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10 South County Times August 30 - September 5, 2013

Missouris wine country beckons as the

grapes ripen and leaves turn from green to

lustrous shades of gold and red. Fall is the

perfect time to discover this part of the statewith its rolling hills, beautiful countryside,

quaint German towns, plus award-winning

wines. Missouri has long been noted for its

wines as far back as the Civil War.

Towns such as Augusta, Deance, Dutzow

and Washington are among the small-town

gems of Missouri Wine Country, a scenic 50-

mile swath straddling the Missouri River.

Wineries along the picturesque Missouri

Weinstrasse (scenic Highway 94 wine road)

remain top producers, garnering critical ac-

claim. But they also attract tourists, who enjoy

sampling locally-manufactured vintages, tour-

ing wineries, strolling through historic districts

and browsing the shops.

AugustaThe small town of Augusta boasts the rst

recognized wine district in the United States.

Just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, Augusta

and the surrounding area is also home to pic-

turesque farms, lush vineyards, breathtaking

scenery, as well as antique shops, small bou-

tiques, restaurants, unique historical sites and

bed and breakfast inns.

On Sept. 20 and 21, travel the Harvest

Road to the 10th annual Harvest Festival.

Help celebrate the artists, the artisans, the

wine and the life in Augustas Wine Country.

For a schedule of all the events, visit www.

augusta-chamber.org.

Start a new holiday tradition this Christ-

mas with the 31st Annual Christmas Walk.

A corridor of over 1,500 glowing luminarieswill welcome visitors on Fridays, Dec. 6 and

13, 5 to 10 p.m.

While in the area, visit Augustas new-

est winery, family-owned Noboleis Vine-

yards (www.noboleisvineyards.com), and

one of its oldest, Montelle Winery (www.montelle.com). Each has breathtaking

views and extraordinary wines.

Deance

Chandler Hill Vineyards (www.chan-

dlerhillvineyards.com) and Sugar Creek Vine-

yards and Winery (www.sugarcreekwines.

com) call the small town of Deance home.

Both wineries feature live music on Saturday

and Sunday afternoons through October.

Deance was once home to Daniel Boone,

who spent his nal years in a stately, four-story

limestone house overlooking Femme Osage

Creek. Booneseld Village, which is open

to the public, features that house and over a

dozen relocated and restored 19th-century

buildings. For details, call 636-798-2005 orvisit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Dutzow

Music lls the air at Blumenhof Winery

on South Highway 94 on Saturdays and Sun-

days. With its architecture and ambience, the

winerys German heritage is evident. It is lo-

cated in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-

souris oldest German settlement, which was

founded in 1832. For more details, visit www.

blumenhof.com.

Washington

Washington, billed as Heart of Wine

Country, is less than an hours drive from St.

Louis on Highway 100 from I-44. Visit the his-

toric river town for shopping, dining or sight-seeing. The German populace began with the

arrival of 12 Catholic families in the fall of

1833. Many of the towns historic structures

remain today. Henry Ribbe and his son An-

ton helped put Washington on the map as the

Corncob Pipe Capital of the World when

they began making corncob pipes in 1869.

Fall is the perfect time to experience Wash-

ington at its annual Fall Festival of Arts and

Crafts at Main and Elm streets, Sept. 28 and

29. This is one of the town myriad events

which it hosts throughout the year. For more

information, visit www.washmo.org.

A short drive from Washington is Marthas-ville where Deutsch Country Days will bring

early German history to life on Saturday and

Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The

living history weekend will be held on the his-

toric Luxenhaus Farm, located at 18055 State

Highway O, 2.5 miles northeast of Marthas-

ville. For tickets and more information, visit

www.deutschcountrydays.org.

Eureka

On the way to or from Missouri Wine

Country. stop in Eureka at Winding Brook

Estate. At the 17-acre lavender farm, visitors

can delight their senses among the fragrant

elds of lavender, enjoy lunch and work-

shops.

