Calendar of Events for Historic Elsah, Illinois

		July 25 - October 17, 2009 ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Elsah Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm Village of Elsah Museum Amateur and professional photographers will be displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in every season in an exhibit entitled "Discovering Elsah." Free Click here for additional information

ANNUAL ELSAH FALL QUILT RETREAT Elsah		September 23 - September 25, 2009 Learn the art of paper piecing at the annual Elsah Fall Quilt Retreat. Some quilts can look quite difficult, but they can be made easy through the technique of paper piecing. With Barb Marfell as your instructor, you will receive professional instruction, a supply list, two lunches, two suppers, snacks, a walking tour through the Village of Elsah, road trip to Crocker & Springer Pottery and a presentation by guest speaker, Hallye Bone. The cost of the retreat is $130 per person. Housing is additional, but we will make the reservation for you. The cost for a two night stay is $188 per person for a single room and $169 per person for a double room For more information call 618-462-5881

QUILT PROGRAM Elsah		Friday, September 25, 2009 10 am Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street As part of the annual Fall Quilt Retreat, My Just Desserts presents Hallye Bone, author of "Caring for Your Quilts." Hallye will be presenting a delightful program on "Redwork Embroidery - 150 Years of Beauty - Reviving Yesterday's Tradition Today." Hallye has 35 years of experience cleaning, repairing and collecting quilts. The program includes lunch for $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance through My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton or call 618-462-5881. For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881

AUTUMN MARKET Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA October, 2009 Thursdays - Sundays, 10 am - 3 pm Farley Music Hall, Mill Street Plan to make a stop to visit this collection of artists and crafters who will be displaying their wares for sale. Everything from antiques to collectibles & handicrafts will be available. A luncheon area will be set-up and catered by Marie Kallal. For more information call 618-786-2428

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2009 3 pm - 6:30 pm Activities throughout the afternoon Christmas carols, horse drawn carriage rides, a tree lighting at dusk, Santa Claus, bake sale, and museum open house. House Tour from 3 pm - 5:45 pm, tickets are $15 per person. For more information call 618-374-2821

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HYMN SING Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2009 3 pm - 5:00 pm Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This event starts in the Methodist Church, moves across Selma Square to the Christmas Science Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee in Farley's Music Hall.. Free For more information call 618-374-2821

ANNUAL WINTER RUG HOOKING CAMP Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2010 Join us in Elsah for a two-day traditional rug hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this retreat designed for beginners or students interested in improving their skills. This class will be taught by Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher. In addition, this quilt retreat includes an overnight at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour, and a walking tour of the village. Registration Fee Call My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607. Space is limited!

UFO SPRING QUILTING RETREAT Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2010 Clean out the closet and get ready to tackle some of those UFOs - Un-finished Objects. With instruction from Barb Marfell, you will: learn to miter corners and tricks to binding your quilt. In addition, this quilt retreat includes two nights at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour and walking tour of the village. Registration Fee For more information call 618-462-5881

DOLL QUILTS THROUGH TIME Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA March, 2010 Pat Davis, former shop owner and instructor, has been quilting since the 1980s. Her trunk show and lecture will show doll quilts and their evolution through various eras and quilting techniques. If you have a doll quilt - antique or current - please bring it. There will be a special place in the lecture for audience participation. The cost for the program and lunch is $20 per person. Advance ticket sales only For more information call 618-462-5881

RUG RETREAT Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2010 Professional rug hooker Kathy Meentemeyer is a certified McGown rug hooking teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. She teaches at workshops throughout the country, as well as her studio at home. Kathy is an accomplished dye artist and specializes in color planning. Her desire is to help students express their own creativity. The class fee includes professional instruction, two lunches, one supper, and an evening house tour. $120 per person. Housing options are additional. For reservations or more information call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881

RUG RETREAT Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2010 Judy Borger, has been braiding since 1970 and will be the instructor for this Braided Borders for Hooked Rugs retreat. She attended the Nancy Young Braiding Camp in Maine for many years. You will learn braiding skills from an experienced teacher. Your class fee will include: professional instruction, two lunches, one supper and an evening house tour. $120 per person. Housing options are additional. For more information or to make reservations call 618-462-5881

PRINCIPIA TRIATHLON Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2010 8 am The Principia Triathlon is a stunningly beautiful and fun challenge for all ages and skill levels in historic surroundings! Come on your own to accept the challenge or bring a team of family or friends. You must register in advance at Active.com. There will be no registration on race day. For more information For more information, go to www.EscapetotheBluffs.com


		Elsah is located near the center point of the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byways and is the home for numerous events throughout the year. The sister website of elsahevents.com, greatriverroad.com, maintains an extensive set of calendar pages listing events that are within an easy driving distance from Elsah.

For more information on this and related topics
the following links have been provided:

www.elsah.org
The entire town is designated a historic district and the town of Elsah has put together a virtual tour for interested readers.