Wednesday, June 25
5:30 p.m. – “State Fair” – Morris Area
Public Library
– Kick off Nostalgia Days with a slice of pie before enjoying this
classic movie at 6:00 p.m.
Please call the library at 815-942-6880 so that there will be plenty of
pie for all who attend.
Thursday, June 26
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Steak Fry – Courthouse
Lawn
– Sponsored by Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby to benefit Habitat for
Humanity.
6:00 p.m. - Bone-fied Pet Parade – Liberty
Street to the Grundy County Courthouse
– Call Bonnie at (815) 791-3639 for more information.
6:20 p.m. - Cloggin’ Moms – Grundy County
Courthouse Lawn
– You won’t want to miss this performance by the moms from Pam’s Academy
of Dance.
6:30 p.m. - “Cattle Bandits” – Courthouse lawn
– Get ready for an evening of great country music on the Courthouse
lawn. (Rain location – Morris High School)
Friday, June 27
9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. – Downtown Morris
– Visit our unique gift and apparel stores for a chance to win a
collection of gift certificates from our downtown retailers. The drawing
for this “grand prize” will be on Saturday, June 28th at 6:25 at the
courthouse stage. Many stores will have their own drawings as well.
9:00 a.m. - Water Color Demonstration and
Instruction
– First United Methodist Church - A state fair would not be complete
without artists! Members of the Morris Water Color Guild will
demonstrate their talents and give both adults and children the
opportunity to try their hand at water color painting. Artwork will also
be available for purchase.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Petting Zoo – Corner of
Main & Franklin
– Step into the pen and get up close to sheep, baby goats, lambs, baby
pot belly pigs, chickens, ducks, ducklings, chicks, goslings, and more!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Grundy Bank Brown Bag
Lunch and Pie Judging Contest
– Grundy County Courthouse Lawn – Featuring Mary Pfeifer.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Explore the Canal by
Canoe
– Next to Canal Boat “Heritage” – Canoe on the I & M Canal!
Freeman Sports has rentals available at $10 for up to an hour.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Social
– Grundy Bank Courtyard
1:00 p.m. - Water Color Demonstration and
Instruction – First United Methodist Church – 118 W. Jackson
– A state fair would not be complete without artists! Members
of the Morris Water Color Guild will demonstrate their talents and give
both adults and children the opportunity to try their hand at water
color painting. Artwork will also be available for purchase.
6:30 p.m. - Souled Out – Courthouse Lawn
– Souled Out is a 12 piece, high energy funk band with a five piece
blazing horn section which incorporates a funk sound so intoxicating
that you just can’t help but get out of your seat and dance the night
away! (Rain location – Morris High School)
Saturday, June 28
9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. – Downtown Morris
– Visit our unique gift and apparel stores for a chance to win a
collection of gift certificates from our downtown retailers. The
drawing for this “grand prize” will be on Saturday, June 28th at 6:25 at
the courthouse stage. Many stores will have their own drawings as
well.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo – Step
into the pen and get up close to baby goats, lambs, baby pot belly pigs,
chickens, ducks, ducklings, chicks, goslings and more!
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pony Rides
– Bring a smile to your child’s face with a ride on this six-pony
carousel. $2.00 Charge.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
– The Friends of the Library will entertain the kids with games and
prizes while Giggles the Clown adds to the fun!
10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. – Historic Caboose Open
House – Liberty Street, north of Benton Street
– Members of the Grundy County Historical Society will be on hand to
explain the history of this Downtown Morris landmark.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Explore the Canal by
Canoe – Next to Canal Boat “Heritage”
– Canoe on the I & M Canal! Freeman Sports has rentals available
at $10 for up to an hour.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch at Eagles Hall –
Corner of Liberty and Washington
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus
Tour – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse - Liberty & Washington
– Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights of Morris.
You may also want to take the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of
“Morris—A Nostalgic Portrait.”
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus
Tour – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse - Liberty & Washington
– Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights of Morris. You
may also want to take the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of
“Morris—A Nostalgic Portrait.”
1:00 p.m. – Talent Showcase – Grundy County
Courthouse Lawn
– Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a fun afternoon of
wonderful entertainment. For more information, contact Delight
Belt at (815) 942-0502. (Rain location – The Morris Family Center,
118 E. Jefferson Street).
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – “Babe” – Morris Public
Library
– bring the family indoors for some popcorn and this fanciful film that
follows the tale of Babe, a pig who defies destiny by daring to be
different.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Morris Sightseeing Bus
Tour – Boarding at the Grundy County Courthouse
– Liberty & Washington - Join Ken Sereno for this tour of the highlights
of Morris. You may also want to take the opportunity to purchase a
signed copy of “Morris—A Nostalgic Portrait.”
6: 25 p.m. – Drawing for Downtown Retailers Gift
Certificates – Courthouse Lawn.
6:30 p.m. – Crown Vics with Tony Kidonakis –
Courthouse Lawn
– Local favorite, Tony Kidonakis joins the Crown Vics for an evening of
your favorites from the 50’s. This six piece band tears it up with
two wailin’ saxes, slappin’ bass, boomin’ drums, rockin’ guitar and
crazy vocals. So, pop the clutch, and set the clock to rock,
‘cause The Crown Vics’ style is up-beat, lively and 100% danceable!
(Rain location – Morris High School)
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