The estate closed for the month of Au-gust, but reopens on Sept. 4 and will be open

Fall In Love With Beauty Of Wine CountrySmall Missouri German towns boast award-

winning wineries, gorgeous countryside

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Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Daily

at Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri800-419-2245www.blumenhof.com

septoberfestentertainment

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FRI 8/30 ed Rohan(rock) 5-8sat 8/31 joe FRy(The Guitar Guy) -3sat 8/31 Butch wax & the hollywoods(motown) 5-8sun 9/1 javIeR mendoza(rock) 2-5mon 9/2 mIchael schaeReR(rock) 2-5FRI 9/6 Russ andeRson(folk/rock) 5-8sat 9/7 PennsylvanIa slIm(blues/jump/swing) -3sat 9/7 Baglunch Blues Band(blues/jump/swing) 5-8sun 9/8 the ResIstance(rock) 2-5FRI 9/13 gReg sIlsBy(folk/bluegrass) 5-8sat 9/14 gaRy sluhan(parrot-head) -3sat 9/14 dawn weBeR and the electRo-Funk

assemBly (dance/funk/jazz/rock) 5-8sun 9/15 schmItts & gRIns(country/rock) 2-5FRI 9/20 dan sPRoat(classic rock) 5-8sat 9/21 steve leslIe(rock) -3sat 9/21 samBa Bom(Brazilian dance band) 5-8sun 9/22 laRRy & aaRon gRIFFIn

Blues PRoject(blues) 2-5FRI 9/27 lIsa london & the godFatheR(pop) 5-8sat 9/28 stuaRt johnson(jazz/eclectic) -3sat 9/28 aaRon kamm & the one

dRoPs (reggae/roots) 5-8sat 9/29 Butch wax quaRtet(60s/70s/oldies) 2-5

happy hour drink specialsevery Friday, 4-6 p.m.

grill open during music

2011 Governors Cup Winner

2013 Fall Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 12th

Sun, 9/1 - Keith Robinson Band 1-4 p.m.

Mon, 9/2 - Acoustic Anonymous 1-4 p.m.

Sat, 9/7 - Fusion Avenue 1-4 p.m.

Sun, 9/8 - Scandaleros 1-4 p.m.Sat, 9/14 - One Take Band 1-4 p.m.

Sun, 9/15 - Rodgers & Nienhaus 1-4 p.m.

Sat, 9/21 - Encore1-4 p.m.

Sun, 9/22 - Bryan & Lola 1-4 p.m.

Sat, 9/28 - Crossfire 1-4 p.m.

Sun, 9/29 - Bryan Foggs Duo 1-4 p.m.

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Save the date and join us for a full day ofLIVE MUSIC from 1 PM9 PMfollowed by a Fantastic Fireworks Display! Lawn games, grilled food specials

and much more! All ages are welcome so round up the family or call yourfriends and come celebrate the Fall Harvest at Chandler Hill. This is

definitely an event that you wont want to miss so make yourplans now to join us. We hope you can make it, Cheers!

Open until 9 PM on Wednesdays!Join us for Wednesday Night Dinners featuring

weekly Chef's Specials in addition to our daily menu.

Rotating selections include our famous buttermilk

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through December, Wednesdays through

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The farm is planning several upcoming

events, including a La Caja China Pig Roast

in September and a Holiday Open House

on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. For details on these and

other events, visit www.Windingbrookestate.

com.

Barnhart

Down I-55, 25 minutes from downtown

St. Louis, savor wine in the outdoor setting of

Persimmon Ridge Vineyards, just off High-

way 21 near Barnhart. The winery features

live music on Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 5

p.m., and is open year round.

Venture down Interstate 55 to discover

the states rich German and French heritage

at Kimmswick, Ste. Genevieve and in Perry

County. Perry County also boasts Missouris

newest wine trail.

Kimmswick

In 1859, Brunswick, Germany, na-tive Theodore Kimm founded the town of

Kimmswick, along the mighty Mississippi

River. Today, the small town, just 25 miles

south of St. Louis down I-55, features quaint

craft and specialty stores, such as Mississippi

Mud Gallery & Gifts; restaurants, such as the

popular Blue Owl Restaurant; and a variety

of family-friendly events.

The towns largest celebration is its an-

nual Apple Butter Festival on Oct. 26 and

27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While the aroma of

cooking apple butter lls the air, visitors can

check out the 500 to 600 food, drink and

craft vendors and sample and buy apple

butter. Also enjoy lots of live entertainment,

including Bluegrass and dulcimer music.

Ste. Genevieve

Step back into the world of an 18th

century French colony, while enjoying the

friendly atmosphere and charm of small-

town America at Ste. Genevieve. Tour inter-

nationally-recognized historic homes, shop

unique specialty stores and browse art gal-

leries, taste wines and savor the local cuisine

Much of the towns charm and ambiance

is due to the remarkable preservation of

the original Colonial settlement. Its narrow

streets and fenced gardens surround some of

the most signicant 18th-century architec-

ture in the nation.

