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Arthur Event Calendar 2009

The Heart of Illinois’ Largest Amish Community - Arthur, Illinois

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At the time of insertion all times and dates of the events were correct, however because of possible changes PLEASE call ahead 1-800-72AMISH (722-6474) to verify information before driving a long distance.


JANUARY - 2010

January 4

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

January 6

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

January 11

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

January 13

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

January 16

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999


Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


January 18

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

January 20

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

January 25

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

January 27

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm
FEBRUARY - 2010

February 1

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

February 3

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

February 8

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

February 10

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

February 15

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

February 18

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

February 20

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999


Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


February 22

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

February 24

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


MARCH - 2010


March 1

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

March 3

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

March 8

Hay & Livestock Auction

Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center

  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

March 10

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

March 15

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

March 17

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm

March 19

Gospel Echoes Auction
Otto Center
Haystack Supper from 4 to 8 pm. Auction begins at 6 pm.
Items are sold are either made or sold locally.
All the proceeds from this sale help in prison ministry.
Sponsored by Gospel Echos Prision Ministry Team.
For more information call 217-543-2342.
 

March 20

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999


Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


March 22

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

March 24

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

March 26

Toy & Farm Memorabilia Auction
Tri-County Auction Facility
Auction begins @ 4:30 pm. Bake sale and food stand. East of Arthur.217-268-3444.


March 27


Semi-Annual Consignment Sale
Tri-County Auction Facility
 Auction begins @ 8 am. Antique and modern furniture. Miscellaneous items,
buggies, lumber and building materials, farm machinery, lawn and garden.
7 auction rings selling most of the day. Lunch stand and all day bake sale.
East of Arthur. 217-268-3444.  


March 29

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

March 31

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.


APRIL - 2010


April 3

Bi-Annual Fish Fry
Otto Center
Serving from 11 am to 1 pm & 4 to 8 pm.
Meal consists of batter dipped cod fillets, sweet rice,
baked beans, applesauce, bread and choice of dessert.
All day bake sale of fried pies, tea rings, cinnamon rolls, bread noodles, etc.
½ mile south of Arthur.

     County Line Standard-Bred Horse Sale
Driving begins at 7:30 am.
Tack Sale – 9:30 am.

130 head of Standard Bred begin selling at 10 am

Breakfast Buffet served by Lake Fork School, from 6 to 9 am.
All day lunch stand. Bring the family and enjoy the day! Arthur Sale Barn, ½ mile north of Arthur.

April 5

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

April 7

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.


April 12

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

April 14

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

April 16 & 17

Central Illinois Woodworking Tool & Supply Expo
Otto Center
 Friday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm.
Woodworking equipment, tools & supply expo.
Saturday, 9 am auction consisting of machinery, tools and related items.
Lunch stand on grounds.
½ mile south of Arthur.

April 17

Downtown Arthur Market

Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques. From 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn

The 3rd Saturday of each month.
Tack – 9 am, Horses – 12:30 pm.
½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

April 21

21st Annual Arthur Quilt Show
Otto Center
1/2 mile south of Arthur.
Quilter's enjoy this competitive event for a chance to win Arthur Association Ready Money.
This show has outstanding quality of quilts, and is a judged show. Join the hundreds of other viewers as you enjoy the beautifully handcrafted quilts on display. You will have the
opportunity to vote on your favorite quilt as Peoples Choice.
Over 200 quilts on display. Vendor shopping & quilt classes available. 
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce & Rockome Gardens.
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day of the show. $


Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

April 22

21st Annual Arthur Quilt Show
Otto Center
1/2 mile south of Arthur.
Quilter's enjoy this competitive event for a chance to win Arthur Association Ready Money.
This show has outstanding quality of quilts, and is a judged show. Join the hundreds of other viewers as you enjoy the beautifully handcrafted quilts on display. You will have the
opportunity to vote on your favorite quilt as Peoples Choice.
Over 200 quilts on display. Vendor shopping & quilt classes available. 
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce & Rockome Gardens.
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day of the show. $

