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| 2008
Festivals & Events |
Events
listed in BOLD CAPITALS are sponsored
by
the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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January/February |
| 1/27
- 2/3 |
Groundhog Days
Thanks to Bill Murray and the "Groundhog Day"
movie, which was filmed in Woodstock in 1992.
Woodstock celebrates with "Lighting
of the Groundhog", woodcarving demonstration,
chili cook-off, dinner/dance and auction, a walking
tour of filming sites, breakfast and Woodstock Willie's
prognostication.
Event Hotline 815/338-2436 or 338-0542 |
| 2/21 |
ANNUAL DINNER
Chamber's annual dinner meeting and awards
banquet will be held at the Waverly Ballroom. Cocktail
hour begins at 6 pm, with dinner at 7 pm. RSVP by
February 15th.
(815) 338-2436. |
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March |
| 3/8 |
Rockin'
50's Fashion Show, Luncheon & Silent Auction
Sponsored
by the McHenry County 's Mothers & More and
Youth Service Bureau. Held at Boulder Ridge Country
Club, 350 Boulder Drive , Lake in the Hills. For
information contact Mary Smith 815/338-7360 or
visit www.ysb4kids.org/news
or www.mchenrymothers.org/fashionshow.htm |
| 3/15 |
Downtown
Woodstock Easter Egg Hunt
For
more information contact Cobblestones on the Square
815/337-1750. |
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April |
| 4/5 |
4th
Annual Dinner & Auction – Woodstock Christian
Life Services
Boulder
Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive , Lake in
the Hills. Benefits Woodstock Early Learning Center. For
more information contact 815/334-6200 or visit
www.wclsil.org |
| 4/27 |
Woodstock
Mozart Festival's Annual Chefs' Showcase Brunch
Held
at the Lakeside Center ( Dole Mansion ) in Crystal
Lake , IL from
11
to 2 P.M. you will be able to sample the finest
offerings of up to 18 restaurants. Between samplings,
you can participate in the Festival's Silent Auction.
Tickets for the brunch are $40.00 per person and
$15 for children under 12. For reservations call
Beth Wester at 847/497-3269
or
e-mail her at bethwester707@comcast.net. |
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May |
| 5/4 |
WOODSTOCK
CHAMBER HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Be a
premier exhibitor at this brand new event!
McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building E. 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A great opportunity to
share your goods and services with Woodstock and
McHenry County! For more information and
application go to www.woodstockilchamber.com
815/338-2436
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| 5/6 |
TUESDAY
FARMER'S MARKET ON THE SQUARE through 10/28/08 |
| 5/10 |
SATURDAY
FARMER'S MARKET ON THE SQUARE through
10/25/08
Woodstock
residents and visitors will have two markets to
enjoy this summer! Every Tuesday and Saturday
on the Square, beginning in mid-May through October,
shop one of the county's only authentic markets
for organically, locally-grown produce, flowers,
baked goods, potpourri, homemade peanut brittle
and other goodies. Hours for both markets are
8 am to 1:30 pm. Keith Johnson 815/338-5164. |
5/18 |
Fair
Diddley Craft Show
Set on the historic Woodstock Square. Hours: 10
am to 5 pm. Sponsored by the Mental Health Resource
League. For additional information call (815)
385-5745.
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| 5/21 |
MISS
WOODSTOCK SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Local
young ladies compete in this scholarship pageant.
Opera House.
Tickets: $15.00 Adults; $13.00 Seniors & Students.
Tickets can be purchased at the Opera House box
office (815) 338-5300.
Applications
can be picked up at the chamber office
136
Cass St.
Phone:
338-2436 |
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June |
| 6/4 |
City
Band Concerts
Every
Wednesday at 7:30 pm through July 30. On
the Square.
Contact
the Opera House Box Office at 815/338-5300. |
| 6/19 |
WPBW
Garden Walk
Woodstock 's
Garden Walk is sponsored by the Woodstock Professional
Business Women. Tour spectacular local gardens
and stop by the Woodstock Opera House for refreshments.
