Bishop Hill Fine Arts Calendar

All items are created by local
& area artists & crafters

"Where Memories
Are Made"

Bishop Hill 2008 Calendar of Events
Special Note: Many shops & restaurants are open during the months of
January, February, and March as well as being open April - December. Stop In
Today!

For your lodging needs: Call 309-507-2284 to make a reservation at the Historical
1848 Bishop Hill Carpentry Building - Bishop Hill Fine Arts Loft Guest Apt. Scenic View
of the Village Park with private parking & entrance. Walking distance to everything.
Families welcomed!

**Dates with two ** by the date denotes that at Bishop Hill Fine Arts
shop, a demonstration will be taking place. You are encouraged to stop in to
watch!

Välkommen - Event Calendar:

Bishop Hill Fine Arts - Loft Guest Apt. is available for rental year-round.

June 2008:
June 21: Midsommar Music Pestival - State Park:
Music fun for the entire family. Workshops and Jamming.
June 21: Midsommar Celebration - Colony School:
4 p.m. Decorating Maypole & Procession to School Music and Fun Family Activities,
Maypole, Swedish Music and Dancing, Refreshments 7 p.m. Barn Dance. Co-sponsored
with the B H Vasa Lodge #683, Vasa Order of America National Archives, B H Heritage
Assoc., B H Old Settlers’ Assoc., B H State Historic Site 4pm.

July 2008:
July 12: The 18th. Annual Country Antique Market - Colony School:
Quality antiques (early country, primitives, folk art, pottery, textiles) on lawn of Colony
School. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Hill’s Volunteer Fire Dept. Promoted by Bishop Hill
Colony Bakery (Jim & Cheri Campbell) 309-927-3042 or 309-927-3037 8am - 3pm.
July 27: ANTIQUE CAR SHOW:
Antique and classic car show. 9 a.m.-Noon- Registration Noon-1:30 p.m.-Judging 3 p.m.-
Awards Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 9am

August 2008:
August 16 - 17: The 2nd. Annual Clay & Fiber Festival:
2nd. annual Clay & Fiber Festival featuring a wide variety of potters and weavers
demonstrating their talents. Many beautiful items for purchase. Demonstrations and a
contest with cash prizes will be taking place as well. Saturday evening will be a soup
supper. Contact Jeff Goard, Bishop Hill potter at 309-927-3008 for more information.
Wonderful examples of pottery and weaving will be on display during the month of August,
so come early and often.

September 2008:
September 13: Old Settler's Day:
Celebration of the 162nd anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 112th year of the
Old Settlers’ Association. 11:30 a.m. - Traditional Chicken Dinner 12:30 p.m. - High
Society Band Concert 1:30 p.m. - Program featuring Bishop Hill Colony Descendants
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 11:30am
September 14: Colony School Reunion:
Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country
schools. Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 2pm - 4pm
September 27: - 28: Jordbruksdagarna Agriculture Days
Celebrating Bishop Hill’s agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century
harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage base
ball, and Colony stew. Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
10am - 5pm.

November 2008:
November 4: Olof Krans Birthday:
170th birthday of Bishop Hill’s artist. Birthday cake and punch. Bishop Hill Museum
Bishop Hill State Historic Site Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 2pm - 4pm
November 28 - 30: Julmarknad Christmas Market:
Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village.
Special Music, Swedish food specialties, handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Make and
Take Holiday Workshops 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. at the Steeple Building Christmas Cookie Walk
Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10am - 5pm

December 2008:
December 6 - 7: Julmarknad Christmas Market:
Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters roaming the village.
Special Music, Swedish food specialties, handmade wares, folk art, antiques. Make and
Take Holiday Workshops 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. at the Steeple Building Christmas Cookie Walk
Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community’s bakers.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10am - 5pm
December 12 - 13: Lucia Nights - Festival of Lights:
Festival Of Lights. 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. “Lucias” serve coffee and sweets in museums and shops.
Special music at various village locations. Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale – Fri. – 7:
30 pm only Blacksmith Shop and at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm – Sat. only – Blacksmith Shop.
Click on “More Information” below for details.
December 25, 2008 - Julotta: Candlelight nondenominational service in the Colony
Church. Service conducted in English and Swedish. Coffee and rusks served following
service at 6a.m. Sponsored by Bishop Hill State Historic Site and Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency.

Merchandise & Shop Pictures of Bishop Hill Fine Arts, Where 73 & Counting, Local &
Area Artisans Exhibit & Sell Their Artwork & Crafts.

Additional Information: Phone 309-927-3345 unless otherwise noted on the individual event date...if not
answer, feel free to contact either Chuck or Sherry at Bishop Hill Fine Arts at 309-927-3020 and we will
make every attempt to assist you.

Due to the possibility of rain dates, we suggest you may want to call ahead to confirm the event.

Bishop Hill Fine Arts - & Crafts: "Where Memories Are Made"

This shop was opened to honor the memory of the late local artist, Michael John Looney by his family.

We Miss You MJ, you are not on this earth, but you are forever in our hearts. Love, your parents Mervyn
& Jeanne, your sisters Sherry & Debbie, your brothers-in-law Chuck & Dennis, and your niece Darcy.