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Missouris wine country beckons as the
grapes ripen and leaves turn from green to
lustrous shades of gold and red. Fall is the
perfect time to discover this part of the statewith its rolling hills, beautiful countryside,
quaint German towns, plus award-winning
wines. Missouri has long been noted for its
wines as far back as the Civil War.
Towns such as Augusta, Deance, Dutzow
and Washington are among the small-town
gems of Missouri Wine Country, a scenic 50-
mile swath straddling the Missouri River.
Wineries along the picturesque Missouri
Weinstrasse (scenic Highway 94 wine road)
remain top producers, garnering critical ac-
claim. But they also attract tourists, who enjoy
sampling locally-manufactured vintages, tour-
ing wineries, strolling through historic districts
and browsing the shops.
AugustaThe small town of Augusta boasts the rst
recognized wine district in the United States.
Just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, Augusta
and the surrounding area is also home to pic-
turesque farms, lush vineyards, breathtaking
scenery, as well as antique shops, small bou-
tiques, restaurants, unique historical sites and
bed and breakfast inns.
On Sept. 20 and 21, travel the Harvest
Road to the 10th annual Harvest Festival.
Help celebrate the artists, the artisans, the
wine and the life in Augustas Wine Country.
For a schedule of all the events, visit www.
augusta-chamber.org.
Start a new holiday tradition this Christ-
mas with the 31st Annual Christmas Walk.
A corridor of over 1,500 glowing luminarieswill welcome visitors on Fridays, Dec. 6 and
13, 5 to 10 p.m.
While in the area, visit Augustas new-
est winery, family-owned Noboleis Vine-
yards (www.noboleisvineyards.com), and
one of its oldest, Montelle Winery (www.montelle.com). Each has breathtaking
views and extraordinary wines.
Deance
Chandler Hill Vineyards (www.chan-
dlerhillvineyards.com) and Sugar Creek Vine-
yards and Winery (www.sugarcreekwines.
com) call the small town of Deance home.
Both wineries feature live music on Saturday
and Sunday afternoons through October.
Deance was once home to Daniel Boone,
who spent his nal years in a stately, four-story
limestone house overlooking Femme Osage
Creek. Booneseld Village, which is open
to the public, features that house and over a
dozen relocated and restored 19th-century
buildings. For details, call 636-798-2005 orvisit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.
Dutzow
Music lls the air at Blumenhof Winery
on South Highway 94 on Saturdays and Sun-
days. With its architecture and ambience, the
winerys German heritage is evident. It is lo-
cated in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-
souris oldest German settlement, which was
founded in 1832. For more details, visit www.
blumenhof.com.
Washington
Washington, billed as Heart of Wine
Country, is less than an hours drive from St.
Louis on Highway 100 from I-44. Visit the his-
toric river town for shopping, dining or sight-seeing. The German populace began with the
arrival of 12 Catholic families in the fall of
1833. Many of the towns historic structures
remain today. Henry Ribbe and his son An-
ton helped put Washington on the map as the
Corncob Pipe Capital of the World when
they began making corncob pipes in 1869.
Fall is the perfect time to experience Wash-
ington at its annual Fall Festival of Arts and
Crafts at Main and Elm streets, Sept. 28 and
29. This is one of the town myriad events
which it hosts throughout the year. For more
information, visit www.washmo.org.
A short drive from Washington is Marthas-ville where Deutsch Country Days will bring
early German history to life on Saturday and
Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
living history weekend will be held on the his-
toric Luxenhaus Farm, located at 18055 State
Highway O, 2.5 miles northeast of Marthas-
ville. For tickets and more information, visit
www.deutschcountrydays.org.
Eureka
On the way to or from Missouri Wine
Country. stop in Eureka at Winding Brook
Estate. At the 17-acre lavender farm, visitors
can delight their senses among the fragrant
elds of lavender, enjoy lunch and work-
shops.