April 23

21st Annual Arthur Quilt Show
Otto Center
1/2 mile south of Arthur.
Quilter's enjoy this competitive event for a chance to win Arthur Association Ready Money.
This show has outstanding quality of quilts, and is a judged show. Join the hundreds of other viewers as you enjoy the beautifully handcrafted quilts on display. You will have the
opportunity to vote on your favorite quilt as Peoples Choice.
Over 200 quilts on display. Vendor shopping & quilt classes available. 
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce & Rockome Gardens.
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day of the show. $


April 24

21st Annual Arthur Quilt Show
Otto Center
1/2 mile south of Arthur.
Quilter's enjoy this competitive event for a chance to win Arthur Association Ready Money.
This show has outstanding quality of quilts, and is a judged show. Join the hundreds of other viewers as you enjoy the beautifully handcrafted quilts on display. You will have the
opportunity to vote on your favorite quilt as Peoples Choice.
Over 200 quilts on display. Vendor shopping & quilt classes available. 
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce & Rockome Gardens.
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day of the show. $


April 25

Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub Ham & Computer Fest
7 am – 1 pm. at Jurgens Park (Moultrie-Douglas County Fairgrounds), south edge of Arthur.


April 26

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

April 28

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

April 30

6th Annual Benefit Auction for the Moultrie County Beacon
  Otto Center
Auctioning new furniture, household items, quilts, etc.
All day plant sale & all day bake sale.
Ice cream stand & BBQ dinner at 4 pm, lunch stand opens at 5 pm.
Co-sponsored by the Moultrie County Beacon & Amish Community.
1/2 mile south of Arthur. 217-620-0595

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MAY - 2010


May 1

 

Spring Tree & Landscaping Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Large selection of potted and bur lapped root ball trees. Shade, ornamental,
and evergreens. Also a selection of flowers, garden tools, and lawn furniture.
Auction starts at 10 am.


May 4

Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 5

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians

as they play bluegrass & Gospel music.

Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.


May 7

 

Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 8

 

East Central Illinois Standard-Bred & Pony Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Horse Sale - 10:30 am sharp.
Breakfast & lunch served on grounds. Bake Sale.
 ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


May 10

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


May 11


Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 12


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music.
Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


May 13

Ascension Day
an Amish Holiday


May 14

Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 15


Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999


 Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm.
½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


May 17

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


May 18


Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 19


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


May 21


Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 24


Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


May 25


Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


May 26


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


May 28


Wholesale Flower Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Wholesale flower auction - hanging baskets, bedding plants, perennials.
Big pre-Mother's Day Sales. Strawberries & other produce in season.
  Auction from 10 am to 12 pm. Sale dates may change due to weather.
Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


JUNE - 2010

JUNE - 2010


June 1

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 2

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


June 3


Cushman Scooters Daze

Jurgens Park

9 am to 7:30 pm.

15th Annual event, if you once owned a Cushman or ever wanted one,

you won’t want to miss this event.

Sponsored by the Mid-America Cushman Club.

For more information call: 217-874-2771


June 4

 

Strawberry Jam.
Downtown Arthur.
Annual spring festival. 10 am to 5 pm.
Fun for the whole family, craft show, flea market, commercial & food vendors.
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Cushman Scooters Daze

Jurgens Park

9 am to 7:30 pm.

15th Annual event, if you once owned a Cushman or ever wanted one, you won’t want to miss this event. There will be scooters on display and scooter games, plus rides in the surrounding countryside.
Sponsored by the Mid-America Cushman Club.

For more information call: 217-874-2771

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 5

 

Strawberry Jam.
Downtown Arthur.
Annual spring festival. 10 am to 5 pm.
Fun for the whole family, craft show, flea market, commercial & food vendors.
Sponsored the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Blue Grass Jam
Downtown Arthur.

Arthur once again welcomes bluegrass players to gather to 'Pick, Grin & Jam' all over downtown. Bring an acoustic instrument & join in or a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music.

Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

Strawberry Social
Otto Center
All day bake sale. Fresh strawberry pie whole or by the slice.

Serving meal with a choice of Chicken, Pork chop, or Hamburger sandwich,

with fresh strawberries, shortcake, and ice cream from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 to 8 pm. $
Mini auction at 6 pm featuring spring and summer items. ½ mile south of Arthur.

