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2-25, "I Do, I Do" at the Steel Beam Theater in St. Charles. Meet Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and journey on their musical tour of wedded bliss. Performances are held Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (630) 587-8521.

3, Quilt Show and Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Federated Church on Main Street in Avon. See many beautiful quilts on display and sign up for a quilt raffle. (309) 465-3189.

3-4, Celtic Celebration at the Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Galena. Enjoy the best of the Celtic nations - bagpipes, a harp, a fiddle, pipes, penny whistles, tunes, storytelling and traditional Irish dancers from Trinity School in Chicago. A reception to follow in the Parish House. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. (815) 777-2309.

3-4, Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg. Free admission. Enjoy arts and crafts, food, entertainment and a new antique appraisal fair from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. (618) 252-5400, ext. 2600.

3-4, The Midway Village and Museum Center Miniature Train Show in Rockford. The whole family will delight in viewing the hundreds of miles of track, villages and scenic terrain. Adults $5, youth ages 3-15 $3. Event will be held from 12-5 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. (815) 397-9112 or midwayvill@aol.com, www.midwayvillage.com.

9-10, Capital City Farm and Ranch Show at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Hours will be 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Highlights include major implement displays, short-liners, ranch showcases, home and garden and agribusiness products. (217) 698-9404 or www.nessen.com.

9-11, Holiday Folk, Craft and Art Metro Expo at the MetroCentre in Rockford. Fri 4-9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come and wonder amongst 275 exhibitors featuring distinctive accessories for you and your home. Country, folk, fine arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Wheelchair accessible. (815) 968-5222 or marketing@centreevents.com, www.centreevents.com.

10, The 18th Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph Church Hall near Elizabethtown. Thirty tables filled with handcrafted items, jewelry, candy, baked goods and more. Chili, sandwiches and delicious desserts will be served for lunch. (618) 264-5794 or (618) 285-6562.

10, The 36th Annual Altrusa Bazaar at the Macomb High School in Macomb. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (309) 836-7922.

10, Seminary Street Holiday Open House in Galesburg. Spend the day in the Seminary Street Historic Commercial District. Family fun, a visit from Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, complimentary tasting of cheese baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, chocolates and coffee. (309) 343-2485.

3-4, The 17th Annual Persimmon Party at the Taylorville Museum in Taylorville. Free samples of persimmon desserts including cookies, fudge, cake, pie, puddings, breads and ice cream. Donations will be collected to benefit the museum buildings. Baked goods will be available to purchase. The award-winning recipe book, Persimmons, containing 137 persimmon recipes will be available for $6. (217) 824-6922.

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15-17, Deer Festival in Golconda. Deer Queen coronation Friday night, parade on Saturday at 1 p.m. Vendors and food. (618) 683-6246 or (618) 683-9702.

16, Nouveau Wine Festival in downtown historic Galena. Galena Cellars celebrates the release of its Nouveau wine with special luncheons at several Galena restaurants, followed by horse-drawn wagon deliveries on Main Street.Enjoy an afternoon wine and cheese party at Benjamin's and an evening dance with a live band at the DeSoto House Hotel. (800) 397-WINE.

17-18, Pieces From the Heart Quilt Guild at the Holiday Inn in Coal City. Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (815) 634-2614.

17-22, Holiday Showcase Exhibit and Sale at the Galesburg Civic Center in Galesburg. A display and sale of fine art and crafts by regional artists. (309) 343-2485.

18, Light Up the Parks Holiday Parade in Loves Park. Parade begins at 4:45 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. (815) 633-3999 or lpmpcoc@inwave.com, www.lpmpchamber.com.

21, Lighting of the Lights at the St. Charles Municipal Center in St. Charles. The Ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Free. The whole town comes to life with the flick of a switch. A visit from Santa will delight the children and carolers will put adults in the Christmas mood. (630) 513-5386.

23-25, Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm in Knoxville. Cherish family traditions by beginning your winter holiday season on Thanksgiving. Enjoy festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas. Take home your Christmas tree, a designer wreath, natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite, one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. (309) 289-4770.

23-25, Lamplight Tour of the U.S. Grant Home in Galena. Tours from 2-4 p.m. of the home of the famous President and Civil War General by the light of the home's lanterns. (815) 777-3310.

24, St. Charles' 22nd Annual Christmas Parade in St. Charles. (630) 513-5386.

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30-12/1, Da Big One Radio Control Expo and Swap Meet at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Indoor and outdoor fuel and electric powered radio controlled airplanes, helicopters, boats and cars. Friday 2-11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the front page with address label from Illinois Country Living for $1 off your admission. (815) 492-2405. (photos)

Illinois Country Living publishes event listings as space allows, giving preference to events of regional or statewide interest. Event listings are provided by the event sponsors and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism. The magazine assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information submitted for publication and advises calling ahead to confirm dates and times. To be considered for inclusion, send listings and photographs (If sending photographs please include self-addressed stamped envelope) to Illinois Datebook, Illinois Country Living, PO Box 3787, Springfield, IL 62708-3787. The deadline for submission is 45 days prior to the publication date.

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