Day Trips & Mini Vacations 2011 - WKT

Crawford County Fair: July 12 – 16 • www.crawfordcountyfair.infoLion's Club Car & Motorcycle Show: September 24

Cuba Fest: Sat., Oct. 15 • Narrated Trolley Tour of Murals Sun., Oct. 16 • Cemetery Trolley Tour

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MISSOURI 1. Augusta/ Defiance/Dutzow 2. Hermann 3. Washington/Labadie 4. Eureka

5. Kimmswick 6. Barnhart 7. Cuba 8. Steelville 9. Potosi 10. Perryville

11. Altenburg 12. Farrar/Frohna 13. Farmington 14. Black 15. Ironton/Arcadia 16. Lesterville

ILLINOIS17. Arcola 18. Arthur 19. Monticello 20. Tuscola

Families can spend some quality time en-joying the great outdoors without spending hours on the road. Missouri towns such as Cuba, Steelville, Lesterville, and adjacent communities like Devil’s Elbow, are situat-ed right in the middle of some of the most popular recreation areas in the state.

Cuba is located west of St. Louis along Interstate 44, about halfway between Eu-reka and Rolla. The Meramec River cuts a path between Cuba and neighboring Steelville to the south, so canoeing and kayaking are always a draw in the spring and summer months.

Cuba was recently designated as the “Route 66 Mural City” for its 12 historic murals. From Amelia Earhart to scenes of fun on the river, the murals enhance the business district along Route 66. Visit www.cubamurals.com for details.

Steelville is situated on three rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois. These easily navigated waterways provide visitors with lots of fun on the water, from fishing to floating to just kicking back and enjoying the scenery.

Meramec State Park, Washington State Park and Indian Hills Lake are all within

easy driving distance of St. Louis from I-44. Elephant Rocks State Park, with its gigantic round granite rocks, is located south of the interstate off Highway 21.

Located nearby is the northern edge of Mark Twain National Forest, one of the most naturally beautiful areas in Mis-souri and the state’s only national forest. Stretching from southern Missouri into northern Arkansas, the forest covers about 1.5 million acres.

Missouri, known as the “cave state” is also home to over 6,000 caves. Meramec Caverns, located along the I-44 corridor in Stanton, is known as the largest com-mercial cave in Missouri. Another natural wonder is Onondaga Cave, located in On-ondaga Cave State Park. Tours of Onon-daga Cave are held daily. Lantern tours of nearby Cathedral Cave are offered on weekends.

Just south of the Cuba/Steelville area is the town of Potosi, home to the family-oriented Trout Lodge and Camp Lake-wood summer camp for kids.

For more details on the Cuba/Steel-ville/Lesterville area, visit www.cubamo-chamber.com and www.steelville.com.

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2-B Webster-Kirkwood Times April 29 - May 5, 2011

For a relaxing weekend, visit Missouri’s wine country. Take in the history of the area or just relax at a local winery enjoying the picturesque scenery while sipping some of the nation’s finest wines.

Missouri has long been noted for its wines – as far back as the Civil War. The small-town of Augusta boasts the first recognized wine district in the United States. Augusta, just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, joins De-fiance, Dutzow, Washington and Hermann as the small-town gems of Missouri Wine Country, a scenic 50-mile swath straddling the Missouri River.

Wineries along the picturesque Missouri Weinstrasse (wine road) remain top produc-ers, garnering critical acclaim. But they also attract tourists, who enjoy sampling locally-manufactured vintages, touring wineries, strolling through historic districts and brows-ing at boutiques, antique shops and craft fairs.

Artists are gathered in the Augusta/Defi-ance area painting its beauty in the 9th An-nual Augusta Plein Air Art Event. It began on April 20 and will continue through April 30. On April 29, 4 p.m. to sunset, the public can observe artists at work at Balducci Vine-yards. The plein air event will culminate with judging, awards, and sale on Saturday, April 30, at Mt. Pleasant Winery. Artists will be displaying and selling their event work all day. For more information, visit www.augus-tachamber.org.

Like Augusta, Hermann, nestled along the banks of the Missouri River, is also known for its prize-winning wineries. How-ever, the town, established in 1837 as a Ger-man Society settlement, is also a magnet for

history lovers. Over 150 build-ings in and around downtown are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hermann also hosts many events throughout the year in-cluding the Hermann Norton Wine Trail, May 7-8. Food and wine pairing at seven stops on the Hermann Wine Trail will showcase Missouri’s premier native grape variety. Advance tickets ($30 per person) are re-quired. For reservations, call 800-932-8687.