For more information call: Merle Plank, 217-268-4420 or Ed Kuhns, 217-728-7980

Sponsored by Local Amish & Mennonite Community


Cushman Scooters Daze

Jurgens Park

9 am to 7:30 pm.

15th Annual event, if you once owned a Cushman or ever wanted one, you won’t want to miss this event. There will be scooters on display and scooter games, plus rides in the surrounding countryside.
Sponsored by the Mid-America Cushman Club.

For more information call: 217-874-2771


The Homestead Bakery Open House

The Homestead Bakery (on the grounds of The Great Pumpkin Patch)

9 am to 4 pm

The Homestead Bakery is celebrating the annual opening of their retail doors. Come in to sample our freshly made-from-scratch breads, cakes, rolls and cookies to help you decide on the ideal purchases for your family. And browse their shelves for those delectable specialty items such as noodles, salsas, jams, fruit butters, relishes, jarred vegetables, and fine candies. You’ll love our eclectic array of quality and rare antique trinkets and decorative items. And you’ll be just in item to purchase those heirloom squash, pumpkin and gourd seeds to round out this year’s garden planes. Visit them on line at www.the200acres.com

For more information call: 217-543-3700


The Great Gourd Gathering

The Great Pumpkin Patch

10 am to 4 pm

The Great Pumpkin Patch farm, located 2 miles south and ½ mile west of Arthur, provides the perfect setting for the Illinois Gourd Society to provide the opportunity for aspiring artists & crafters of all ages to learn how to transform simple dried gourds into their very own unique works of art. Come to admire, to be inspired, to tap into your well of creativity… walk away with your own signature design, or with your favorite artist’s design, and certainly with volumes of know-how and confidence to get you started on your own creations at home.

For more information call: 217-543-2394 or visit www.the200acres.com

Sponsored by the Illinois Gourd Society


June 7

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


June 8

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 9

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


June 10

All-Around-Town-Garage-Sales
Pickup maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center, individual sale times vary.
Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.


June 11

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.

 

All-Around-Town-Garage-Sales
Pickup maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center, individual sale times vary.
Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.


June 12

 

All-Around-Town-Garage-Sales
Pickup maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center, individual sale times vary.
Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.


June 14

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


June 15

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 16

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


June 18

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 19

 

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm.
½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


June 21

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


June 22

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 23

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


June 25

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


9th Annual Heart of America Pony Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility
Friday arrival of ponies and hitching. 
Consignments of all breed of ponies & pony cross,
donkeys and miniature horses, tack, wagons & carts are welcome.

East of Arthur. 217-268-3444


June 26

 

9th Annual Heart of America Pony Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility
Saturday tack, wagons, pony carts, and Pony sale.
Consignments of all breed of ponies & pony cross,
donkeys and miniature horses, tack, wagons & carts are welcome.
East of Arthur. 217-268-3444


June 28

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


June 29

 

Flower & Produce Auction

Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy Fresh Produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season - strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
Preview from 8 to 10 am; sale from 10 am to 12 pm.
¼ mile south of Route 133 on 100 East Road, Arthur.


June 30

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


JULY - 2010

July 2

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever is in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur.


July 3

 

Machinery Sale
Arthur Sale Barn - ½ mile north of Arthur.

 

Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade
Parade steps-off at 10 am from East Progress Street and makes
a trek through the streets of Arthur as well as going through downtown.
This parade consistently has over 100 entries year after year
lasting well over an hour from start to finish.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

Arthur's Freedom Celebration
Jurgens Park
Beginning at 4 pm there are helicopter rides, free t-shirt toss,
powered parachutes, WWII aircraft flyover, sky divers, inflatable rides, and food stands.
Then at 9:30 pm the Largest Fireworks Display in Central Illinois. South edge of Arthur.
Sponsored by the Arthur Rotary Club.


July 5

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


July 6

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur.


July 7

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


July 8

 

East Central Illinois Shop Hop

Downtown Arthur

Join the cause for Ovarian Cancer. Purchase a passport and enter to win prizes.

Shop the area fabric stores for door prizes, goody bags and specials.

Each shop has a quilt block using Blank Quilting Fabrics.


July 9

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur.

 

East Central Illinois Shop Hop

Downtown Arthur

Join the cause for Ovarian Cancer. Purchase a passport and enter to win prizes.

