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                                    Are you looking for something to do ??                    July 15, 2011 

 

Oregon, Illinois

A Great Place To Live, Work & Play

 

 

 

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Oregon Trail Days

 

July 16th - 17th

 

One Tank Trip

 

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the construction of the Blackhawk Statue by famous sculptor Lorado Taft, the festival is centered around the region's Native American and western heritage.

 

The majority of activities  will occur in Lowden State Park, which is the location of the Blackhawk Statue.  Enjoy a Wild West Cowboy Show, Native American dancers and drummers, cultural demonstrations in flint making, beading and leather work and a display of decorated tipis.  

 

Saturday evening features the Outdoor Eatery & Saloon, including a beer garden and country music with a tribute to Johnny Cash by performer Terry Lee Goffee.  Sunday events include an 8K run-a-muck and tube ride down the Rock River, as well a the Oregon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and Canoe Rally.  For additional information visit www.oregontraildays.org.

 

 

 

 Blackhawk - The Eternal IndianFind Out More About

The Blackhawk Statue

 

Check these links to learn  more about Blackhawk, the Sauk and Fox Leader, as well as the construction  of the statue created by Lorado Taft.  This year marks the 100th anniversary of the statue's inception.

 

 


 

 

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Lorado Taft
Lorado Taft  -  famous sculptor  - the creator of the Blackhawk Statue

 

One Tank Trip  -  WLS Chicago Channel 7 News Video On The Oregon Trail Days Festival  

 

 

Oregon on YouTube 

 

 

WGN Crusin' Illinois Blackhawk Statue Special 

  

Oregon Living Magazine 

Spring / Summer 2011 

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Directions to Oregon, Illinois 

 

 Oregon, Illinois according to Wikipedia 
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Upcoming Events



  

Free Concerts 

In Park West 

 
Tuesday's at 7:00pm

 

In the event of rain, concerts are held in the Oregon Coliseum 

   

 

July 19th

Dooley Brothers

Chicago's finest blend of Folk, Jazz, Irish, Swing, Calypso and good old Rock & Roll

 

July 26th

The Chauffeurs

A talented group of musicians playing a variety of 50's, 60's and 70's tunes.  A Rock and Roll show with a Blues twist that is entertaining to all ages.

 

 

 

Oregon Trail Days 

July 15th - 17th

 

Ogle County Fair

Aug. 3rd - 7th

Ogle County Fairgrounds

 

Oregon Park District Triathlon 

Aug. 6th

 

Illinois Renewable and Sustainable Lifestyle Energy Fair 

August 13th & 14th

Ogle County Fairgrounds

 

2011 Autumn 

On Parade 

"Autumn in Wonderland

Oct. 1st - 2nd

 

   

 

 

 

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