3Consumer Leisure Events Adventureon banner ad 12,060 Total clickthrough traffic HCCVB WEBSITE Website User Sessions 102,480 Unique Visitors 1,866,829 Avg. Time Spent on Website 4:49

2 YEAR IN REVIEW HeritageCorridorCVB.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3Consumer Leisure

6Events

7Heritage TractorAdventure

8Sports, Meetings,Conferences &

Affiliations

9Group & Motorcoach

Board, Staff & Partners10Members & Partners11

Upcoming Events121/2011 1500

HeritageCorridorCVB.com YEAR IN REVIEW 3

Best of the MidwestSummer 2010

The Heritage Corridor received one-quarter of the gross impressions delivered by the Best Midwest Travel Chicago TribuneMedia Group campaign. The Heritage Corridor was featured in 25% of all the WGN TV, CLTV, WGN radio, WGN Cubs Network spots which were presented by Bill Kurtis, a nationally recognized spokesperson.

A continuation of 2009’swinter campaign that beganin November of 2009. Adswere placed in the winteredition of NorthwestQuarterly, full circulation,highlighting the wonders ofwinter in LaSalle County.Distribution of winterbrochure continued as wellas updated events onFlocktotherock.com.

EnjoyIllinois Campaign2010 Illinois Spring Co-Op Campaign

LaSalle County Winter Campaign2010 Winter Campaign

CONSUMEr LEISUrE{Campaigns}

5,183,130

00:02:00

6,794

Gross

impressions

Average

pageviews

per day

Average

length of session

APrIL-MAY, 2010

5,281,616Total impressions

00:06:06Average time spent

on banner ad

12,060Total clickthrough

traffic

HCCVB WEBSITEWebsite User Sessions

102,480Unique Visitors

1,866,829Avg. Time Spent on Website

4:49

The Illinois Co-Op Campaign delivered5,281,616 total impressions duringApril 25-May 25, 2010. 4,641,582 richmedia expanding impression wereserved on AccuWeather, ChicagoTribune, Collective Media, Trip Advisor,USA Today, and Virtual Tourist with640,034 rich media non-expandingimpressions served on CollectiveMedia, Trip Advisor, and CNN.

Congratulations

to Mr. WISnIeWSkI

from

Baden, Pennsylvania

who was the

winner of our

Cool Pix Camera

drawing!

Congratulations

to Mr. WISnIeWSkI

from

Baden, Pennsylvania

who was the

winner of our

Cool Pix Camera

drawing!

Mr. O’rOurke, Chicago, ILwon a route 66 basket

with prizes donated from Heritage

Corridor members. Special thanks to the

Hampton Inn Joliet, Joliet Area Historical

Museum and Merichka’s restaurant.

50,000VISITORS GUIDES

CONSUMEr LEISUrE {Publications}

Sun & Fun Event GuideThis 83 page guidecontains events occur-ring between Marchand September. Thereare 251 events listedfrom 28 communities.

Fire & Ice Event GuideThis 32-page guidehighlights 212 eventsfrom over 20 of ourcertified communitiesfrom Septemberthrough March 2011.

Plainfield Event GuideIn partnership with MainStreet Plainfield, twoDowntown Plainfieldevent guides were printedand were/are being distributed through theHeritage Corridor and atthe Hinsdale TollwayOasis.

Walking Tour of Morris BrochureThis brochure features historicbuildings and sites in the downtown areaof Morris.

Morris Tri-FoldBrochureThis brochure highlights attractionsand the history of theCity of Morris.

E-newsletterWeekly Newslet-ters were sent toour Constant Con-tact database andhighlighted theevents happeningin the Corridorthat particularweekend.

History with a Twist Rack CardThis rack card highlightsthe fact that while theHeritage Corridor isloaded with historicplaces and events, thereare also very modern at-tractions within our area.

Starved Rock Lodge &Conference CenterActivity PublicationArticles on the historyof Starved rock as itcelebrates its 100thAnniversary in 2011

are included along with a calendarof events and overnight packages for 2011.

Oglesby Restaurant GuideThis guide features avariety of restaurantsthat show the consumerleisure traveler that thecommunity of Oglesbyhas a wide array of dining opportunities.


