McLean County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The annual Summer Camp Music Festival will be held May 26-28 at Three Sister Park, 17201 N. State Rt. 29, Chillicothe. (Photo courtesy of Summer Camp Music Festival)

MAY 25

Movie Night at the Library: “La La Land”

Thursday, 5-8:30 p.m.

Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Patrons aged 13 and up can enjoy the musical and free snacks. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.

 

MAY 27

Circle for the Homeless

Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.

Free

Gather to help knit sleeping mats for the homeless using upcycled plastic bag yarn. Just bring your 10+ sized knitting needles or crochet hooks. For more information, call (309) 452-1757.

 

MAY 26-28

Summer Camp Music Festival

Noon-4 a.m.

Three Sister Park, 17201 N. State Rt. 29, Chillicothe

3-Day Passes $239.50

More than 100 bands perform over the three-day event which attracts 20,000 people. For more information, visit http://summercampfestival.com.

 

MAY 27-28

Music and International Wine and Craft Beer Festival

Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt. 9,

$10; youths 13-20 $5

Over 55 wines and 55 craft beers will be offered for tasting and purchase. Entertainment provided by “The Stevil Dan Band,” “Greg Williams,” “Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard,” and “Alex and XO’s.” For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

MAY 27-29

Heart of Illinois Dog Show Cluster

Saturday-Monday, all day

Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

Unknown admission fee

Show features over 100 different breeds of dogs. There will be a special presentation from the Irish Kennel Club, Dublin, Ireland. For more information, visit www.cornbeltkennelclub.org.

 

MAY 29

Memorial Mile Race

Monday, 7-8:45 a.m.

Starts at Front St.; ends at Miller Park

$15-$30

Timed, competitive one-mile run for all ages and skill levels. It will precede the Memorial Day Parade. All proceeds benefit the “Stay 4” Project which helps students who are at risk of dropping out of school. For more information, call (309) 808-3220.

 

Bloomington Memorial Day Race & Parade

Monday, race begins at 7 a.m.

Front St. to Miller Park

$15-$30

The timed, competitive one-mile run for all ages and skill levels will follow the parade route.