First Fridays In Downtown Danville Entertaining community events every first Friday of the month in the Downtown Danville District . Hosted by the City of Danville . Visit Facebook : @ FirstFridaysDanville
Danville Farmers Market May - October
Vendors open 8 AM - 1 PM Saturdays , starting in May through middle of October at The Crossroads Church parking lot on N . Vermilion .
SEPTEMBER
Annual National Sweetcorn Festival Originated in Hoopeston , IL in 1941 to celebrate the yearly harvest of sweetcorn , the festival has grown into a national event known for serving nearly 50 tons of free sweetcorn each year and hosting the National Sweetcorn Pageant .
Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival Food and craft vendors , live entertainment , kids activities and a car show at Ellsworth Park .
Wool Dyeing Demonstration Natural dyes will be used on wool and other fabrics by Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers at Forest Glen ’ s Homestead Cabin .
Revolutionary War Reenactment A free and educational event for the whole family at the Forest Glen Homestead Cabin area .
Fall Open House at Vermilion County Museum To commemorate Lincoln ’ s speech from the balcony of the Fithian Home during his 1858 run for a US Senate seat against Stephen Douglas .
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving at the Cabin Learn and sample how the area ’ s first settlers prepared their Thanksgiving dinners over an open fire at the Homestead Cabin in Forest Glen
Festival of Trees Hundreds of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths are displayed at David S . Palmer Arena along with live entertainment and performances .
DECEMBER
Christmas Village Craft Fair Harrison Park Clubhouse 30 + Craft vendors
Night of Lights Parade Lighted floats will be illuminated as they stroll through Downtown Danville .
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Vermilion County Museum Holiday Open House Come experience Christmas at the Museum . There will be costumed characters , Santa Claus , refreshments , and special entertainment . Holiday Open House Historic Bunker Hill Area Kennekuk County Park
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Historic Area in Kennekuk County Park will be lit up each Friday , Saturday and Sunday night 5-8 PM in celebration of the holidays .
MARCH
Forest Glen Preserve ’ s Annual Maple Syrup Open House See Maple Syrup production at the Sugar Bush and visit the Homestead Cabin .
JUNE
Arts in the Park Over 60 artist ’ s booths will be on display in a juried art show at Lincoln Park along with performing arts on stage and an antique car show on Saturday morning .
Vermilion County Fair & Expo Located at the Vermilion County Fairgrounds , grandstand events include a queen pageant , truck and tractor pull , talent contest , flat truck racing , and demo derby .
JULY
Balloons Over Vermilion Featuring hot air balloons launching and tethering , mass ascents , balloon glows and much more to do at the Vermilion Regional Airport .
French & Indian War Reenactment A free and educational event for the whole family at the Forest Glen Homestead Cabin Area .
Georgetown Fair Ag exhibits , carnival rides , and live entertainment will all be presented at the Georgetown Fairgrounds .
Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival Great event with music , art , and wine at a fantastic local winery . Sleepy Creek Vineyards located just 3 miles south of Oakwood , Illinois just off I-74 at the Oakwood exit . Come out and enjoy the fun !
AUGUST
American Legion State Golf Tournament Two-day tournament held at Harrison Park Golf Course and Turtle Run Golf Club .
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