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Hungry for excitement in Champaign County
Calling all foodies! Center City Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday with some great specials that will have you eating your way through our Center City. Make it an overnight stay with our exclusive lodging package. Craving sounds? Friday, legend Emmylou Harris takes to the the historic Virginia Theatre stage for one magical evening. And, the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra offers the chance for Dances and Romance.
Show the Fighting Illini some support and wear your orange and blue to one of the many sporting events in the next couple of weeks.Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, or Illini Hockey(where you can paint the pond pink!) are just a few of your options. Shake up your routine and experience a traditional Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration. Or, take a moment to learn how you can be a part of Champaign County's Relay for Life event and paint the town purple at the Kick Off Event.
Find family fun in Champaign County! Check out a Young Concert Artists Winner for a musical evening. Head to the historic Virginia Theatre to see Happy Feet Two. Take a trip Around the World at the Spurlock Museum. Or, head to Market Place Shopping Center for Family Fun Fridays where you can enjoy face painting, free carousel rides, great shopping deals and more. It happens every first Friday of the month!
New Packaged Itinerary
We're thrilled to be a HUGE part of the 2012 Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival this year. In addition to our support for the event we've created an exclusive overnight package for visitors centered around the festival. It's the perfect opportunity to experience one of Champaign County's finest summer festivals and stay long enough to take in all the excitement we have to offer.
Listen to "Out & About" on 96.1 and 105.9 FM Radio
Every Friday the Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau can be heard on "Out & About" on WQQB 96.1 and WGKC 105.9 talking about upcoming events throughout Champaign County. Post your events on our calendar and you just might hear your events on air!
The Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau newsletter is produced bi-weekly to highlight just a few of the upcoming things to do in Champaign County. For a full calendar of events and activities, visit our event calendar or our blog.