The estate closed for the month of Au-gust, but reopens on Sept. 4 and will be open
Fall In Love With Beauty Of Wine CountrySmall Missouri German towns boast award-
winning wineries, gorgeous countryside
cont. p. 11
Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Daily
at Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri800-419-2245www.blumenhof.com
septoberfestentertainment
free admission no cover
FRI 8/30 ed Rohan(rock) 5-8sat 8/31 joe FRy(The Guitar Guy) -3sat 8/31 Butch wax & the hollywoods(motown) 5-8sun 9/1 javIeR mendoza(rock) 2-5mon 9/2 mIchael schaeReR(rock) 2-5FRI 9/6 Russ andeRson(folk/rock) 5-8sat 9/7 PennsylvanIa slIm(blues/jump/swing) -3sat 9/7 Baglunch Blues Band(blues/jump/swing) 5-8sun 9/8 the ResIstance(rock) 2-5FRI 9/13 gReg sIlsBy(folk/bluegrass) 5-8sat 9/14 gaRy sluhan(parrot-head) -3sat 9/14 dawn weBeR and the electRo-Funk
assemBly (dance/funk/jazz/rock) 5-8sun 9/15 schmItts & gRIns(country/rock) 2-5FRI 9/20 dan sPRoat(classic rock) 5-8sat 9/21 steve leslIe(rock) -3sat 9/21 samBa Bom(Brazilian dance band) 5-8sun 9/22 laRRy & aaRon gRIFFIn
Blues PRoject(blues) 2-5FRI 9/27 lIsa london & the godFatheR(pop) 5-8sat 9/28 stuaRt johnson(jazz/eclectic) -3sat 9/28 aaRon kamm & the one
dRoPs (reggae/roots) 5-8sat 9/29 Butch wax quaRtet(60s/70s/oldies) 2-5
happy hour drink specialsevery Friday, 4-6 p.m.
grill open during music
2011 Governors Cup Winner
2013 Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12th
Sun, 9/1 - Keith Robinson Band 1-4 p.m.
Mon, 9/2 - Acoustic Anonymous 1-4 p.m.
Sat, 9/7 - Fusion Avenue 1-4 p.m.
Sun, 9/8 - Scandaleros 1-4 p.m.Sat, 9/14 - One Take Band 1-4 p.m.
Sun, 9/15 - Rodgers & Nienhaus 1-4 p.m.
Sat, 9/21 - Encore1-4 p.m.
Sun, 9/22 - Bryan & Lola 1-4 p.m.
Sat, 9/28 - Crossfire 1-4 p.m.
Sun, 9/29 - Bryan Foggs Duo 1-4 p.m.
Visit Us Online for Early Closings & More Special Events!
596 Defance Road Defance, MO 63341 636.798.2675
www.Chandlerhil lVineyards.Com
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Save the date and join us for a full day ofLIVE MUSIC from 1 PM9 PMfollowed by a Fantastic Fireworks Display! Lawn games, grilled food specials
and much more! All ages are welcome so round up the family or call yourfriends and come celebrate the Fall Harvest at Chandler Hill. This is
definitely an event that you wont want to miss so make yourplans now to join us. We hope you can make it, Cheers!
Open until 9 PM on Wednesdays!Join us for Wednesday Night Dinners featuring
weekly Chef's Specials in addition to our daily menu.
Rotating selections include our famous buttermilk
fried chicken and BBQ St. Louis style ribs.
Check our website often for Upcoming Events!Taste and Tours-Smallgroupsenjoypersonalattentionwith
ourwinemaker.Reservationsrequired;seetheeventspageonourwebsitefordates.
Join our Newsletter!Stayintouchandndoutwhatshappeningaroundthevineyardandwinery.(newslettersarebi-monthly)Gotowww.noboleisvineyards.comtojoin!
Wine Club Membersenjoyourwinesandspecialmember-onlyevents!Signupatwww.noboleiswineclub.com
100 Hemsath Road, Augusta, MO 63332636-482-4500 www.noboleisvineyards.com
Wine Tasting for Estate Grown& Produced Wines
Open Year RoundMonday 11 a.m. 5 p.m.Saturday 11 a.m. 7p.m.Sunday 12 5 p.m.
Delicious Pizzas and Salads forLunch
LIVE MUSICevery weekend through October!
See our website for bands and dates.
Vineyard Weddings AvailableEmail [email protected]
for more information
only 25 minutes from the st. louis Arch in bArnhArt, mo
7272 sppad D. | www.pdgw. | 314-488-7940
Live Music every Saturday
and Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
Sample our Missouri wines
Dates are available for
Weddings and Special EventsOpen Year Round
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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August 30 - September 5, 2013 South County Times 11
through December, Wednesdays through
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The farm is planning several upcoming
events, including a La Caja China Pig Roast
in September and a Holiday Open House
on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. For details on these and
other events, visit www.Windingbrookestate.
com.
