HIGHLIGHTS of the SEASON

May

Lilac Festival — Held at Lilacia Park, Lombard. Colorful celebration features a dazzling array of lilac blossoms. First two weeks. Old Capitol Art Fair — Held at the Old Capitol Plaza. Springfield. Bargains and browsing through Lincoln sites. Third weekend.

June

Fort de Chartres Rendezvous —Held at the Fort de Chartres Historic Site, Prarie du Rocher. A revival of Illinois' early American frontier era. First weekend.

Old Canal Day — Held downtown Lockport. A parade kicks off this traditional historic festival. Third weekend.

Grand Levee — Held at the Vandalia State House. A candlelight reception with afternoon craft demonstration. Third weekend.

Ravinia Festival — Held in Highland Park. Thirty-six acre wooded park is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the setting for a music lover's paradise. Fourth week through the middle of September.

Old English Faire — Held at Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield. Strolling troubadours, traditional English plays and knights in combat entertain. Fourth weekend.

Illinois Parks and Recreation     8   May/June 1983