Danville Area Visitor's Bureau

DACC Women's Volleyball
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-26 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mary Miller Gymnasium at DACC, 2000 E. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
2024-2025 Schedule

Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival
2024-09-20 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth Park, 100 W Ellsworth Street, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join us for the 49th Annual Vermilion River Fall Festival at Ellsworth Park!

We are currently seeking festival sponsors.
Please get in touch with Rheanna Ollis at rollis@cityofdanville.org or at 217-431-2879 for information regarding the festival!

Friday, September 20th – 10 AM-8 PMSaturday, September 21st – 10 AM – 8 PMSunday, September 22nd – 10 AM – 4 PM

*No pets allowed on festival grounds

Wieners & Wine @ Sleepy Creek Vineyards
2024-09-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Sleepy Creek Vineyards, 8254 E. 1425 North Rd., Fairmount, IL, 61841, United States
You buy the drinks, $1 hot dogs, free fixings and fire to roast them over.
Every Friday (rain or shine), April through October. FREE Music from 6:30 – 9:30 PM!
You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs and additional food items.
Enjoy your favorite Sleepy Creek wine, wine slushies, Sangria, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, cheese, crackers and other snacks.

2024 Lineup
April 19 – Cats EyeApril 26 – Blues DeaconsMay 3 – Dustin Danger and FriendsMay 10 – Stuart SmithMay 17 – Riders of the Golden MaizeMay 24 – Voodoo ExilesMay 31 – Levi Blake Omudson & GuestJune 7 – Dream CatchersJune 14 – Sammy & the CoaltraineJune 21 – Not PettyJune 28 – Mike & JessJuly 5 – Jadie & Doc ShredJuly 12 – Logan Allen – TentativeJuly 19 – Mid-OctoberJuly 26 – The Casual BlendAugust 2 – Back Porch BoysAugust 9 – Dream CatchersAugust 16 – Mike & JessAugust 23 – In BloomAugust 30 – Doty & DexterSeptember 6 – Jadie & Doc ShredSeptember 13 – The After PartySeptember 20 – Live Thru WednesdaySeptember 27 – Dakota DanielleOctober 4 – Logan AllenOctober 11 – In BloomOctober 18 – The Casual BlendOctober 25 – Wieners & HalloWine

Murder-Country Style! Murder Mystery Dinner
2024-09-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Masonic Temple, 115 W. North Street, Danville, IL, 61832, United States

AVW 21 Over The Top - Wrestling at Exit 210
2024-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Exit 210 Saloon, 12414 US 150, Oakwood, IL, 61858, United States
Doors open: 5:30 pmBell: 6:30 pmAdvance tickets: $10Door tickets: $15 dollars
ALL AGES

AVW Heavyweight Title:
The champion, PowderKeg Jimmy Karryt to defend against The Mississippi Bad Boy Zae Gates.

The AVW Tag Team Championship will be on the line as We-R-Us defend against War/Beast.

In the main event you will witness a 21 Over The Top Rumble match to determine the number 1 contender for the AVW Heavyweight Championship in October
Don’t miss this exciting event!

Earth, Wind, Water, Fire presented by DSO
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium (Danville High School), 202 E. Fairchild St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join the DSO on September 21st as we open the 2024-2025 season with “Earth, Wind, Water, Fire.”
Come and explore how the music describes each of the four elements, featuring Virgil Thomson’s The Plow That Broke the Plains (EARTH); Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet (WIND) with Trevor O’Riordan, clarinet; Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers Overture (WATER); and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (FIRE).
TICKETS

Annual Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day
2024-09-26 05:00 - 20:00 | David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join us for The Annual Danville Noon Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day at the David S. Palmer Arena on September 26th.

Proceeds of every ticket purchased goes to help local children and youth programs in our community!

Kelly & Sarah with Bordertown at Exit 210
2024-09-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Exit 210 Saloon, 12414 US 150, Oakwood, IL, 61858, United States
If you missed these QUEENS earlier this Summer, don’t miss them Friday, September 27th!