20,000*

1,000

3,000

80,000

100,000 12,000

20,000

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4unIQue COVerS

VISITORS GUIDEThe 72-page guide is divided into6 regions of the Corridor in orderto better serve the traveler as theyplan their vacation to the area.

The Amazing Abraham LincolnActivity BookPrinted in coopera-tion with the CanalCorridor Association.This coloring book iseducational as wellas fun.

10,000

*PRINTED

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30,000ATTENDEES

{Advertisements}

Grundy County Corn Festival AdA business card size ad was placed in the GrundyCounty Corn Festival Parade souvenir bookhighlighting next year’s Heritage Tractor Adventurewhich will be the tenth anniversary of the event. Agoodwill ad was also placed as the CornFestcelebrated its 61st year.

{Distribution} {Fam Trip}


Fam Trips with

German Travel Writers

and UK Travel Writers

along route 66 - full

day in Will County.

Co-op Mailing with Illinois

Lincoln Highway Association

Leads (American road,

History Channel, Madden

Preprints) – 3,000 pieces

CIRCULATION OF

60,000

American Road Magazine AdA co-op advertisement was placed in the American roadMagazine Summer edition featuring the Corridor’s own“Gemini Giant” located in Wilmington, IL. route 66 and itsicons are important tourism attractions to the HeritageCorridor and the American road Magazine specificallymarkets to this niche market.

CIRCULATION OF

350,000

CIRCULATION OF

40,000Route 66 Visitors Guide AdFull Page inside back cover ad highlighting thecommunities in Will County.

CIRCULATION OF

50,000

Illinois Lincoln Highway Visitor Guide AdThe back cover of the Illinois Lincoln Highway 2010Visitor Guide is where you will find the adhighlighting various attractions that are on thisnational scenic byway in the Heritage Corridor.

ILLINOIS Travel Guide 2010A quarter page ad in the ILLINOIS Travel Guide 2010designed with a play on Golf and Teas held in theHeritage Corridor.

LaSalle County Visitors Guide AdA half page ad featured Tea at the LaSalle Lock 16Cafe and Tee at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

Northern Illinois Visitor Guide AdA half page ad designed with a play on Golf and Teasheld in our communities.

2010 Hotel Occupancy: 56.2%

2010 Hotel Supply: 2,133,941

2010 Hotel Demand: 1,198,726

90 Properties with

5,978 rooms

40,173Inquiries from

reader service/ad

CIRCULATION OF

50,000

CIRCULATION OF

100,000

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////EVENTS{Home for the Holidays}

Home for the Holidays, an annual event held inMorris during the weekend after Thanksgiving,was promoted with flyers and posters. 7,500flyers and posters were printed and distributedto inspire people to come home to Morris for thefor the Holiday Shopping Season.

{More on 34 Festival}

Establishing theroute 34 region as atourism destinationis a common goal forthe communities alongroute 34. The HeritageCorridor CVB wasinstrumental in thecooperative effort ofcommunities fromGalesburg to Auroraby sponsoring anantique appraiserand printing 40,000rack cards.

{Burgoo Festival}

Thousands of Burgooattendees learned more aboutother Heritage Corridordestinations and activities viadistribution of our VisitorGuide, Fall/Winter Event Guideand a raffle package fromdifferent attractions in ourservice area.

{Oasis Days}

{Joliet Chamber Expo}

The Heritage Corridor CVB participatedin the Expo held at the Holiday InnConvention Center Joliet. The Bureau’spublications were on display and staffwere there to answer any questions.

{Ottawa Scouting Museum 100th Anniversary}

Ottawa native W.D.Boycefounded the Boy Scouts ofAmerica 100 years ago. In celebration of thismomentous event, weassisted the Ottawa ScoutingMuseum in promoting aScout homecoming with20,000 rack cards.

Numerous ads were placed inpublicationsadvertising Ariver ThruHistory, held onSeptember 11 -12 inWillow Springs. A river Thru History is ahistoric re-enactment of theearly fur trader days in the I&M Canal area.


{A river Thru History}

{Bolingbrook Chamber Expo}

the Heritage Corridor CVB participated inthe Expo held at the Bolingbrook GolfClub. The Bureau’s various publicationswere given out and staff were there toanswer any questions that visitors to theExpo might have.

