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2008 Activities and Themed Weekends

 

Weekend fun may include:  Fire truck rides, hay rides, bingo, ceramics, kids' crafts, adult crafts, games, sports, contests, potlucks and other fun activities in addition to our themed weekend events. 

For fun anytime, check out our:  basketball court, volleyball court, fishing pond, playgrounds, mini-golf, horseshoe pits, or recreation center. 

Rainy Day or Lazy Day Activities:  Check out a puzzle or board game or trade a book at the book exchange in the office.  Try your skills at pool or arcade games.

April

  4- 6       Winter Escape.   We’re open for another year of fun filled camping.  A great way to get rid of those Winter Blues.  Join us for a potluck Saturday followed by Bingo.

11-13     Egg-Specially Fun Weekend hops with fun!  Annual Easter Egg Hunt, egg decorating and raw egg volleyball.

18-20     Lazy Weekend.  Kick back and relax.  Why cook a whole dinner, bring a dish to share at our Saturday evening Potluck.

25-27     A Night at the Races.  Enjoy all kinds of races.  Be a horse owner for a day, buy a horse at our auction and get ready for the Derby Saturday night.

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May

   2- 4      Golf Cart/Bicycle Ralley 1.    Skill races for bicycles and golf carts. (Carts are available for contests.)

  9-11      Mother’s Day.  Mom’s only wine and cheese hayride.  Karaoke Saturday with Adam Bomb Karaoke.  Mother’s Day Breakfast ($$ - Mom’s Free)

 

11-18    Blue Grass Jam Week  Special rates all week!  Come on out and join the jamming or enjoy the music.  Bingo, hay rides and more.

 

23-26     Memorial Day.  Holiday parade, horseshoe tournament, tie-dye, bingo, games and plenty of fun filled activities.  Dance Saturday with DJ's Broadcasting.  Karaoke Sunday with Adam Bomb Karaoke.  Breakfast Sat/Sun ($$).  Pool will be open.

5/30-       Redneck Games.  It's time for some new

6/ 1         games like redneck horseshoes, hay bale throwing, grits eating, belly flop contest and seed spitting.  Come enjoy some country fun.

June

6-  8      Chocolate Lover’s.  Chocolate Chip cookie eating contest, chocolate candy bar bingo,  flashlight chocolate hunt, and of course, the chocolate slip and slide

13-15     Father’s Day.  Dad’s only beer & pretzel hayride.  Dad’s & Kid’s Games.  Father’s Day Breakfast Sunday morning. (Dad’s Free - $$).

20-22     Sweetheart’s Weekend.  Join the fun with sweetheart’s crafts and activities and dance on Saturday night with Extreme DJ

27-29     Family Fun.  Come out and enjoy games and activities for the whole family

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                Activities subject to change or substitution

July

 3- 7        4th of July Weekend  Holiday parade, candy bar bingo, volleyball, crafts, tie-dye, horseshoe tournament.    Karaoke with Adam Bomb Karaoke Saturday.  Dance Sunday with DJ's Broadcasting.  Breakfast Sat/Sun ($$).

11-13     7th Annual St. Jude’s Benefit & Pool Party.  Rock all day Saturday at the pool party with music by DJ's Broadcasting.  Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

18-20     Wet & Wild Weekend.  Wet hay ride, sponge tag, water tug of war, wet volleyball.  If it gets wet, we got it and you'll get it.

25-27     Christmas in July.  Join Santa on vacation at Evening Star.  Christmas present bingo, family dance with Extreme DJ.  Breakfast with Santa ($$) on Sunday.

August

  1-  3      Corn Boil. “Corn-y” activities.  All-You-Can-Eat Corn Boil with Brats, Hot Dogs and Salads($$).

  8-10      Mardi Gras.  Mardi Gras parade, crafts and more.  Don’t miss our gala Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday night with Adam Bomb DJ Don’t forget your beads!

15-17     Back to School Party.  Schools back in session, but the fun is not over.  Play school supply bingo, relay races (see how quickly you can get ready for school), and make a craft for your teacher.

22-24     Guiness Games.  Our annual contests.  Beat old records/set new records.  Featuring games of skill and feats of endurance.

8/29-       Labor Day Weekend.  Holiday parade, games, crafts

9/  1        and contests, horseshoe tournament.  Dance Saturday Extreme DJ and Sunday with DJ’s Broadcasting.  Breakfast available Sat/Sun ($$).

 

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September

  5-7        Golf Cart/Bicycle Rodeo 2.  Time to get even and win some races.  (Carts are available for contests.)  Golf Cart Can Crush, Poker Run and bicycle and golf cart races. 

12-14     Midnight Madness.  Welcome back Central Illlinois Van Club.  Bands Friday and Saturday until ???

19-21     Tail Gate Weekend.  Decorate to reflect your favorite football team. Flag football.  Kicking and passing competitions!  A tailgate potluck will be held so bring your favorite dish.

26-28     Chili Cook-Off & Casino Weekend.  Cook your best chili for our annual cook-off and potluck.Then get ready for casino style games and cards, gambling with play money.

October

  3- 5       Spoon River.  Make  this your base for the Drive.

    &        (www.spoonriverdrive.org)  Camping at its best, sunny

10-12     days, campfires at night.  Hayrides, bingo and more.

 

17-19     Halloween 1.  Come prepared for serious Trick or Treating. A day full of Halloween fun, including crafts, games and costume contest.  Chills and thrills at our annual haunted house.

24-26     Halloween 2.  Last chance - enjoy the oudoors and camp!  Potluck and costume dance with DJ’s Broadcasting ‘til Midnight on Saturday.

Located between Peoria, Springfield and Bloomington/Normal, Illinois

7 miles east of Havana and the Illinois River on US Highway 136

Evening Star Camping Resort

23049 US Hwy 136 - Topeka, IL 61567
(309) 562-7590
 

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