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SUMMARY:Jordbruksdagarna (Ag Days) in Historic Bishop Hill
DESCRIPTION:The annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will take\nplace Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27\, 2026 in historic Bishop Hill\, IL. As always\, there will be a variety of traditional craft demonstrations\, food\, vendors\, and hands-on activities for the children during\nthe 54rh Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “agricultural days”) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.\nDemonstrations\, hands-on activities\, music\, and the history skit are all free.\nIn the village park each day\, artisans will weave\, carve wood\, forge metal\, make butter\, and more. Vendors will\nalso be selling baked goods\, crafts\, and much more in the park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Musical performances will include Coffee Creek at noon and 2 p.m.\, and the Nordic Dancers of Chicago at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day at the gazebo. Visitors\, especially children\, can try their hand at shelling corn\, making bricks\,\nand creating a cornhusk doll. In addition\, Steve’s Mobile Petting Zoo will be located in the northwest corner of the park. \nJordbruksdagarna is not just in the park but all over Bishop Hill. Uncle Bud’s Apple Cider Slushie and Pop of\nthe Morning will be next to the Carpenter Building serving food and drinks. Nature’s Creations will be selling pumpkins\, gourds\, and more by the Colony Store. Visitors can explore Henry County’s agricultural heritage at the Henry County Historical Museum\, where a variety of antique tractors and implements will be on display outdoors. The Bishop Hill Agricultural Association will also be conducting 19th century harvest activities. Tractor people movers will also be available to transport people around town to experience many of the activities\, museums\, and stores that Bishop Hill has to offer. All the previously mentioned activities will be occurring both days. \nOn Saturday September 26 only\, at the Colony School\, the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association will be selling\ntheir famous Colony Stew from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Colony School will also be hosting “Meet the Colonists” display. At the Steeple Building Museum\, the BHHA Acting Troupe will perform their Bishop Hill Colony history skit Vi ar Har (We Are Here) starting at 11 a.m. In the southwest corner of the park\, TriCo Equestrian Center will have pony rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fee. Finally\, the Bishop Hill Methodist Church will be having a bake sale by the Steeple Building.\nOn Sunday September 27 only\, there will be a Community Church Service in the park at 10 a.m. open to all.\nAuthor Jannifer Powelson will be doing a book signing at the Prairie Arts Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nFor more details about Jordbruksdagarna activities\, call 309 927-3899\, email bhha@mymctc.net\, or view\nwww.visitbishophill.com. Jordbruksdagarna is organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association and supported by the Bishop Hill Fire Department\, Bishop Hill State Historic Site\, Bishop Hill Agricultural Association\, and VASA National Archives. The event is also partly funded by Calmer Corn Heads\, Illinois Art Council\, Nature’s Creations\, State Bank of Toulon\, TerraForm Power\, Wilbur and Marilyn Nelson\, River\nValley Cooperative\, Gold Star FS\, Peck Farms\, SWEA-Chicago\, and Henry County Independent Insurance Agents Association. WJRE is our major media sponsor. The Galva FFA\, provided special assistance\, along with many other volunteers.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/jordbruksdagarna-ag-days-in-historic-bishop-hill/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill\, Illinois\, Bishop Hill\, 61419\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bishop Hill Heritage Association":MAILTO:bhha@mymctc.net
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