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2009 Events in Freeport

FEBRUARY

February 12-August 9, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABE", Freeport. Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with this exhibit at the Stephenson County Historical Museum. (815-232-8419)

February 28-March 1, DEPOT STOVE GANG 21ST ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD SHOW, Lena. Model railroad show and swap meet. (815-369-2684)

MARCH

March 14-15, STEPHENSON COUNTY HOME SHOW, Freeport. Over 70 businesses showcase their products and services. (815-232-4616)

March 14-May 9, ASPIRING ARTISTS: A STUDENT EXHIBITION, Freeport. The Art Museum features the talents of local students, kindergarten through high school. (815-235-9755)

APRIL

April 18, STEPHENSON COUNTY FIBER ART FAIR, Cedarville. A celebration of fiber and the fiber arts. (815-541-0897)

MAY

May 8-9,14-16, "THE SUNSHINE BOYS", Freeport. The Winneshiek Players present this hilarious comedy. (815-232-7023)

May 16, "TAKE TO THE AIR AT TAYLOR" KITE FESTIVAL, Freeport. Families enjoy kite and wind activities. (815-235-6114)

May 16-July 11, "ECHOES OF THE PAST: SELECTIONS FROM THE NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS ART MUSEUM", Freeport. The Art Museum presents this special exhibition created by veterans. (815-235-9755)

May 24-25, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

JUNE

June 5-6, ROUTE 75 GARAGE SALES AND SATURDAY IN THE PARK. Dakota, Rock City and Davis. Travel Highway 75 for great sales and on Saturday also enjoy Dakota’s Saturday in the Park festival.

June 12, MUSIC ON CHICAGO, Freeport. Great oldies music, food and drink in historic downtown Freeport. (815-232-9000)

June 12-13, DAVIS DAYS, Davis. Annual community festival. (815-865-5471)

June 12-14, GERMAN VALLEY DAYS, German Valley. Annual community festival. (815-362-3671)

June 13, PEDDLE/PADDLE. Peddle on the Jane Addams Trail and paddle on the Pecatonica River. (815-369-5351)

June 13, PECATONICA RIVER FEST, Lena. Celebrate the Pecatonica River with food, games, music and more. (815-238-7888)

June 18, 56TH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Freeport. Traditional social on the grounds of the Stephenson County Historical Museum. (815-232-8419)

June 19-20, 25-27, "GRACE & GLORIE", Freeport. The Winneshiek Players present this play. (815-232-7023)

June 20-21, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

June 21-July 26, MUSIC UNDER THE STARS. Freeport. Freeport Concert Band performs Sunday nights at Krape Park.

June 27, STEPHENSON COUNTY AG BREAKFAST Freeport. A farm breakfast showcasing local agriculture producers. (815-864-2561)

June 27, SUMMER CELEBRATION, Cedarville. Games, crafts, food, fireworks and more. (815-563-4302)

JULY

July 4, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

July 10, MUSIC ON CHICAGO, Freeport. Great rock music, food and drink in historic downtown Freeport. (815-232-9000)

July 11-12, GARDENS UNITED GARDEN WALK, Freeport. Garden tour. (815-232-7200)

July 13-19, STEPHENSON COUNTY FAIR, Freeport. Traditional county fair. (815-235-2918)

July 21-25, JOE’S FEST ‘09, Freeport. Bike night, car night, entertainment and beer garden. (815-235-6145)

July 25, A DAY IN ROCK CITY, Rock City. Annual community festival. (815-865-5631)

July 25, TASTE OF LENA, Lena. Celebrate local foods as you enjoy shopping. (815-369-4567)

July 25-26, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

AUGUST

August 1, ANNUAL CRUISE NIGHT, Freeport. An old-fashioned cruise through downtown. (815-233-1357)

August 2, SUMMER POPS CONCERT, Freeport. Choral Society concert in beautiful Krape Park. (815-449-2936)

