Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
An array of community art beautifully displayed
in Yorkville’s City Hall all year long.
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Hall
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us

June - September
SUGAR GROVE FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through Septemberember.
8 a.m. – noon.
Sugar Grove Village Hall
10 Municipal Dr., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-4507

June 20 - Oct. 3
AURORA’S FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October 8 a.m. – noon.
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 844-4731
aurora-il.org/specialevents

June 27 - Oct. 17
BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October
8 a.m. – noon
Downtown Batavia
Water St. between Wilson and First St., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

June – Oct.
YORKVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October 8 a.m. - noon
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us

First Saturday Of Every Month
Johnny Gray
If you like Linedancing, Country music and a lot of fun join us at 8pm for a great show.
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Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com

September 1
To Outer Space and Back
Captain Jon McBride (USN, retired) will discuss his experience for Shuttle
mission STS-41G.
Waubonsee Community College
Auditorium, Rt 47 @ Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL
Phone- (630) 466-5757
waubonsee.edu

September 4
Randy Travis
Few careers have produced as many country classics as that of six-time Award winner Randy Travis. This superstar country crooner will bring his remarkable baritone voice and his talent for telling stories to the Paramount Theatre. Travis has sold more than 21 million records and is one of the 10 top-selling solo country artists of all time. This concert will feature songs from his new album "Around the Bend," which will delight audiences and strike a chord with fans. His vocals have never sounded more expressive or more soulfully shaded. Don't miss this country music favorite as he performs his best latest hits, as well as beloved songs like "Forever & Ever Amen," "Deeper than the Holler," "Honky Tonk Moon" and "Three Wooden Crosses".
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com

September 4 - 6
17TH ANNUAL HOMETOWN DAYS
Yorkville’s annual tradition continues with nightly entertainment, carnival rides, magic shows,
pet parade, Pride and Joy car show and food, crafts and family fun!
Noon - 10 p.m. Admission charge: $2 after 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Beecher Community Park
908 Game Farm Road. Yorkville
(630) 553- 4357
yorkville.il.us

September 4 - 7
Labor Day Weekend Sale
Don't miss the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at Chelsea Premium Outlets. You’ll enjoy extra discounts on top of our everyday savings of 25%-65%.
1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502
Phone- (630) 585-2200
premiumoutlets.com

September 6
BRIDGE BASH
Labor day weekend will never be the same in downtown Batavia as the Wilson Street bridge
becomes a stage and the “Best of Batavia” restaurant samplers team up for a spectacular city-wide event. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Batavia Bridge on Wilson Street
(630) 761- 3528
downtownbatavia.com

September 6
HALF MADNESS ½ MARATHON
A rolling course that will bring athletes though historic Batavia and along the Fox River.
Start/finish: Houston St. at Batavia Riverwalk
7 a.m.
(630) 973-6191
halfmadness.com

September 9 - 13
SANDWICH FAIR
Spanning 121 years, the Sandwich Fair is one of the largest in Illinois drawing thousands of people
with live entertainment, food, games, shows, judgings, cook-offs, crafts tractor pulls and livestock shows. 8 a.m.
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Suydam Rd. and Gletty Rd., Sandwich
(815) 786-2159
sandwichfair.com

September 10
To Outer Space and Back
Captain Jon McBride (USN, retired) will discuss his experience for Shuttle mission STS-41G.
Waubonsee Community College
Auditorium, Rt 47 @ Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL
Phone- (630) 466-5757
waubonsee.edu

September 11
Journey Unauthorized
With their look and sound, Journey Unauthorized will transport you back in time to the most unforgettable music and concert event of the '80's! The group performs the full-range of Journey's multi-part harmonies as in "Lights," "Separate Ways" and "Who's Cryin' Now" to span the entire era of Journey's repertoire. Journey Unauthorized delivers a high-energy show that's packed with a multitude of classic mega-hits like "Open Arms," "Don't Stop Believin,'" "Faithfully, " "Any Way You Want It," "Wheel In the Sky" and many more!
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com

September 13
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Learn how the pioneers prepared themselves for winter. Taste early American foods and
play old-fashioned games. 11 a.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

September 13
Ani DiFranco
She's a mix between indie and alternative contemporary folk, infused with a touch of urban folk music. She's a name "twenty-somethings" will know, and our pick of the season to reach out and expand our fare of entertainment. Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, and captured the imaginations of legions of followers jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. Since Ani bucked the major label system in the early 90s, opting to release her music on her own terms, the self-described Little Folksinger has been the subject of all kinds of hyperbole. She's been called "fiercely independent" (Rolling Stone), "inspirational" (All Music Guide) "and the ultimate do-it-yourself songwriter." (The New York Times)
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com

