BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VisitNW Illinois//Events Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VisitNW Illinois Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-156@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260901T150000Z DTEND:20261031T220000Z SUMMARY:Plein Air Art Exhibition at The Coliseum DESCRIPTION:The Annual Rock River Valley Painters Guild Plein Air Exhibit f eatures 34 works by 13 northern Illinois artists\, on display Sept. 2-Oct. 31 at CMAAA in Oregon. LOCATION:Coliseum Museum of Art\, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA)\, 124 N. 4 th St.\, Oregon\, IL 61061 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/plein-air-art-exhibition-at END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-155@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260925T130000Z DTEND:20260927T220000Z SUMMARY:Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest DESCRIPTION:Experience an old-fashioned working farm harvest in Erie with v intage equipment\, harvesting\, traditional demonstrations\, a Sunday trac tor pull\, and more—all with free admission and parking. LOCATION:Bos Brothers Historical Farm\, 8105 Springhill Road\, Erie\, IL 61 250 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/bos-brothers-old-fashioned-fall-harv est END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-10@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 SUMMARY:Stillman Valley Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:A free small-town festival on the fourth weekend of September: an indoor craft show\, car and tractor shows\, a horticulture show\, a par ade and live music the length of Main Street. LOCATION:Downtown Stillman Valley\, 305 W Main St\, Stillman Valley\, IL 61 084 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/stillman-valley-fall-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-55@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260926T130000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z SUMMARY:Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall harvest show where we harvest corn and soy beans. See corn go from the field all the way to fresh cornbread on the t able. Many demonstrations will be running in addition to the harvesting\, such as plowing stalks & stubble\, corn shelling\, rock crushing\, blacks mithing\, sawmilling\, and wood workin… LOCATION:Bos Brothers Historical Farm\, 8105 Springhill Road\, Erie\, Illin ois 61250 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/bos-brothers-old-fashioned-fall-harv est-2026-09-26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-11@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260926T150000Z DTEND:20260926T233000Z SUMMARY:Pawpaw Festival DESCRIPTION:A festival for North America’s largest native fruit\, in the village that shares its name — tastings\, food trucks\, tram tours out t o the groves\, growers’ talks and live music. LOCATION:Paw Paw Veterans Park\, 314 Chapman St\, Paw Paw\, IL 61353 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/pawpaw-festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-131@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260926T150000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z SUMMARY:Les Allen - Taft Gallery DESCRIPTION:Les Allen\nTaft Gallery\, August 1 – September 30 LOCATION:Coliseum Museum of Art\, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA)\, 124 N. 4 th St.\, Oregon\, Illinois 61061 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/les-allen-taft-gallery-august-1-sept ember-30-2026-09-26 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-56@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260927T130000Z DTEND:20260927T200000Z SUMMARY:Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall harvest show where we harvest corn and soy beans. See corn go from the field all the way to fresh cornbread on the t able. Many demonstrations will be running in addition to the harvesting\, such as plowing stalks & stubble\, corn shelling\, rock crushing\, blacks mithing\, sawmilling\, and wood workin… LOCATION:Bos Brothers Historical Farm\, 8105 Springhill Road\, Erie\, Illin ois 61250 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/bos-brothers-old-fashioned-fall-harv est-2026-09-27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-132@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20260930T150000Z DTEND:20260930T220000Z SUMMARY:Les Allen - Taft Gallery DESCRIPTION:Les Allen\nTaft Gallery\, August 1 – September 30 LOCATION:Coliseum Museum of Art\, Antiques and Americana (CMAAA)\, 124 N. 4 th St.\, Oregon\, Illinois 61061 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/les-allen-taft-gallery-august-1-sept ember-30-2026-09-30 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-162@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Rochelle's Haybale Trail DESCRIPTION:Take a fall drive through Rochelle and see what our community h as created! From October 1–31\, 72 decorated hay bales will be on displa y throughout town. Each stop offers a new surprise\, with designs created by local businesses\, organizations\, and residents.