Submitted by Diane Bausman, Executive Director Blackhawk Waterways CVB
During the month of October Havencrest Castle in Savanna will be offering tours on weekends-only starting Oct 1 & 2. Hours are 10 am to 4pm and the self-guided tours are $25, veterans and children under 18 are $20.00. Go to the website for information – havencrestcastle.com/tours
October 1st starting at 10am the annual Rock Falls Lumberjack Show will take place at Selmi’s Farm Market in Rock Falls. The show will feature world-class lumberjacks who travel across the nation to provide high-energy, family-friendly entertainment. Shows will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. This will be a fun filled day at with competitive events between expert lumberjack professionals, as well as chainsaw carving and interactive camps for the audience. In addition, there will be a variety of food trucks and many activities for the kids and the winners of the Rock Falls Beard Contest will be announced at 2pm. Check out the Lumberjack Show FB page for details.
October 1st there will be a Haunted Zombie Ride at Chaplin Creek Village in Franklin Grove. The hours are 7 to 11:30pm and check out the Haunted Zombie Ride FB page for ticket information.
October 1st & 2nd head to Oregon for the annual Autumn on Parade Festival. This event features a craft fair, farmer’s market, car show at Oregon Park East, strolling entertainment, great food, an Olde English Faire at Stronghold Castle and the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday. For a complete listing of all events and entertainment schedules go to their website, autumnonparade.org
October 1st the Fulton Fall Festival will be held in downtown Fulton and activities include boutique vendors, live music, a kid zone, & more. And on October 1st & 2nd, the Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon will bring this unique 1800’s era settlement back to life. There will be games, food music, and more. Visitors can watch the blacksmith, basket weaving, the making of hand-dipped candles and more. Follow the Fulton Fall Festival on FB for details.
For more details go to the ‘what’s happening’ section of visitnorthwestillinois.com
