on the historic Mt. Morris campus. This is an exciting presentation of fine art in straw. Giant sculptures will be on display and the competition winner is determined by visitor’s vote. You can see straw sculptures from the 2016 competition around the area at The White Pines State Park, The Ogle County Fair, Ukulele Station America in Oregon, and various locations in Mt. Morris.
Opening:
Friday, Aug 11, 6 pm
Open Daily:
Aug 12 – 27, 10 am–8 pm
Opening: Friday, Aug 11, 6 pm
Open Daily: Aug 12 – 27, 10 am–8 pm
two person teams will roll straw bales 75 feet in timed races on Main Street in Mt. Morris.
Saturday, Aug 19
starting at 1 pm.
Saturday, Aug 19, starting at 1 pm.
Saturday, Aug 19, starting at Noon
see the craft of blacksmithing live.
Saturday, Aug 19
starting at Noon
Local Foods, Technology & the Arts, an agriculture tour starting from the Mt. Morris campus.
Berryview Orchard (BerryviewOrchard.com)
Dietrich Ranch (DietrichRanch.com)
Houghʼs Maple Lane Farm (HoughsMapleLaneFarm.com)
Witmer Precision Services (WitmerPrecision.com)
Saturday, August 26,
registration starts at 12:30 pm
on the campus
Berryview Orchard (BerryviewOrchard.com)
Dietrich Ranch (DietrichRanch.com)
Houghʼs Maple Lane Farm (HoughsMapleLaneFarm.com)
Witmer Precision Services (WitmerPrecision.com)
Saturday, August 26,
registration starts at 12:30 pm
on the campus
features blues, bluegrass, rock or country bands in concert on the campus bandshell.
August 11, 7-9 pm
Illinois Rail • Bluegrass
August 18, 7-9 pm
The Kyle Lacy Band • Rockabilly
August 25, 7-9 pm
Two Trick Rodeo • Country
September 1, 7-9 p
Bootleg Flyers • Classic Rock
September 8, 7-9 pm
The Jimmys • Blues, Funk, Soul and R&B