This German community celebrates its heritage with festi-vals, such as Maifest. This year’s Maifest will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22.

Hermann’s Stone Hill Win-ery was the second largest in America before Prohibition. Since 1993, Stone Hill has re-ceived over 3,600 awards and is ranked among the nation’s most acclaimed wineries. Stone Hill Winery has live music every Saturday from May 21 to Oct. 23. Call 573-486-2221 or visit www.stonehillwinery.com.

Defiance is home to Chan-dler Hill Vineyards, which fea-tures live music on weekends in May culminating on Memorial Day with Elvis Live from 1 to 4 p.m. For more details, call 636-798-2675 or visit www.chan-dlerhillvineyards.com.

Take in WinerieS, hiSTory, SiGhTS & More in MiSSouri Wine CounTry

A view of Hermann can be seen from Stone Hill Winery.photo courtesy

Missouri Division of Tourism

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596 Defiance Road Defiance, MO 63341

636.798.2675

May Is For Music & Memories!

Experience The Region’s Most Exquisite Winery

Sunday, May 1 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Kevin Bilchik

Friday, May 6 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Caleb Travers

Saturday, May 7 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Teddy Presburg’s Organ Trio Sunday, May 8 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Bag Lunch Blues Band

Friday, May 13 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Leslie Sanazaro

Saturday, May 14 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Soulard Blues Band

Sunday, May 15 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Lucky Dan and Naked Mike

Friday, May 20 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Phebe Susan

Saturday, May 21 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Mike & Elizabeth

Sunday, May 22 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm The Falling Martins

Saturday, May 28 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Vince Martin

Sunday, May 29 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Alvin Jett

Monday, May 30 - MEMORIAL DAY with ELVIS live!

MAYMUSIC AND EVENTS CALENDAR

May is one of the most beautiful months at Chandler Hill. Plan to visit and enjoy our music and special events!

May 1st: Scott Hepper’s “Visions In The Vineyard”May 6th: Cowboy Ribeye Steak NightMay 8th: Mother’s Day BrunchMay 14th: Big Barbecue CookoffMay 30th: Memorial Day Celebration

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website for menus

and details

Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Dailyat Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri

800-419-2245www.blumenhof.com

winegardenentertainment

free admission • no coverSA 4/30 BAglunch BlueS BAnd (juke-joint jumpin’ blues) 2-5Su 5/1 lArry hAllAr (accordionist) 2-5SA 5/7 dIcK And JAne BAnd (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5Su 5/8 mIchAel SchAerer (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5SA 5/14 StAcey collInS BAnd (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5Su 5/15 erIn Bode (jazz/eclectic quartet) 2-5 SA 5/21 Steve leSlIe BAnd (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5SA 5/22 mcKInney And hetlAge (motown) 2-5 SA 5/28 Butch WAX & the hollyWoodS (motown/R&B) 2-5Su 5/29 dAWn WeBer & the electro-funK ASSemBly (blues/dance/jazz/rock) 2-5SA 5/30 Kenny SchmItt (classic country/rock) 2-5

grill open during music

Most Awarded All-Missouri Winery

April 29 - May 5, 2011 Webster-Kirkwood Times 3-B

Defiance was once home to Daniel Boone, who spent his final years in a state-ly, four-story limestone house overlooking Femme Osage Creek. That house and over a dozen relocated and restored 19th-century buildings called Boonesfield Village are open to the public, bringing to life the days when Missouri was America’s frontier. For details, call 636-798-2005 or visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Music will fill the air at Blumenhof Win-ery on South Highway 94 on Saturdays and Sundays. With its architecture and ambience, the winery’s German heritage is evident. It is located in the historic village of Dutzow, Missouri’s oldest German settlement, which was founded in 1832. For more details, visit www.blumenhof.com.

On the way to wine country from St. Louis, make Labadie the first stop before continuing on the nearby towns of Washing-ton, New Haven, Hermann, Marthasville, Dutzow or Augusta. This quaint town is a popular destination for bicyclists and tourists who enjoy the scenic drive through the roll-ing hills of Highway T.

On Saturday, May 21, visitors to Labadie can enjoy the work of some of the nation’s top folk artists at The Tin Rabbit, at 2733 Highway T. Admission is $10. Children are free. Call 636-742-5900 or visit www.thet-inrabbit.com for more information.

