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Here's Saturday's Festival of the Vine Lineup
The schedule is jam packed on Saturday for Festival of the Vine.
10 a.m. to Noon—Sidewalk Art at Geneva Library. Use your imagination and create a sidewalk masterpiece! Chalk will be provided, or you may bring your own. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. Location: James and South Second streets, in front of library
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Kids' Patch. Assorted games and crafts for kids: Juggler Jason Kollum, pumpkin walk, bean bag toss, mini tractor pull and inflatable jumps. Location: Courthouse parking lot at James and Fourth streets.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Fall Harvest Market: Food and flower demos on stage with (11 a.m.) Strawflower Shop, (1 p.m.) Geneva Spice House and (3 p.m.) Geneva Hardware. Gourd Art – A Harvest of Natural Art: Gourd artists Ed Bell (Dr. B) from Belfry Bees & Honey. Beehive display and honey sales. Buck Bros – display of harvest farming equipment. Geneva Green Market – local farm produce, herbs, heirloom vegetables and more for sale. Location: Courthouse parking lot, James and Fourth streets.
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10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Arts & Crafts Show. Location: South Third and Campbell streets.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—Flower Market with flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloween decorations, unique art and more by The Pure Gardener. Location: Courthouse lawn, South Third Street.
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11 a.m.—Demonstration on Harvest Market Stage with Strawflower Shop. Award-winning floral designers will demonstrate how to design a filigree wire basket decorated in a harvest theme. Location: Courthouse parking lot, James and Fourth streets.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—View two great exhibitions about Geneva history and Geneva sports and visit the Museum Store at the Geneva History Center. Location: 113 S. Third St.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Baubles, Bangles and Beads. Jewelry Faire and Bake Sale to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter at the American Legion. Donations accepted at door. Location: 22 S. Second St.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Complimentary scenic trolley rides to take you between festival events. Stops: Old Mill Park, Sixth and State St., Hamilton and Fourth streets, Third and James streets, Third and Fulton streets, Third Street and Crescent Place. Sponsored by SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.—Flavor Fare. Sampling of restaurant fare, wine and musical entertainment. Ticket booth closes at 9:30 p.m. Location: West State and North Fourth streets.
12 to 1 p.m.—Entertainment with State Street Dance Studio presenting highlights from Cinderella and West Side Story. Location: Stage at West State and North Fourth streets.
1 p.m.—Demonstration on Harvest Market Stage with Geneva Spice House: Spicing up the Flavors of Fall using spices and herbs. Location: Courthouse parking lot – James and Fourth streets.
1 to 4 p.m.—Complimentary horse-drawn antique carriage rides. Location: Courthouse, South Third and James streets.
3 p.m.—Demonstration on Harvest Market Stage with Geneva Hardware" "Home, Garden, Paint & More" plus sizzling tastes and tips for grill fanatics. Location: Courthouse parking lot, James and Fourth streets.
3 to 5 p.m.—Square dancing with caller Bobby Poyner, Fox Valley Mixers and dancers from Fox Valley Mixers and Bachelors 'N' Bachelorettes square dancing clubs. Location: Courthouse parking lot, James and Fourth streets.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Entertainment with Maiden Voyage. Jazz with a nod to the West Coast Sound of the '40s and '50s. Location: Stage at West State and North Fourth streets.
5:30 to 7 p.m.—Entertainment with The MacCartyns. 60 – 70s vintage pop rock with an emphasis on harmonies and jangly guitars. Location: Stage at West State and North Fourth streets.
7 p.m.—Introduction of 2011 line-up for Dancing with the Geneva Stars – Cultural Arts Commission. Location: Stage at West State and North Fourth streets.
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.—Entertainment with The Hiline Band. Listen to seasoned professionals deliver great Motown music, '70s & '80s party songs and a touch of swing. Location: Stage at West State and North Fourth streets.
