Christmas Market 2013 is now officially over.  In our photo gallery located in the About section, please check out photographs of all the fun people had the last 2 weekends.

Next up for Bishop Hill is Lucia Nights next weekend.  The schedule of events is described below:

  • On Friday, December 13, the Lucia Nights begin at 6 p.m. with the Lighting of the Park Christmas tree.  Then, the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale will be performing in VagnHall Galleri at 6 p.m., with the Kewanee Community Chorus following at 7 p.m.  In the Welcome Center, Vanessa League will be performing from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • On Saturday, December 14, the Peoria Cooperative Academy Chorale will again be performing in VagnHall Galleri at 6 p.m., followed by the Mountain Men at 7 p.m Barry Cloyd will be performing at the Welcome Center from 6 to 9 p.m.  Also, there will be an Old Fashioned Barn Dance at the Colony School beginning at 7 p.m. The Rusty Pickup Band will be performing.  All dances taught and called by Gail Hintze and Jim Hicks.  Admission is $5 per person, and beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary.
  • Both Friday and Saturday night, the Bishop Hill Community United Methodist Church will host the annual Soup and Chili Supper beginning at 4:30 p.m. until they run out. A free-will donation is appreciated to cover the cost of the meal.  On both nights, Hammer and Pick will be playing at the Steeple Building from 6 to 9 p.m.

Your Bishop Hill Heritage Association is a co-sponsor of both Julmarknad and Lucia Nights!