More shopping opportunities abound in Eureka, located off of I-44, which was founded in 1858. Eureka is within 30 min-utes of everywhere: Downtown St. Louis, the Arch, the airport, state parks, Missouri Wine Country, canoeing, rafting, Six Flags of Mid-America, restaurants, dozens of an-tique and specialty shops and unique bou-tiques like the Lavender Shoppe at Winding Brook Estate. The shoppe is expanding and is planning numerous special events. Out-door enthusiasts will enjoy the many parks and extraordinary diversity of native plants and animal habitats. For more information about Eureka, visit www.eurekachamber.org or www.eurekamerchants.com. Eureka will also appeal to golfers with several courses in-cluding Crescent Farms Golf Course.

Perhaps no trip to Missouri Wine Country is as relaxing as one to Washington. Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner makes round trips

from the Kirkwood Train Station to the his-toric depot in downtown Washington each day. From there, it’s only a short walk to res-taurants, antique shops and art galleries.

This river town is just minutes off I-44 between St. Louis and Branson. The Ger-man populace for which Washington is known began with the arrival of 12 Catholic families in the fall of 1833. A natural river landing made this an ideal place to begin a settlement. The town boasts a rich history and many of its historic structures remain to-day. Henry Ribbe and his son Anton helped put Washington on the map as the “Corn-cob Pipe Capital of The World,” when they began making corncob pipes in 1869. To tour Washington, consider a guided tour or take one of two walking tours. Call 636-239-2715, ext. 102 for details.

Discover the best that Missouri Wine Country has to offer at Washington’s 30th Annual Art Fair & Wine Fest. The festival is scheduled for May 20-22. Come down to Historic Main and Elm streets and Farmers’ Market for art, delicious Missouri wines, live music, food, Budweiser and Pepsi products. Free admission to the art fair, $15 in advance to wine taste or $20 at the door. Call 636-239-1743 or visit www.downtownwashmo.org for details.

Of course, it’s possible to savor Wine

Country without ever drinking a drop. Run-ning alongside the Missouri River is the 237-mile-long Katy Trail State Park. The trail stretches across most of the state of Missouri. Over half of the trail follows Lew-is and Clark’s path up the Missouri River, where individuals can ride beneath tower-ing river bluffs while eagles circle overhead. After leaving the river, the trail meanders through peaceful farmland and small-town Americana.

The trail is ideal for hiking, running, or cycling on just about any kind of bike. Many cross-country cyclists include the Katy Trail in their tours. It is part of Adventure Cy-cling’s Lewis & Clark route, as well as the American Discovery Trail. To plan a trip, visit www.bikekatytrail.com.

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The world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of corncob pipes has been located in Washington since 1869.photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Tourism

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Welcome Spring at winding BROOK estate tHe LaVendeR FaRM witH OuR spRing tea LuncH

Join us for a gathering at the Lavender farm where moods are brightened and senses are heightened in the fresh air. enjoy a

delightful lunch in our Olde Red Barn with its unique ambience as we celebrate spring. Reservations required – visit our website

for the new menu, dates, details, and to make a reservation.Visit our Lavender Shoppe for Unique Gifts

for Those Special People in your Life

Open May through december, wednesday - sunday 10 to 4

group tours, Lunches & classesBooking now thru October

The TIN RABBITFurniture, Folk Art, Pictures, Lighting, Pottery,

Textiles, Baskets, Floor Cloths and more.

636.742.5900 ~ www.thetinrabbit.com ~ 2733 Hwy. T ~ Labadie, MOTues-Sat 10-4 • Sun 11-3 • Closed Mon

American Folk Art at its finest

Sat., May 21st • 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.Come and enjoy the work of some of our nation’s top Folk Artists as voted by Early American Life magazine. All participating artists will be here with original pieces for you to enjoy and purchase. Come spend the day with us!

American Folk Art at its finest

May 20, 21 & 22In Historic Downtown Washington, Missouri

at the Intersection of Main & Elm Streets

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This unique festival brings artists and vintners together on the streets ofhistoric downtown Washington!

• This celebration is the largest all-Missouri winery-tasting event in the state.

• View the work of more than 40 fine artists.

• The Art Fair is free. Admission to the Wine Pavilion is $15 in advance or $20 at the entrance and includes a special commemorative wine glass.

ArT FAIrFri 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m.Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

WIneFesTFri 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Sat 12 p.m.–10 p.m.Sun 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

No Coolers • No outside AlCohol• No Pets

For more information and Amtrak schedules, call636-239-1743 or 888-7WASHMO

You can also find us on the web at www.washmo.org

The Third Largest Fair in Missouri!August 3-7, 2011

Fun for all ages!

TIckeTs AvAIlAbleDowntown Post Office & Schroeder Drug

This event sponsored by Downtown Washington, Inc.


