Events
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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 […]
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Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: May 1 & 2
We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. each night, and there will be plenty to see and do at our Bluebell Festival! Visit that event page for […]
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The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser
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.) Purchase your annuals, herbs, veggies, perennials, natives, arranged hanging baskets, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit accepted.) […]
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Supper Club — May 1
Join us as Chef DeAngelo Newson serves up an elegant meal at the Supper Club on Friday, May 1 in the Mansion Carriage House. This intimate, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will have access […]
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The Farms: Glassmaking Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 7+) Create your own glass art at a Glassmaking Workshop on on Saturday May 2 during a 20-30 minute time slot from 11am-5pm. With guidance from […]
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The Farms: Spring Market
Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part of the […]
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The Farms: A Taste of Tarot
Experience Level: Beginner Learn what Tarot is and what it’s not at A Taste of Tarot on Saturday, May 2 from 12-12:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this 30-minute introductory talk, instructor Charlie Wolf will engage students in a brief discussion of how to learn the cards, types of tarot, and how to […]
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The Farms: Beginning Nature Journaling
Experience Level: All levels Slow down and engage with the natural world at Beginning Nature Journaling on Saturday, May 2 from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. This calming, creative […]
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The Farms: Hive Visit
Experience Level: All levels/ages Take an exclusive peek at Allerton’s bee hives during a Hive Visit on Saturday, May 2 from 2-2:30 p.m. Meet in the Mansion Gallery. Beekeepers Maggie and Steve will lead participants outside to the Allerton bee hives in the Herb Garden, as they explain the basics of hive management, bee safety, […]
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The Farms: Plant Your Planter
Experience Level: Beginner Get your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. outside at the Plant Sale. In this hands-on workshop led by Lucas Rund, students will design a 12-inch container using a combination of annual plants […]
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The Farms: MELT for Gardeners
Experience Level: All levels Learn how to ease your hand, shoulder, and back pain at MELT for Gardeners on Saturday, May 2 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Workshop
Experience Level: Beginner Practice some beginning watercolor techniques at a Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, May 2 from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students […]