Shop the area fabric stores for door prizes, goody bags and specials.

Each shop has a quilt block using Blank Quilting Fabrics.


July 10

 

East Central Illinois Shop Hop

Downtown Arthur

Join the cause for Ovarian Cancer. Purchase a passport and enter to win prizes.

Shop the area fabric stores for door prizes, goody bags and specials.

Each shop has a quilt block using Blank Quilting Fabrics.

 

Central Illinois Machinery Sale

Tri-County Auction.

East of Arthur.

Antique & Modern Tractors plus other machinery.

Begins at 8 am. Lunch stand & bake sale.

 


July 11

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Opening day for the 80th Annual Fair with a full week of activities.

Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 12

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 13

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur.

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 14

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 15

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 16

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 17

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

80th Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair

Jurgens Park – Arthur, Illinois

Fair continues, Jr. Livestock Shows, Tractor Pulls, Demo Derby, Horse and Pony Shows, Horse Penning, Exhibits of all kinds and a Carnival. Call for specific dates & times.

Fair books available July 1 at the Arthur Visitors Center.


July 19

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


July 20

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


July 21


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


July 23


Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


July 24

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


July 26

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


July 27

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


July 28


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


July 30

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


AUGUST - 2010

August 2

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


August 3


Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.


August 4


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


August 6

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.


August 9

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

Ice Cream Social
Arthur Community Building
Held annually as a pre Mennonite Relief Sale event.
Serving homemade ice cream, cakes and sandwiches. $
120 E Progress Street, 5 – 8 pm.
Sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee
For more information: www.arthurreliefsale.org or 217-543-2841


 August 10

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


August 11


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


August 13

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


 August 16

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


August 17

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur


August 18


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


August 20

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur


August 21

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


 August 23

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


August 24

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road. Arthur


August 25


Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


August 27

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction. Whatever’s in season – tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, melons, peaches, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

 

Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale
Otto Center
Quilts & locally-made Amish furniture auction. Many, many food booths.
Children’s activities. 6 – 9 pm. ½ mile south of Arthur.

For more information call 217-543-2841 or visit www.arthurrelief sale.org.

Sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee.


August 28

 

Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale
Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur.
Quilts & locally-made Amish furniture auction. Many, many food booths.
Children’s activities begin at 10 am; Auction from 8 am – mid afternoon.
Sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee.

For more information call 217-543-2841 or visit www.arthurrelief sale.org.


 August 30

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504



SEPTEMBER - 2010

September 1

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


September 3

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

 

30th Annual Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

Jurgens Park, south edge of Arthur

20 teams gather for this annual men’s slow pitch softball tourney each year.
Sponsored by the State Bank of Arthur.


September 4

 

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

Arthur Fire House
This annual event is a great starter to the Arthur Cheese Festival

held over Labor Day weekend.  Serving from 6 to 11 am. $

South edge of Arthur on West Route 133.

Sponsored by the Arthur Fire Department, for more information call 217-543-2222

 

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown Arthur

Opening day of this 38th annual three fun-filled day festival. 

Lots to do for the whole family. FREE - Cheese slices. National Cheese Curling Contest,

Cheese Eating Contest, sidewalk sales, live entertainment,

kid’s games, Car show, inflatable rides and food and craft vendors.

Amish Buggy rides.  Call for a complete schedule of events. 1-217-543-2999
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

Ham & Beans Dinner

Arthur Community Building

120 E. Progress Street

Serving begins at 11 am ‘til beans are gone.

Sponsored & served by the Arthur United Methodist Church.

For more information call: 217-543-3159.

 

Homemade Ice Cream Social.

Vine Street Christian Church

They offer 5 flavors of homemade ice cream, plus homemade pies & cakes.

Serving from 11 am to 4 pm. at the south edge of festival area in downtown Arthur.

Sponsored annually by the Christian Women’s Fellowship.

For more information call: 217-543-2292

 

30th Annual Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

Jurgens Park, south edge of Arthur

20 teams gather for this annual men’s slow pitch softball tourney each year.
Sponsored by the State Bank of Arthur

 

Machinery Sale
Arthur Sale Barn, ½ mile north of Arthur.

