The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank

Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), live music, Folk School classes (see schedule below), food, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate!
Friday, May 1 will feature the opening of the annual Plant Sale Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m., along with live music, food trucks and a bar. For a special treat, make reservations for Supper Club* in the Mansion Friday evening!
The fun continues Saturday, May 2 with the Plant Sale (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), food trucks, and the Spring Market (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the Mansion – featuring goods for sale, demonstrations from our fabulous Folk School instructors, live music and a cash bar!
Wrap-up your weekend Sunday, May 3 with a Blooming Breakfast* in the Mansion (9-10:30 a.m.) and the Plant Sale (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Consider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287.
No registration is required to attend the Bluebell Festival. Some activities, noted with an asterisk (*), require separate registration and space is limited.

Bluebell Festival Schedule (Subject to change.)
Friday, May 1
5-8 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser + Bar + Lucky Eddy’s Wok-n-Roll (Gatehouse Lawn)
5-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)
6-8 p.m.  Live Music by Appaloosa (Gatehouse Lawn) BYO chair or blanket
6-9 p.m.  *Supper Club REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, May 2
9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Greenhouse Café open
9 a.m.-9 p.m.  Food trucks (Find details here.)
10-11 a.m.  *Formal Garden Tour
11 a.m.-5 p.m.  Spring Market (Mansion) + *Glassmaking Workshops
11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)
12-12:30 p.m.  *A Taste of Tarot
12-2 p.m.  Live Music by The Sweet Nothings (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)
1-2 p.m.  *Beginning Nature Journaling
2-2:30 p.m.  Hive Visit
2-3 p.m.  *Plant Your Planter
2:15-2:30 p.m.  *MELT for Gardeners
3-3:30 p.m.  *Watercolor Workshop  SOLD OUT
6 p.m.-8 p.m.  Live Music by Wildwood String Band (Mansion Gallery)
Sunday, May 3
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  *Blooming Breakfast  SOLD OUT
9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Greenhouse Café open
10-11 a.m. *Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
10 a.m.-12 p.m.  *Kokedama Workshop
12-2 p.m.  Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops
10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Food trucks (Find details here.)
1-3 p.m.  *Spray Paint Techniques SOLD OUT
 1-4 p.m.  *Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells SOLD OUT
*Requires separate pre-registration. Space is limited.

If you need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About Busey Bank
Busey Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a trusted partner in the communities we serve. For over 150 years, we’ve built lasting relationships by delivering personalized banking solutions while investing in local initiatives that strengthen families, businesses, and neighborhoods.

About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.