Astros. Tickets for outfield terrace reserve, $21. Call 787- 6556.
Logan County Fair Aug 3-9, Daily activities include 4-H shows, livestock judging, tractor pulls, demolition derby, talent show, queen pageant, live entertainment, food, games and displays. For more information, call 732-3311. Fairgrounds, Woodlawn & Lincoln Hwy, Lincoln.
Movie in the Park Aug 7, Dusk. Jumanji. Free. Shaved ice and glow sticks for purchase. Bring lawn chair or blanket. For more info, call 544- 1751. Centennial Park, Bunker Hill and Lenhart Rd.
Springfield Junior Blues Golf Outing Aug 7, Lincoln Greens. For more information, call 525-2589.
Camp Sunshine Aug 7-8, 8pm, A group of kids find out who they are at a church summer camp. For more information, call 632-5440 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg.
Decatur Celebration August 7-9, Free family street festival celebrating 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln with National Lincoln look alike contest, Midwest Rail Splitting competition, Chris Vallillo singing songs of Lincoln and more. For info, call 423-4222 or visit www.decaturcelebration.com.
High School Musical Aug 7-16, Directed by Craig Williams II. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr. www.themuni.org.
Hummingbird Festival Aug 8, 9am-12pm, New Salem Historic Site. For more info, call 632-4000 or visit www.lincolnsnewsalem.com
Kid’s Day and National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneakers Contest Aug 8, 10am-4pm, A day all about kids. Games, demonstrations, contest, treats and more. Kids under 12 free. For more info, call 309-676-0998 or visit www.wildprairiestatepark.org.
Illinois State Fair Aug 13-23, Features horse races, rides, pageants, concerts, exhibits and more. For more information, call 782-6661 or visit www.agr.state.il.us. Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Abe Aug 14-16 and 20-23, 8pm, Musical celebrating Lincoln’s life. $12-$7. For more information, call 632-5440 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg.
Historic Photography Display Aug 15-Sep 7, 12-4pm, View photos of Washington Park as far back as 1902. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden.
Cool Cruisers Aug 22, 6-9pm, Meijer Parking Lot, Prairie Crossing. Rain or shine. Door Prizes. For more info, call 566-2124 or 528-2414.
Soil and Compost Aug 22, 9:30am, Food Not Lawns Springfield presents Carey Smith Moorman speaking on good garden foundations— healthy soil. For more information, call 753-0057 or e-mail [email protected]. Lincoln Public Library, Seventh & Capitol.
Shakespeare Shorts Aug 28-29, 8pm, Over the Moon Productions, with Kevin Purcell, Leigh Steiner and Aasne Vigesaa, prepare a series of scenes from Shakespeare’s ingenious plays! For more information, call 632- 5440 or visit www.theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg.
Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival Aug 28-30, Activities include several balloon launches, evening balloon glows, musical entertainment food, an art and craft show, the art of wine and much more. For more information, call 735-2385 or visit www.lincolnillinois.com. Logan County Airport & Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln.
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ Aug 29, 12pm-12am, Features local and nationally known blues talent, BBQ competition and vending. $5 admission. For more information, call 544-1723 or visit www.downtownspringfield.org. Fifth & Washington St.
Annual Orchid Seminar Aug 29, 10am-3pm, Presents a great opportunity to learn about orchids. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall.
Taylorville Market on the Square: Country Roots Aug 29, 9am-1pm, Country music by the Traveling Hillbilly Circus and fresh produce for sale. For more info, call 824- 3555.
Music in the Park: In Town Ho Down Aug 30, 4-7pm, The Reel and Bourbon Bluegrass Band. Free. For more info, call 544-1751. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash.
Designer Look-a-Like Sale Aug 31, 7am-6pm and Sep 1, 7am-5pm, Benefits Children’s Miracle Network. St. John’s Hospital Centennial Hall. For info, call 544-6464.
SEPTEMBER
Pioneering Scientists and Inventors Sep 4-7, 11th Prairieland Chautauqua’s re-enactments and stories of John James Audubon, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Alva Edison, George Washington Carver, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and John Roebling and more. Under the big tent, Jacksonville’s Community Park, W. Morton 155 Avenue. For more info, call 243-2323.
Springfield Mile Sep 5-6, The best flat track racers descend on Springfield for a weekend of motorcycles on a one mile dirt track. $25-$5. For more info, call 753-8866. Commodity Pavilion Grandstand, Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Woodcarvers Show Sep 5-6, 10am-4-m, Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers presents an exhibition of carvers from across the country. Carvings, wood burnings, wood, tools and books for sale. How-to seminars. Door prizes. Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building. $2. For info, call 546-8792 or email [email protected]. svwoodcarvers.org.
Annual Amish Country Cheese Festival Sep 5-7, Free cheese giveaways, entertainment, contests, car show, craft, flea market, food, booths, rides and free entertainment. For more information, call 543-2242 or visit www.amishcountryofcentralil.com. Downtown Arthur.
Rochester Movies in the Park Sep 6, Dusk, Monster vs Aliens. Free. Fireworks follow. Rochester Community Park.
40th Annual Greenview Labor Day Celebration Sep 6, 4-9pm and Sep 7, 8am- 4pm, Flea market, one of Central Illinois’ largest parades, free entertainment, food, petting zoo, kids games and free bingo. Village Park and Square, Greenview. For more info, call 968-7043 or [email protected].