Barnhart
Down I-55, 25 minutes from downtown
St. Louis, savor wine in the outdoor setting of
Persimmon Ridge Vineyards, just off High-
way 21 near Barnhart. The winery features
live music on Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 5
p.m., and is open year round.
Venture down Interstate 55 to discover
the states rich German and French heritage
at Kimmswick, Ste. Genevieve and in Perry
County. Perry County also boasts Missouris
newest wine trail.
Kimmswick
In 1859, Brunswick, Germany, na-tive Theodore Kimm founded the town of
Kimmswick, along the mighty Mississippi
River. Today, the small town, just 25 miles
south of St. Louis down I-55, features quaint
craft and specialty stores, such as Mississippi
Mud Gallery & Gifts; restaurants, such as the
popular Blue Owl Restaurant; and a variety
of family-friendly events.
The towns largest celebration is its an-
nual Apple Butter Festival on Oct. 26 and
27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While the aroma of
cooking apple butter lls the air, visitors can
check out the 500 to 600 food, drink and
craft vendors and sample and buy apple
butter. Also enjoy lots of live entertainment,
including Bluegrass and dulcimer music.
Ste. Genevieve
Step back into the world of an 18th
century French colony, while enjoying the
friendly atmosphere and charm of small-
town America at Ste. Genevieve. Tour inter-
nationally-recognized historic homes, shop
unique specialty stores and browse art gal-
leries, taste wines and savor the local cuisine
Much of the towns charm and ambiance
is due to the remarkable preservation of
the original Colonial settlement. Its narrow
streets and fenced gardens surround some of
the most signicant 18th-century architec-
ture in the nation.
Established on the west bank of the Mis-
sissippi River, the village of Ste. Genevieve
was settled in the late 1740s about two milessouth of its present location.
Among must-see historic attractions
are the circa 1806 Jacques Guibord House,the Ste. Genevieve Museum, and the circa
1792 Louis Bolduc House and gardens.
To celebrate its history, the small town
hosts numerous events throughout the year,
including Rural Heritage Day on Saturday,
Oct. 26. Spend a historic day re-living life in
rural middle America circa 1850-1860 with
demonstrations from plowing to quilting,
games, old-fashioned treats and more.
Perry County
Some of Missouris earliest German his-
tory can be found in Perry County, off I-55
about 80 miles from St. Louis. Numerous
villages along the way, such as Perryville,
Frohna, Altenburg, Brazeau and Farrar
were settled in the 1800s by early Lutheranimmigrants.
Discover Missouri History & Wine Along I-55
The past and present come together at the Southern
Hotel, c. 1805, in Ste Genevieve.
le photo by Diana Linsley
Wine Country & More from page 10
cont. p. 12
For more information,call 636-239-1743 or email
Kirkwood toWashington...Twice Daily!
For more information: 1-888-7WASHMO
www.washmo.org636-239-1743 or email: [email protected]
Take I-44 WesTTo exIT 251Then norThon hWy 100 To WashIngTon
WednesdaysFarmers Market 3-6 p.m.
SaturdaysFarmers Market 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
September 12Music at the Market
September 19Thirsty Thursday
September 27Annual Chili Cook-Off
September 28-29Annual Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts
September 26Sunset on the Riverfront
October 10Music at the Market
October 17Murder Mystery Dinner
October 24Sunset on the Riverfront
October 26Pumpkin PaloozaNovember 23
Holiday Shopping Open HouseNovember 29
Holiday Parade of LightsDecember 1
Olde Fashioned ChristmasDecember 8
Holiday House TourDecember 7, 14, 21
Santa at the Farmers Market
2013fall/winter
eVentS
Ste. Genevieve Lions ClubFifth Annual
RuralHeritage
GDaygOct. 26 9
am-5pm
in and around Ste. Genevieve
Draft Horse and Antique Tractors Plowing & Tilling Quilts & Lace
Old Fashioned Treats Shuttle Rides Tour a Historic HomeDemonstrations:Antique Tractors & Equipment, Apple Cider Pressing, Apple
Butter Making, Bee Keeping, Blacksmithing, Period Childrens Games & more...