September 17
Finding Other Earths
Dr. Steffan, scientist with NASA¿s Kepler Mission, will discuss the search for Earth-like planets.
Waubonsee Community College
Auditorium, Rt 47 @ Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL
Phone- (630) 466-5757
waubonsee.edu

September 17-19
BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR
Professional theatrical production with music, tickets $15 general admissionWaubonsee Source Theatre, New England Church, 406 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL
Phone- (630) 606-5375

September 18
Paul Rodriguez
After 30 years in stand-up, comedian Paul Rodriguez shows no signs of stopping. This Latin King of Comedy is funny, charismatic, and engaging. He knows how to connect with an audience and keep them on the edge of their seats. A pioneer of self-deprecating Latino humor, Rodriguez was the first Mexican-American comedian to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and to host his own TV show. There's no denying Rodriguez has a likeable persona and Bill Cosby-esque gift for doling out a compelling story.
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com

September 19
FIESTA DE LUCES FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, children’s’ games and rides.
2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Commuter lot at Spring St. and Lincoln Ave., Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org/specialevents

September 19
Mosaico Hispanico - Celebrating Hispanic Music & Dance
Willie Gomez Con Cache Orchestra will be performing, in addition to Las Guitarras de Espana (flamenco music & dance), and the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago. It will be a terrific show.
Tickets - $22/$11 for ages 18 or under
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500
Phone: 630.840.ARTS(2787), Fax - 630.840.5501
fnal.gov

September 19 - 21
BIG ROCK PLOWING MATCH FESTIVAL – 115th Year
Horse show, competitive field plowing, 4-H Beef Show, arts and crafts, ladies fair, junior fair, train rides, pedal tractor pull, round bale roll-off, concessions and more.
8:30 a.m.
Plowman’s Park, 48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock
(630) 556-9599
bigrockplowingmatch.com

September 19
The View from Earth
Joe DalSanto, WCC adjunct, recounts highlights of the exploration of the universe.
Waubonsee Community College
Auditorium, Rt 47 @ Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL
Phone- (630) 466-5757
waubonsee.edu

September 20
RAKU POTTERY DAY
Raku Pottery is an ancient Japanese way of making teapots and cups. Visitors may glaze and decorate pottery and watch the firing process.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

September 20
Bluegrass on the Farm
Come spend a day in the country bluegrass/country/old time music hayrides-old tractors-food crafts-antiques-quilts Free Admission
Sunday Sept. 20
10am-4pm
Dickson Murst Farm, Bristol Il.
Rt. 47 north of Yorkville to Galena Rd.
East approx. 1 mile to Dickson Rd. turn North and go about 1/4 mile first farm on East side
(815)786-2605 for info

September 25 - 27
WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND
Put together by WCC, this relaxing getaway for women offers workshops and programs
throughout the weekend, participants can attend all or just some of the activities.
Fri., 7 p.m. – Sun., 2 p.m.
LaSalle Manor Retreat Center
12480 Galena Rd., Plano
(630) 466-5750 (WCC)
waubonsee.edu

September 25 - October 31
Night of the Living Dead
The Riverfront Playhouse at 11-13 South Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora, Illinois will present an encore presentation of, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE MUSICAL by Jack Schultz beginning September 25, 2009 at 8pm. The show will continue Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through October 31, 2009.
Riverfront Playhouse
11-13 South Water Street Mal, Downtown Aurora
(630)897-9496
riverfrontplayhouse.com

September 25 - 27
Plano Oktoberfest
5th Annual Plano Oktoberfest
Main Street - Downtown Plano
(630) 552-1770
planooktoberfest.com

September 26
BATAVIA HOUSEWALK
Unique and elegant homes in Batavia are featured in this 2nd annual walk to showcase great design and decorating. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Various homes in Batavia
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

September 26
PHILLIPS PARK FALL FESTIVAL
Free activities and attractions including a petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, a super slide, live entertainment, face painting and hands-on activities.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1000 Ray moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org

September 26-27
Lyon’s Farm Fall Festival
Thirty-sixth annual event will include: antiques, flea market and quilting booths. Antique tractors, cars and trucks on display. Blacksmithing, rope making, wool spinning, chair caning, honey bee demos and more. Free pony rides, petting zoo and prairie grass rides. Lyons Farm Village open with people dressed in period costume. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
7935 State Route 71, Yorkville
(630)554-3064
$4, for adults, $2, children 7-12; 6 and under free
kchs.us/page2.htm

September 26
Ballet Folklorico
This nationally recognized dance troupe from Aurora brings amazing choreography and showmanship to the stage. Authentic wardrobes, made in Mexico, make this ballet one of the best examples of Mexican tradition and art in the U.S. Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl features over 50 dancers ages 8-40 in this entertaining dance spectacle that appeals to all age groups and crosses cultural barriers.
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com