The Heritage Corridor CVBparticipated in the Oasis Days(Belvidere and Southland) in June.Various brochures from our areawere given out to tollway travelerswho stopped in to the ChicagoSouthland Lincoln Oasis. TheBureau plans on participating infuture tollway events of this type.

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HErITAGE TrACTOr ADVENTUrE

The Heritage Corridor CVB would like to thank our sponsors who make this event possible: LaSalle County, City ofOglesby, FS, Illinois Farm Bureau, Heritage Iron, Illinois Department of Natural resources, Illinois Valley Community College,Exelon, and Cub Cadet. A special thanks to Dan Bell and Jill Jackson from IDNr, Becky Clinard and Gary Peterlin from the Cityof Oglesby, Chuck Johnson, CNH, Mike Silberhorn, Don Ward, Cub Cadet, ron Hibler, District 17 State Trooper Craig Graham,LaSalle County Deputy randy Carmean, state, county and local law enforcement agencies and all of our volunteers for theirhelp planning and executing the Heritage Tractor Adventure to make it a safe and successful ride year after year after year.

The Ninth Annual Heritage Tractor Adventure (HTA)was held on June 5-9. The Adventure is a five-dayevent with a three-day vintage tractor ride led by MaxArmstrong, renowned agriculture reporter, through thecommunities of the I&M Canal National HeritageCorridor with stops for food, entertainment andcamaraderie.

This year Oglesby was named the host city, whichmeant that every evening the tractors paraded back toOglesby for their evening meal and entertainment.Some of the local community organizations whosponsored a meal during the ride were the DickinsenHouse, the Oglesby Fire Department, the OglesbyAmbulance Service, Holy Name Society, the Elk’s Lodgeas well as the Putnam County Historical Society andMendota FFA.

registration and the closing ceremony/award luncheonwere held at the Illinois Valley Community College inOglesby. They also provided security andtransportation for the entire ride. Other communitiesthat were visited during the ride were Hennepin,Granville, Standard, Ladd, Mendota, Utica, and Grandridge.

Tractor games, sponsored by the Central Illinois GreenClub, were held in downtown Oglesby. Max and OrionSamuelson performed their “Noon at Night” showpreceded by Cal Klockert’s “Tribute to Johnny Cash.”Gary Piattino, antique appraiser, was on hand toevaluate people’s treasures and the Putnam County AgMuseum provided a myriad of treasures of their ownfor onlookers.

{Thanks To Our Sponsors}

Advertisement A full-color half page advertisement was placed in the

News Tribune.

Advertisement An ad was placed in Heritage Iron Magazine featuring

the 9th Annual Heritage Tractor Adventure.

Advertisement radio ads were placed over a three week span

advertising the Heritage Tractor Adventure 2010 on WLPO radio thatreaches into Bureau and Henry Counties.

Brochure Gearin Up, the official Heritage Tractor Adventure program

book, was printed and distributed for the event.

Event Coal City Fall Festival Parade - Heritage Tractor Adventure had a

presence in the parade with green tractors with the dates of next year’sride as well as pens were given out to the onlookers.

Event Grundy County Corn Festival Parade - Max

Armstrong, WGN radio reporter was contractedto drive his tractor and pull an antique wagonwith 10th Anniversary Heritage TractorAdventure banners on each side.

Event Heritage Tractor Adventure 2010

was held on June 5 - 9 with the City ofOglesby acting as the host community.

Promotion An Oglesby “Passport” was

printed and placed in the welcome bags ofour Heritage Tractor Adventure drivers andwere also available to spectators.

Rack Card 20,000 Heritage

Tractor Adventure 2010 rack cards were printed and distributed.



SPOrTS, MEETINGS, CONFErENCES & AFFILIATIONS

{Sports}

{Meetings}

{Conferences & Affiliations}

BMW Championship at Cog Hill AdBMW Championship at Cog Hill Pro golfhas returned to the Corridor and theHeritage Corridor placed a full page ad intheir program book highlighting themany first-class golf courses throughoutthe Corridor. Golfers are enticed to visitthe area and spend the week visitingand enjoying the many attractions aswell as the golf in the Corridor.Circulation 25,000.