Great Food:Iron Kettle Ham & Beans, Kettle Beef & Noodles, GrilledSausages, Corn Bread, Desserts, Ice Cream, Cajun Beignets
Horse Drawn and Antique Tractor Pulled Shuttles betweendemonstration areas starting at 9 a.m.
For information call Jack Donze at 573.883.5687or The Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center at573.883.7097 or 800.373.7007
4FRIDAY
TH
ARTWALK
FRIDAYFRIDAY
Visit stegen.com
Downtown Ste. GenevieveSept. 27, 2013 6-9 p.m.
and Every 4th Friday - Now through November
18 Galleries & shopsLocal and Regional Artists display a variety of art forms, sure to
appeal to everyone. Visit our quaint Historic District, strollthrough our shops and galleries and enjoy a meal at one of
our excellent eateries.
Tk cnc t wn Yu Cc f sctd Fn at
Purchase a pass for $5 at any Art Walk Gallery and have your pass stampedat any 6 participating galleries for a chance to WIN...
Deutsch country Daysoctober 19 & 20, 2013
Historic Luxenhaus FarmLiving History Weekend
2.5 miles NE of Marthasville, MO
Advanced Tickets Onlinewww.deutschcountrydays.org
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While Germans settled most of area
around 1839, the town of Brazeau was or-
ganized in 1819 by Scot-Irish settlers from
North Carolina. A visit to Brazeau is like
stepping back to another era. Hemman Win-
ery is located in the old General Store, which
was built around 1850. Other buildings, in-cluding a bank, church and post ofce, date
back to the 1800s.
The town of Frohna was established in
1839 by Lutheran immigrants from Sax-
ony, Germany, who were seeking religious
freedom. To learn about these early pio-
neers, tour the Saxon Lutheran Memorial
in Frohna, a 30-acre outdoor history mu-
seum set in a log cabin village.
The memorial is listed on the National
Registry of Historic Places and consists of
15 buildings, seven of which are historic log
cabins dating from 1820 to 1840.
Take a look back at this history on Sat-
urday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the
memorials free Annual Fall Festival. It will
feature live demonstrations from the 1800s,
crafts, German food, music, apple butter
and more.
This area also boasts Missouris eighth
and newest wine trail. Six wineries havejoined together to create the 40-mile Mis-
sissippi River Hills Wine Trail. Together
they are hosting events, demonstrating the
appeal of the region as a winery destina-
tion.
Wineries include three in Perry Coun-
ty The Barrens Winery in Perryville,
Hemman Winery in Brazeau and Tower
Rock Vineyard and Winery in Altenburg
and three in adjacent northern Cape
Girardeau County Rothbrick Winery in
Jackson, Hunter Valley Winery in Cape
Girardeau and Apple Creek Vineyard &
Winery in Friedheim.
The wineries are all family owned and
operated, but each has its own unique ap-
peal, according to Bonnie Hemman, co-owner of Hemman Winery and president
of the group.
Together we offer a diversity of expe-
riences, settings and wines, from dry and
semi-dry varieties to sweet and fruity of-
ferings, she said.
The groups next event will be its sec-
ond annual A Taste of the Holidays on
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, from
noon to 5 p.m. Each of the six wineries
will feature a ne wine paired with a tasty
holiday treat, ranging from appetizers to
desserts. Advance tickets are $20 at www.
mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com. Cost is
$25 on the day of the event. Tickets for
designated drivers are $15. Participants
who visit all six wineries during the event,may win a variety of prizes.
History & Wine Trail Off I-55from page 11
Enjoy the great outdoors without spend-
ing hours on the road with getaways to
Cuba and Steelville. These two towns are
situated in some of the most popular recre-ation areas in the state.
Cuba is located 80 miles southwest of
St. Louis on Interstate 44, about halfway
between Eureka and Rolla. The Meramec
River cuts a path between Cuba and neigh-
boring Steelville, so canoeing and kayaking
are a draw in warm weather months.
Cuba, The Rte 66 Mural City, fea-
tures numerous attractions in its own right.
