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Now – May 1
Harding Jam
Harding Community Center, Harding
First Saturday of each month
6:30 PM
Jam with the musicians, perform or enjoy the stage shows. Donations accepted. Call 815.786.9313 or 815.498.3459 for more information.
Month of April
The Bluegill
Maple Leaf Park
1318 E. U.S. 34, Earlville
11:00 AM – Dusk/Thursdays through Sundays
Fishing will be available during the month of April honoring the State's Official Fish…the Bluegill. Park admission is $5 and a license is not required. Groups can make advanced arrangements for food and beverage service. Call 814.246.6200 or email m.urso@mchsi.com for more information.
April & May - Mondays and Saturdays
Waterfall & Canyon Tour
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will visit French, and St. Louis Canyons as well as Lake Falls at Matthiessen State Park. The tour will also include your selection from our Special lunch menu and a relaxing historical trolley ride. $28.00 per person
For reservations, please call 800.868.7625 ext. 386.
May – September
Marseilles Concert in the Park
Knudson Park
Lincoln St., Marseilles (across from City Hall)
7:00 PM every Friday night
Entertainment provided by a variety of musicians. Free admission with vendor booth rentals available. Call Kate at 815.228.0238 or visit www.marsparks.com
May – October
Marseilles Farmers' Market
Knudson Park
Lincoln St., Marseilles (across from City Hall)
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sale of fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and flea market items. Free Admission with booth rental available. Call
Kate at 815.228.0238 or visit www.marsparks.com
Every Friday May 23 through October
Canal Boat and Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park's Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. $32.00 - Adult; $27.00 - children 10 and under. Call 800.868.7625, ext 386.
June through July - Mondays and Thursdays
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the "Belle of the Rock" an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy a special dinner served with cheesecake. $34.95 per person. Please call 800.868.7625 ext.386 for reservations.
June through September - Most Saturdays and Sundays
Historic Trolley Rides
12:00 PM & 1:30 PM
Enjoy a historic trolley ride through Starved Rock State Park and historic Utica. The trolley will stop at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center and the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Adults/$10, Seniors/$8, Children (10 & under)/$6
Mondays & Saturdays
Land and Water Cruise
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
9:30AM - 1:00PM
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tour includes history trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the ‘Belle of the Rock,' an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $32.00 per person for tickets and information call 800.868.7625 ext. 386.
June 17 – July 29
Colgate Country Showdown
Starved Rock Lodge
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
7:00 PM Entertainment begins
Join us on the veranda as entertainers sing their hearts on WALS-FM hosts the 25th annual edition of America's largest Country music talent search. The winner from this local competition will move on to perform in the state's Country Showdown in August. State winners, each of whom earns a $1,000 cash prize, will advance to their regional competition in the fall. Contact WALS-FM office in Peru by calling 815.224.2100.
August - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the "Belle of the Rock" an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy a special dinner served with cheesecake. $34.95 per person. Please call 800.868.7625 ext.386 for reservations.
September - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
5:30 PM.-8:00 PM
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the "Belle of the Rock" an authentic paddle wheel boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy a special dinner served with cheesecake. $34.95 per person. Please call 800.868.7625 ext.386 for reservations.
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