Established on the west bank of the Mis-

sissippi River, the village of Ste. Genevieve

was settled in the late 1740s about two milessouth of its present location.

Among must-see historic attractions

are the circa 1806 Jacques Guibord House,the Ste. Genevieve Museum, and the circa

1792 Louis Bolduc House and gardens.

To celebrate its history, the small town

hosts numerous events throughout the year,

including Rural Heritage Day on Saturday,

Oct. 26. Spend a historic day re-living life in

rural middle America circa 1850-1860 with

demonstrations from plowing to quilting,

games, old-fashioned treats and more.

Perry County

Some of Missouris earliest German his-

tory can be found in Perry County, off I-55

about 80 miles from St. Louis. Numerous

villages along the way, such as Perryville,

Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar

were settled in the 1800s by early Lutheranimmigrants.

Discover Missouri History & Wine Along I-55

The past and present come together at the Southern

Hotel, c. 1805, in Ste Genevieve.

le photo by Diana Linsley

Wine Country & More from page 10

cont. p. 12

For more information,call 636-239-1743 or email

[email protected]!

Kirkwood toWashington...Twice Daily!

For more information: 1-888-7WASHMO

www.washmo.org636-239-1743 or email: [email protected]

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WednesdaysFarmers Market 3-6 p.m.

SaturdaysFarmers Market 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

September 12Music at the Market

September 19Thirsty Thursday

September 27Annual Chili Cook-Off

September 28-29Annual Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts

September 26Sunset on the Riverfront

October 10Music at the Market

October 17Murder Mystery Dinner

October 24Sunset on the Riverfront

October 26Pumpkin PaloozaNovember 23

Holiday Shopping Open HouseNovember 29

Holiday Parade of LightsDecember 1

Olde Fashioned ChristmasDecember 8

Holiday House TourDecember 7, 14, 21

Santa at the Farmers Market

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Ste. Genevieve Lions ClubFifth Annual

RuralHeritage

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in and around Ste. Genevieve

Draft Horse and Antique Tractors Plowing & Tilling Quilts & Lace

Old Fashioned Treats Shuttle Rides Tour a Historic HomeDemonstrations:Antique Tractors & Equipment, Apple Cider Pressing, Apple

Butter Making, Bee Keeping, Blacksmithing, Period Childrens Games & more...

Great Food:Iron Kettle Ham & Beans, Kettle Beef & Noodles, GrilledSausages, Corn Bread, Desserts, Ice Cream, Cajun Beignets

Horse Drawn and Antique Tractor Pulled Shuttles betweendemonstration areas starting at 9 a.m.

For information call Jack Donze at 573.883.5687or The Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center at573.883.7097 or 800.373.7007

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Downtown Ste. GenevieveSept. 27, 2013 6-9 p.m.

and Every 4th Friday - Now through November

18 Galleries & shopsLocal and Regional Artists display a variety of art forms, sure to

appeal to everyone. Visit our quaint Historic District, strollthrough our shops and galleries and enjoy a meal at one of

our excellent eateries.

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Deutsch country Daysoctober 19 & 20, 2013

Historic Luxenhaus FarmLiving History Weekend

2.5 miles NE of Marthasville, MO

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While Germans settled most of area

around 1839, the town of Brazeau was or-

ganized in 1819 by Scot-Irish settlers from

North Carolina. A visit to Brazeau is like

stepping back to another era. Hemman Win-

ery is located in the old General Store, which

was built around 1850. Other buildings, in-cluding a bank, church and post ofce, date

back to the 1800s.

The town of Frohna was established in

1839 by Lutheran immigrants from Sax-

ony, Germany, who were seeking religious

freedom. To learn about these early pio-

neers, tour the Saxon Lutheran Memorial

in Frohna, a 30-acre outdoor history mu-

seum set in a log cabin village.

The memorial is listed on the National

Registry of Historic Places and consists of

15 buildings, seven of which are historic log

cabins dating from 1820 to 1840.

Take a look back at this history on Sat-

urday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the

memorials free Annual Fall Festival. It will

feature live demonstrations from the 1800s,

crafts, German food, music, apple butter

and more.