For more information call: 217-543-3255


September 5

 

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown Arthur

Lots to do for the whole family, FREE - Cheese slices.

National Cheese Curling Contest, Cheese Eating Contest, sidewalk sales,

live entertainment, kid’s games,

inflatable rides and food and craft vendors.
Call for a complete schedule of events. 1-217-543-2999
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

30th Annual Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

Jurgens Park, south edge of Arthur

20 teams gather for this annual men’s slow pitch softball tourney each year.
Sponsored by the State Bank of Arthur


September 6

 

Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival

Downtown Arthur

Lots to do for the whole family, FREE - Cheese slices.

National Cheese Curling Contest, Cheese Eating Contest, sidewalk sales,

live entertainment, kid’s games, inflatable rides

and food and craft vendors. Amish Buggy rides
Call for a complete schedule of events. 1-217-543-2999
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

 

Rat Race 5K Walk/Run, 1-Mile Fun Run & Kids Cheese Chasers Race.

Running enthusiasts of any age can enjoy 1-mile or a 5K run through

the streets of Arthur prior to the Monday Arthur Cheese Festival events.

There is a race or walk for any age member of the family with cash prizes,

 medals and of course cheese prizes. Discount given for preregistration.

Day of race registration will be by the Arthur Visitors Center.
Sponsored by the Arthur Woman's Club.
For more information call: 217-543-3449. $

 

30th Annual Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

Jurgens Park, south edge of Arthur

20 teams gather for this annual men’s slow pitch softball tourney each year.
Sponsored by the State Bank of Arthur

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


September 7

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.


September 8

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


September 10

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

 

35th Annual Central Illinois Draft Horse Auction.

Arthur Sale Barn, ½ mile north of Arthur.

Tack auction begins at 8 am. Horse auction, 10:30 am sharp.

Breakfast and lunch served on the grounds. All day bake sale.

For more information call 217-543-3255.


September 11

 

Annual East Central Illinois Standard-Bred Auction.

Arthur Sale Barn, ½ mile north of Arthur.

Tack auction begins at 8 am. Horse auction, 10:30 am sharp.

Breakfast and lunch served on the grounds. All day bake sale.

For more information call 217-543-3255.


September 13

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


September 14

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.


September 15


The Great Pumpkin Patch

SW of Arthur. (1749 A CR 1900N)

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

 MORE THAN JUST A PUMPKIN PATCH!

Come celebrate the harvest with The Great Pumpkin Patch. Walk around acres of beautiful gardens. Pick your own pumpkins from the patch or select from our stunning presentation of hundreds of varieties of unusual and rare pumpkins, squash and gourds from 30 countries around the world. View displays like the A to Z of Squash, the Wall O’ Squash, Noah’s Ark, large live mum quilts and the Children’s Garden. One may visit the restored 1912 one-room schoolhouse, live animals, the haunted barn and straw, willow, corn, sunflower, and broomcorn mazes, Weekend activities may include a Native American cooking on an open fire, squash tasting, pumpkin chucking, live music and gourd artist vendors. Mums, Indian corn, straw bales and corn stalks are also available. Concessions include pumpkin ice cream and cider slushes. During the season heirloom seeds are available at The Homestead Seeds Store and year round on line at the 200acres@gmail.com. $

For more information call: 217-543-2394 or at www.the200acres.com


Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


September 16


Fall All Around Town Garage Sales

Pick up maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center.

Individual sale times vary.

Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 17

 

Fall All Around Town Garage Sales

Pick up maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center.

Individual sale times vary.

Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 18

 

Fall All Around Town Garage Sales

Pick up maps at the Arthur Visitor’s Center.

Individual sale times vary.

Sponsored by the Arthur Graphic-Clarion & the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm.

½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 

Annual Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bike Tour

A gathering of cyclists to tour the area from 15 to 100 miles in length.

Discounts are given for preregistration. $

Ride day registration and check-in 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at

Jurgens Park at the south edge of Arthur.


September 19

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 20

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 21

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 22


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


September 23

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

September 24


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Toy Auction & Farm Memorabilia

Tri-County Auction Facility

East of Arthur.

Sale begins at 4:30 pm

Bake sale and food stand available on grounds.


