September 2012 Events

September 5-9
Sandwich Fair

Country music stars, carnival, arts and crafts, horse shows, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, petting zoo, livestock judging
8 a.m.
U.S. 30 & Pratt Rd., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (815) 786-2159
www.sandwichfair.com

September 11
Patriots Walk in Remembrance of 9/11

Honors those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
8:46 a.m.
City Hall
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2582
www.yorkville.il.us

September 15–16
118th Big Rock Plowing Match Festival

Tons of activities for any age group! The Big Rock Plowman’s Association is the last of its kind in Illinois. If you have yet to experience the uniqueness of this Festival, you are missing a real treat.
Plowman’s Park
48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock IL 60511
Tel. (815) 498-6333
www.bigrockplowingmatch.com

September 16
Bluegrass Jam at the Farm

11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dickson–Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 272-0686
www.ci.montgomery.il.us

Fall Harvest

Discover the ways of the pioneer with harvest treats and be entertained by nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Chris Vallillo.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

September 19-21
Fiestas Patrias

Showcases a variety of international music acts, food vendors and a carnival
River Street Park
N. River St., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 264-2422

September 23
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

Raku Pottery

Try this ancient form of Japanese pottery. Purchase a piece of pottery to glaze and decorate then watch the Raku firing process. Finished pottery will be ready for pick up later that day.
11 a.m.-2 p.m., ice cream social at 1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

House Walk

11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Batavia IL
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

September 24–26
Plano Oktoberfest

Main Street, Plano IL
Tel. (630) 552-1770
www.planooktoberfest.com

September 25–26
Lyon Farm Fall Festival

10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm
7935 St. Rt. 71, Yorkville IL
Tel. (630) 554-3064