Illinois Meetings & EventsA half-page ad was placed in the Illinois Meetings andEvents Spring 2010 edition. A two page advertorialfeaturing Starved rocklisting various tourismrelated attractions,lodging facilities andactivities were alsohighlighted. Focus was onsmaller conferences,teambuilding sessions anddestination weddings.

Member of:

Member of:The following conferences wereattended so that Heritage CorridorCVB staff can stay up to date &offer advice on tourisms latesttrends & social networking.

• Governor’s Conference

• DMAI Annual Convention

• Upper Midwest Convention &

Visitors Bureau Conference

CONFERENCES ATTENDED


GrOUP & MOTOrCOACH TOUrS

ABA January 16- 19 National Harbor MD 19Appointments, Tour IL Sponsorship BoothDisplay Tour IL Pay to Play Bowling Dine Aroundwith 20 Tour Operators

Bank Travel February 7- 9 Milwaukee WI 22 appointments 17 speed dating appointments Tour ILPay to Play Safe House Dine Around with 17 Tour Operators

Group Leaders of America (GLAMER) ShowsCo-op with I& M Canal Boat of LaSalle. April 27- Shipshewana, IN 70 People. April 28- Chicagoland 62 people. April 29- Milwaukee, WI 61 people

Heartland Travel Showcase February 20- 22 Columbus OH 13 appointments Tour IL Pay to Play OperatorBreakfast with over 140 operators in attendance, 9 at HCCVB table decorated withHCCVB items given to each guest and the centerpiece given away to one operator. Abottle of wine donated by Illinois river Winery was part of the centerpiece.

National Association of Sports Commissions February 20- 22 April 13- 15 Columbus OH Co-op with City of Joliet, Ben Bensonattended this for us. 7 good appointments

Courier an NTA publication 6000 circulation-

This article is encouraging groups to visit

Illinois. Weber House and Garden of Streator

is featured in this article.

Group Tour Magazine Summer and Fall Editions15,300 circulation. 1/6 page ad

Itinerary BrochuresNew group tour itinerary sheets wereprinted and distributed to tour operators.Some of the highlights are route 66attractions, Classical Constructions, ahistoric church tour and Legends of theCorridor, a four day getaway thatincludes historic sites, museums, I&MCanal Boat, gardens, lunch and dinnersat some of our unique dining locations.

FeATureD ArTICLe:

{Tradeshows}

{Advertisements} {Itineraries}

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Group Tour MailingA Group Tour Mailingwas sent to over 4,000group tour plannersthroughout the Midwestand beyond. Alongwith the CVB’s grouptour planner, some ofour members includedtheir promotional piece.

Group Tour Sell SheetUpdated and reprintedto use at tradeshows,appointments at Tour ILbooth display, and forTour IL Pay to Playattendees.

{Memberships}

1,148Motorcoach

TravelersBooked


BOArD, STAFF & PArTNErS

{Board of Directors, Staff and Visitor Centers}

{Community Partners}

Board of DirectorsSpecial thanks to the CVB Board of Directors. Their support, commitment and guidance are vital to the continuedgrowth of the Bureau.

Bureau StaffAlmost 50 years of combined service to the Corridor

Robert Navarro, Ph.D. – President & CEO (since 2006)

Mary Beth DeGrush – Vice President (since 2001)

June Anderson – Sales Manager (since 2002)

Sandy Burns - Tourism Coordinator Starved rock Area (since 1995)

Mary Lou Turner – Tourism Coordinator Starved rock Area (since 2000)

Cindy Vessel – Tourism Coordinator Joliet Area (since 2007)

Heritage Corridor CVB Visitor Center & Offices

Heritage Corridor CVB

Visitor Center & Office – Joliet

339 W. Jefferson Street

Joliet, IL 60435

800-926-CANAL (2262) or 815-727-2323


Visitor Center – Starved Rock Area

801 E. US Highway 6

Utica, IL 61373

800-746-0550 or 815-667-4356


Visitor Center & Office – Bolingbrook

201B Canterbury Lane

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

630-226-1764

Affiliate Visitor Centers

Civic Center Authority - Bedford Park7800 W. 65th StreetBedford Park, IL 60501708-594-8786

Grundy County – MorrisGrundy County Chamber909 N. Liberty StreetMorris, IL 60450815-942-0113

