This is just a sampling of the activities in Amish Country, for complete listings with details click on one of the towns above.
APRIL
April 20-21: Spores n’ More Mushroom Festival, Sullivan. Morel Mushroom hunting contest. Crafts, food, games, fun for Everyone!
April 22-25 - 20th Annual Arthur Quilt Show. Quilt enthusiasts enjoy this competitive event for a chance to win local business gift certificates. You won't want to miss this show's outstanding quality of quilts. Quilt history is attached to each quilt, so plan extra time to read the interesting stories that make each quilt special. 120 E. Progress Street. Downtown, Arthur.
MAY
May 2 - You Me & the Fencepost Festival. Location: Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, Arcola.
May 16 - Downtown Arthur Market; - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; crafts & antiques. Location: Gazebo Annex building, downtown Arthur. This market is held the 3rd Saturday of every month.
JUNE
June 5-6 - Strawberry Jam. Arthur's first street fair of the season. You will find bargains for the whole family at the merchants old fashioned sidewalk sales, crafts booths and a flea market. Antique Tractor Show. Craft & flea vendors and food booths fill the downtown on both Friday and Saturday. Location: downtown Arthur.
JULY
July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Sullivan
July 4-6: 4th Festivities, Call 217-253-6240 for more information, Tuscola.
July 5 - 11 - 79th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair. Call for specific dates & times of events. Location: Jurgens Park, south edge of Arthur.
AUGUST
August 15 & 16: Apple Dumpling Festival. Downtown Atwood. http://www.atwoodil.com
SEPTEMBER
September 5-7 - 37th Annual Arthur Cheese Festival. Three fun-filled days with lots to do for the whole family. Location: downtown Arthur.
September 11th, 12th, & 13th. Arcola Broom Corn Festival.
September 15th - October 31st: Come celebrate the harvest with us at The Great Pumpkin Patch. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: 2 miles south & 1/2 mile west of Arthur.
September 19-21: Touchstone Energy Hydro-Fest NBRA National Hydroplane Boat Races at Wilborn Creek Access Area, Bethany.
OCTOBER
October: 5th Annual SCED Chili Cook-off, Sullivan.
October 9 & 10: "Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ Cook-off. Location: downtown Arthur.
NOVEMBER
November 21nd: Lighted Christmas Parade and Kickoff for Christmas Season. Location: downtown Arthur.
DECEMBER
December 5-7 - Tuscola Christmastown. Call 217-253-5013 for more information.
December 6: Holiday Lights Christmas Parade at 6:00 pm around the square www.sullivanchamber.com