\n\nExplore the trail at your own pace\, pick your favorites\, and enjoy Rochelle dressed up for fall. Scan the trail’s QR code for the full list of locations\, or pick up a printed list at City Hall or Rochelle Municipal Utilities. URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/rochelles-haybale-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261001T130000Z DTEND:20261001T150000Z SUMMARY:Golf Cart Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River wetlands on a gu ided Golf Cart Tour at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center. Offered fro m May through October\, these relaxed\, small-group tours provide a unique way to explore the landscape while learning about native birds\, wildlife \, and the surrounding ecosystem. LOCATION:Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center\, 7071 Riverview Rd\, Thomson\, Illinois 61285 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/golf-cart-tours-2026-10-01 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-12@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 SUMMARY:Autumn on Parade DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s largest event of the year and a first-full-weekend-o f-October fixture\, filling the historic downtown with a Saturday afternoo n parade\, craft and food vendors\, and family activities across both days . LOCATION:Downtown Oregon\, 3rd St & Washington St\, Oregon\, IL 61061 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/autumn-on-parade END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-157@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261003T140000Z SUMMARY:NWCC Training Center Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Play 18 holes with a two-person team at Sandburr Run in Thomson to support firefighter training. The October 3 tournament starts at 9:00 a.m.\; entry is $80 per team\, with lunch provided. LOCATION:Sandburr Run Golf & Resort\, 5020 IL Route 84\, Thomson\, IL 61285 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/nwcc-training-center-golf-tournament END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-158@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261003T150000Z DTEND:20261003T220000Z RDATE:20261010T150000Z,20261017T150000Z,20261024T150000Z,20261031T150000Z SUMMARY:Havencrest Castle October Tours DESCRIPTION:Step inside Savanna’s enchanting Havencrest Castle and explor e 27 lavish rooms filled with art\, antiques\, history\, and a remarkable love story. LOCATION:Havencrest Castle\, 140 N 5th St\, Savanna\, Illinois 61074 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/havencrest-castle-october-tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-160@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T220000Z SUMMARY:Lumberjack Show at Selmi's Family Farm DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Lumberjack Show returns to Selmi's Family Farm i n Rock Falls on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026. Presented by Rock Falls Touri sm\, the day features three Lumberjack Enterprises shows at 11 a.m.\, 1 p. m.\, and 3 p.m.\, a kids' lumberjack camp\, and the Women's Skillet Throwi ng Competition. Admission is $10 at the gate or $9 online and includes all farm activities. LOCATION:Selmi's Family Farm\, 1206 Dixon Ave.\, Rock Falls\, Illinois 6107 1 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/lumberjack-show-selmis-2026-10-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-38@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T220000Z SUMMARY:Lumberjack Show DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Lumberjack Show returns to Rock Falls on October 3\, 2026\, bringing a full day of high-energy entertainment to Selmi’s Greenhouse & Family Farm. Presented by Rock Falls Tourism\, the event feat ures Lumberjack Enterprises from Minnesota performing three action-packed shows at 11 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 3 p.m. LOCATION:Selmi’s Greenhouse and Farm Market\, 1206 Dixon Ave.\, Rock Fall s\, Illinois 61071 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/lumberjack-show-2026-10-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-27@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261004T003000Z DTEND:20261004T023000Z SUMMARY:Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder Concert DESCRIPTION:Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder bring a powerful mix of gospel \, blues\, soul\, and groove to The Dixon on March 21. Based in Toledo\, O hio\, the family ensemble is led by Nikki D\, whose expressive steel guita r playing has earned national attention for its bold\, inventive sound. He r gritty vocals and commanding stage pr… LOCATION:The Dixon: Historic Theater\, 114 South Galena Avenue\, Dixon\, Il linois 61021 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/nikki-d-and-the-sisters-of-thunder-c oncert-2026-10-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-159@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261004T150000Z DTEND:20261004T220000Z RDATE:20261011T150000Z,20261018T150000Z,20261025T150000Z SUMMARY:Havencrest Castle October Tours DESCRIPTION:Step inside Savanna’s enchanting Havencrest Castle and explor e 27 lavish rooms filled with art\, antiques\, history\, and a remarkable love story. LOCATION:140 N 5th St\, Savanna\, Illinois 61074 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/havencrest-castle-october-tours2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-13@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261010T190000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z SUMMARY:Hops on the Rock DESCRIPTION:Sterling Main Street's annual craft beer festival returns to St erling Marketplace in downtown Sterling on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026. T he 21-and-older event features craft beer\, food\, and live music\, with V IP admission from 2 to 3 p.m. and General Admission from 3 to 6 p.m. LOCATION:Sterling Marketplace\, 111 W 2nd St\, Sterling\, IL 61081 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/hops-on-the-rock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-26@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261011T010000Z SUMMARY:Cut The Square Cruise Night DESCRIPTION:Car lovers won’t want to miss 🚗🎶 Cut the Square Cruise Night in Rochelle\, a monthly gathering that brings chrome\, horsepower\, and hometown charm