Grundy County – Coal CityGrundy County Chamber660 S. Broadway StreetCoal City, IL 60416815-634-8662

Lock 16 – LaSalle754 First StreetLaSalle, IL 61301815-220-1848

I&M Canal – Lockport200 W. 8th StreetLockport, IL 60441815-838-9400

Kelly Klobucher, ChairpersonHegeler Carus Mansion

Lisa Notter, Vice ChairpersonLewis University

Ben Benson, SecretaryCity of Joliet

Julie Johnson, TreasurerCity of Ottawa

Dan BellIllinois Department of Natural Resources

Amy MurphyJoliet Junior College

Bernie EncarnacionVillage of Bolingbrook/Amazing Vacations

Dan DuffyGrundy County Board

Gary PeterlinCity of Oglesby

Kathleen KonickiWill County Board

Julie ApplegateMorris Downtown Development

Partnership

Mark MacLeanCivic Center Authority

April ReeceRaymond Management Team

Jill BernalLaSalle County Board

In 2010, the terms of John roundtree (MorrisCommunity Hospital), Caroline Portlock (GrundyCounty Chamber of Commerce), Frank Halpin(Grundy County Board), and Mitch Wagner(Starved rock Lodge and Conference Center)expired. The CVB appreciates their years ofservices to the organization including Caroline’smany years in various leadership roles. Theircontributions will be missed. Michelle Seamonand Ed Bailey both accepted positions outsidethe Corridor and subsequently resigned theirBoard positions. We appreciate their many yearsof service to the organization and wish themthe best of luck with their current careers.

In addition, Pat Campione (Bedford ParkVisitor Center) and roger Laatz (Starvedrock Area Visitor Center) have been longtime staffers of these two locations. In2010, Denise Dunbar (MembershipSupport and Service) accepted a full-timeposition outside the Corridor.

Establishing and nurturing partnerships are critical to the success of the Heritage Corridor CVB. We would like to acknowledge and thank our members and partners for their support through 2010.

Counties – Grundy County, LaSalle County, Putnam County, Will County

Villages of – Bolingbrook, Channahon, Coal City, Grand ridge, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, Lemont, Lyons, Manhattan,McCook, Minooka, North Utica, Plainfield, romeoville, Seneca, Shorewood, Willow Springs

Cities of – Braidwood, Countryside, Crest Hill, LaSalle, Lockport, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Oglesby, Ottawa, Peru,Wilmington

Townships - Homer Township (Lockport, New Lenox, Homer Glen and Joliet), Lyons Township (LaGrange, Countryside,Justice, McCook, Indian Head Park, Lyons, Western Springs, Hinsdale and Hodgkins)


MEMBErS & PArTNErS

MEMBERS9th Street PubAaccel Emissions & Auto repair IncADventure Graphic CommunicationsAl's Steak HouseAloft BolingbrookAmerican Heritage Cabinetry &

Furniture, IncAmericInn Lodge & SuitesAmici ristoranteAnne's HideawayApple Tree Acres AlpacasApplebee’s Bait ShopAshbury’s at Boughton ridge August Hill Winery Tasting roomAutobahn Country ClubBest Budget Inn - JolietBest Western Joliet Inn & SuitesBest Western Timber Creek Inn &

Suites and Convention Center-SandwichBillie Limacher Bicentennial ParkBlack Sock Training Stable Inc.Boggio's Orchard and ProduceBolingbrook Area Chamber of CommerceBolingbrook Golf ClubBolingbrook Park DistrictBolingbrook's Clow International AirportBook MouseBookie Magee's Hideaway & OTBBoughton ridge Golf CourseBrightwood Inn - OglesbyBrunswick Zone - romeovilleBudget Inn & Suites - StreatorBurr ridge Village CenterCajun ConnectionCanal Port Bar and GrillCasa MiaCathedral Area Preservation Association

of JolietCemeno's PizzaCentury 21 Grieves real EstateCentury 21 Windsor realtyChapin'sChestnut Street InnChicagoland Speedway/ route 66 racewayComfort Inn North - JolietComfort Inn South - JolietCountry at Heart Antiques & CollectiblesCountry Cupboard Ice Cream ShoppeCountry FinancialCountry Inn & Suites By CarlsonCountryside VillageCutting Edge Catering & EventsDays Inn Oglesby/Starved rockDe'Ja' VuDelaney's Family restaurantDenny's of Joliet & MokenaDollinger Family FarmEagle PromotionsEllis Ace Hardware, rental & radio ShackFairfield Inn NorthFairfield Inn SouthFestival 56Finnegan's BookstoreFossil rock recreation AreaFox river Bed and BreakfastFox Valley WineryFriacos Mexican restaurantGaylord Building

