September 2008
Farmers Markets
Downtown Crystal Lake, Saturdays June - October 8am-1pm. A bounty of the area's freshest produce, flowers, baked goods and more. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org.
Woodstock Farmers Market, on the Historic Woodstock Square. Every Tuesday and Saturday features the finest in local produce, flowers, organics, baked goods and other treats. Market hours: 8am - 1:30pm. Saturday market includes live entertainment. For a list of vendors, entertainment and special features: www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org.
Huntley's Farmers Market, on the town square, Coral St. between Church St. and Woodstock St.. Saturdays June 7th - September 27th, 8am-12pm www.huntley.il.us
August 28 - Sept. 1
Sunset Festival, Lake in the Hills/Sunset Park , 847-960-7400, End your summer with a bang. Festival includes fireworks, carnival, entertainment, food, parade and family fun. www.summersunsetfest.comSeptember 13-14
Illinois Railway Museum, Showcase Weekend, Union. An opportunity to see and ride some of the less frequently run equipment as we honor the volunteers who make the museum work. 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.orgSeptember 14
Pedal Across the Prairie, McHenry County Conservation District, Glacial Park, Ringwood, 9:30am. Riders can choose from 10k, 20k trail rides or 50k road/trail ride that routes under towing oaks and along dew-kissed prairies. Rest stops with snacks and beverages will be stationed along routes. Pasta lunch and live music from 11:30am-1:30pm. . Admission and registration required, 815-338-6223, www.mccdistrict.orgSeptember 20
Fall Car Corral & Festival, Volo Auto Museum , Hundreds of classic cars, huge antique and craft fair, beer garden, food and music. Admission for museum tours required. 815-385-3644 www.volocars.com
September 21
Old Fashion Harvest Fest, Woodstock Square, A day long celebration, the 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. 815-338-2436
September 27
Johnny Appleseed Festival & Great Ball Race - Downtown Crystal Lake. 9am-4pm. An all-day event which brings visitors together to celebrate fall. Enjoy pony and wagon rides, games, craft fair, music and great food. At 2pm cheer on your numbers as thousands of colored balls roll down Brink St. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.orgSeptember 27 & 28
Riverbend Watercross, Petersen Park, McHenry. Exciting snowmobile oval racing and jumping on open water. "The Fastest Show on H2O!" 815-444-8067 www.h20x.comOctober 2008
Farmers Markets
Downtown Crystal Lake, Saturdays June - October 8am-1pm. A bounty of the area's freshest produce, flowers, baked goods and more. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org.
Woodstock Farmers Market, on the Historic Woodstock Square. Every Tuesday and Saturday features the finest in local produce, flowers, organics, baked goods and other treats. Market hours: 8am - 1:30pm. Saturday market includes live entertainment. For a list of vendors, entertainment and special features: www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org.
Huntley's Farmers Market, on the town square, Coral St. between Church St. and Woodstock St.. Saturdays June 7th - September 27th, 8am-12pm www.huntley.il.us
Weekends through October 31
Shades of Autumn, Fall festival for the entire familyThe Dark, Haunted House features 3D effects, spinning vortex and more, fee charged Stade Dairy Farm, McHenry
www.stadedairyfarm.com
815-675-6396
October 4-5
Illinois Railway Museum, Pumpkins Days , Union. A great time to experience autumn in the country. Admission includes free pumpkin (one per family). 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.orgOctober 10,11 17,18 24,25 31 & Nov.1
Illinois Railway Museum, Terror on the Railroad, Union. Experience a haunted Halloween Train Experience, if you dare!. Visitors must be 13yrs or older and in good health. 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.orgOctober 17-19
Autumn Drive , Garden Valley Rd., rural McHenry County near Woodstock. Antiques, Arts & Crafts, Pumpkins, 9am-6pm, 815-923-2415October 18-19
Trail of History, McHenry County Conservation District, Glacial Park, Ringwood. Living history reenactment of the Northwest Territory from 1670-1850. Interpreters from across the country portray settler life and demonstrate the interrelationship between nature, man and cultural development. Family activities, demonstrations, food, entertainment. Admission charged, 815-338-6223, www.mccdistrict.orgOctober 31
Halloween Handout - Downtown Crystal Lake. 3pm-5pm. Participating merchants throughout downtown open their doors and invite costumed children 12 and under to receive a treat. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org- January - February
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