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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society\, Mendota Museum & Historical Society and the Village of Troy Grove invite the community to commemorate its native son\, the renowned Wild Bill Hickok\, during the Wild Bill Days Celebration. A variety of family-friendly activities are scheduled for the weekend\, including historical re-enactments\, live performances\, special exhibits\, and more.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-6/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum\, 101 E. Canal St.\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society\, Mendota Museum & Historical Society and the Village of Troy Grove invite the community to commemorate its native son\, the renowned Wild Bill Hickok\, during the Wild Bill Days Celebration. A variety of family-friendly activities are scheduled for the weekend\, including historical re-enactments\, live performances\, special exhibits\, and more.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-5/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum\, 101 E. Canal St.\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T193055Z
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SUMMARY:The Starved Rock Murders - A Presentation by the LaSalle County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to examine the Starved Rock Murders tragedy and its ongoing impact on the local community.\nThe LaSalle County Historical Society cordially invites you to explore the history and enduring effects of the Starved Rock Murders on our local community. Admission to this program is available with a $10 donation to the LaSalle County Historical Society\, which includes a complimentary cup of Bruce & Ollies regular coffee.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-starved-rock-murders-a-presentation-by-the-lasalle-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Bruce & Ollies\, 166 Mill St.\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20250922T155818Z
CREATED:20250920T193852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T155818Z
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SUMMARY:Burgoo Festival - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1969\, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running\, and largest\, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antiques sellers\, craftsmen\, musicians\, and food vendors. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this annual event. Sponsored by the non-profit LaSalle County Historical Society\, it is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/burgoo-festival-2025-2/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum\, 101 E. Canal St.\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T180000
DTSTAMP:20250922T155759Z
CREATED:20250920T193516Z
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SUMMARY:Burgoo Festival- 2025
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1969\, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running\, and largest\, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antiques sellers\, craftsmen\, musicians\, and food vendors. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this annual event. Sponsored by the non-profit LaSalle County Historical Society\, it is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/burgoo-festival-2025/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Museum\, 101 E Canal St\, Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20250508T203157Z
CREATED:20250508T194923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203157Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to join us for a weekend filled with family fun and entertainment celebrating LaSalle County’s most famous native\, Wild Bill Hickok. The weekend will include an 8 scene re-enactment of the life and times of James Butler Hickok (one performance each day). Also included on this wild west weekend will be the Buffalo Bill’s Best of the Wild West Show\, an 80-minute live arena performance on Saturday &Sunday featuring numerous horse acts\, rolling stock\, trick shooters\, as well as the legendary performers that made the Wild West THE extravaganza to see around the world. More information coming soon! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-3/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000
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CREATED:20250508T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203334Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society invites you to join us for a weekend filled with family fun and entertainment celebrating LaSalle County’s most famous native\, Wild Bill Hickok. The weekend will include an 8 scene re-enactment of the life and times of James Butler Hickok (one performance each day). Also included on this wild west weekend will be the Buffalo Bill’s Best of the Wild West Show\, an 80-minute live arena performance on Saturday &Sunday featuring numerous horse acts\, rolling stock\, trick shooters\, as well as the legendary performers that made the Wild West THE extravaganza to see around the world. More information coming soon! \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-4/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20250113T170533Z
CREATED:20250110T203435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T170533Z
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SUMMARY:The Civil War & LaSalle County
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society presents a special exhibit entitled The Civil War and LaSalle County being displayed from March 9\, 2025 to October 3\, 2025.  \nThis exhibit features special regional and local Civil War memorabilia including flags\, currency\, local soldier stories and much more. The exhibit will take up one whole floor of our Heritage Center and can be seen during open museum hours (Friday through Sunday 12-4pm) or by appointment by contacting office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-civil-war-lasalle-county/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Museum\, 101 E Canal St\, Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20241231T163001Z
CREATED:20241229T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T163001Z
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SUMMARY:LaSalle County History by the Dozen
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to La Salle County\, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums\, historical societies\, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price.\nA Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1 per person and is valid for three days (February 15-17\, 2025). Simply present the Passport at each venue for admission No further admission fees will apply for this event! NOTE: Some locations have varying open hours noted below. \nSites open Saturday (2/15)\, Sunday (2/16) & Monday (2/17) 10am – 4pm\nEarlville Historical Society\nLaSalle County Historical Society\nMendota Museum & Historical Society\nNorsk Museum\nOttawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\nSeneca Historical Guild\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Sunday (2/16) 10-4pm unless noted\nReddick Mansion (10-12pm & 2-4pm)\nSheridan Historical Society\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Monday (2/17)10-4pm unless noted\nHegeler Carus Mansion (10-3pm)\nLaSalle County Genealogy Guild\nStreatorland Historical Society\nWestclox Museum\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lasalle-county-history-by-the-dozen-3/