September 25


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Semi-Annual Consignment Sale

Tri-County Auction Facility

East of Arthur.

 Starts at 8 am. Antique and modern furniture.

Miscellaneous items, buggies, lumber and building materials,

farm machinery, lawn and garden.

7 auction rings selling most of the day. Lunch stand and all day bake sale.

For more information call: 217-268-3444


 September 26


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing. 

September 27

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


September 28


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.


September 29


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


September 30


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, melons, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.



OCTOBER - 2010

October 1


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


October 2


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 3


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 4


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


October 5


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 6


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


October 7


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 8


WCIA 3 Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ

Downtown Arthur

 This annual Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition hosts 40

plus teams vying for cash awards and 'Bragging Rights” to the best BBQ.

BBQ food stands, craft vendors, and live entertainment.

Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


October 9


WCIA 3 Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ

Downtown Arthur

 This annual Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition hosts 40

plus teams vying for cash awards and 'Bragging Rights” to the best BBQ.

BBQ food stands, craft vendors, and live entertainment.

Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce


Chet Kingery Memorial Blue Grass Jam

Downtown Arthur

Bluegrass players by the 100's gather to 'Pick, Grin & Jam' all over downtown Arthur.

This annual event held in conjunction with the CIBR-BBQ.

Bring an acoustic instrument & join in or a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music.

Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 10


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 11


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


October 12


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


October 13


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


October 14


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 15


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


October 16

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 4 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 17


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 18


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

 


October 19


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


October 20


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


October 21


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

October 22


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.

 

17th Annual Haiti Auction

Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur.

Friday evening chicken meal from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Also preview of auction items.

For more information call: Merle Plank: 217-268-4420 or Ed Kuhns: 217-728-4980

Sponsored by Local Amish & Mennonite Community


October 23


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

17th Annual Haiti Auction

Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur.

Saturday breakfast bar 6 to 9 am; auction starts 8 am, with lots of nice furniture

items and quilts, a variety of lunch stands10 am, all-day bake sale.

For more information call: Merle Plank: 217-268-4420 or Ed Kuhns: 217-728-4980

Sponsored by Local Amish & Mennonite Community

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 24


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 25


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 26


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.


Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 27


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

 

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 28


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 29


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Flower & Produce Auction
Arthur Produce Auction, Inc.
Buy fresh produce grown by local farmers. Wholesale quantities sold over auction.

Whatever is in season – pumpkins, fall ornamentals, mums, tomatoes, apples, etc.
Sale starts at 10 am to 12 noon.

Located ½ mile south of Route 133 on 100 E Road, Arthur.

Call 217-543-5100 for exact sale dates at the end of October.

 

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


October 30


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

 

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.

 

Halloween Festival

Arthur High School east gym

 Fun for children of all ages 0-100. Games begin at 5:45 pm with costume judging at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Arthur Women's Club (canned good, will be given to the Arthur Fire Department for one of their projects.)


October 31


The Great Pumpkin Patch

Southwest of Arthur.

Opened daily 9 am to 6 pm

Come celebrate the harvest at The Great Pumpkin Patch.$

For complete listing go to September 15th listing.

Lighted Pumpkin House Display

Downtown Arthur

 Check out this unique Halloween display.

Local residents and school children have carved hundreds of pumpkins to make this display.

All pumpkins come from The Great Pumpkin Patch. Sponsored by Dicks Pharmacy.


 

Halloween Festival for children of all ages 0-100. Games begin at 5:45 pm with costume judging at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Arthur Women's Club. Location: Arthur High School east gym. $ (canned good, will be given to the Arthur Fire Department for one of their projects.)

 



NOVEMBER- 2010


November 1

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

 Weekly Auction
Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street.
217-543-3504


November 3

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group
of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm. 


November 7


Machinery Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

Bi-Annual Fish Fry

Otto Center

Serving from 11 am to 1 pm & 4 to 8 pm. Meal consists of batter dipped cod fillets,
sweet rice, baked beans, applesauce, bread and choice of dessert. All day bake sale of fried pies,
tea rings, cinnamon rolls, bread noodles, etc. ½ mile south of Arthur.

