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SUMMARY:The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank
DESCRIPTION: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!\nFriday\, 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!\nThe 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!\nWrap-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.).\nConsider 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.\nNo registration is required to attend the Bluebell Festival. Some activities\, noted with an asterisk (*)\, require separate registration and space is limited. \nBluebell Festival Schedule (Subject to change.)\nFriday\, May 1\n5-8 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser + Bar + Lucky Eddy’s Wok-n-Roll (Gatehouse Lawn)\n5-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n6-8 p.m.  Live Music by Appaloosa (Gatehouse Lawn) BYO chair or blanket\n6-9 p.m.  *Supper Club REGISTRATION CLOSED\nSaturday\, May 2\n9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Greenhouse Café open\n9 a.m.-9 p.m.  Food trucks (Find details here.)\n10-11 a.m.  *Formal Garden Tour\n11 a.m.-5 p.m.  Spring Market (Mansion) + *Glassmaking Workshops\n11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Bar (Mansion)\n12-12:30 p.m.  *A Taste of Tarot\n12-2 p.m.  Live Music by The Sweet Nothings (Koi Pond/Solarium Terrace)\n1-2 p.m.  *Beginning Nature Journaling\n2-2:30 p.m.  Hive Visit\n2-3 p.m.  *Plant Your Planter\n2:15-2:30 p.m.  *MELT for Gardeners\n3-3:30 p.m.  *Watercolor Workshop  SOLD OUT\n6 p.m.-8 p.m.  Live Music by Wildwood String Band (Mansion Gallery)\nSunday\, May 3\n9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  *Blooming Breakfast  SOLD OUT\n9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Greenhouse Café open\n10-11 a.m. *Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga\n10 a.m.-12 p.m.  *Kokedama Workshop\n12-2 p.m.  Kokedama Demo/Walk-In Workshops\n10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Plant Sale Fundraiser (Gatehouse Lawn) + Food trucks (Find details here.)\n1-3 p.m.  *Spray Paint Techniques SOLD OUT\n 1-4 p.m.  *Intro to Mosaic Art: Bluebells SOLD OUT\n*Requires separate pre-registration. Space is limited. \nIf you need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy 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. \nAbout Busey Bank\nBusey 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. \nAbout The Farms\nThe 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.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-bluebell-festival-presented-by-busey-bank/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Special Events,The Farms
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SUMMARY:The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday\, May 1\, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday\, May 2\, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday\, May 3\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)\nPurchase your annuals\, herbs\, veggies\, perennials\, natives\, arranged hanging baskets\, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit accepted.) Piatt County Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening and plant questions.\n100% of the profits made from the Plant Sale will go directly towards maintaining the Park and public programs. Get your quality plants to spruce up your home\, garden\, or as a gift while also supporting a local business!\nThis is no ordinary Plant Sale – it’s part of our Bluebell Festival\, which includes a Spring Market (Saturday only)\, food\, drinks\, workshops\, live music and more! Find details here.\nNo registration is required.\nConsider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online here or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here. \nBy 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.\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Micah Putman at putman@illinois.edu.  \nAbout The Farms\nThe 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.\nFind the complete Summer Session schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/the-farms-plant-sale-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,The Farms
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