Families can escape the hustle and bustle of St. Louis and enjoy nature’s wonders with day trips in and around Arcadia Valley and the Black River Recreation Area of Mis-souri. These areas in Southeast Missouri in-clude such towns as Lesterville, Farmington, Black, Ironton, Arcadia and Pilot Knob.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park in Middlebrook, is now open. Visitors can once again splash in nature’s water park, enjoy a picnic, hike a trail where 1.4 billion years of geologic history is exposed, access the east fork of the Black River, camp and more.

The Black River is also a popular des-tination to floaters. Outfitters can provide canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes in which to experience the beautiful scenery along the

river. Camping and other lodging accomo-dations can also be found along the Black River.

The beauty and uniqueness of the region can also be found at Elephant Rocks State Park with its giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The park has a trail that winds through the rocks, which is an interpretative Braille trail, plus abundant picnic areas.

Escape to the Missouri’s wilderness by visiting Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The park’s 7,500 acres include the highest point in the state to the tallest waterfall. Lo-cated in the St. Francois Mountains, a series of trails, including a portion of the Ozark Trail, wind through the park. The park also features a 12-site basic campground and pic-nic area. For details on the state parks, visit www.mostateparks.com.

The towns of Pilot Knob, Ironton and Arcadia are rich in Missouri Civil War his-tory. Fort Davidson State Historic Site serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives on the battlefield. The visitor’s center gives de-tailed information about the battles through artifacts, a diorama and film. A self-guided driving tour around Arcadia Valley directs visitors to some of the most significant points

on the battlefields. Maps for the tour are available at the historic site.

The Iron County Courthouse in Ironton, built in 1861, was the scene of bitter fight-ing during the Civil War and still retains the scar from a cannonball. The courthouse and gazebo on the lawn are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Also in Ironton, a monument at a Catholic church marks the spot where Ulysses S. Grant received his commission as a brigadier general in 1861.

Arcadia Valley is also the place for live music from bluegrass to 1960s-era classics, with venues such as Bobby Powell’s Arcadia Valley Jamboree in Ironton (573-546-1441) and Bearcat Getaway under the stars in Les-terville (573-637-2264). On May 21 and 22, the Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival will be held on Main Street in Ironton. For more details on Arcadia Valley events, visit www.arcadiavalley.biz.

On the first full weekend in June head to Farmington for Country Days, a downtown community festival with rides, games, food, live entertainment and arts and crafts. For details, visit discoverfarmingtonmo.com.

Bonne Terre Mine is located near Farm-ington. The mine, a national historic site, is the world’s largest fresh water dive resort.

arCaDia vaLLey, BLaCk river areaS BeCkon naTure & hiSTory LoverS

The rock formations in Elephant Rocks State Park intrigue visitors.

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Yesterday Mingling with Today

Antiques – Home Decor – Gifts111 S. Main • Ironton, MO

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Horse-drawn buggies are nearly as common as automobiles on the roads of Central Illinois. Since 1865, when three Pennsylvania Mennonite families first settled in the area, it has become known simply as “Amish Country.”

The communities of Arthur, Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan are home to about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who strive to “be not conformed to this world.” Their presence, combined with their more progressive “English” neighbors, creates an intriguing cultural blend of the old and the new. The two factions are respectful of one another’s differences and together have created a haven for tourism.

The Amish influence means, among other things, that the vibrant central shop-

ping district in downtown Arthur hasn’t been decimated by big-box retailers. The tidy town is chock-full of Amish-owned or operated shops selling hand-crafted clothes, custom cabinetry, home furnish-ings and unique gifts.

Arthur also doesn’t have any chain res-taurants. Instead, locally-owned eateries serve lovingly prepared comfort food.

Arthur hosts several annual festivals and ongoing events, such as the Down-town Arthur Market, held the third Satur-day of every month and featuring an array of crafts and antiques. The Gunny Sack Revue is a weekly favorite. Every Wednes-day evening at 7 p.m., this bluegrass jam attracts crowds of more than 100 listeners

Horse-drawn buggies are a familiar site in Illinois Amish Country.photo by Diana Linsley

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Open 7 Days A Week April—October

9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Rockome Restaurant Open Daily

Amish History and Culture on Exhibit

Petting Zoo Raggedy Ann & Andy

Amish Country Tours 1-888-45AMISH www.amishcenter.com

Meal in an Amish Home; Tours of Amish Countryside, Home, Farm, Buggy Shop, Woodworking Shop


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For lodging information, call 217.268.4530 or visit

arcolachamber.com

On I-57. Far from the beaten path.

Life.unplugged.

On I-57. Far from the beaten path.


and is open to anyone who’d like to pick or grin along.

