Holiday Happenings
A-Maze-ing Corn Maze and Festival Sep 24-25, Oct 1-2, 8-9 and 10, 11am- 6pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun, Four-acre cornfield maze. $5. Free festival Sept. 24-25.Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.
Cutting Christmas Costs in Half Oct 05, 6:30-7:30pm, With Jiffy Johnson who teaches budgeting at LLCC, Salvation Army, Helping Hand and more. Free class. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 217-753-4900.
Lincoln Corn Maze Through Oct 31, 4-10pm Fri, 1-10pm Sat/Labor Day, Navigate by day or night through amazing 9-acre maze. Free hayride and activities too. 309- 242- 4736. Lincoln Corn Maze, 1376 1800th Street, Lincoln.
Fairs & Festivals
Alpaca Farm Days Sep 24-25, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Free family event to meet alpacas face to face. Fiber demonstrations and end products made from alpaca fleece. 632-2590. Indian Point Hills, 17229 Vaneman St, Petersburg.
Apple & Pork Festival Sep 24-25, 7am-5pm, Entertainment, flea market, pony rides, museum tours, craft area and over 25 food booths. Free admission to grounds. DeWitt County Museu, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Celebrate Fall Sep 24, 10am-3pm, Join in the fun, activities, exhibits, bake sale, trails and llama visits. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.
Cruise Nite and Car Show Sep 24-25, One-of-the area’s largest cruise nights. Watch cruise on Saturday night and enjoy car show on Sunday morning. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Fall Corn Roast Sep 24, 4-8pm, Bouncy house, kids games, face painting, crafts, raffle, live music, roasted sweet corn, bratwurst, hotdogs and more. Free. 414-0377. Springfield Church of Christ, 3253 S. Fourth St.
Fall Festival Sep 24, 11am-4pm, Lots of fall fun and activities, including hay rides. Hope School, 15 E. Hazel Dell Lane.
Harvest Fest and Fish Fry Oct 01-02, 1-6pm, Celebrate fall with this popular festival with food and outdoor music, two bands each day. No coolers or pets. 635-9900. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.
Iles Park Neighborhood Block Party Sep 24, 4-6pm, Food, activities, music, house tours. Habitat for Humanity and Springfield Park District host. Donations accepted. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St, 523-2710.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 23-25, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-2pm, Over 1,000 cool cars, free entertainment, swap meet and so much more. route66fest.com. Downtown Springfield.
Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Oct 01, 8am-10pm, Sand volleyball tournament, beer tasting, authentic German band, games, ethnic folk dancers, German food and more. $5. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 217-753- 2226.
Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show & Fall Festival Days Sep 23-25, Admission $5 for the whole weekend, food, old time demonstrations, huge flea market, lots of family fun! 243-5678. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 West Michigan, South Jacksonville.
Rochester Olde Towne Fall Festival Oct 01-02, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Local artisans, crafters, music, silent auction, raffle, food. Proceeds to S3G Organization to help local military families. South John St, Rochester, 217- 498-8882.