What’s happening in Vermilion County this weekend!

Friday 15 September

48th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park, 100 W. Ellsworth Street, Danville)

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Craft vendors, Brooks Farms, food trucks, baked goods, carnival games, bounce houses
• 5:00pm – 8:00pm Live music and beer tent

Original Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• The September Market includes modern antique additions including furniture, stained glass windows, gorgeous lamps and more

Respawn Gym: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• The gaming center and lounge is best described as a modern gaming lounge. Players can challenge each other, or enjoy a solo experience, in popular games on all major consoles and gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality using the latest virtual reality systems.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 E. 1425 North Road, Vermont)

• Winery hours are noon to 9:00 p.m
• 6:00pm – 9:00pm Wieners & Wine Purchase drinks, $1 hot dogs, free ingredients, and build a fire to roast. Every Friday (rain or shine), from April to October
• 6:30pm – 8:30pm Live music with Dream Catchers

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd., Georgetown)

• 3:00pm – 9:00pm Tree Bar and Pavilion seating and food from The Truck

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W. Harrison Street, Danville)

• 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• $3.75 per game, $2 shoe rental

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding operating hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget Casino gaming floor contains approximately 500 slot machines. Our slot machine mix contains plenty of traditional slot machines and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas-style table games, including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em. Sportsbook will be opening soon and will allow you to test your luck and participate in the live action! There will be lots of great food and drinks too! In addition to the sports bar, the casino features the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4pm-9pm! Reservations are highly recommended.

Hop: (Danville Village Mall)

• 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult admission is free
• Danville’s first indoor family entertainment center where kids can play to their hearts’ content, and where anyone can be a kid! We are located in Danville Village Mall

Danville Boat Club: (15750 Boat Club Road, Danville)

• Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and games begin at 6:00 p.m
• Additional games, 50/50 fee, $15 per 6-pack
• More seating and faster food/bar lines

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

• From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, a Fish Fillet Dinner and Belle Seafood Chowder will be served on Friday.
• Dine in and carry out available

Jaw’s Grotto: (2400 Denmark Road, Danville)

• Barbecue night in the cave
• 5:30pm – 7:30pm BBQ Night! Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken tenders, pork patties, chicken sandwiches. They all come with two sides: french fries, onion rings, coleslaw, or beans for $10
• 7:00pm – 9:00pm Live music in the hall with the Dixie Flyers

Danville Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Crossroads Church in Danville. LINK Cards are now accepted in exchange for tokens with free Match-3 coupons for fruits and produce.

48th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park, 100 W. Ellsworth Street, Danville)

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Craft vendors, Brooks Farms, food trucks, baked goods, carnival games, bounce houses
• 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ileana Antique Car Show, Pony Rides, Farmers Market
• 5:00pm – 8:00pm Live music and beer tent

Ellsworth Park: (100 W. Ellsworth Street, Danville)

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Cleaning up the Vermilion River Fall Festival
• Join Keep Vermilion County Beautiful for the annual cleanup at Ellsworth Park.
• RSVP to 217-304-7541
• Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring gloves if possible

STEP Recovery Center: (2500 Georgetown Road, Danville)

• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• End the stigmatizing event
• Meet with city officials for a discussion at the Community Forum, 5th Nahda Street, Resource and Information Tables

Original Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• The September Market includes modern antique additions including furniture, stained glass windows, gorgeous lamps and more

Vermilion County Fairgrounds: (17528 N. 1180 East Road, Oakwood)

• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Middle pocket festival fork
• Jeep entry fee is $20 with a $10 fee for additional passengers
• Spectator admission is $10 for adults and children 15 and under are free
• Visit middleforkjeeps.com for more information

Danville Public Library: (319 N. Crimson)

• September is Library Card Sign Up Month! This year’s theme is Spider-Verse and Spider-Man events will take place throughout the month!
• 9:00am – 1:00pm Perry Cool Market featuring weekly music, demos, activities and family fun! Check out the eclectic mix of art, food, and produce vendors
• 11:00 AM – Noon Hear It, See It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
• Noon – 2:00 PM Saturday Movie Show – Join us for a family-friendly movie in the kids room.

Jump: (Danville Village Mall)

• 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult admission is free
• Danville’s first indoor family entertainment center where kids can play to their hearts’ content, and where anyone can be a kid! We are located in Danville Village Mall

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd., Georgetown)

• Noon – 9:00pm Tree Bar and Pavilion seating and food from The Truck

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W. Harrison Street, Danville)

• Noon – 10:00 PM
• $4.25 per game, $2 shoe rental

Respawn Gym: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• The gaming center and lounge is best described as a modern gaming lounge. Players can challenge each other, or enjoy a solo experience, in popular games on all major consoles and gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality using the latest virtual reality systems.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 E. 1425 North Road, Vermont)

• 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Winery Hours

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding operating hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget Casino gaming floor contains approximately 500 slot machines. Our slot machine mix contains plenty of traditional slot machines and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas-style table games, including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em. Sportsbook will be opening soon and will allow you to test your luck and participate in the live action! There will be lots of great food and drinks too! In addition to the sports bar, the casino features the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4pm-9pm! Reservations are highly recommended.

48th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival: (Ellsworth Park, 100 W. Ellsworth Street, Danville)

• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Kids Day!!
• Craft vendors, Brooks Farms, food trucks, baked goods, carnival games, bounce houses
• Sunday only – Face painting, crafts and reading tent from the Danville Public Library, Balloon Animals, and Danville Fire Dept. With sprinklers and Joyful Bubbles

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd., Georgetown)

• 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Join us for lunch! Tree Bar and Pavilion seating and food from The Truck

Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Third Jazz Lunch on Sunday
• Live music with Todd Gallagher

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding operating hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget Casino gaming floor contains approximately 500 slot machines. Our slot machine mix contains plenty of traditional slot machines and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas-style table games, including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em. Sportsbook will be opening soon and will allow you to test your luck and participate in the live action! There will be lots of great food and drinks too! In addition to the sports bar, the casino features the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4pm-9pm! Reservations are highly recommended.

Original Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• Noon – 5:00 PM
• The September Market includes modern antique additions including furniture, stained glass windows, gorgeous lamps and more

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 E. 1425 North Road, Vermont)

• Winery hours are noon to 7:00 p.m
• Winey Mary Bar is open every Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m. Use our unique tomato and jalapeño wine, a Winey Mary, and all the standard ingredients to make the best Bloody Mary ever! Once you taste a Wine Mary, you may never go back to using the other stuff (vodka).

Hop: (Danville Village Mall)

• Noon – 5:00 PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult admission is free
• Danville’s first indoor family entertainment center where kids can play to their hearts’ content, and where anyone can be a kid! We are located in Danville Village Mall

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W. Harrison Street, Danville)

• 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• $4.25 per game, $2 shoe rental

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine Street, Danville)

• Bingo family! It starts promptly at 2:00 PM
• Children are welcome but must be 18 to play.
• Sunday brunch specials and a variety of sandwiches and snacks are available

Lincoln Park: (1000 N. Logan Ave, Danville)

• 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Dr. Ashton and root canals
• Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues and soft rock every Sunday through September in historic Lincoln Park
• In the event of rain, performances will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 504 N. Vermilion St.