November 8

Hay & Livestock Auction

Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

November 10

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

November 12

"Spirit of the Holidays" Bazaar
Arthur United Methodist Church
Friday evening preview from 6-8 pm. 128 East Illinois Street.
217-543-3159


Homesteaders on the Prairie
Merchants Building
Moultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds
Jurgens Park
Antique Show & Sale. 618-245-2111
www.picturetrail.com/homesteadersontheprairie


November 13

"Spirit of the Holidays" Bazaar
Arthur United Methodist Church

Saturday shop from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Unique handmade items, lunch, baked goods; cookie walk; Granny Cupboard (collectibles) 128 East Illinois Street.
217-543-3159

2nd Annual Spirit of the Seasons
Gathering on the Prairie

Otto Center

Primitive & Antique show & sale of country furniture, stoneware, baskets, tinware.
Seasonal décor, vintage toys & advertising. 8 am to 3 pm. Lunch stand available. Hedgeapple Primitives & Winterberry Store & Antiques sponsored. ½ mile south of Arthur. $


Homesteaders on the Prairie
Merchants Building
M
oultrie Douglas County Fairgrounds
Jurgens Park
Antique Show & Sale. 618-245-2111
www.picturetrail.com/homesteadersontheprairie


Farm Memorabilia Auction

Tri-County Auction Facility
Auction of farm memorabilia, farm collectibles, advertising & old signs.
begins at 8 am. Lunch stand and bake sale, east of Arthur.
217-268-3444

November 15

Hay & Livestock Auction

Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am, ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

November 17

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

November 20

Arthur Community Christmas Kickoff
Downtown Arthur
The Vine Street Merchant's will be offering store specials & later store hours.
Special drawing for a gift basket of Arthur merchandise, make a purchase at participating
stores take special registration form to the Arthur Visitor Information Center to be entered
in drawing. Drawing @ Knights Court @ 6 pm, you must be present to win.

Free BBQ sandwiches & hot chocolate beginning @ 12 pm.
Ice Carving Demonstration by former Arthur resident, Greg Beachey, Michiana Ice Carvers Association @ 1 pm, corner of Vine & Illinois St.
Reindeer's from Hardy's Reindeer Ranch from 2 -5 pm.
The 3rd Annual Lighted Christmas parade steps off @ 5:30 pm,
bringing in Santa & Mrs. Claus, they will be set up in Knights Court following the parade.
Hot Chocolate & cookies served in Knights Court following the parade.
(Donated by Yoder's Kitchen, Country Cheese & More, The Arthur Home,
Arthur IGA, Homestead Bakery, & Subway in Arthur)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce.

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Amish buggy rides from 10 am to 7 pm, & Rockome Gardens horse drawn
Carriage rides from 2 - 7 pm. ($)
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999


Horse Sale
Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255

November 22

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
 Auction begins at 11:30 am.
Small Animal Sale at 6 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504

November 24

Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.

November 29

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
 Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504



PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE THE ACTIVITIES 

IN DECEMBER WILL BE HAPPENING.


DECEMBER - 2010


December 1


Gunny Sack Revue

Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm.


December 4

Christian Woman's Fellowship Annual Bazaar
Vine Street Christian Church
  Dinner & crafts. Hand sewn craft items and a quilt raffle. Homemade chicken & noodle lunch. South Vine Street, Arthur.


December 6

Hay & Livestock Auction

Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


December 8

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


December 13

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center 
A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


December 15

 

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


December 18

Downtown Arthur Market
Gazebo Annex
Crafts & Antiques from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce. 217-543-2999

 

Horse Sale

Arthur Sale Barn
Tack auction @ 9 am, Horse auction @ 12:30 pm. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255


December 20


Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


Weekly Auction

Arthur Auction Center
  A weekly auction of miscellaneous eclectic items. Begins at 5:30 pm.
400 East Progress Street. 217-543-3504


December 22

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


December 27

Hay & Livestock Auction
Arthur Sale Barn
Auction begins at 11:30 am. ½ mile north of Arthur. 217-543-3255.


December 29

Gunny Sack Revue
Gazebo Annex
Come, listen, and relax to the music of  this local group of musicians as they play
bluegrass & Gospel music. Bring an instrument and join in the weekly jam beginning at 7 pm


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