The small town boasts 12 colorful, outdoor
murals, a history museum, a veterans me-
morial and the Guinness world records
largest rocking chair. The citys business
district, along the old Route 66, has shops,
dining and antique malls. For hungry visi-
tors, the Country Kitchen welcomes both
large and small groups.Steelville is situated on three rivers: the
Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois.
These provide lots of fun on the water,
from shing to oating.
Steelville is also home of the MeramecMusic Theatre, which brings many well-
know musical acts to the area ranging from
country to oldies, patriotic to Christmas
shows, plus professional gospel and blue-
grass groups. This falls lineup includes
Ricky Skaggs on Sept. 29 and the Oak
Ridge Boys on Oct. 13.
For lodging in Steelville, Kickn K
Farmhouse & Arena in Steelville offers two
vacation rental homes an 1899 farm-
house which sleeps up to 10 and and the
new Sunrise Cabin. It is located on a 400-
acre farm overlooking the Meramec River
in a private country setting. Sit back and
take in the scenery, explore or take a swim
in the Meramec.
Get Away For Outdoor Family
Fun Along Missouris Rivers
Rivers and
streams aboundalong the
I-44 corridorfor shing,
swimming,
canoeing or just
relaxing.
Fishing, oating & music highlight excursions to
towns of Steelville & Cuba off Interstate 44
3 Winding Brook Estate Drive, Eureka Missouri636-575-5572 www.WindingBrookEstate.com
Now Booking Fall Group Tours,Lunches and Classes - Inquire at
[email protected] availability.
Open September 4 - DecemberWednesday-Saturday 10-4
Celebrate Autumn...a time of gathering together to behold thechanging leaves and enjoy the crisp breeze.
Join us at theLavender Farmfor a Fall Event Lavender & Libations Girls Night Out - Sept. 6
Fall Lavender Tea Lunch - Sept. 13, 21, 26, Oct. 5, 16, 19, 23
Sample Saturday - Sept. 14, Oct. 12, 26
Visit www.WindingBrookEstate.com for details,and to make reservations (required for Tea Lunch).
Visit our Lavender Shoppeor everything Lavender,all occasion gits, forals,
gourmet ood, homedcor & more.
Savorthefavors oSoutheastMissourias
you windthroughtheswelling rive
rhills.Like us on
The Barrens WineryPerryville, MO 63775573-547-6968
Apple Creek Vineyard & WineryFriedheim, MO 63747573-788-2211
Hemman WineryBrazeau, MO 63737573-824-6040
Tower Rock Vineyard & WineryAltenburg, MO 63732573-824-5479
Rothbrick Winery- Events OnlyJackson, MO 63755573-204-8002
Hunter Valley WineryCape Girardeau, MO 63701573-332-0879
www.mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com
Saxon Lutheran MemorialFrohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis
573-824-5404 saxonlutheranmemorial.org [email protected]
Listed on NationalRegistry of HistoricalPlaces
Visit us on Facebook
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVALA "Walk In" History Book
Saturday , October 12 , 9am 4p m
Live Demonstrations from 1800s Handmade Crafts German FoodMusical Entertainment Apple Butter Cooking Blacksmithing
Bread Baking Petting the Animals Attendance PrizesHorse & Buggy Rides and more... FREE
EVENT
AwArd winning wine2013 Mo. Wine Competition WinnerOct. 5 & 6 - grape Stompin ContestLive music all month in October
10th Anniversary ~ Family Owned & OperatedNestled in the quaint village of Brazeau, MO.Tasting room in an historic 1850 country store.
13022 Hwy. C Brazeau, MO.hmmay.com
Open Friday 1-6pm
Open Sat-Sun Noon-6pm
Ms. Muds Boutique
6050 2nd St. Kimmswick 636-464-3360www. miss issi ppim udga ller y.com
Featuring fneartisans romMissouri and
beyond!
One of a KindJewelry,
Potery,Glass and
so much more!
now featuring
www.theblueowl.comTue. - Fri. 10 - 3 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5
(636)464-3128
The
Blue OwlRestaurant & BakeryIn Historic KimmswickHm f h Fams
Caaml Appl Pca PiAs featured on the Food Network,Oprah Magazine, The Today Show,
Travel Channels Pie Paradise
Now serving Beer & WineOutdoor Dining on Ms. Marys Veranda
IntroduCIngtHe terrIFIC trIo!
