Hoopeston hosts its annual National Sweetcorn Festival in McFarren Park Aug. 31 –Sept. 4

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

7:30 p.m. each night

Corn Stock Theatre, 1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria

$22; $18 for students 18 and under

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

National Sweetcorn Festival

Thur., 5 -11 p.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sat., 6 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Mon. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

McFarren Park, Hoopeston, IL

$3

Hoopeston Jaycees sponsor the 74th Annual Sweetcorn Festival which includes a car show, tractor pulls, live music, flea market, children’s fishing derby, demo derbies, midway rides, and free sweetcorn on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email info@hoopestonjaycees.org.

SEPT. 1-2

Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival

Fri., begins at 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.

The Landing, Peoria Riverfront Festival Park

$30-$45

Twenty-eight bands will perform. For a full schedule and band listing, visit http://pbhfest.com.

SEPT. 1-4

Miss Teen Illinois Pageant

Friday-Sunday, 8-9:30 p.m.

Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center, ISU, Normal

$45-$60

The pageant begins with the competition for Miss Teen Illinois on Friday evening, followed by the Miss Illinois competition on Saturday, and Coronation on Monday. For more information, call (913) 381-7121.

SEPT. 2

Concert at the Vineyard: Jammsammich

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

$5 band cover; youths 12 and under free

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the locally favorite Jammsammich. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

Hummingbird Festival & Pollination Celebration

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

Sugar Grove Nature Center, 4532 N. 725 E. Road, McLean

Learn about hummingbirds from experts, take guided hikes and garden tours, and learn about native landscaping. For more information, call (309) 874-2432.

SEPT. 4

Music on the Patio: ‘Stewart’s Goose’

Monday, 1-4 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9

Free

Relax and enjoy the music and the atmosphere. Ropp Jersey cheese and crackers and Chocolatier chocolates will be available. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

SEPT. 5

Library Sit and Stitch Group Meets

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.

Free

Join fellow knitters, crocheters, needleworkers and crafters to enjoy each other’s company and work on personal projects. For more information, call (309) 467-2922.

Webinar: What’s that Butterfly in My Garden?

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Register by going to go.illinois.edu/4seasons_webinars and then watch the webinar from your home. U of I educator Kelly Allsup will present a program on the 150 species of butterflies in our area and how to identify them. Recorded videos of the session can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings.

–Woodford County Calendar of Events–