51st annual Jordbruksdagarna among 7 things to do near Galesburg this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Galesburg area?
Check out one of these seven things.
51st Annual Jordbruksdagarna/Agriculture Days
What: Bishop Hill’s annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will include traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors and hands-on activities for the children during the Jordbruksdagarna. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, play, and music are all free. In the village park, artisans will make rope, process flax, carve wood, forge metal and make butter. Vendors will be selling farm produce, pumpkins, herbs, baked goods and crafts. There will be live music, a petting zoo and so much more.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24
Where: Bishop Hill
Cost: Free
For more: 309-927-3899
More: Welcome to Jordbruksdagarna
Thursday Night Jazz
What: Free admission; cash bar available. The Fall Jazz Series brings you jazz voices from the region. A different guest artist will hold a workshop/conversation with the attendees at 6 p.m., with Cherry St. Combo performance afterward. Bring your dinner or order carry-out.
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free admission
For more: 309-342-7415
Journal Junkies
What: Whether you’re a writer, sketcher, designer, organizer or a combination, you’ll be a journal junkie in no time. For our first meet-up, construction-junkie Debbie Babb will guide us in the process of making a journal using common materials and content-junkie Julie S. Davis will have visual techniques to explore. All materials provided. Relevant for all skill levels.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: $15
For more: 309-342-7415
Flight Through Cinema
What: This film series celebrates aviation and the miracle of flight coinciding with Galesburg's very own Stearman Fly-In. The film Sept. 22 is Disney’s “Planes.”
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22
Where: The Orpheum Theatre
Cost: Free
For more: 309-342-2299
Cora & Gordon Markwart Retrospective Reception
What: You're invited to celebrate Cora Marwart's 100th year through this retrospective of her work, also featuring the work of Gordon Markwart. There will be a cash bar, live music and hors d’oeuvres.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free admission; cash bar
For more: 309-342-7415
Science Saturday: Apple Pie Slime
What: Kick off fall by creating Apple Pie Slime.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23
Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: Free with admission
For more: 309-344-8876
National Alpaca Farm Days
What: Experience the farm, the fleece, and the fun at National Alpaca Days. There will be games, activities and prizes. Buy pumpkins and antiques, take pictures with alpacas, learn about alpacas. Meet, touch and feed the Suri Alpacas.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24
Where: Heartland Criations Alpaca Farm, 2512 Knox Road 500 East, Rio
Cost: Free
For more: 309-368-61472
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Annual Jordbruksdagarna festival returns near Galesburg, Illinois