This area also boasts Missouris eighth

and newest wine trail. Six wineries havejoined together to create the 40-mile Mis-

sissippi River Hills Wine Trail. Together

they are hosting events, demonstrating the

appeal of the region as a winery destina-

tion.

Wineries include three in Perry Coun-

ty The Barrens Winery in Perryville,

Hemman Winery in Brazeau and Tower

Rock Vineyard and Winery in Altenburg

and three in adjacent northern Cape

Girardeau County Rothbrick Winery in

Jackson, Hunter Valley Winery in Cape

Girardeau and Apple Creek Vineyard &

Winery in Friedheim.

The wineries are all family owned and

operated, but each has its own unique ap-

peal, according to Bonnie Hemman, co-owner of Hemman Winery and president

of the group.

Together we offer a diversity of expe-

riences, settings and wines, from dry and

semi-dry varieties to sweet and fruity of-

ferings, she said.

The groups next event will be its sec-

ond annual A Taste of the Holidays on

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, from

noon to 5 p.m. Each of the six wineries

will feature a ne wine paired with a tasty

holiday treat, ranging from appetizers to

desserts. Advance tickets are $20 at www.

mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com. Cost is

$25 on the day of the event. Tickets for

designated drivers are $15. Participants

who visit all six wineries during the event,may win a variety of prizes.

History & Wine Trail Off I-55from page 11

Enjoy the great outdoors without spend-

ing hours on the road with getaways to

Cuba and Steelville. These two towns are

situated in some of the most popular recre-ation areas in the state.

Cuba is located 80 miles southwest of

St. Louis on Interstate 44, about halfway

between Eureka and Rolla. The Meramec

River cuts a path between Cuba and neigh-

boring Steelville, so canoeing and kayaking

are a draw in warm weather months.

Cuba, The Rte 66 Mural City, fea-

tures numerous attractions in its own right.

The small town boasts 12 colorful, outdoor

murals, a history museum, a veterans me-

morial and the Guinness world records

largest rocking chair. The citys business

district, along the old Route 66, has shops,

dining and antique malls. For hungry visi-

tors, the Country Kitchen welcomes both

large and small groups.Steelville is situated on three rivers: the

Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois.

These provide lots of fun on the water,

from shing to oating.

Steelville is also home of the MeramecMusic Theatre, which brings many well-

know musical acts to the area ranging from

country to oldies, patriotic to Christmas

shows, plus professional gospel and blue-

grass groups. This falls lineup includes

Ricky Skaggs on Sept. 29 and the Oak

Ridge Boys on Oct. 13.

For lodging in Steelville, Kickn K

Farmhouse & Arena in Steelville offers two

vacation rental homes an 1899 farm-

house which sleeps up to 10 and and the

new Sunrise Cabin. It is located on a 400-

acre farm overlooking the Meramec River

in a private country setting. Sit back and

take in the scenery, explore or take a swim

in the Meramec.

Get Away For Outdoor Family

Fun Along Missouris Rivers

Rivers and

streams aboundalong the

I-44 corridorfor shing,

swimming,

canoeing or just

relaxing.

Fishing, oating & music highlight excursions to

towns of Steelville & Cuba off Interstate 44

3 Winding Brook Estate Drive, Eureka Missouri636-575-5572 www.WindingBrookEstate.com

Now Booking Fall Group Tours,Lunches and Classes - Inquire at

[email protected] availability.

Open September 4 - DecemberWednesday-Saturday 10-4

Celebrate Autumn...a time of gathering together to behold thechanging leaves and enjoy the crisp breeze.

Join us at theLavender Farmfor a Fall Event Lavender & Libations Girls Night Out - Sept. 6

Fall Lavender Tea Lunch - Sept. 13, 21, 26, Oct. 5, 16, 19, 23

Sample Saturday - Sept. 14, Oct. 12, 26

Visit www.WindingBrookEstate.com for details,and to make reservations (required for Tea Lunch).

Visit our Lavender Shoppeor everything Lavender,all occasion gits, forals,

gourmet ood, homedcor & more.

