Maeystown
Christmas in Maeystown
Maeystown IL, United StatesMaeystown’s 2020 version of “A Little Bit of Old Fashioned Christmas” continues this Sunday, Dec. 13 in the town center. The Band Room Brass will be playing familiar Christmas tunes outside from noon to 2 p.m. The quaint shops will be operating at their normal business hours with highlights including discounts, sample chair massages, gift…
Maeystown holiday festivies
Maeystown IL, United StatesAlthough the official Maeystown Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival cannot be celebrated as normal due to COVID restrictions, the village offers holiday festivities this and next weekend. Hammered dulcimer music will be performed by Carl Seavers and Jim Abbott in the Preservation Society Mill from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday. Sally Durrer will demonstrate how…
Maeystown Second Saturday and Sunday
Maeystown IL, United StatesEven though Frauenabend has been cancelled this year, the Second Saturday and Sunday in Maeystown specials will be geared toward the ladies this weekend, Nov. 14-15. Special vendors will be in the village from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day with shops having specials, features or giveaways. Visit Maeystown, IL on Facebook for more…
Sounds of Germany in Maeystown
Maeystown IL, United StatesThe sounds of Germany may be heard during Maeystown's Second Saturday and Sunday event this weekend. While exploring village business specials all weekend, live accordion music from The Sounds of Oktoberfest can be heard Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Terry Thompson’s Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the village square from…
Maeystown Yard Sale
Maeystown IL, United StatesThe Maeystown Yard Sale is this Saturday, Aug. 8 throughout the village from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A map of sale locations will be available at the Maeystown General Store, 1101 Main Street. The organizers ask that everyone wear a mask and observe social distancing. There will be no early sales.
Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out
Maeystown IL, United StatesThe annual Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out takes place this Saturday, June 13. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at the Preservation Society Mill & Museum and the event runs until 2:30 p.m. Anyone who enjoys painting in the open air is encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is required by 8 p.m. Friday, June 12 by emailing…
Polar Bear Plunge
Maeystown IL, United StatesThe Maeystown Polar Bear Club will take a dip in the Maeystown creek New Year's day for the 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit St. John's UCC Maeystown's Operation Backpack.
German Christmas in Maeystown
Maeystown IL, United StatesMaeystown hosts its annual Old-Fashioned German Christmas this Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Weihnachtshaustour from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will feature three of Maeystown’s oldest houses. Tickets are $5 and are available for purchase at Maeystown General Store. Other events are the Christkindlmarkt in the St. John Church Hall…
Maeystown Oktoberfest
Maeystown IL, United StatesThis Sunday, Oct. 13, the village of Maeystown hosts its 39th annual Oktoberfest featuring arts, crafts, antiques and food from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the creek behind its 1859 rock mill and museum. More than 60 arts, crafts, antique booths and food stands will be featured. Vendors will include, woodworking, jewelry, rugs, handmade…
George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass
Maeystown IL, United StatesGeorge Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass will perform in a creekside concert in downtown Maeystown on Sept. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. The concert is free to the public but donations will be accepted to help defray expenses. Audience members should bring their own lawn chairs. Food will be available at Hank and Lilly’s Creekside…