August 7, BRATS, BEER AND BLUES, Freeport. The Freeport Arts Center hosts this 6th annual event on the museum’s grounds. (815-235-9755)

August 14, MUSIC ON CHICAGO, Freeport. Great blues music, food and drink in historic downtown Freeport. (815-232-9000)

August 15, FREEPORT FUSION FESTIVAL, Freeport. Skateboard competition with music, contests and more. (815-235-6114)

SEPTEMBER

September 6, ART IN THE PARK, Freeport. An outdoor visual and performing arts festival in Krape Park. (815-235-9755)

September 7, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

September 10-13, HARVEST GATHERING, Rock City. A harvest open house at the Rock Run Peddler. (815-865-5969)

September 11, MUSIC ON CHICAGO, Freeport. Great country music, food and drink in historic downtown Freeport. (815-232-9000)

September 11-12, LENA LIONS 59TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL, Lena. The "Cadillac of Small Town Festivals".

September 18-20, 40TH ANNUAL THRESHING AND ANTIQUE SHOW, Freeport. Steam and horse-powered equipment, antique tractor and horse pulls, steam train rides and museum tours. (815-235-2198)

September 26-27, ANNUAL AUTUMN AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS EVENTS, Freeport. Obedience and rally show, children’s activities and more. (815-332-1246)

OCTOBER

October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, THE HAUNTED BARN, Lena. Enter the dark world of 2 large haunted barns for some spine-tingling fear. (815-369-5328)

October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, THE OLD HAUNTED MILL, Orangeville. A ghoulish adventure for thrill seekers. (815-789-4706)

October 3, 10, 17, TRAIN OF TERROR, Freeport. All aboard for a thrilling and chilling ride. (815-235-2198)

October 10, OAKDALE IN OCTOBER, Freeport. Annual Autumn Festival with a pancake breakfast, music, heritage crafts and children's activities.

October 10-11, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride and a tour of the museum filled with Americana. (815-235-2198)

October 11, STEPHENSON COUNTY BARN TOUR, Countywide. Self guided tour of five unique barns. (815-2165)

October 16-18, "CHRISTMAS ON THE NORTH SIDE" CRAFT SHOW, Pearl City. 10th annual craft show. (815-443-2240)

October 14, "CIVIL WAR GHOSTS AND LEGENDS", Freeport. Listen to storyteller Brian Fox Ellis at the Stephenson County Historical Museum. (815-232-8419)

October 24-25, SILVER CREEK AND STEPHENSON RAILROAD ANTIQUE STEAM TRAIN RIDES AND SILVERCREEK MUSEUM, Freeport. All aboard for a steam train ride, a tour of the museum filled with Americana, and fall harvest demonstrations. (815-235-2198)

October 31, TRICK OR TREAT TRAILS, Freeport. Trick or treat in Krape Park, plus activities, entertainment and a haunted bandshell especially for kids. (815-235-6441)

NOVEMBER

November 13-14, FHN 9TH ANNUAL OLE TIME CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW, Freeport. A craft show filled with holiday gift ideas. (815-599-6900)

November 14, INTERNATIONAL LANTERN FESTIVAL, Freeport. A celebration of heritages using the lantern, a symbol of hospitality, celebration and charity.
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November 21-January 16, 2009, REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, Freeport. The Art Museum presents this sixth annual regional artists show. (815-235-9755)

November 27-January 3, 2009, VISITORS CENTER HOLIDAY EXPO, Freeport. Shop for unique local products all either produced in Stephenson County or highlighting some aspect of local culture and history. (815-233-1357)

DECEMBER

December 5, LUMINARY WALK, Freeport. A guided hike through hundreds of glowing luminaries.

December 6, CHRISTMAS TEA, Freeport. Traditional tea in the historic Oscar Taylor mansion at the Stephenson County Historical Museum. (815-232-8419)

December 20, STEPHENSON STREET LUMINARY NIGHT, Freeport. The soft light of luminaries line this historic street.