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2012 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 board game or trade a book at the book exchange in the office.  Try your skills at pool or arcade games.

April

  6-  8

Easter Weekend.  The opening of the 2012 camping season, hops to be egg-specially fun!  Annual Easter Egg Hunt, egg decorating and raw egg volleyball.

13-15

Lazy Weekend.  Kick back and relax.  Why cook a whole dinner, bring a dish to share at our potluck on Saturday evening followed by bingo.

20-22

Spring Fever.  Get out in the fresh air and enjoy outdoor fun activities.  Bingo Saturday.

27-29

Souper-er Bowl.  Football toss and other games.  Warm up at our Soup-er Bowl potluck on Saturday.  Bring your favorite soup, salad or dessert to share.

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May

  4-  6

Derby DaysBe a horse owner for a day, buy a horse at our auction and get ready for the Evening Star Derby (Adult activity) on Saturday night.

11-13

Mother's Day.  Mom's only wine and cheese hayride.  Sing for or dance with Mom with Extreme DJ & Karaoke Service.  Mother's Day Breakfast ($$ - Mom Free)

18-20

Weird, Wacky Science.  Weird & wacky events-wacky fair hair & face painting, mad scientist experiments and more.

25-28

Memorial Day.  Campground wide Garage/Craft Sale. Holiday parade, tie-dye, adult horseshoe and bags tournaments, bingo, ceramics and plenty of fun activities.  Dance Saturday with DJ's Broadcasting and Sunday with Wally "D" DJ.  Breakfast Sat/Sun ($$).  Pool will be open.

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June

  1-  3

Chocolate FestivalChocolate eating contests, flashlight chocolate hunt and Chocolate Twister.  Get in on all the sweet chocolate fun.

  8-10

Sweetheart's Weekend.  Join the fun with Cupid's crafts and activities and dance on Saturday night with DJ's Broadcasting.

15-17

Father's Day.  Dad's only beer & pretzel hayride.  Dad's & Kid's Games.  Father's Day Breakfast (Dad Free - $$).  Dance on Saturday night with DJ "C".

22-24

Lazy Days of Summer.  Come out and relax.  Play easy games and relax by the pool.

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July

6/29 to   7/ 4

U.S.A. Birthday.  Start celebrating the 4th of July this weekend!  Holiday parade, candy bar bingo, volleyball, crafts, tie-dye, adult horseshoe and bags tournaments.    Dance with Extreme DJ Service Saturday night.  Breakfast available Sat ($$).

  6-  8

11th Annual St. Jude's Benefit & Pool Party.  Rock all day Saturday at the pool party with music by DJ's Broadcasting.  Pool fun, contests, food and raffles.  Proceeds benefit ST. JUDE'S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.

13-15

Wet & Wild WeekendWet hay ride, sponge tag, pool volleyball and more.  If it gets wet, we got it and you'll get it.  Dance Saturday with  DJ "C".

20-22

Christmas in July.  Join Santa on vacation at Evening Star.  Christmas present bingo.  Special Breakfast with Santa ($$) on Sunday.

27-29

Chinese New YearCelebrate with Chinese crafts and games for kids.  Dance Saturday with Extreme DJ Service.

August

3-  5

Corn Boil.  "Corn-y" activities.  Corn Boil Saturday evening with Brats, Hot Dogs, Salads including All-You-Can-Eat Corn ($$).

10-12

Mardi Gras.  Mardi Gras parade, crafts and more.  Don't miss our gala Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday night with Wally "D" DJDon't forget your beads!

17-19

Pirates WeekendPirate crafts, peg leg races, treasure hunt and more pirate fun. 

24-26

NASCAR Races Weekend.  Bring your cardboard race car and pit crew for a fun filled race for all ages.  Pot luck Saturday.

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September

8/31  to   9/3

Labor Day WeekendHoliday parade, games, contests, adult horseshoe and bags tournaments.  Dance with Extreme DJ Service on Saturday and DJ's Broadcasting Sunday.   Breakfast available Sat/Sun ($$).

  7-  9

Golf Cart Games.   Poker Run; Golf cart games. (Carts are available for games.)  Dance Saturday with DJ's Broadcasting.

14-16

Midnight MadnessWelcome back Central Illlinois Van Club.  Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday until??? 

21-23

Wild, Wild West.  Enjoy all kinds of cowboy games and races.  Get ready for cowboy style gaming and gambling with play money.  Bring a $5 white elephant for $5,000 in play money.  Use your winnings at the auction for prizes.

28-30

Tail Gate Weekend.  Support your favorite team.  Flag football, kicking and passing competitions!  Chicken Wing Contest, bring your best hot, sweet, mild or spicy.  Or bring your best tailgate recipe to share.

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October

  5- 7      &   12-14

Spoon River.  Make this your base for the Drive. (www.spoonriverdrive.org)  Camping at its best, sunny days and campfire weather at night.  Hayrides, bingo and more fun at camp.

12-14

Halloween Spooktacular 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.

19-21

Halloween Spooktacular 2.  We'll have witches broom baseball, mummy wrap relays, potion making,  Serious Trick or Treating continues, Decorated Site Contest, Potluck  Costume dance with DJ's Broadcasting on Saturday night.

26-28

Finalé Weekend.  Last weekend to prepare for winter.  Come out, winterize your trailer and say good-bye to all your camping friends for the season.

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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