Golden Corral BolingbrookGolden Corral JolietGoose Lake Prairie PartnersGramma’s Attic Antique MallGrundy County Chamber of CommerceGrundy County Corn FestivalGrundy County Historical SocietyHampton Inn I-55 - JolietHampton Inn I-80 - JolietHandy FoodsHank's Farm restaurantHarrah's Joliet Casino & HotelHaunted Trails AmusementHegeler Carus MansionHeritage Corridor referral GroupHickory Hollow CampgroundHoliday Inn Express JolietHoliday Inn Hotel and Suites - BolingbrookHollywood Casino & Hotel JolietIllinois Aviation MuseumIllinois Department of Natural resourcesIllinois river Area Chamber of CommerceIllinois river WineryIllinois Valley Community HospitalIllinois Waterway Visitor CenterJ.C. WhitneyJoliet Area Historical MuseumJohnny rocketsKayakMorris.comKidsWork Children's MuseumLaSalle County Historical SocietyLaSalle-Peru KOALeisure LakeLemont Area Historical SocietyLockport Chamber of CommerceLockport Township Park DistrictLoneStar restaurantMadison Street LivingMaple Leaf ParkMar TheaterMarcia’s Bed and Breakfast - OttawaMarriott TownePlace SuitesMendota Museum & Historical SocietyMerichka's restaurantMidwest SOArrING FoundationMilltown MarketMorris Antique EmporiumMorris Downtown Development PartnershipNancy's PizzaNaper SettlementNaperbrook Golf CourseNaperville Park DistrictOttawa Art LeagueOttawa Scouting MuseumOttawa Visitors CenterPark Motel - MorrisPine Hills Golf ClubPlainfield Area Chamber of CommercePlainfield Business referral GroupPolk-a-Dot Drive InPutnam County Historical Societyr Placerace View Farmsramada Limited South - Jolietreddick Mansion AssociationrelyLocal.com of Illinois Valleyrenaissance Centerroberts Sewing Centerromeoville Area Chamber of Commerce

Sasso Jewelry & GiftsSeasons Gone BySiegel's Cottonwood FarmSpirit of PeoriaSpring Brook MarinaSpringHill Suites by MarriottStarved rock Hot GlassStarved rock Inn - UticaStarved rock Lodge & Conference Center -

UticaStarved rock MarketplaceStarved rock MarinaStarved rock rental CabinStarved rock retreatSuper 8 JolietSuper 8 OttawaSyl's restaurantTallgrass restaurantThe Cheese ShopThe Class roomThe Hot rod Barn, LLCThe Paper Co.Time On The Water OutdoorsTones ConesTri-City Frock ShoppeUnique Antiques, Ltd.United Country Starved rock realtyUptown GrillWard Cedar Log Homes & Classic Post

& BeamWeber House and GardenWhispering Pines of Dwight, Inc.Will County Forest PreserveWill County Historical SocietyWineStyles BolingbrookWingate by WyndhamWoodsmoke ranch

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park

Brunswick Zone - Romeoville

Canal Corridor Association

City of Joliet

City of Morris

City of Oglesby

Civic Center Authority

Grundy County

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce

Hampton Inn - I_80 Joliet

Hampton Inn - I-55 Joliet

Harrah’s Casino & Hotel Joliet

Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

LaSalle Canal Boat

LaSalle County

Mainstreet Plainfield, Inc

Ottawa Visitors Center

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Towneplace Suites by Marriott Joliet

Village of Bolingbrook

Village of Lemont

Village of Romeoville

Will County Lodging Association

{Partners}

{June 4}

Chicagoland ARCA 200Afternoon raceNASCAR Nationwide Series 300Night raceChicagoland Speedway Joliet

{June 11–12}

3rd Annual Artwalk at thePromenade Bolingbrook Promenade60+ artists will beshowcasing their talents atBolingbrook’s open airshopping district featuringspecialty shops andrestaurants.

