BISHOP HILL – The 54th annual Jordbruksdagarna, or Ag Days, will take place Saturday and Sunday in historic Bishop Hill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The 19th century harvest festival will feature traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors, music, dancing and hands on activities for children. All demonstrations and activities are free.
Due to recent rain, several activities have been moved from the park. The 19th century demonstrations, corn shelling, corn husk doll making, brick making and Steve’s Mobile Petting Zoo will be located behind the Carpenter Building at 109 N. Bishop Hill Street. Vendors will be on the street in front of the Colony Store at 101 W. Main Street. Music from Coffee Creek and the Nordic Dancers of Chicago will be performed behind the Steeple Building Museum at 103 N. Bishop Hill Street. Pony rides have been canceled this year because of the rainy weather.
Other activities will be held throughout Bishop Hill. Uncle Bud’s Apple Cider Slushie and Pop of the Morning will serve food and drinks near the Carpenter Building. The Henry County Historical Museum will have antique tractors and farm equipment on display, while the Bishop Hill Agricultural Association will conduct 19th century harvest activities. Tractor people movers will be available to transport visitors around town. On Saturday, the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association will serve Swedish meatballs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Colony School, and the Bishop Hill Methodist Church will hold a bake sale. On Sunday, author Jannifer Powelson will hold a book signing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prairie Arts Center.
For more information, call 309-927-3899, email bhha@mymctc.net or visit visitbishophill.com. Jordbruksdagarna is organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association with support from local organizations, businesses and volunteers.
