For information, call 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted
or e-mail questions to info@bishophill.com
Summer 2008
July 27th
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Antique and classic car show.
9 a.m.-Noon- Registration Noon-1:30 p.m.-Judging 3 p.m.-Awards
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
9am
August 16th
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Fundraiser for the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. 309-927-3596
1pm - 4pm
August 16th & August 17th
CLAY AND FIBER FEST
Pottery workshop. Demonstrations of pottery styles, spinning, weaving, and broom making. Hands-on activities include weaving and spinning. Soup Supper the 16th. VagnHall Galleri Special
Exhibit and Contest. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 16; 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by the Prairie Arts Center and co-sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. (309) 927-3008 10am
Fall 2008
September 13th
OLD SETTLERS’ DAY
Celebration of the 162nd anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 112th year of the Old Settlers’ Association. 11:30 a.m. - Traditional Chicken Dinner
12:15 p.m. - High Society Band Concert 1:30 p.m. - Program featuring as speakers Bishop Hill Colony Descendents
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 11:30am
September 14th
COLONY SCHOOL REUNION
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools.
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
2pm - 4pm
September 27th & September 28th
JORDBRUKSDAGARNA
Agriculture Days. Celebrating Bishop Hill’s agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage base ball, and Colony stew.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 10am - 5pm
October 11th & October 12th
“A GATHERING OF AUTHORS”
2nd Annual event – 2nd flr. 1857 Blacksmith Shop. Meet a variety of Midwest authors. Authors sign and sell copies of their books. Authors read selected passages from their books. Fiction, suspense, historic, and children. Info. call 815-646-4748, 309-927-3008 or 927-3899. 12pm - 5pm
Winter 2008
HOLIDAY SEASON 2008: Bishop Hill is open DAILY through December 22
November 2nd
OLOF KRANS BIRTHDAY
170th birthday of Bishop Hill’s artist. Birthday cake and punch.
Bishop Hill Museum Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 2pm - 4pm
November 28th - November 30th
JULMARKNAD
Christmas Market. Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, folk art, antiques.
Make and Take Holiday Workshops 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. at the Steeple Building
Christmas Cookie Walk Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10am - 5pm
December 6th & December 7th
JULMARKNAD
Christmas Market. Traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special Music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more.
Chocolate Walk at Steeple Building. Select homemade chocolate delicacies for your holiday enjoyment. 10am - 5pm
December 12th & December 13th
LUCIA NIGHTS
Festival of Lights. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops. Special music at various village locations. Performers include the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale 6pm - 9pm
December 25th
JULOTTA
Candlelight nondenominational service in the Colony Church. Service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following service.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 6am
Spring 2009
April 4th & April 5th
KAFFE MED DOPP
Enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums as historic Bishop Hill opens for the season. Discover what is new. Delight in the familiar. 10am - 5pm
April 25th
SWEDISH STOMP AND SKAMPEROO
5K run/walk through historic Bishop Hill.
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc.
9am
May 15th - May 17th
QUILT SHOW - POSIES, PATTERNS, AND PATCHES
Area quilters exhibit their work at the Colony School. Antique, appliqué, patchwork, miniature, and other categories. VagenHall Galleri – special exhibit during Quilt Show. May 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Co-sponsored with Prairie Queen Quilt Club 309-927-3851 10am
