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October 2008
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FRIDAYS - June through October
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour LaSalle County has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup & Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. After lunch, one of our trolleys will take you to our State Park's Visitor Center. Next, your trolley will take you to board a relaxing ride on the New Canal Boat located at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Step back in time with period-dressed interpreters on this 1-hour canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. 32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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Mondays and Saturdays in October
9:30a.m.-1:00p.m. & 11:00a.m.- 2:30p.m. |
Trolley Fall Colors Tour
Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch in our rustic dining room, and a guided scenic walk to Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. For more information and to purchase tickets call 800-868-7625 ext. 386. $24.00 Adult, $19.00 children 10 and under.
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October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
7:00p.m.- 8:30p.m. |
Fall Fireside Stories
Saturday evenings in October join Trish Kelly around the fire pit on our Pool Patio as she shares Irish Tales, animal related stories and a ghost story or two. It's free and suited for all ages. Popcorn and beverages available. Please bring your own chairs and blankets.
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Fridays, October 3 and 10
5:00pm - 10:00pm |
Oktoberfest
Come to Starved Rock Lodge to celebrate October German style on the Veranda. The beauty of fall on our Veranda will be mixed with the flavor of ten seasonal beers. Enjoy our Authentic German Buffet for $16.95. "The Doodledorfers" German band will be playing from 5:00-8:30p.m. $6.00 to sample 10 Oktoberfest beers and $10.00 for a commemorative stein (while supplies last) and 10 free tastings. No cover charge. For more information please call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
4:00-8:00pm |
Cruise in Utica Car Show
Located downtown Utica. $5.00 entrance fee to show car. Open to the pubic. Trophies, Music by 3D Sound, Giveaways, and food booths. For more information Day 815-223-5555, Evening 815-667-4543.
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Sunday October 12th
9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. |
Burgoo Festival
It's time again for LaSalle County Historical Society's Annual Burgoo Festival! Stroll the main streets of Utica for a day of crafts, shopping, food & fun. While you are there be sure to try the Pioneer stew! Located downtown Utica.
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October 17 & 18
about 11 am to 3 pm |
WOODCARVER'S DEMO LIVE!!
See chainsaw artists Luke Harris and Don Johnson in action as they turn dead trees into works of art. A live woodcarving demonstration will take place Friday & Saturday east of the Lodge. See the largest collection of chainsaw art in Illinois. Our "Art in the Park" exhibit is FREE, stroller & wheelchair friendly, too.
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Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19
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Fall Colors Weekend
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is pleased to present a Fall Colors Weekend. Guided hikes to view the spectacular colors of fall. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:00am & 1:00pm
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Saturday October 25th 4:00p.m., Sunday Oct. 26th 11:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 4:00p.m. & 6:00p.m.
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All About Ghosts Tour
A robed host will greet you before you roll through the ghostly past and present of the Starved Rock Area. Each tour will last 2 hours. Trish Kelly, storyteller will be the host for this event. $22.00 per person. Reserved seats are required, for tickets and information call 800-868-7625 ext. 386
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| Hunting Notice! |
Firearm dates for deer hunting season are as follows: November 21-23, 2008; December 4-7, 2008; December 12-14, 2008; January 16-18, 2009. During these dates, the following closures will be in affect: All of Matthiessen State Park will be closed. Starved Rock State Park trails from Wildcat Canyon to the east end of the park will be closed. Starved Rock Nature Preserve will also be completely closed. Hiking trails in Starved Rock from St. Louis Canyon to Wildcat Canyon will be open for hiking. Starved Rock campground will be closed. Starved Rock Lodge and Visitor Center will remain open.
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