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August 2009
 Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 22-23
Quarter midget regional race event
SPONSOR:
Abraham
Lincoln Quarter Midget Association
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Everyone is invited to come watch an exciting day full of quarter
midget racing. QMA members ages 5-16 will compete in the annual
regional event. Qualifying and lower mains on Saturday, A mains on
Sunday. Free admission. Concessions available. For additional
information and directions, see
www.alqma.com.
WHERE:
ALQMA racetrack in Broadwell (former Rocking Horse Campground)
WHEN:
9 am
Saturday, Aug. 22
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
Dog wash
SPONSOR:
Humane Society
of Logan County
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See information in
Close Up column.)
Lesleigh Bennett performing
gospel music
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
(See
article.)
WHERE:
New bandstand on the southeast side of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse
lawn
WHEN:
7 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
4-6:30 pm
(Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 7 am-noon)
Thursday, Aug. 27
Re-enactment of Lincoln christening scene
SPONSOR:
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
City christening site at Lincoln Depot
WHEN:
1 pm, 2 pm
Festival kickoff party
SPONSOR:
Maple Ridge Care Centre
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Dinner and entertainment
(See
publicity.)
WHERE:
2202 N. Kickapoo
WHEN:
5:30-8:30 pm
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
http://www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest/index.htm
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln and Logan County Airport
Friday, Aug. 28
Lincoln Ghost Walk
SPONSOR:
Spirits of... Tours
WHO:
By registration
DETAILS:
http://www.spiritsofbloomington.com/
(See
article.)
WHERE:
Historic downtown district of Lincoln, beginning at city christening
site
WHEN:
9 pm
Saturday, Aug. 29
Lincoln Farmers' Market
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Farmers' Market
WHO:
Public invited
DETAILS:
Vegetables and fruits as they ripen and
mature, baked goods, and crafts.
WHERE:
Latham Park, across from Lincoln Public Library
WHEN:
7 am-noon
(Saturdays 7 am-noon and Wednesdays 4-6:30 pm)
Used book sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library District
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
WHERE:
Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
WHEN:
9 am-5 pm
Sunday, Aug. 30
Used book sale
SPONSOR:
Lincoln Public Library District
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
Buck-a-bag sale. No limit on bag purchases.
WHERE:
Pegram Room, downstairs in the Carnegie building
WHEN:
10 am-2 pm
1800s Craft Fair
WHO:
Public
WHERE:
Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-3 pm
Car show at Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
SPONSOR:
Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club
WHO:
Public
DETAILS:
For more information, call 732-3519 or 732-3245.
WHERE:
Downtown Lincoln
WHEN:
1-4 pm
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