What’s happening in Vermilion County this weekend!



Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Live Music: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

Noon-9pm Winery hours 5-9pm Wieners & Wine; We provide the hot dogs, the accessories and the fire to roast it. 18:30-20:30 Free live music with Jadie and Doc Shred

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

15:00-21:00 The Tree Bar, greenhouse seating and food from The Truck.

Danville Boat Club Dinner by the Lake: (15750 Boat Club Rd)

5:00 pm Choice of Hand Carved Prime Rib $24.95 or Grilled Chicken Dinner $14.95 or BBQ Ribs $16.95. All entrees include 2 sides, salad bar and tea or coffee. Open to the public – reservations recommended – RSVP @ 217-442-4021

47th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park)

5:00-7:00pm Vendors, Brooks Farms, food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, photo booth and live music. Pets are not allowed on the festival grounds

Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd, Danville)

17:00-21:00 Minigolf; Admission $5 per person 6:00pm-9:00pm Open Skate; Entrance $10.00.

Gao’s Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville)

5:30pm to 7:30pm This Friday night’s cuisine will be as follows: Cheeseburgers/burgers, chicken strips, grilled chicken and hot dogs. All meals include 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw and beans. The price is $10. 19:00-21:00 Dixie Flyers will play in the hall

Fischer Theater: (158 N Vermilion St, Danville)

19:00 Cabaret Film Screening (1972 PG drama, music, musical) A female cheerleader at a sorority in Weimar Republic-era Berlin makes love to two men while the Nazi Party take power around him.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Danville Farmer’s Market at Crossroads Christian Church: (3613 N. Vermilion, Danville)

8:00 AM-1:00 PM With over 25 vendors at this weekly market. Plus several new vendors, Food Truck and Coffee/Tea Stand.

Danville Art League Fabric Portrait Workshop: (320 N Franklin St)

9:00pm-4:00pm (lunch included) $55 for Art League members and $60 for non-members Create fantastic, imaginative self-portraits or create a personality. Break free from real representations, create an alter ego and embrace color. Reserve your spot at 217-442-9264

Keep Vermilion County’s beautiful annual cleanup at the Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park)

9:00am-11:00am Join us on the Ellsworth Park Walkway next to the Pride Grows trailer to clean up the river banks and surrounding park area.

47th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park)

10am-8pm Vendors, Brooks Farms, food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, pony rides, farmers market and Illiana Antique Car Show. Pets are not allowed at the festival

Forest Glen Preserve: (20301 900 North Rd Georgetown)

10:00 AM-3:00 PM Wool Dyeing Demonstration This is a free event located at the Homestead Cabin

Masonic Founders Day: (Temple Plaza Downtown Danville)

10:00 AM Founders Day Celebration: Hear about the lives of 3 notable Danville Masons depicted in the Sculpture Plaza 10:30 AM Open House at the Masonic Temple Noon: Lunch at the Masonic Temple, everyone is invited at no cost, but please RSVP 217-446 -7620 1:00 PM Tishri Party at the Masonic Temple. Experience our annual ceremony and celebration of thanksgiving, unity and rededication.

Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion St, Danville)

9am-1pm Join us at The Berry Cool Market for art, books, sundries and live music 11am-12pm Hear It, See It, Make It : Sensory Story Time

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

Noon – 9pm The Tree Bar, greenhouse seating and food from The Truck.

Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd, Danville)

13:00-16:00 Open skates; Admission $7:00 18:00-21:00 Open skating; Admission $10.00 1:00pm-9:00pm Miniature Golf; Admission $5 per person 1pm – Dark Batting Cages; 1 token $2 15 fields, 5 tokens $6

David S. Palmer Arena: (100 W. Main St. Danville)

2:00 p.m. Central Illinois vs. Champaign United Hockey. No tickets required Donations accepted at the box office

Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball Game: (Danville Stadium)

3:00pm Doors Open 4:30pm Opening Ceremony Event Starts at 5:00pm Danville PD vs Decatur PD vs Champaign PD, Prizes & Raffles, Food & Drinks, Family Fun & Entertainment! Entry is FREE

“Bleacher Bums” presented by Red Mask Players: (Vermilion River Beer Company 103 N Vermilion Danville)

15:00-17:00 Show time. The show will take place outdoors at Wrigley Field (aka Vermilion River Beer Company) as the Cubs take on the Cardinals! Wear your team colors in the “ballpark” to root for your favorite team and have FUN! All-inclusive tickets are $30 (the performance, a drink and a Chicago-style hot dog provided by Lovin’ Cup Food Truck) For ticket information, go to redmaskplayers.com, visit the Red Mask Players Facebook page or call the box office at (217) 442-5858. To purchase tickets online, visit

Fischer Theater: (158 N Vermilion St, Danville)

19:00 Screening Disney’s Encanto (PG animation/comedy/family 2021) A Colombian teenager must deal with the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe Gifts: Donuts and Mimosas: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Taste 10 different specialty donuts, try our 3 signature mimosas and enter a candy raffle. The tasting will be held as an open day. Tickets are $20 per person. Ticket information available at 112wine.com

47th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park)

10:00-16:00 Morning yoga, vendors, food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting and balloon animals No pets allowed at the festival

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

10:00-16:00 The Tree Bar, greenhouse seating and brunch

Lovin Cup Food Truck and Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St, Danville)

10:00 am-12:00 pm Third Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Vermilion River Beer Company Unique brunch items and live jazz band

Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Sunday Sounds: (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

Noon-6:00pm Winery hours; Winey Mary Sunday Bar – Create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary style concoction. 15:00-17:00 Live music with Sammy and the Coaltraine

Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd, Danville)

13:00-20:00 Minigolf; Admission $5 per person 1 p.m.-Dark Batting Cages; 1 token $2 15 plots, 5 tokens $6

Fischer Theater: (158 N Vermilion St, Danville)

14:00 Screening of Disney’s Encanto (2021 PG animation/comedy/family) A Colombian teenager must deal with the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.

“Bleacher Bums” presented by Red Mask Players: (Vermilion River Beer Company 103 N Vermilion Danville)

15:00-17:00 Show time. The show will take place outdoors at Wrigley Field (aka Vermilion River Beer Company) as the Cubs take on the Cardinals! Wear your team colors in the “ballpark” to root for your favorite team and have FUN! All-inclusive tickets are $30 (the performance, a drink and a Chicago-style hot dog provided by Lovin’ Cup Food Truck) For ticket information, go to redmaskplayers.com, visit the Red Mask Players Facebook page or call the box office at (217) 442-5858. To purchase tickets online, visit

Danville VFW Post no. 728: (8 Pine St, Danville)



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Melinda Jimenez

Melinda Jimenez