June 2012 Events
June – October
Yorkville Farmers Market
Farm grown veggies, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee and more.
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2582
Email: tevans@yorkville.il.us
www.yorkville.il.us
June – September
Sugar Grove Farmers Market
8 a.m.–noon Saturdays
Sugar Grove Village Hall
10 Municipal Dr., Sugar Grove IL 60554
Tel. (630) 466-4507
June - August
Music Under the Stars
Features a variety of music throughout the summer, including jazz, rock, big band, reggae and more.
5:30 p.m. Fridays
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2582
Email: tevans@yorkville.il.us
www.yorkville.il.us
June - July
Concerts in the Park
7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Park
River & Mill St., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us
June 1-2
Hop Juice Festival
An artisan beer festival with live entertainment, food and competitions. Visitors can taste a specially crafted beer made especially for the festival and available that day only.
Two Brothers Roundhouse
205 N. Broadway, Aurora IL 60505
Tel. (630) 264-BREW (2739)
www.twobrothersroundhouse.com
June 2
Kendall County 5K/8K Sweetness Run/Walk
8 a.m.
Yorkville High School
797 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville IL
Tel. (847) 605-0034
www.payton34.com
June 3
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race
Be a part of an historic race. Experience the Fox River and enjoy this classic tradition that dates back to the 1960s. Two race lengths - a 10-mile paddle from St. Charles and a 6-miler from Batavia - ending with a post-race lunch party and awards ceremony at McCullough Park.
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 859-8606
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
June 7-10
American Pool Association Tournament
Timber Creek Inn & Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (630) 273-6000
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com
June 9 – October 23
Aurora Farmers Market
8 a.m.–noon Saturdays
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora IL
Tel. (630) 844-4731
www.aurora-il.org/specialevents
June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8
Louche Puce Flea Market
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wall Street Mall, Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 844-3224
Email: louchepuce@gmail.com
June 9-10
Aurora Paddlesports Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
Mastodon Lake Phillips Park
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora IL 60505
Tel. (630) 264-INFO
www.illinoispaddling.org
Art in the Park
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
Phillips Park
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora IL 60505
June 9, 23
Movies in the Park
Dusk
Phillips Park
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora IL 60505
Tel. (630) 256-3368
www.auroramoviesinthepark.com
June 9
3rd Annual Green Fest
Aurora’s environmentally friendly celebration features Green Car Show, live entertainment, speakers, including Jack Darin, president of the Sierra Club for Illinois, demonstrations, recycling opportunities, 3D art from recycled materials, more than 70 vendors and exhibits and more.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 605-9244
www.auroragreenlights.org
June 10
Car Show
Pioneer Park
U.S. 30, Hinckley IL 60520
Email: parksandrec@hinckleyil.com
Batavia Triathlon
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia IL 60510
Tel. (630) 879-1424
Email: triathlon@cityofbatavia.net
www.bataviatriathlon.org
Antique Truck Show at the Farm
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 272-0686
June 15-17
More on 34
Statewide garage sales
Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville, Montgomery, Aurora
Tel. (815) 786-9075
Email: sales@visithenrycounty.com
www.moreon34.com
June 15-16
Blues on the Fox
Celebrates the City of Aurora’s rich history in blues music. Partnering with the Paramount Theatre, this festival features national blues recording artists and regional performers.
6 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat.
Along the Fox River at New York & River St., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 896-6666
www.downtownaliveaurora.com
June 16
Vintage Baseball Game
Enjoy baseball - America's Pastime - as it was intended to be. Sleepers Baseball Club takes on Ganymedes Baseball Club in an 1800s-era game. Try out the Kalliorgel - a hand-cranked instrument that belts out "the happiest music on earth," reminiscent of the circus.
1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
June 17
Vintage Chevrolet Car Association Car Show
Timber Creek Inn & Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich IL
Tel. (630) 273-6000
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com
Sandwich Antiques Market
Sundays, ATM on site, food, held rain or shine, free parking.
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Suydam Rd. & Gletty Rd., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (815) 786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com
June 22
River Night
Live music, food and beverage tents, family area with children’s activities.
5:30 p.m.
131 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-6853
www.yorkvillechamber.org
June 23 – October 13
Batavia Farmers Market
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays
S. Water St. between 1st & Wilson St., Batavia IL 60510
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com
Free yoga
9 a.m. Saturdays
Batavia IL 60510
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com
June 23
Wine Tasting Under the Oaks
Sample wines from local and downstate Illinois vineyards under the oaks at beautiful Plowman’s Park Nearly a dozen Illinois wineries will showcase their products and be available to sample.
48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock IL 60511
Tel. (815) 498-6333
www.bigrockplowingmatch.com
June 26–27
WWII Re-enactment
Lyon Farm
7935 State Rt. 71, Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 554-3064
July - August
Movie Nights!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor viewing on a 30-foot screen. Free admission.
9 p.m.
Beecher Community Center
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2582
Email: tevans@yorkville.il.us
www.yorkville.il.us
