EVENING STAR CAMPing Resort in TOPEKA, IL
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THIS WEEKEND at EVENING STAR

We are preparing to open our campground for seasonal and overnight guests on April 5. Check back
​as the date approaches for detailed information for the weekend coming up.
​This calendar is subject to updates and changes.
​There are hay rack rides and fire truck rides each weekend...
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If you are interested in joining the committee for our annual St. Jude Childrens Hospital benefit on July 12 - 14 weekend (2019), please attend our April 13 meeting at 10 am in the Pavilion. Meetings will occur 2nd Saturdays of each month after that.  

- Save a child. Save the world.

ALL 2019 EVENING STAR ACTIVITIES

APRIL 2019
April 5 - 7, 2019 OPENING WEEKEND!! Inaugural Fire Truck Ride & Potluck
April 12 - 14, 2019 S'Mores & More Weekend Bonfire, Hot Dogs, S'Mores
April 19 - 21 Easter Weekend  Crafts, Egg Hunt for Kids and Adults. Easter Bunny Visit!
April 26 - 28, 2019 Arbor Day Weekend Painting & Planting Flower Pots

MAY 2019
May 3 - 5, 2019 145th Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo Celebration Kids Crafts & Races, Horse Auction, 50/50 Raffle for St. Jude's and our annual A Night at the Races Event
​May 10 - 12, 2019 Mother's Day Weekend Breakfast with Mom, Fairy Boxes, Special Mothers Only Hay Rack Ride
May 17 - 19, 2019 Fire & Ice Weekend Polar Bear Plunge & Chili Cook-off
May 24 - 27, 2019 Memorial Day Weekend POOL OPENS, Yard Sales, Tie Dye, Crafts, Bags Tournament, Dum Dum Bingo, DJ/Band with Special Guests Stone Cold Cowboys on Sunday night
May 31 - June 2, 2019 Sweetheart Weekend Crafts, Hay Rack Ride for Couples, Games for Sweethearts

June 2019
June 7 - 9, 2019 Mardi Gras Weekend Crafts, Parade, Candy Bar Bingo and Adult Bingo
June 14 - 16, 2019 Father's Day Weekend Fathers only Hay Rack Ride, Activities for Dads and Kids (Possible Fishing Derby if there's interest.)
June 21 - 23, 2019 Safari Weekend Large Pavilion Rented. Animal Hunt.
June 28 - 30, 2019 Summer Birthday Weekend Cake & Ice Cream for all! Pinatas for Kids and Adults

July 2019
July 5 - 7, 2019 Independence Day/50th Anniversary Celebration Live Music with Poor Farm Road on Saturday, 50/50 Raffle Drawing for Band Fund, Tie Dye, Crafts, Bags Tournament, Decorate Bikes & Carts for the Parade
July 12 - 14, 2019 St. Jude Annual Benefit Event All-day Auctions, Pool Party, DJ, Drawings, Silent Auction, Games, Food, Beverages and Band on Saturday night! Come on out to support a great cause...

July 19 - 21,2019 Hawaiian Luau Weekend Large Pavilion Rented. Pork Chop Dinner and Games in the Pool area and on tables nearby
July 26 - 28, 2019 Christmas in July Santa will visit! Crafts, Parade, Christmas Bingo


August 2019
​August 2 - 4, 2019 Wet N Wild Weekend/US Coast Guard Birthday Water Fun, Golf Cart Wash, Movie Night
August 9 - 11, 2019 Farmers Weekend/Corn Boil Corn Shucking & Hog Calling Contest, Farmer Games, Corn Boil with Brats and Hot Dogs, Band or DJ
August 16 - 18, 2019 NASCAR Weekend/A Night at the Races Event Car Auction, Kids Crafts and Races, Night at NASCAR Races Game Event
August 23 - 25, 2019 Pirate Weekend Bring your eye patch, hoop earrings and the Jolly Roger! Crafts, Pirate Games, Treasure Hunt and all-around Swashbuckling Fun
August 30 - Sept 2, 2019 Labor Day Weekend - 2nd Annual Dog Show & Competition (Tentative Date), Tie Dye, Bags Tournament, Parade, Bingo, Crafts, Chicken Wing Cook-off with Potluck, DJ/Band

September 2019
Sept 6 - 8, 2019 Evening Star After Dark Flashlight Games
Sept 13 - 15, 2019 Wild, Wild West Weekend Crafts & Games for Kids, Gamling for Adults. $5 gift for $500 play money. Bid on gifts after games.
Sept 20-22, 2019 Evening Star's Got Talent III/ National Clean-up Day Get ready to show us your talents for fun and prizes! DJ and sound system will be provided.
Sept 27 - 29, 2019 Golf Cart Games/Poker Run Games for kids, Golf Cart Rodeo, Poker Run, Band or DJ

October 2019
Oct 4 - 6, 2019 Oktoberfest Weekend/Spoon River Drive I Triathlon Weekend: Horse Shoes, Mini Putt-Putt Golf, Bags - Best Competitor/Team in all 3 Wins!
Oct 11 - 13, 2019 Halloween Weekend A/Spoon River II Scarecrow Contest Starts, Pumpkin Decorating, Parade, Trick or Treating, Costume Contest for People and Pets, Haunted House!, Wiener Roast/Potluck
Oct 18 - 20, 2019 Halloween Weekend B Crafts and Games, Trick or Treating, Site Decorating Contest Judging, Haunted House and Witch Burn, Winners of Scarecrow and Site Decorating Contests Announced, DJ or Live Music
October 25 - 27, 2019 Harvest Potluck Free Mini Golf and Potluck to say goodbye for the season to all of our guests; Put Golf Carts in Storage for the Winter
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November 2019
Nov 1 - 3, 2019 Closed Until Next Season!

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St. Jude's Fundraiser Event 2018 Raised $9,306. 
Let's surpass it for our Camp's 50th Anniversary!
Come on out on July 13, 2019.

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