Kelly & Sarah are native to Illinois but are double trouble in Nashville, TN.

We added our home boys to your night! Bordertown will go on at 6:30pm! You all know who can shake the place with their tunes! Fresh off the release are their brand-new singles “Backroad King” and “Kid Again”!

$10 with this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/kelly-sarah-return-tickets…

$15 at the door

First Fridays - Glow Downtown 5K
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Danville, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
An evening run in the heart of Downtown Danville with neon clothes, glow jewelry and paint, black lights, and party music!

Steel Magnolias presented by Red Mask Players
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
In the heart of a small Louisiana town, within the walls of Truvy’s beauty salon, the lives of six Southern women unfold in “Steel Magnolias,” a play that masterfully blends humor with heartache. Shelby, a spirited young woman with a challenging health condition, makes a bold choice about her future, igniting a story that explores the depths of friendship and resilience. As they navigate through marriages, illnesses, and losses, these women – each with her own quirks and strengths – form an unbreakable bond, supporting each other with a mixture of sharp wit and profound compassion.

Robert Harling’s creation captures the essence of Southern life and the indomitable spirit of its women, revealing that beneath the fragility of magnolias lies the unyielding strength of steel, making for a narrative that’s as uplifting as it is poignant.

CANCELLED Vermilion Voles - Razor's Rumble
2024-10-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, 61834, United States
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT
Let us introduce you to vintage baseball and reconnect you to the roots of the game!
We invite you to join us at our matches. Bring your family, some lawn chairs, and a picnic lunch to the sidelines. We also welcome anyone who wants to try playing this historic game and experience the joy of base ball.
2024 Home Schedule
June 15 – White River VBBC
August 10 – Uncle Joe Cannon Jamboree *Vermilion Voles, Deep River Grinders and Rock Springs Ground Squirrels
September 7 – Champaign Clippers
October 12 – Razor’s Rumble *All Comers Match

Kruger's Annual Trunk or Treat
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Danville, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
4th Annual Trunk of Treat!
Join us throughout our Downtown neighborhood for a morning of Trunk or Treating!
Seven Locations!
Kruger Funeral Home – 10 E Williams Street
Kruger’s ATA Martial Arts – 440 N. Walnut Street
New Moon Salon – 438 N. Vermilion Street
Danville Public Library – 319 N Vermilion Street
Apostolic New Birth Church – 102 W. Williams Street
Coldwell Banker – 917 N. Walnut Street
Sherwin Williams – 428 N. Vermilion Street

Masquerade Gala at the Fischer Theatre
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Fischer Theatre, 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join us for a night of food, Vaudeville, and glamour featuring…THE GREAT DUBOIS….Masters of Variety. The World’s Most Unique 2-Person Circus Show!

A fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages…showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put…the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see!

Recently featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie, “The Greatest Showman”, The Great DuBois have amassed an impressive list of credits, including appearances in the Tony Award winning “Pippin” on Broadway, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Night with David Letterman”, Britney Spears World Circus Tour, and the movie “Burlesque” to highlight just a few.
The award-winning combination of Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy have five generations of circus performing between them, and have wowed crowds at countless shows at theatres, universities, cruise ships, fairs and festivals all over the world.
Black tie affair – Masks encouraged.

Dashers Hockey
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
We Are Back!
Mark your calendars for the Dashers home opener on Friday, October 25.
This is what you have been waiting for Dasher Nation!

Trunk or Treat at Vermilion Regional Airport
2024-10-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Vermilion Regional Airport, 22633 N. Bowman Ave., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Vermilion Regional Airport’s Annual Trunk or Treat event!

This family-friendly event features our dedicated pilots handing out candy next to their parked aircraft, creating a unique and exciting experience for children.

Kids will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about aviation while enjoying their treats.

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13th Annual Ghost Rally - Georgetown Youth Football
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:30 | Interurban Park, Seminary Street, Georgetwon, IL, 61846, United States