{June 11–15}

10th Annual Heritage Tractor AdventureJoin over 300 vintage tractoras they make their waythrough the communities inthe Heritage Corridor.

{June 17–19}

Lockport Old Canal DaysHeld in downtown Lockport,enjoy a carnival, beergarden, parade, liveentertainment, family state,arts & crafts, flee market,petting zoo, baby contest,food and more!

{June 17–18}

More on 34 - Miles and Miles of SalesGalesburg to SandwichDrive rt. 34 for values andentertainment galore.Appraiser Gary Pattioni atMaple Leaf Park in Earlvillefrom Noon until 4:00pm.

{June 18}

Freedom RunMiddle East Conflicts WarMemorial, MarseillesAnnual motorcycle run to theMemorial for a patrioticceremony, followed by food,live music and more.

{July 7–10}

14th Annual Route 66NHRA Nationalsroute 66 raceway, JolietThe Chicago area’s onlyNHrA National event.

{July 9}

20th Annual Heritage FestOutdoor Street FestivalHistoric Downtown LemontStephen St., Canal St. &Front St.1:00 pm to 11:00 pmFood vendors, musicalentertainment, chil dren'sactivities and entertainment.Great Family Fun!

{August 3 - August 7}

Ottawa River FestOttawa riverfrontThe city’s annual summerfestival features Taste ofOttawa food booths, nightlyentertainment and aspectacular carnival. Paradeand fireworks end the event!

{August 10–14}

Three Rivers FestCentral Park, ChannahonCarnival, familyentertainment stage, beergarden, craft show, paradeand more!

{August 11–14}

63rd Annual Mendota Sweet Corn FestivalDowntown MendotaStarts Thursday at 6:00 p.m.and runs through Sunday at6:00 p.m. The festivalfeatures a carnival, food, freeentertainment, a parade andFrEE Del Monte sweet cornon Sunday!

{September 5–11}

BMW ChampionshipCog Hill Golf & Country Club,LemontEnjoy the third of four PGATour Playoff events knownas the FedEx Cup at beautifulCog Hill Golf Club.

{September 10–11}

A River Thru History The DesPlaines riverrendezvous along the banksof the DesPlaines river inWillow Springs. Join thisfestive gathering of furtrappers, settlers, craftsmenand entertainers for earlyAmerican food, fun andfestivities!

{September 16–18}

2011 Chase for the NASCARSPRINT CUP WEEKENDChicagoland Speedway JolietSept. 16 - NASCAr CampingWorld Truck Series 225Sept. 17 - Dollar General 300Powered by Coca-ColaSept. 18 - Kick-off race in theChase for the NASCAr SprintCup 400

{September 17–18}

Vintage Illinois Wine FestivalMatthiessen State Park, UticaJoin us for an extensive winetasting with wines from over20 wineries. Live music andfood!

{September 28 – October 2}

63rd Annual Grundy CountyCorn FestivalDowntown Morris Carnival, craft show/fleamarket, food booths,entertainment, fireworks andSunday parade.

{October 9}

42nd Annual Burgoo FestivalUticaEnjoy this pioneer stew whilestrolling the streets ofdowntown Utica looking forthe perfect purchase. Choosefrom thousands of items fromvendors lining the streets. Orstop in one of the downtownshops or restaurants.

{October 15–16}

Fall Colors WeekendStarved rock Lodge, UticaEnjoy guided hikes and viewthe spectacular colors of fallin Starved rock State Park.

{October 17–18}

Civil War Re-enactment Dollinger Family Farm,Channahonrelive History with PresidentLincoln, or General Thomas.There are live horses,booming cannons, aspectacular battle scene! Comeexperience a piece ofAmerican History at our"battlefield".


UPCOMING COrrIDOr EVENTS

{For more information on these and other events visit www.HeritageCorridorCVB.com}

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3Consumer Leisure Events Adventureon banner ad 12,060 Total clickthrough traffic HCCVB WEBSITE Website User Sessions 102,480 Unique Visitors 1,866,829 Avg. Time Spent on Website 4:49