From May 11-14, hundreds of quilts will compete in the 22nd Annual Arthur Quilt Show. Visitors can register for class-es, shop or buy a quilt at the quilt auction on Saturday. Hundreds of additional quilts will be on display in downtown Arthur through May 21 during the Quilt Walk.

And don’t miss the Strawberry Jam, a street festival slated for June 4, with live music, strawberry treats of every kind, craft booths, games and more.

Events are scheduled throughout the summer, such as the 81st Annual Moult-rie-Douglas County Fair, July 11-16. For a complete schedule of activities, visit www.IllinoisAmishCountry.com.

While Arthur is considered the heart of Amish Country, the Amish Interpre-tive Center in neighboring Arcola of-fers an in-depth introduction to the Old Order lifestyle. In addition to a museum with activities for young and old, the cen-ter arranges for tours of Amish homes and farms, conducted by members of the Amish community. Visitors may also stay for a family-style meal, prepared from scratch and served by an Amish family. More information on tours and events is available at www.amishcenter.com or by calling 888-452-6474.

If in the market for Amish furniture, Arcola has plenty of options at various Amish furniture dealers in Arcola.

Families can spend the day at Rockome Gardens theme park, which recently was renovated by new owners to make it more Amish. Originally a summer retreat, its seven gardens, shops and other attractions have charmed visitors for five decades. It now houses the Illinois Amish Interpre-tative Center, a cheese factory and more. Plus, visitors can observe master artisans demonstrating century-old traditions and other family-oriented activities and special events. The park is located six miles west of I-57. For details, visit www.rockome.com or call 217-268-4106.

Besides its Amish population, Arcola is known as the boyhood home of Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, and for being the broom corn (a type of sorghum) capital of the world. These unique distinctions are honored with annual events. The Raggedy Ann & Andy Friendship Gathering will be held June 3 and 4. The weekend after Labor Day, Arcola celebrates its heritage with the Broom Corn Festival with a parade, broom activities, arts and crafts, free entertainment food, and more. More information on these events can be found at www.amishcountryofcentralil.com.

On June 25, historic downtown Arcola will be the site of the Pop the Top Festival featuring live entertainment, a car show, an antique tractor show, craft and food booths, and concluding with fireworks.

The other small towns of the area of-fer their own charms. In Sullivan, for ex-ample, the Little Theater on the Square has been bringing Broadway quality en-tertainment to Central Illinois since 1957. Its summer season kicks off June 1 with

“Cats.” For details, call 217-728-7375 or visit www.thelittletheatre.org.

For a “one-stop-shop” Amish experi-ence, visit Amishland in Tuscola. The indoor village, located at 1304 Tuscola Blvd., includes a museum, restaurant and shops. And less than one mile away on I-57 is an expansive outlet mall. For more information on the town and a calendar of events, call 800-441-9111 or visit www.tuscola.org.

Aficionados of Route 66 will want to stop in Litchfield, midway between St. Louis and Amish Country on I-55. Ex-perience the nostalgia of three miles of original “Mother Road” highway through Litchfield and check out the Hall of Fame sites located along Route 66.

Drive-in movie theaters are a thing of the past in St. Louis, but one remains along Historic Rte. 66 in Illinois in Li-tchfield. SkyView Drive-In, which began operating in the spring of 1951, will open for the season on April 29. For movie list-ings and times, call 217-324-4451 or visit www.litchfieldskyview.com.

Central Illinois also has something to offer the outdoor lover.

Litchfield has numerous parks and lakes, including Lake Lou Yaeger which has over 1,200 acres, 45 miles of beauti-ful shoreline with 300 acres of parks. The lake draws fishermen and boaters from both Illinois and Missouri.

Near Sullivan, about 25 miles west of I-57, is beautiful Lake Shelbyville, an Army Corps of Illinois lake featuring 200 miles of shoreline as well as camping, boating, hiking, birding, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. There are over 50 miles of trails perfect for mountain biking, plus several marinas and campgrounds.

And surrounding the nearby Kaskaskia River, a tributary of the Mississippi, is a 20,000-acre wildlife area that is also ideal for outdoor activities.

Visit the Illinois Department of Natu-ral Resources at www.dnr.state.il.us for in-formation on planning a visit.