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The Barrens WineryPerryville, MO 63775573-547-6968

Apple Creek Vineyard & WineryFriedheim, MO 63747573-788-2211

Hemman WineryBrazeau, MO 63737573-824-6040

Tower Rock Vineyard & WineryAltenburg, MO 63732573-824-5479

Rothbrick Winery- Events OnlyJackson, MO 63755573-204-8002

Hunter Valley WineryCape Girardeau, MO 63701573-332-0879

www.mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com

Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis

573-824-5404 saxonlutheranmemorial.org [email protected]

Listed on NationalRegistry of HistoricalPlaces

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ANNUAL FALL FESTIVALA "Walk In" History Book

Saturday , October 12 , 9am 4p m

Live Demonstrations from 1800s Handmade Crafts German FoodMusical Entertainment Apple Butter Cooking Blacksmithing

Bread Baking Petting the Animals Attendance PrizesHorse & Buggy Rides and more... FREE

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AwArd winning wine2013 Mo. Wine Competition WinnerOct. 5 & 6 - grape Stompin ContestLive music all month in October

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Open Friday 1-6pm

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Fall EventsGrandma & Me Day andGirlfriend's Day

Saturday, September 7thLunch, Shopping Passports, Tea Party

Girlfriend's Day Saturday, September 28th

Witches Night OutSaturday, October 12th3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Gateway RiverboatCruises to Kimmswick

October 10th & 17th

AppleButter Festival October 26th & 27th

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Metropolis, Ill., located at Exit 37 on

Interstate 24 at the southernmost tip of Illi-nois, is the ofcial home of Superman. The

town proudly honors its favorite son with a

15-foot bronze statue in the middle of Su-

perman Square. In addition, a statue of ac-

tress Noel Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands

just two blocks down the street.

Metropolis is also home to the rst state

park in Illinois Fort Massac State Park,

which overlooks the Ohio River. Experience

the scenic splendor of southern Illinois with

outdoor fun, such as hiking, camping, pic-

nicking or boating and shing on the Ohio

River.

At Fort Massac, take a historical jour-

ney at the replica of the 1802 fort that once

served to protect French, British and Ameri-

can troops. The historic fort area containstwo barracks, three block houses, ofcers

quarters, well, stockade and a fraise fence.

The site also has the archaeological outline

of the 1757 French fort.

History will come alive at the fort on Oct.

19 and 20, beginning at 10 a.m. each day, at

the 40th Annual Fort Massac Encampment.

Visitors can see what life was like in the 1700s

and early 1800s. The encampment will fea-

ture the thunderous boom of cannons, livemusic and an assortment of foods and activi-

ties. It is more than an old-time crafts fair, as

it pays tribute to Illinois rich frontier history.

Historical re-enactors and skilled craftspeo-

ple representing French, British and Ameri-

can will demonstrate the skills and lifestyles

of early area residents.

For those who enjoy the excitement of

gaming, Metropolis is also home to Har-

rahs Metropolis Casino & Hotel.On Sept 28, 6 to 10 p.m., the rst ever

Metropolis Wine Festival will come to Har-

Experience Metropolis For One-Of-A-Kind HappeningsSmall town has big

draws with Superman,

Fort Massac, casino

Trout Lodge near Potosi and Cedar Creek

in New Haven have facilities perfect for fam-

ily getaways or business retreats.

Cedar Creek

As a family-owned business since 1978,

Cedar Creeks goal is to provide an unpar-

alleled level of hospitality. Located in New

Haven, off Highway 100, Cedar Creek will

create the ideal experience for a family vaca-tion, romantic getaway or corporate retreat.

Guests can relax by the pool, sh on

Cedar Creeks seven-acre lake, test skills on

the tennis court, practice swing on the new

nine-hole executive golf course or enjoy the

simple beauty of the Blue Bird Hiking Trail.

For more information, visit www.cedar-

creekcenter.com or call 573-237-3672.

Trout Lodge

YMCA Trout Lodge is a not-for-prot,

family resort and conference center situatedon more than 5,000 acres of Ozark hills with

a private 360-acre lake. Located 90 miles

south of St. Louis between Steelville and

Potosi, it has been a favorite destination for

families for over 50 years.

Choose hotel-style rooms or family cabin

accommodations. Rates include lodging,

meals and most activities. From archery to

ziplines, arts and crafts to horseback rides,

theres something for everyone.

Check out what the lodge has to offer by

visiting www.troutlodge.org.

Retreat To 2 Venues For Business Or Family Fun

rahs Hotel and Casino featuring wineries

from all over Southern Illinois, including

Rustle Hill, Lincoln Heritage, Kite Hill and

Honker Hill.

Admission to the festival is $10 which in-

cludes a souvenir glass and ve tasting tick-

ets. Additional tickets are available.

