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CHAMPAIGN/URBANA: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Great Attractions In Champaign County CURTIS ORCHARD Escape to the country at Curtis Orchard. This historic family-run farm in southwest Champaign, IL, features apples, pumpkins, outdoor activities and a large country store. Shop for specialty food items, take home fresh apple cider, and try famous donuts and pies. Curtis Orchard also serves great meals in the Flying Monkey Cafe all season long. Curtis Orchard offers free admission and parking. Free activities include a playground and petting zoo. Ticketed attractions include a corn maze, rope maze, putt-putt golf, and pony rides. Pickyour-own apples and pumpkins are also available. For information on when Curtis Orchard is open, call 217-359-5565 or visit www.curtisorchard.com.
CINEMA GALLERY Owner Carolyn Baxley opened Cinema Gallery in January 2001 in the lobby of the former Princess Theater, in downtown Urbana, IL. The building dates from 1870 when it was constructed as Busey's Hall, a multipurpose opera house that operated until it was converted to the Princess Theater in 1915. An Art Deco facade and the existing marquee were added in 1934, and some of the historic elements of the building are still visible in the gallery. Cinema Gallery showcases work of over 70 professional artists of the Midwest, including faculty from various colleges and universities. Individual and group shows change in the main gallery every six to eight weeks. Call 217-367-3711 or visit www.cinemagallery.cc. 2022 Champaign Calendar of Events Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information and additional activities.
April 1-3: Boneyard Arts Festival. Visit 40north.org/programs/boneyard, for more information. April 20-23: Ebertfest. Visit ebertfest.com, for more information. April 29-30: Illinois Marathon. For more information, visit illinoismarathon.com. July 1-3: Audiofeed Music Festival. For more information, visit audiofeedfestival.com. August 26, 27: Mahomet Music Festival. For more information, visit mahometmusicfest.com. September 18: Mahomet Soda Festival. For more information, visit www.mahometsodafest.com. September 22-24: Pygmalion. For more information, visit thisispygmalion.com. October 20-22: CU Folk & Roots Festival. For more inforation, visit folkandroots.org. November 26: Parade of Lights. For more information, visit champaigncenter.com/parade-of-lights/.
120 W. Main Urbana, IL 61801 217-367-3711 10a-5p Wed-Sat
Apple picking at Curtis Orchard
OPEN JULY 20-DECEMBER 23 Check curtisorchard.com for current schedule
www.cinemagallery.cc
Victor Wang
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, mazes and family activities. Country store, bakery, specialty foods and gifts. Cafe open for lunch daily Sep. & Oct. only. 2022 Discover Visitor & Vacation Guide To Central Illinois | PAGE 63
