Be The Day,'' ''Oh Boy,'' Ritchie Valens' ''La Bamba,'' and the Big Bopper's ''Chantilly Lace.'' If you liked Smokey Joe's Café and All Shook Up, you'll love Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. The stars shine brighter deep in the woods! Timber Lake Playhouse has been proving that fact for more than 40 years, by presenting quality live theater to Midwestern audiences since 1962. Hang on tight for our Summer 2009 season, packed with laughs, tears, surprise, and excitement. Check our website and call for reservations.
Phone 815-244-2035
Website www.timberlakeplayhouse.org'Mt. Carroll Cruise Night'
Mt. Carroll
August 15
Come to downtown Mt. Carroll for a blast from the past. No classes or judging; just food, music and lots of classic cars. 5-9 pm
Len Anderson - 815-244-7875 Ed Leipus - 815-244-7173 Tom Charles - 815-244-7881
Website www.mtcarrollil.org
'Culinary Farm Tour'
Mt. Carroll
Saturday, August 29
Join us on the second day of the All Things Chocolate weekend. We will tour organic farms,have a cooking class with one of our personal chefs, and enjoy a wonderful meal. This day is all about Chocolate!
Phone: 815-244-5602
E-mail:
pam@learngreatfoods.com
Website:
www.learngreatfoods.com
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