JORDBRUKSDAGARNA—2017
September 23-24
VILLAGE PARK
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Colony Stew and Rice Pudding
Hammer and Pick—Noon & 2
Nordic Dancer—1 & 3
Children’s Games—2.
Demonstrations:
Forging, Flax Processing, Rope Making, Woodworking, and more.
Vendors:
Pumpkins, Mums, Goat Milk products, Gourds, Popcorn, Uncle Bud’s Apple Cider Slushies, antiques, vintage wagons, and primitive items
Petting Zoo; by the Burns Booster 4-H club
WEST OF COLONY STORE
BHHA Food Stand wih Svenska Varm Korv, Swedish Hotdogs, and pork burgers, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. both days
BJORKLUND HOTEL
Join the fun at the demonstration area south of the Bjorklund Hotel.
Noon-4pm each day
Brick Making Corn Husk Doll
Apple Cider Pressing Corn Shelling
Sorghum Pressing and Cooking
Hard tack baking
HENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Outside Antique Tractors and Equipment Display
STEEPLE BUILDING
Concert by Johan Hohansson 11 a.m. Saturday only
Book signing by Lilly Setterdahl 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday only
FEATHERED NEST
Open house both days noon to 4 p.m.
PEASANT WORKS
Kinfolk Barnfest both days: DIY Colony Photo Booth and a Vintage & Handmade Market
PRAIRIE ARTS CENTER
Book signing by Mary Davidsaver 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday only
PEOPLE MOVERS
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday only with stops at the VASA archives, the Henry County Museum, the Village Park, and the Colony Church
Thank you
Jordbruksdagarna is sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, the Bishop Hill State Historic Site, the Bishop Hill Arts Council, the Old Settler’s Association, VASA National Archives, the Bishop Hill Volunteer Fire Department and numerous local businesses, with the assistance of many volunteers. The event is also partly funded by the Illinois Art Council Agency, the Galesburg Community Foundation, Nelson Farm Service, State Bank of Toulon, TerraForm Power, a SunEdison company, and the Henry County Independent Insurance Agents Association. Special assistance was provided by the Galva FFA, Leo Club, and Galva Boy Scouts.
Thank you one and all for your support and assistance!
Jordbruksdagarna would not be possible without all of you!
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