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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
2/12/10 - National Road Interpretive Center First Anniversary
The National Road Interpretive Center in Vandalia is celebrating its first anniversary. A number of new displays will greet guests, with the most outstanding being the Conestoga Wagon. Also during the celebration, the National Road Association of Illinois will present bronze plaques to the nine architecture sites selected in Vandalia to be part of the association's Art and Architecture Tour. Hours of the event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. The National Road Interpretive Center is located at 106 S. Fifth St. For more information, click here.
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MARCH
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APRIL
4/23/10 - 4/24/10 - Effingham Artisan Fair
The Annual Artisan Fair includes two-days of activities and is sure to be fund for the entire family. Activities will be held on the square in Downtown Effingham from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday evening and will include a live art auction, a wine tasting, a local food fair, and live entertainment. The traditional Artisan Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, with over 30 artisans from across the region having art on display for purchase. Art for sale includes oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, glassware, and sculptures. Other events on Saturday include a wine tasting, a Kids Korner, a food fair, and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.effinghamartisanfair.com.
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MAY
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JUNE
6/5/10 to 6/6/10 - Funfest for Air-Cooled VWs
Mid America Motorworks coporate campus located on U.S. 45 in Effingham will be flooded with Volkswagens of all types during the 11th Annual Funfest for Air-Cooled VW. Last year, Funfest had over 1,300 Volkswagens and 8,000 enthusiasts that flocked the grounds at Mid America Motorworks. For more information, visit www.funfestevents.com.
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JULY
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AUGUST
8/28/10 - Outdoor Days
The Ballard Nature Center, located on the National Road just east of Altamont, will host its annual Outdoor Days in August. The day is packed full of activities for children and adults, and admission is free. For more information, call 618-483-6856 or visit www.ballardnaturecenter.org.
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SEPTEMBER
9/17/10 - 9/19/10 - Corvette Funfest
Mid America Motorworks will host its 17th Annual Corvette Funfest at is campus, located along U.S. 45 in the northern part of Effingham. The Funfest is one of the largest gatherings of Corvette enthusiasts in the country. During the three-day celebration, more than 15,000 Corvette are on display and over 45,000 enthusiasts enjoy the sights and acitivites. For more information, visit www.funfestevents.com.
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OCTOBER
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NOVEMBER
11/27/10 - 11/28/10 - Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright's House
Trees are decorated in each of the 18 rooms at the historical Dr. C. M. Wright house located on the corner of Main and Jackson in Altamont. Event hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. For more information, call 618-483-6397 or visit www.wrightmansion.org.
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DECEMBER
12/1/10 - 12/25/10 - Wonderland in Lights
The City of Effingham's Wonderland in Lights drive-thru Christmas lights display is certain to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The display is set up at Community Park, located on East Temple Avenue. For more information, contact 247-342-5310 or visit www.visiteffinghamil.com.
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12/4/10 - 12/5/10 - Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright's House
Trees are decorated in each of the 18 rooms at the historical Dr. C. M. Wright house located on the corner of Main and Jackson in Altamont. Event hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. For more information, call 618-483-6397 or visit www.wrightmansion.org.
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