Metropoliss own The Melungeons willkick off the evenings musical entertain-

ment at 6 p.m., followed by the headliner,

the Tommy Akers Band, at 8 p.m.

For more information on Metropolis,

visit www.metropolistourism.com.

The annual

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With annual events like the Corvette Funfest and Efng-

ham Musicfest, fall is a great time to take a drive to Ef-

ngham, Ill., located in Central Illinois where Interstate 57

meets Interstate 70. With 18 hotels and over 60 restaurants,

and about 100 miles from St. Louis, the town ts the bill

whether looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway.Corvette Funfest will be held on Sept. 19-22 at Mid

America Motorworks, 17082 N. U.S. Highway 45. This

year, celebrate Funfests 20th birthday, the kick off to Mid

America Motorworks 40th anniversary, and 60 years of

Americas sports car.

Car enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the worlds larg-

est Corvette party. It will include a Fun Run Road Tour,

downtown party, expert seminars, a charity event, Celebrity

Choice judging, Fun Dome, Install Dome, Saturday night

entertainment and more. For all the details, visit www.cor-

vettefunfest.com.

The following Saturday on Sept. 28, country music will

ll the air at the annual Efngham Music Fest. Headlin-

ing this years festival will be country singer Brett Eldredge.

Other artists performing on Saturday will be Dani Flowers,

Drew Baldridge, Brushre and Logan Mize. Tickets are $25

general admission (bring lawn chairs or blankets) or $150VIP admission. For more information, visit efnghammu-

sicfest.com.

While in Efngham, visit My Garage Museum at Mid

America Motorworks to see rare and one-off Corvettes and

air-cooled Volkswagens from the private Yager family col-

lection. Mike Yager founded Mid America in 1976. The

museum also boasts thousands of pieces of automotive col-

lectibles and memorabilia from cars to neon signs and gas

pumps. The museum is free and open seven days a week.

Other attractions in Efngham include the Cross at the

Crossroads, Firey Grill on the shores of Kristie Lake, the

intimate Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara.

North of Efngham off I-57 is beautiful Lake Shelbyville,

an Army Corps of Illinois lake featuring 200 miles of shore-

line, camping, boating, hiking and more.

Lake Shelbyville is renowned for great shing. It was se-

lected by Bassmaster Magazine as one of the best bass lakes

in Illinois. For an up close view of the scenery, put on hik-ing shoes and hike some of the over 50 miles of developed

multi-purpose trails on public lands.

Rev Up Autumn In Efngham, Illinois

Club parking at Corvette

Funfest welcomes clubs

from as far away as

California to show off

their rides and take a

chance at winning a

Celebrity Choice fun

judging award.

photo courtesyMid America

Motorworks

Join worlds largest Corvette party

Sept. 19-22 & Music Fest Sept. 28

Lake Shelbyville is

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11,000 acres of

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Area CVB

Arthur, Ill. with the motto, youre a stranger only

once, is in the heart of Amish Country, located 10 miles

west of Interstate 57.

Arthur, as well as Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan are

home to about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who strive

to be not conformed to this world. Since 1865, whenthree Pennsylvania Mennonite families rst settled in the

area, it has become known simply as Amish Country.

There, horse-drawn buggies are nearly as common

as automobiles on the roads of Central Illinois. Their

presence, combined with their more progressive

English neighbors, create a haven for tourism an

intriguing cultural blend of the old and new.

Arthur, known for its friendly, down-home atmosphere

welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Its vibrant shopping district is chock-full of Amish-owned

or operated shops selling handcrafted clothes, custom

cabinetry, home furnishings and unique gifts. Browse

these items and take the time to visit with shopkeepers

to learn more about their lifestyle. Most Amish-owned

businesses are closed on Sundays.

In Arthur, visitors wont nd any chain restaurants.

Instead locally-owned eateries serve lovingly preparedcomfort food. For a special treat, stop by Dicks Pharmacy

at 118 S. Vine, an old-fashioned drugstore with a soda

fountain which serves milk shakes, malts and homemade

drumsticks.

Arthur hosts numerous festivals and events throughout

the year. Fall is no exception with a lot of happenings

from the Amish Country Cheese Festival over Labor Day

to the mid-November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff

Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade.