Choose any 3 items for only
$13.95cup of soup 1/2 salad
1/2 quiche slice 1/2 reubenmini croissants slice of pie
www.gokimmswick.comfor more info or call 636-464-6464
Fall EventsGrandma & Me Day andGirlfriend's Day
Saturday, September 7thLunch, Shopping Passports, Tea Party
Girlfriend's Day Saturday, September 28th
Witches Night OutSaturday, October 12th3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gateway RiverboatCruises to Kimmswick
October 10th & 17th
AppleButter Festival October 26th & 27th
Shoppin
gDiningHistoryFestivals
Come Stay h Kickn K
Frhus & arnThis is truly a privatecountry experience.House sleeps up to10 people, great for
family getaways,reunions and privateparties of all types
Private 8-person Hot Tub
Canoe / Raft / Kayak
Horseback Riding
Pavilion at the River
Horseshoe Pits
Private Massages
573.259.5597 [email protected]
#3 Farmhouse Lane Steelville, MO 65565
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Metropolis, Ill., located at Exit 37 on
Interstate 24 at the southernmost tip of Illi-nois, is the ofcial home of Superman. The
town proudly honors its favorite son with a
15-foot bronze statue in the middle of Su-
perman Square. In addition, a statue of ac-
tress Noel Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands
just two blocks down the street.
Metropolis is also home to the rst state
park in Illinois Fort Massac State Park,
which overlooks the Ohio River. Experience
the scenic splendor of southern Illinois with
outdoor fun, such as hiking, camping, pic-
nicking or boating and shing on the Ohio
River.
At Fort Massac, take a historical jour-
ney at the replica of the 1802 fort that once
served to protect French, British and Ameri-
can troops. The historic fort area containstwo barracks, three block houses, ofcers
quarters, well, stockade and a fraise fence.
The site also has the archaeological outline
of the 1757 French fort.
History will come alive at the fort on Oct.
19 and 20, beginning at 10 a.m. each day, at
the 40th Annual Fort Massac Encampment.
Visitors can see what life was like in the 1700s
and early 1800s. The encampment will fea-
ture the thunderous boom of cannons, livemusic and an assortment of foods and activi-
ties. It is more than an old-time crafts fair, as
it pays tribute to Illinois rich frontier history.
Historical re-enactors and skilled craftspeo-
ple representing French, British and Ameri-
can will demonstrate the skills and lifestyles
of early area residents.
For those who enjoy the excitement of
gaming, Metropolis is also home to Har-
rahs Metropolis Casino & Hotel.On Sept 28, 6 to 10 p.m., the rst ever
Metropolis Wine Festival will come to Har-
Experience Metropolis For One-Of-A-Kind HappeningsSmall town has big
draws with Superman,
Fort Massac, casino
Trout Lodge near Potosi and Cedar Creek
in New Haven have facilities perfect for fam-
ily getaways or business retreats.
Cedar Creek
As a family-owned business since 1978,
Cedar Creeks goal is to provide an unpar-
alleled level of hospitality. Located in New
Haven, off Highway 100, Cedar Creek will
create the ideal experience for a family vaca-tion, romantic getaway or corporate retreat.
Guests can relax by the pool, sh on
Cedar Creeks seven-acre lake, test skills on
the tennis court, practice swing on the new
nine-hole executive golf course or enjoy the
simple beauty of the Blue Bird Hiking Trail.
For more information, visit www.cedar-
creekcenter.com or call 573-237-3672.
Trout Lodge
YMCA Trout Lodge is a not-for-prot,
family resort and conference center situatedon more than 5,000 acres of Ozark hills with
a private 360-acre lake. Located 90 miles
south of St. Louis between Steelville and
Potosi, it has been a favorite destination for
families for over 50 years.
Choose hotel-style rooms or family cabin
accommodations. Rates include lodging,
meals and most activities. From archery to
ziplines, arts and crafts to horseback rides,
theres something for everyone.
Check out what the lodge has to offer by
visiting www.troutlodge.org.
Retreat To 2 Venues For Business Or Family Fun
rahs Hotel and Casino featuring wineries
from all over Southern Illinois, including
Rustle Hill, Lincoln Heritage, Kite Hill and
Honker Hill.