See aMiSh CounTry & More in CenTraL iLLinoiSThe communities of Arthur, Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan are home to about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who strive to “be not conformed to this world.”

photo byDiana Linsley

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Miller’sVariety store

Rythym Clocks • Rubber Art StampsBaby Items Cards • Hats • Books

Ertyl Toys • Kitchenware • ClothingParts & Repairs for any Peddle Tractors

Vitamins and Herbal Teas Hand-woven Baskets

Open Monday-Saturday 9-5139 S. Vine Street • 217-543-2205

FESTIVAL

Arcola is exit 203 on I-57, then west on Rt. 133 to Rt. 45. North on Rt. 45 to Main Street. East on Main – You’re There!visit www.arcolartourism.com/festivals for more information

Saturday, June 25 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Held in downtown Arcola, adjacent to one of Central Illinois’ most important works of art...

The Moomaw – America’s One and Only

Hippie Memorial–––––––––––––––––––––––––––

featuring all the fine retailers of our historic Downtown

Music & Live Entertainment • Car ShowChildren’s Activities • Bag Toss Tournament

Youth Soccer Tournament • Antique Tractor ShowShopping • Craft and Food Vendors

Fireworks at 9 p.m.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Car Show – $10 registration is 10 a.m. - noonDoor Prizes • Awards at 3 p.m.Dash Plaques for the first 50

Trophies for the top 25

downtown Arthur214 S. Vine St. – Arthur, IL 61911

Phone: 217-543-2108 Fax: 217-543-2110Visa/Mastercard accepted

Open: M-F 8:30-5:00 / Sat. 8:00 - 5:00Eli L. Schrock, owner

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Experience the Real Illinois Amish Life and enjoy activities you can’t find elsewhere in Illinois.

Horse drawn buggies, Belgian horse-pulled field equipment, one room schools with pony carts lined up in the driveway and grass lot ball dia-monds full of Amish children at recess, well kept farm yards with blue curtained houses and large flower and vegetable gardens, road side stands with fresh produce and baked goods, fresh washed drop front pants flying like flags on a clothesline run up to a nearby “flag” pole, lots of hitch racks full of buggies in town and many more sights unique to Illinois Amish Country.

Visit the Arthur Amish Shops. Country grocery stores, quilt and fabric shops, bakeries, orchards and fruitstands, woodworking shops and more. All are unique opportunities to interact directly with Amish shopkeepers and find special treasures to take home.

Enjoy a hearty meal right in an Amish home. Let your Amish hostess serve you a hearty family style meal right in her own kitchen. But you will need to pace yourself. This traditional meal will fill you up before you get to the homemade pies for dessert!

Enjoy shopping in the unique shops in Downtown Arthur! Antiques, Amish quilts, gifts, fudge, cheese and baked goods, sewing notions and fabric, an old fashioned soda fountain, Amish furniture and more!

IllInoIs AmIsh Country

Arthur & IllInoIs AmIsh Country mAke An eAsy & Fun dAy trIp ... just A Couple oF hours AwAy!

you CAn FIll A dAy, or A week And not run out oF relAxIng, Fun ACtIvItIes.

- Arthur, Il -

MAYMay 11th-14th, 2011- 22nd Annual Arthur Quilt Show

Enjoy 100’s of excellent quilts in this year’s quilt competition. Register for classes, shop with the vendors at the show, or come to buy a quilt at the Quilt Auction on Saturday. While you are browsing in town enjoy the hundreds of additional quilts on display in Arthur downtown Quilt Walk! (The Quilt Walk

begins on April 25 and continues thru May 21)

JUNEJune 4th, 2011 –Strawberry Jam-Downtown Arthur

As a updated version of Arthur’s Spring Sidewalk Sales going back to the 1950’s we’ve included crafts, rides, food vendors and Lots of Strawberries! Straw-berry Pie, Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Games for grown ups and kids, Strawberry Drinks, Strawberry Pork Chops, Strawberry gifts and Strawberry games. A lot of free strawberry stuff every hour in the Strawbery Tent and of course, plenty of fresh strawberries in bulk to take home. Check out the

Cushman Scooter gathering held at the same time at the Arthur Fairgrounds. For entertainment we’ve got Bluegrass... a Strawberry BlueGrass Jam of course. There is pickin and grinning going on all over town with special Bluegrass stage

entertainment set for the afternoon. Bring your instruments and join in.

June 10th-11th, 2011-All Around Town Garage SalesThat is all around town and some of the countryside too!. Bring your friends and a big truck to haul the bargains. Pick up a map at the Visitor Welcome Center in

downtown Arthur.

JULYJuly 2, 2011 –Arthur Freedom Celebration & Parade

Join upward of 25,000 folks who gather here in Amish Country for our massive fireworks held each year on the Saturday BEFORE the 4th. Start the day with a parade and activities downtown before moving out to the fairgrounds for theevening activities. Flyovers, inflatable rides, helicopter rides, music and food.

Then about 9pm enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in Downstate Illinois. Plan to stay over that evening somewhere close as it takes a bit of time for

everyone to leave of town that evening.