together in one lively evening. LOCATION:Rochelle Flagg Township Museum\, 518 4th Ave\, Rochelle\, Illinois 61068 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/cut-the-square-cruise-night-2026-10- 10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-34@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261015T130000Z DTEND:20261015T150000Z SUMMARY:Golf Cart Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River wetlands on a gu ided Golf Cart Tour at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center. Offered fro m May through October\, these relaxed\, small-group tours provide a unique way to explore the landscape while learning about native birds\, wildlife \, and the surrounding ecosystem. LOCATION:Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center\, 7071 Riverview Rd\, Thomson\, Illinois 61285 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/golf-cart-tours-2026-10-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-35@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z SUMMARY:Golf Cart Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River wetlands on a gu ided Golf Cart Tour at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center. Offered fro m May through October\, these relaxed\, small-group tours provide a unique way to explore the landscape while learning about native birds\, wildlife \, and the surrounding ecosystem. LOCATION:Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center\, 7071 Riverview Rd\, Thomson\, Illinois 61285 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/golf-cart-tours-2026-10-17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-39@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261017T233000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z SUMMARY:Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a festive fall favorite in Rock Falls! The Spookt acular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade returns on October 17\, 20 26\, bringing glowing rides\, creative costumes\, and plenty of Halloween spirit to the streets. LOCATION:Downtown Rock Falls\, 102 West 2nd Street\, Rock Falls\, Illinois 61071 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/spooktacular-halloween-lighted-golf- cart-and-utv-parade-2026-10-17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-161@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261031T130000Z DTEND:20261031T180000Z SUMMARY:Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest DESCRIPTION:Free\, family-friendly Halloween fun in downtown Mount Carroll on October 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, with a kids' Harvest Carnival\, pump kin painting\, a gourd build-n-race track\, giant inflatables\, and the Fa rmer's Market. LOCATION:Downtown Mount Carroll\, 320 N Main St\, Mount Carroll\, IL 61053 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/mount-carroll-pumpkin-fest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-14@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261127T230000Z DTEND:20261128T020000Z SUMMARY:Savanna Festival of Trees DESCRIPTION:Savanna’s holiday season opens with some fifty decorated tree s filling the local history museum\, timed to the town’s Christmas Walk on the Friday after Thanksgiving. LOCATION:Savanna Museum & Cultural Center\, 406 Main St\, Savanna\, IL 6107 4 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/savanna-festival-of-trees END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-15@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261128T210000Z DTEND:20261129T020000Z SUMMARY:Oregon Candlelight Walk DESCRIPTION:An old-fashioned holiday open house on the Saturday after Thank sgiving — horse-drawn wagon rides\, luminaries along the sidewalks\, a v isit from Santa\, and shops open late with refreshments. LOCATION:Downtown Oregon\, 3rd St & Washington St\, Oregon\, IL 61061 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/oregon-candlelight-walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-17@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261204T220000Z DTEND:20261205T210000Z SUMMARY:Mount Carroll Christmas Walk & House Tour Weekend DESCRIPTION:A holiday weekend in Mount Carroll’s historic downtown: Santa at the district library\, a community tree lighting on the courthouse squ are\, a tour of decorated homes and an indoor holiday market. LOCATION:Carroll County Courthouse Square\, 301 N Main St\, Mount Carroll\, IL 61053 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/mount-carroll-christmas-walk-and-hou se-tour-weekend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-16@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261204T230000Z DTEND:20261205T020000Z SUMMARY:Sights & Sounds Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Downtown Sterling launches the holidays on the first Friday of December with Santa’s arrival\, the Library Plaza tree lighting at 5:30\ , horse-and-carriage rides\, live entertainment and late-night shopping. LOCATION:Library Plaza\, Locust St & 4th St\, Sterling\, IL 61081 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/sights-and-sounds-holiday-kickoff-an d-tree-lighting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-18@visitnwillinois.com DTSTAMP:20260926T234245Z DTSTART:20261205T180000Z DTEND:20261206T000000Z SUMMARY:Christmas in the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Fulton’s recreated 1800s settlement in the canyon fills with costumed reenactors\, carols in the log church\, a working blacksmith\, la ntern light along the paths\, and Santa in the ironworks shop. LOCATION:Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon\, 515 4th St\, Fulton\, IL 61252 URL:https://visitnwillinois.com/events/christmas-in-the-canyon END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR