Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!
Note: Fundraisers, sales, meetings related to membership-based groups, political events, and events outside of our coverage area are not included on the calendar.
Sheep to Clothing to Quilts
Amish Heritage
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Experience the journey from sheep to finished textiles at this hands-on,
family-friendly heritage event!
family-friendly heritage event!
Event Highlights:
Sheep & alpaca shearing
Wool washing, spinning, weaving & quilting
Live demos by the Charleston & Champaign Spinners & Weavers Guilds
Amish quilting & traditional farm skill demonstrations
Sheep & alpaca shearing
Wool washing, spinning, weaving & quilting
Live demos by the Charleston & Champaign Spinners & Weavers Guilds
Amish quilting & traditional farm skill demonstrations
Family Fun:
Pony cart rides
Petting zoo
Try milking a goat
Pony cart rides
Petting zoo
Try milking a goat
Food & Treats:
Farmer’s breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. (fee applies)
Lunch favorites including grilled lamb kabobs & hamburgers
Homemade Amish baked goods
Farmer’s breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. (fee applies)
Lunch favorites including grilled lamb kabobs & hamburgers
Homemade Amish baked goods
Historic Tours & Shopping:
Guided access to historic Amish buildings
Vendors offering handmade goods, crafts & treats
Guided access to historic Amish buildings
Vendors offering handmade goods, crafts & treats