July 11th to 16th, 2011 –81st Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair A full week of family fun activities including livestock judging, tractor pulls, a carnival, demolition derby and live entertainment. This is the 81st year for one

of the longest running country fairs in Illinois.

AUGUSTAugust 26th-27th –Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale

Quilts and locally made furniture at auction for a real good cause. Many foods beginning with a Friday afternoon bbq along with a mini auction, and the on Saturday begin with a pancake breakfast at 6am and much more along towards

lunch time. Located at the Otto center 1/2 mile South of Downtown Arthur.

September38th Amish Country Cheese Festival – 3 days Labor Day Weekend

Lots of activities to enjoy each day during the long weekend highlighted by the FREE cheese giveaway every day. family fun, games, crafts, food, The Rat Race, cheese treats, and live entertainment. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan

to spend the holiday weekend in Amish Country.

Every Month in Arthur 3rd Saturday Downtown Markets –

A monthly gathering of crafts, antiques, and edibles join the downtown. Wednesday Night Gunny Sack Revue

A free, weekly gospel / bluegrass jam session downtownTuesday/Friday Produce and Flower Auction

A bi-weekly morning auction where you can by vegtables and florals in large or small quantities. May thru October

Plus many more auctions, sales, benefits, smaller events every week.

www.IllinoisAmishCountry.com

for additional up to the minute details.

www.IllinoisAmishCountry.com

Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911

www.ArthurFestivals.com1-800-722-6474

Take I-70 East to Effingham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203 Arcola, and then left (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur

...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country


A drive south along I-55 will take trav-elers to some of the area’s most historic villages, like Kimmswick, founded in 1850 along the mighty Mississippi by dry goods merchant Theodore Kimm.

Kimmswick is a shopper’s mecca with its abundance of quaint craft and specialty stores, lovely restaurants and a variety of family-friendly events. (Shops and restau-rants are closed on Mondays.)

An annual favorite event is the Straw-berry Festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. This festival draws about 30,000 people a year to the historic village, with its focus on everything straw-berry: homemade strawberry jam, straw-berry shortcake, and tray after tray of fresh strawberries. In addition, the festival offers craft and food vendors, a jazz festi-val, a petting zoo, pony rides and more.

On Father’s Day, treat Dad to a trip to Kimmswick for the annual Car Show. Lunch at The Blue Owl Restaurant and then stroll the streets and admire all the vintage cars on display. For more informa-tion on historic Kimmswick and a com-plete list of upcoming events, visit www.gokimmswick.com.

On the way to Kimmswick from St. Louis, sample the Missouri wine of Per-simmon Ridge Vineyards in Barnhart in a quiet outdoor. Find a table under the trees

to enjoy a favorite bottle of wine. Mastodon State Historic Site in Impe-

rial will take visitors back in time to the Pleistocene Ice Age through fossils includ-ing a number of bones of giant mastodons. Interpretative trails and picnic sites dot the landscape and a museum tells the story of the Clovis culture, which existed between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago. For more details, visit www.mostateparks.com.

Travel a little further south along I-55 to Perry County to discover villages settled in the 1800s and exquisite natural won-ders along the Mississippi. Perry County includes the towns of Perryville, Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar, to name just a few.

Perry County was founded in 1821, and was named for Oliver Hazard Perry, a Naval hero who fought in the War of 1812.

Taste some of Perry County’s local wines at Tower Rock Vineyard and Win-ery or Barren’s Winery in Perryville.

Outdoor activities are plentiful in Perry County. Perry County Community Lake, owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation, is a draw for those who like to fish. Located just west of Perryville, the lake can be reached from the I-55 west outer road.

Tower Rock Natural Area, featuring the

Tower Rock national landmark, boasts a 10-mile hiking trail along the 90-foot-high rock that stands in the Mississippi River.

Upcoming events in Perry County in-clude Beach Party - Mayfest 2011 May 5-7 in downtown Perryville with activities ranging from a carnival, craft fair, enter-tainment, food and lots more. For details, visit www.perryvillemo.com.

The Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna is also holding several events. Cel-ebrating its 50th year as a historic site, this outdoor history museum is set in a log cabin village. It highlights the pioneering

spirit of the early Lutheran immigrants from Germany who settled Perry County.

Get a glimpse of Saxon on April 30-May 1 during the Scenic Tour Drive Mini-Festival, Craft & Plant Sale with hands-on demonstrations, crafts and more.

On Saturday, June 25, beginning at noon, Saxon will hold its First Annual bluegrass Music Fest with a lineup of well-known musicians and artists. For details, visit www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.