The three-day annual Amish Country Cheese Festival

during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 - Sept.2, features a

parade, food, games, crafts, races, entertainment, and of

course, lots of cheese! Two, 300-pound wheels of fresh

cheddar will be sliced and served free with crackers to

festivalgoers. Add a corn dog or walleye sandwich or

other tasty fare from the many vendors for a healthy

festival meal.

Amish Country:Glimpse A Simpler Life

cont. p. 15

SEPTEMBER 28th, 2013FUNFEST AMPHITHEATER | DOORS OPEN AT NOON

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The town of Monticello boasts the

Monticello Railway Museum where visitors

can take a train ride and see a railway car

display that features a Pullman and post of-

ce car. The museum is open Saturdays and

Sundays, May through October.

The museum also has several special

events planned for the fall.

During Railroad Days on Sept. 21 and

22, guests are invited to ride vintage passen-

ger and freight trains on the former Illinois

Central and Illinois Terminal trackage. OnOct. 19-20 and 25-27, all ages will have

fun riding the Ghost Train through Camp

Creek Hollow stopping at Cemetery Road

but only the brave should check out the

Haunted Boxcar. As Christmas nears, the

museum will offer Lunch with Santa on the

Train on Dec. 7 and 8.

Take A Ride On Vintage Trains

At Monticello Railway MuseumGhost Train offers

spooky fun in October

Highlights of the festival include the

National Cheese Eating Championships

and the International Cheese Curling

Championships, with family and kids

divisions in each event. For details, visit

www.ArthurCheeseFestival.com.Every third Saturday of the month

about 10 to 20 crafters, some antiques,

bakers and others, gather in downtown

Arthur for the Downtown Arthur Market.

There, they display and sell their wares

from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Great Pumpkin Patch is open

Sept. 15 - Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

at 200 N. County Road. Visitors can pick

their own pumpkins or select from a wide

variety of pumpkins, squash, gourds,

mums, cornstalks and more. View displays

like the A - Z of Squash and the Wall

OSquash, as well as visiting Wanda the

Witch and the Werewolf.

On the third Saturday in September of

each year, Arthur hosts the Bob Galloway

Memorial Bicycle Tour. Over 600 biking

enthusiasts descend on Illinois Amish

Countrys at and scenic terrain to rideand eat. The tours consist of a family-

friendly 10 mile loop plus 25, 50 or 100

mile loops around the area.

A barbecue competition on Oct. 12

and 13 will attract more than 50 top

competitive barbecue teams from across

the country. Event also features craft and

special food vendors, plus bluegrass music

courtesy of the Chet Kingery Memorial

Bluegrass Jam.

For all Arthur events, visit www.

arthurfestivals.com

Events In Illinois Amish Country

Horses still help plow the felds in Illinois Amish Country.

photo by Diana Linsley

from page 14

DICKS PHARMACY

MODERN PHARMACY

HOMETOWN DRUGSTOREHours: Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 8-5:30118 S. VINE ST. ARTHUR IL

217-543-2913

Efngham

Visit

Firey Grill

The Cross at the Crossroads

The Engham Performance Center

Tuscan Hills WineryTREC Trail

Eat. Stay. Play.

www.visitenghamil.com

800.772.0750

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IllInoIs AmIsh Country

Arthur & IllInoIs AmIsh Country mAke An eAsy & Fun dAy trIp ...just A Couple oF hours AwAy!

september brIngsCornshoCks, FAll Colors

And more ACtIvItIesto AmIsh Country

- Arthur, Il -

Visit the Arthur Amish Country Shops.

Country grocery stores, quilt and

fabric shops, bakeries, orchards

and fruitstands, woodworking

shops and more.

Our Country Shopsare unique opportunies to interact directly

with Amish shopkeepers and nd special treasures to take home.

You can spend a day in the unique shops in Downtown Arthur! Anques, gis, Amish quilts,

fresh fudge, cheese and baked goods, local cras, sewing noons and fabric, Marn guitars,

an old fashioned soda fountain, Arthur Amish furniture and much more!

www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor event dates and addional up to the minute details.

Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911

www.ArthurFesvals.com 1-800-722-6474

Take I-70 East to Engham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203

Arcola, and then le (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur

...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country

Labor Day weekend Amish Country Cheese Festival - Mid September Bob Galloway Bicycle Tour

September thru October visit The Great Pumpkin Patch -

Early October Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ - Late October Haiti Benefit Auction -

Early November Gathering-On-The-Prairie Antiques Show

Mid November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade

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