.June 24-25 Midsommar Music Festival
Bishop Hill’s Midsommar Music Festival will return as a 2-day festival this year on Saturday June 24 and Sunday, June 25th with a strong line-up of musical performers. Some of the performers are Bucky Halker, Black Haek Pipes & Drum, Chris Vallillo, and the Nordland. Other highlights of this event include a Scandinavian folk dance workshop, a Swedish Maypole celebration, and much more. Join us for this lively Swedish tradition to celebrate the summer solstice. This festival is free and open to the public. Email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899 for more information.
Aug. 26-27 Bishop Hill Chautauqua
Join us for this 2-day historical re-enactment brought to life through storytelling and music. Spend the weekend in the village park with several characters from our past such as Bob Dylan, Abraham Lincoln, Jenny Lind, Carl Sandberg and many more. Saturday afternoon, enjoy Fika with some of the performers. Saturday evening, enjoy a dinner theater at P.L. Johnson. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Bishop Hill Heritage Association at 309 927-3899 or bhha@mymctc.net.
Sept. 23-24 Agriculture Days – Jordbruksdagarna
As always, there will be a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, music, food, dancing, vendors, and hands-on activities for the children during Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “earth work days”). Enjoy the petting zoo and the antique tractor display, with demonstrations. This 19th century harvest festival is free and open to the public. Email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899 for more information. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov. 24-26, Julmarknad- Christmas Market
Visit traditionally decorated shops and museums. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Special music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more. Enjoy the Christmas Cookie Walk at the Colony School Friday and Saturday only.
Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309 927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net
Dec. 2-3 Julmarknad
Sights, sounds, and aromas of Christmas past. Swedish folk characters will roam the village. Special music, Swedish food specialties, abundance of handmade wares, and antiques. Chocolate Walk fundraiser at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309 927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net
Dec. 8-9 Lucia Nights-Festival of Lights
Experience a unique Swedish holiday. Luminaries line the sidewalk and candles are in every window. Live music at several locations. Young girls dressed as St. Lucia serve drinks and sweets in shops and museums throughout the village. All Bishop Hill restaurants and shops will be open. December 8 is the Christmas Tree lighting in the park at 6 p.m. On December 9, Barn Dance at the Colony School.
Festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309 927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net
Please call 309 927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net to confirm dates and times.
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