DiSCover MiSSouri’S hiSTory in ToWnS aLonG i-55The popular Kimms-wick Strawberry Festival will be held this year on June 4 and 5.

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2815 North Highway, 51 Perryville, MO 63775573-547-6968 • www.thebarrenswinery.com

Hours: Mon-Sun • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Closed Tuesdays

The Barrens WineryJoin us in our beautiful tasting room.

~ Lunch & Dinner Available ~Live Music • Fri. 6-10, Sat. 3-7, Sun. 2-6

10 oz. Ribeye Dinner available Fri. nights

Girls Weekendfor Eight

• $54 each •

Whole House rentalWinery Picnic Basket

saturday night ~ dinner & dessertsunday ~ Gourmet Breakfast

Optional: Friday night stayadditional $32 each

(includes breakfast saturday morning)

Call (573) 547-9900

only 25 minutes from the st. louis Arch in bArnhArt, mo7272 sheppard Dr. | www.persimmonridgewinery.com | 314-488-7940

Live Music every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m.

visit our website for a schedule of special eventsand friday night music schedule

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Sample our Missouri wines––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Dates are available forWeddings and Special Events––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Open Year RoundFriday, Saturday and Sunday • Noon to 7 p.m.

Hand-Crafted Wines • Vineyard VistasPlus the Faßpfropfen Gift Shop

10769 Hwy A – Altenburg MO573-824-5479www.towerrockwine.com

12-6 Thur & Sun • 12-7 Fri & Sat

Blueg rass Music FestS a t u r d a y ~ J u n e 2 5

• Listed on National Registry of Historical Places• Visit us on Facebook

Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis573-824-5404 • saxonlutheranmemorial.com • [email protected]

Starting at noon... music all day long! Food booths, local eateries, fresh baked bread and coffee cake. Jam sessions open to visiting “jammers.”

Fireworks finale! Tickets only $15 - Adults • FREE for children 15 & under

Listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesEllen and Steve Frye, owners & hosts

Upcoming EvEntS

Mississippi River ValleyScenic DriveApril 30 – may 1

Perryville Chamber of CommerceMayfestmay 4 – 7

Saxon Lutheran MemorialBluegrass Festival

June 25

call for availability, Fridays & Saturdays573.824.5271 oR 314.706.0159

[email protected]

A Farrar, Missouri a

Eggers &Companygeneral StoreBed & Breakfast

Tunica, MS

R & MTOURS

per personbased ondoubleoccupancy

Special

$69

Includes Transportation andOvernight Stay at Resorts Casino Hotel

$30 Free Slot Play4 Free BuFFetS

(217)851-5532 • (217)835-7610

July 10 & 11 • August 7 & 8september 4 & 5 • OctOber 16 & 17

OctOber 30 & 31 • nOvember 13 & 14

1 Night,2 Days

Ms. Mud’s BoutiqueNewFashionable Tops, Wraps & Accessories

for Women Who Want to Have Fun!

6050 2nd St. • Kimmswick • 636-464-3360www.mississippimudgallery.com

Shop Beyondthe Ordinary!

Special gifts for Moms, Grads & DadsOne of a Kind Handcrafted Jewelry, Glass, Pottery and so much more!

Holly Yashi JewelryLa-Tee-Da! Fragrance Lamps

Ne’qwa Art Handpainted Ornaments

www.gokimmswick.comfor more info or call 636-464-6464

UPCOMING EVENTS:❤ Mother Daughter Day April 30 Lunch at Blue Owl, Shopping Passport,

Tea party at Anheuser Estate

❤ Mother's Day Weekend May 7 & 8 Treat Mom to a Relaxing Day of

Shopping and Dining

❤ Girlfriend's Day - May 14 Lunch at Blue Owl, Shopping Passport

and Tea Party at Anheuser Estate

❤ Strawberry Festival -June 4 & 5 Artisans, Food Vendors, Crafts, Fun for the Entire Family❤ Anheuser Thursdays Lunch & Dessert at Blue Owl, Shopping

Passport, Tour of Anheuser Estate

Shopping • Dining • History • Festivals

www.theblueowl.comTue. - Fri. 10 - 3 • Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5

(636)464-3128

Celebrating our 26th Anniversary

The

Blue OwlRestaurant & Bakery

In Historic Kimmswick

Mother’sDay

May 8 • By Reservation––––––––––––––––––––

You’re invited to

“Lunch With Mary” May 20 • 10 a.m. By Reservation

Lunch, Dessert, Cooking and Baking Presentations, Stories from Past

and Present and a Blue Owl Cookbook

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