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June 28, 2008 |
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Galesburg
Jaycees Rib Cook-Off |
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Competition begins at 5:30 am;
Judging at 12 pm |
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Tompkins between Kellogg and
Seminary. (Map) |
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Come join Winky, George, and
LeRoy along with the Galesburg Jaycees as they once again cook up some
great ribs downtown. Public welcome to enter the competition ($100.00
entry fee). Ribs will be cooked, judged, and then served to the public.
Prizes for first - third place and People’s Choice Award. Get here early
as the ribs are sure to go fast!
Visit
Attraction Website for more information. |
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OAKS Flea
Market & Dinner |
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8 am - 5
pm |
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176 N. Farnham St. (Map) |
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Flea market, crafts, and a
homemade quilt display. Bake sale on Saturday. Sponsored by Older
Americans of Knox, Inc. |
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Galesburg
Railroad Museum |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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211 S. Seminary St. (north of
the Depot) (Map) |
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Museum building, handicapped-accessible, containing the Fagan Reading Room, displays of railroad memorabilia and artifacts, a telegrapher’s station, a CTL board, and an engineer’s control stand. Outside is a memorial to those railroaders killed on duty, a commemorative walkway, a collection of rolling stock including Engine 3006, a Railway Post Office/Railway Express car, the Pullman car Meath with more displays and a caboose.
Souvenirs on sale in an outside tent. Web
site $ |
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On-Track
Displays |
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South of Amtrak Depot (Map) |
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View the General Electric Corporation's Dash 9 Locomotive, a
newer design diesel electric engine. Take a tour of the
locomotive and view a display of parts. |
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Railyard
Bus Tour |
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9 am - 4 pm |
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Cirlce drive in front of
Amtrak Depot (Map) |
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Bus tour every 30 minutes over
4th St. to County Road 10 to hump tower and to railyard. 40-minute
narrated ride. $ |
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Galesburg
Historical Society Flea Market |
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9 am - 4 pm |
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Standish Park Arboretum (Map) |
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Wander the shady walks of Standish Park and browse through antiques, collectibles and more. Food and drink available at the Park’s gazebo. |
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Model Train
and Railroadiana Show at Carl Sandburg College |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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Carl Sandburg College, S. Lake
Storey Rd.,
John Lewis Gymnasium (Map) |
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The largest event of its kind in the Midwest during the summer months. Thirty model railroad layouts and exhibits. Eighty dealers offering 250+ tables of railroad related items including antiques, apparel, art, books, collectables, models, modeling supplies,
photoslides, videos and DVD’s. Lectures and video shows. Free parking and free shuttle bus to Depot/Museum area. All proceeds benefit the Carl Sandburg
Coll. Foundation.
$5, includes Toy Show (under 12 free) Web
site |
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Toy Show at Carl Sandburg College |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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Carl Sandburg College, S. Lake
Storey Rd.,
Don Crist Student Center (Map) |
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Ninety-five vendor tables of die cast toys; farm equipment, automobiles, construction equipment, hot wheels, military equipment,
NASCAR, trucks, antique toys, dolls, sports cards, etc. Proceeds benefit the Carl Sandburg
College
Foundation. $5, includes Train Show (under 12 free)
Web
site |
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Antique
Tractor Display |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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Carl Sandburg College, S. Lake
Storey Rd. (Map) |
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Antique tractors from the
1930s to the 1960s at the College's east entrance. |
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Military
Vehicle Display |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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Carl Sandburg College, S. Lake
Storey Rd. (Map) |
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View a display of military
vehicles. |
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Miller's
Petting Zoo |
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9 am - 5 pm |
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Colton Park, north of Depot. (Map) |
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A mini zoo including a miniature donkey, nanny goat with one or more babies, lamb, rabbit, chickens, ducks, and a pot belly
pig. $ |
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Brown's
Oakridge Zoo |
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10 am - 5 pm |
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Colton Park, north of Depot. (Map) |
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Have your picture taken with an
exotic animal - lion, tiger, and cougar $ |
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Carnival |
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10 am - midnight |
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Two locations, Parking Lot “H”, south of Main Street between Kellogg and Prairie Streets and children’s rides
on Simmons Street between Prairie and Kellogg Streets. (Map) |
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Enjoy rides, games, food. |
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Discovery
Depot Children's Museum and
Artistic Expressions |
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10 am - 5 pm |
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128 S. Chambers St. (Map) |
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Hands-on children's
activities, exhibits and fun. Face painting and activities outside
the Museum. |
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Galesburg
Historical Society's Tram Tour |
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Tours 10 am - 4
pm |
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Trams load at
BNSF Amtrak Depot, Circle Drive (Map) |
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Tickets at the Depot information booth. Tours are 45 min.
$2 per person per tour. Ages 6+. Seating limited to 18 per tour. $ |
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Street Fair |
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10 am - 5
pm |
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One block South of Main St.
and S. Kellogg and E. Simmons Sts. (Map) |
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The area will be closed to
traffic for the weekend filled with a variety of booths and displays. |
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Push/Pull
Powerlifting Meet |
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10:15 am (Weigh-In from 9 am -
10 am) |
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Location to be announced (Map) |
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The fifth annual bench press and trap bar raw meet, governed by United States Powerlifting rules and regulations, will again feature both individual and team competition. Individual and team awards for first thru third place and best lifter honors will be awarded.
$ entry fee. |
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BlueGrass
Music |
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12 pm - 3 pm |
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Tompkins between Kellogg &
Seminary. (Map) |
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Enjoy old time string bands
performing on stage at the Prairie Players Beer Garden during the Jaycees
Rib Cook-Off. Bands “BlueGrass Cheeseburger” from 12 pm - 1:30 pm and
“Hammer and Pick” from 1:30 pm - 3 pm. $ |
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Historical
Tour of Homes |
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1 pm - 4 pm |
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516 N. Prairie St. (Map) |
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Walking tour of old historical
century-old homes in Galesburg. Tours begin at the Women's CLub and
ends at the Club for refreshments. $5.00 |
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Historic
Tour of Knox College |
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1:30 pm & 3:30 pm |
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2 E. Knox St. (Map) |
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Walking tour of the
campus. Learn about the historical events and buildings of Knox
College. Web
site |
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Sandburg
Mall Cruise Night |
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4 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Sandburg Mall Parking Lot (Map) |
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Cruise one, cruise all, cruise
your ride into Sandburg Mall or just come out to see classic cars and hot
rods. Enjoy lots of cars, food, music, and much more. Click
here for more information. |
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Railroad
Days Run/Walk & Kid's Race |
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6:30 pm Kid's Race; 6:45 pm
1-mile run; 7:15 pm 5k/10k |
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Optimist Park, Hawthorne
Centre, N. Seminary
St. (Map) |
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Run and walk for all ages and
several distances to promote fitness.
$
entry fee. Click
here for entry form. |
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Prairie
Players Beer Garden |
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8 pm -
midnight |
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Tompkins between Kellogg &
Seminary. (Map) |
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Rock & Roll Bands: Fri. -
Jamm Sammich; Sat. - Second Mortgage. Sponsors: G&M Distributors - Bud
products; Euclid Distributors - Miller products.. $2.00
cover charge. |
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"Stompn'
Grounds" Teen Dance |
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8:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
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Parking Lot at Kellogg &
Simmons Sts. (Map) |
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DJ Troy of
metroburgpromotions.com. Sponsored by Knox County Teen Court. Ages 14-19.
Proof of age required. $ |