Admission to the festival is $10 which in-
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Metropoliss own The Melungeons willkick off the evenings musical entertain-
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With annual events like the Corvette Funfest and Efng-
ham Musicfest, fall is a great time to take a drive to Ef-
ngham, Ill., located in Central Illinois where Interstate 57
meets Interstate 70. With 18 hotels and over 60 restaurants,
and about 100 miles from St. Louis, the town ts the bill
whether looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway.Corvette Funfest will be held on Sept. 19-22 at Mid
America Motorworks, 17082 N. U.S. Highway 45. This
year, celebrate Funfests 20th birthday, the kick off to Mid
America Motorworks 40th anniversary, and 60 years of
Americas sports car.
Car enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the worlds larg-
est Corvette party. It will include a Fun Run Road Tour,
downtown party, expert seminars, a charity event, Celebrity
Choice judging, Fun Dome, Install Dome, Saturday night
entertainment and more. For all the details, visit www.cor-
vettefunfest.com.
The following Saturday on Sept. 28, country music will
ll the air at the annual Efngham Music Fest. Headlin-
ing this years festival will be country singer Brett Eldredge.
Other artists performing on Saturday will be Dani Flowers,
Drew Baldridge, Brushre and Logan Mize. Tickets are $25
general admission (bring lawn chairs or blankets) or $150VIP admission. For more information, visit efnghammu-
sicfest.com.
While in Efngham, visit My Garage Museum at Mid
America Motorworks to see rare and one-off Corvettes and
air-cooled Volkswagens from the private Yager family col-
lection. Mike Yager founded Mid America in 1976. The
museum also boasts thousands of pieces of automotive col-
lectibles and memorabilia from cars to neon signs and gas
pumps. The museum is free and open seven days a week.
Other attractions in Efngham include the Cross at the
Crossroads, Firey Grill on the shores of Kristie Lake, the
intimate Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara.
North of Efngham off I-57 is beautiful Lake Shelbyville,
an Army Corps of Illinois lake featuring 200 miles of shore-
line, camping, boating, hiking and more.
Lake Shelbyville is renowned for great shing. It was se-
lected by Bassmaster Magazine as one of the best bass lakes
in Illinois. For an up close view of the scenery, put on hik-ing shoes and hike some of the over 50 miles of developed
multi-purpose trails on public lands.
Rev Up Autumn In Efngham, Illinois
Club parking at Corvette
Funfest welcomes clubs
from as far away as
California to show off
their rides and take a
chance at winning a
Celebrity Choice fun
judging award.
photo courtesyMid America
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Lake Shelbyville is
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Area CVB
Arthur, Ill. with the motto, youre a stranger only
once, is in the heart of Amish Country, located 10 miles
west of Interstate 57.
Arthur, as well as Arcola, Tuscola and Sullivan are
home to about 4,500 conservative, rural Amish who strive
to be not conformed to this world. Since 1865, whenthree Pennsylvania Mennonite families rst settled in the
area, it has become known simply as Amish Country.
There, horse-drawn buggies are nearly as common
as automobiles on the roads of Central Illinois. Their
presence, combined with their more progressive
English neighbors, create a haven for tourism an
intriguing cultural blend of the old and new.
Arthur, known for its friendly, down-home atmosphere
welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Its vibrant shopping district is chock-full of Amish-owned
or operated shops selling handcrafted clothes, custom
cabinetry, home furnishings and unique gifts. Browse
these items and take the time to visit with shopkeepers
to learn more about their lifestyle. Most Amish-owned
businesses are closed on Sundays.
In Arthur, visitors wont nd any chain restaurants.
Instead locally-owned eateries serve lovingly preparedcomfort food. For a special treat, stop by Dicks Pharmacy
at 118 S. Vine, an old-fashioned drugstore with a soda
fountain which serves milk shakes, malts and homemade
drumsticks.
Arthur hosts numerous festivals and events throughout
the year. Fall is no exception with a lot of happenings
from the Amish Country Cheese Festival over Labor Day
to the mid-November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade.
The three-day annual Amish Country Cheese Festival
during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 - Sept.2, features a
parade, food, games, crafts, races, entertainment, and of
course, lots of cheese! Two, 300-pound wheels of fresh
cheddar will be sliced and served free with crackers to
festivalgoers. Add a corn dog or walleye sandwich or
other tasty fare from the many vendors for a healthy
festival meal.