Advance tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce,
Amcore, Harris, Home
State
and LaSalle
Banks in Woodstock
. Tickets and
maps available on the day of the walk at the Woodstock
Open House/Stage Left Café 8a.m.
to 6p.m
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| 6/15 |
WOODSTOCK
COMMUNITY PARADE
Contact
Kevin Stebbins at
wscommunityparade@sbcglobal.net
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July |
| 7/4 |
Fourth
of July Fireworks
At
dusk at the city's Emricson Park , located on
the west side of town |
| 7/20 |
23rd
Annual Woodstock Folk Festival
A
non-profit organization… Bring your lawn chairs
and enjoy a great afternoon of entertainment!
A variety of folk music ranging from traditional
to contemporary to blue grass and beyond. Also
featuring a Children's Area and Open Mike Stage.
Hours: 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm , rain or shine. If
rain, event located at the Old Courthouse Art
Center , 3rd floor. For more information check
our website at www.woodstockfolkmusic.com
or call 815/479-9933 or Carol at 312/527-1953.
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7/16
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ANNUAL
CHAMBER GOLF OUTING
Crystal
Woods Golf Club
Registration
11 a.m. 12 noon golf.
cart,
golf, lunch and dinner
$130 advanced
$140
day of event |
| 7/25
- 7/26 |
SIDEWALK
SALE DAYS
Shop
throughout Woodstock for special sales and bargains.
815/338-2436.
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August |
| 8/2
- 8/17 |
Woodstock
Mozart Festival
Three
weekends beginning August 2nd
(8/2
& 8/3, 8/9 & 8/10, 8/16 & 8/17)
In
its twentieth season and set in the Woodstock
Opera House's intimate concert hall, conductors
and artists from all over the world perform orchestral
and chamber works of Mozart and other composers.
Contact the Opera House Box Office at 815/338-5300
for subscription and ticket information.
Anita Whalen, General Director; Mark Peskanov,
Artistic Advisor. For more information visit the
Woodstock Mozart Festival
website
at: www.mozartfest.org.
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| 8/9 - 8/10 |
9th
Annual Flyers and Tires 2008
At Galt Airport , Greenwood , Illinois . McHenry
County 's Fastest Growing Family Fun Event! www.galtfestivals.com
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| 8/13 |
9th
Annual Hearthstone Senior Fair
Sponsored by Woodstock Christian Life Services.
Music, food, wellness screening, expo of senior-related
products and services.
Hours: 10 am - 3 pm , age 55 and over. At McHenry
County College 815/321-4039. |
| 8/16 |
YSB
Kroozers Cars for Kids
Annual
fundraiser for the Youth Service Bureau. 300+
classic cars and hot-rods, 50/60's music, raffles,
awards, great food. 5:00 to 9:00 . Visit www.ysb4kids.org
for more information or call 815/338-7360. |
| 8/23 |
ARTWALK
Historic
Woodstock Square 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm . An evening
devoted to the arts. Street musicians will
entertain on the sidewalks as patrons stroll through
galleries and shops enjoying exhibits, artist's
demonstrations and participatory art experiences.
Special evening restaurant features with inside
and outside seating. Contact Cobblestone's On
the Square 815/337-1750. |
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September/October |
| 9/21 |
OLD-
FASH IONED HARVESTFEST/ FIDDLERS CONTEST &
FAIR
IN THE SQUARE CRAFT SHOW
A
day long celebration, the 12th annual Harvestfest features
a
farmer's
market, old-time craftspeople including weavers, spinners
and quilters, vintage farm equipment, blacksmithing,
woodworking, wagon rides, children's activities and
a fiddlers contest for youth and adults. Also, the Fair
In The Square craft show featuring crafters from all
over the Midwest will sell their original, hand-crafted
wares.
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm . For craft info contact Phyllis
815-334-0718.
For
music info contact Keith Johnson 815-338-5164. |
| 10/11
- 10/12 |
Fall
Diddley
Boone
County Fairgrounds/Belvidere. Sponsored by Mental Health
Resource League. 815/385-5745.
Hours
are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. |
| 10/17
- 10/19 |
Autumn
Drive
Antiques,
Arts & Crafts, Pumpkins. Welcome to a most unique
experience! A leisurely day on a real country road!
Bring family & friends - they will love it! On Garden
Valley Road in beautiful McHenry County , 9:00 am -
5:00 pm Rain or Shine. 815/923-2415.
www.autumndrive.net |
10/25 |
WOODSTOCK
CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO
Marian
Central Catholic High School , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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