Amish Country:Glimpse A Simpler Life
cont. p. 15
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The town of Monticello boasts the
Monticello Railway Museum where visitors
can take a train ride and see a railway car
display that features a Pullman and post of-
ce car. The museum is open Saturdays and
Sundays, May through October.
The museum also has several special
events planned for the fall.
During Railroad Days on Sept. 21 and
22, guests are invited to ride vintage passen-
ger and freight trains on the former Illinois
Central and Illinois Terminal trackage. OnOct. 19-20 and 25-27, all ages will have
fun riding the Ghost Train through Camp
Creek Hollow stopping at Cemetery Road
but only the brave should check out the
Haunted Boxcar. As Christmas nears, the
museum will offer Lunch with Santa on the
Train on Dec. 7 and 8.
Take A Ride On Vintage Trains
At Monticello Railway MuseumGhost Train offers
spooky fun in October
Highlights of the festival include the
National Cheese Eating Championships
and the International Cheese Curling
Championships, with family and kids
divisions in each event. For details, visit
www.ArthurCheeseFestival.com.Every third Saturday of the month
about 10 to 20 crafters, some antiques,
bakers and others, gather in downtown
Arthur for the Downtown Arthur Market.
There, they display and sell their wares
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Patch is open
Sept. 15 - Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
at 200 N. County Road. Visitors can pick
their own pumpkins or select from a wide
variety of pumpkins, squash, gourds,
mums, cornstalks and more. View displays
like the A - Z of Squash and the Wall
OSquash, as well as visiting Wanda the
Witch and the Werewolf.
On the third Saturday in September of
each year, Arthur hosts the Bob Galloway
Memorial Bicycle Tour. Over 600 biking
enthusiasts descend on Illinois Amish
Countrys at and scenic terrain to rideand eat. The tours consist of a family-
friendly 10 mile loop plus 25, 50 or 100
mile loops around the area.
A barbecue competition on Oct. 12
and 13 will attract more than 50 top
competitive barbecue teams from across
the country. Event also features craft and
special food vendors, plus bluegrass music
courtesy of the Chet Kingery Memorial
Bluegrass Jam.
For all Arthur events, visit www.
arthurfestivals.com
Events In Illinois Amish Country
Horses still help plow the felds in Illinois Amish Country.
photo by Diana Linsley
from page 14
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217-543-2913
Efngham
Visit
Firey Grill
The Cross at the Crossroads
The Engham Performance Center
Tuscan Hills WineryTREC Trail
Eat. Stay. Play.
www.visitenghamil.com
800.772.0750
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IllInoIs AmIsh Country
Arthur & IllInoIs AmIsh Country mAke An eAsy & Fun dAy trIp ...just A Couple oF hours AwAy!
september brIngsCornshoCks, FAll Colors
And more ACtIvItIesto AmIsh Country
- Arthur, Il -
Visit the Arthur Amish Country Shops.
Country grocery stores, quilt and
fabric shops, bakeries, orchards
and fruitstands, woodworking
shops and more.
Our Country Shopsare unique opportunies to interact directly
with Amish shopkeepers and nd special treasures to take home.
You can spend a day in the unique shops in Downtown Arthur! Anques, gis, Amish quilts,
fresh fudge, cheese and baked goods, local cras, sewing noons and fabric, Marn guitars,
an old fashioned soda fountain, Arthur Amish furniture and much more!
www.IllinoisAmishCountry.comfor event dates and addional up to the minute details.
Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911
www.ArthurFesvals.com 1-800-722-6474
Take I-70 East to Engham, then take I-57 North to Exit 203
Arcola, and then le (West) on State Route 133 nine miles to Arthur
...the Heart of Illinois Amish Country
Labor Day weekend Amish Country Cheese Festival - Mid September Bob Galloway Bicycle Tour
September thru October visit The Great Pumpkin Patch -
Early October Central Illinois Bragging Rights KCBS BBQ - Late October Haiti Benefit Auction -
Early November Gathering-On-The-Prairie Antiques Show
Mid November Amish Country Christmas Kickoff Weekend and Lighted Holiday Parade