LOCATION:LaSalle County
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T100000
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CREATED:20241229T174817Z
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SUMMARY:LaSalle County History by the Dozen
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to La Salle County\, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums\, historical societies\, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price.\nA Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1 per person and is valid for three days (February 15-17\, 2025). Simply present the Passport at each venue for admission No further admission fees will apply for this event! NOTE: Some locations have varying open hours noted below. \nSites open Saturday (2/15)\, Sunday (2/16) & Monday (2/17) 10am – 4pm\nEarlville Historical Society\nLaSalle County Historical Society\nMendota Museum & Historical Society\nNorsk Museum\nOttawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\nSeneca Historical Guild\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Sunday (2/16) 10-4pm unless noted\nReddick Mansion (10-12pm & 2-4pm)\nSheridan Historical Society\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Monday (2/17)10-4pm unless noted\nHegeler Carus Mansion (10-3pm)\nLaSalle County Genealogy Guild\nStreatorland Historical Society\nWestclox Museum
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lasalle-county-history-by-the-dozen-2/
LOCATION:LaSalle County
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20241231T162829Z
CREATED:20241229T174609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T162829Z
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SUMMARY:LaSalle County History by the Dozen
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to La Salle County\, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums\, historical societies\, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price.\nA Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1 per person and is valid for three days (February 15-17\, 2025). Simply present the Passport at each venue for admission No further admission fees will apply for this event! NOTE: Some locations have varying open hours noted below. \nSites open Saturday (2/15)\, Sunday (2/16) & Monday (2/17) 10am – 4pm\nEarlville Historical Society\nLaSalle County Historical Society\nMendota Museum & Historical Society\nNorsk Museum\nOttawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum\nSeneca Historical Guild\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Sunday (2/16) 10-4pm unless noted\nReddick Mansion (10-12pm & 2-4pm)\nSheridan Historical Society\n\nSites Open Saturday (2/15) & Monday (2/17)10-4pm unless noted\nHegeler Carus Mansion (10-3pm)\nLaSalle County Genealogy Guild\nStreatorland Historical Society\nWestclox Museum\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lasalle-county-history-by-the-dozen/
LOCATION:LaSalle County
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T170000
DTSTAMP:20241011T153049Z
CREATED:20241010T195753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T153049Z
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Burgoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival!! \nFun starts on Saturday when over 375 vendors will be set up in and around our Canal Market Building (210 Clark Street) from 11-6pm.  Stick around to see how our famous Burgoo Stew is created when we kick off cooking at 7pm.  The stew will then cook throughout the night until it is ready to be served at 9am on Sunday. \nSunday is the big day when over 375 vendors line the streets of the quaint Village of Utica.  Live entertainment will be provided both Saturday and Sunday in addition to live blacksmithing demos and children’s activities.  
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/54th-annual-burgoo-festival-2/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum\, 101 E. Canal St.\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T180000
DTSTAMP:20241011T145350Z
CREATED:20241010T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T145350Z
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Burgoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the LaSalle County Historical Society for our 54th Annual Burgoo Festival!!  \nFun starts on Saturday when over 375 vendors will be set up in and around our Canal Market Building (210 Clark Street) from 11-6pm.  Stick around to see how our famous Burgoo Stew is created when we kick off cooking at 7pm.  The stew will then cook throughout the night until it is ready to be served at 9am on Sunday. \nSunday is the big day when over 375 vendors line the streets of the quaint Village of Utica.  Live entertainment will be provided both Saturday and Sunday in addition to live blacksmithing demos and children’s activities.   \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/54th-annual-burgoo-festival/
LOCATION:LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum\, 101 E. Canal St.\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20240417T203912Z
CREATED:20240417T203905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T203912Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the Old West Regulators as they perform the life and times of James Butler Hickok!\nRe-enactments both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Family friendly entertainment\, live blacksmithing\, special exhibits and much more! \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-2-3/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T210342Z
CREATED:20240413T222936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T210342Z
UID:10001652-1716724800-1716739200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the Old West Regulators as they perform the life and times of James Butler Hickok!\nRe-enactments both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Family friendly entertainment\, live blacksmithing\, special exhibits and much more! \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days-2/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T143000
DTSTAMP:20240229T153755Z
CREATED:20240222T224837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T153755Z
UID:10001585-1710680400-1710685800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:History of the I&M Canal in LaSalle County
DESCRIPTION:Join the LaSalle County Historical Society at Bruce & Ollies for a special history presentation on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in LaSalle County! On hand will also be local artifacts from the museum’s archives on the I & M Canal. \n$10 donation\, includes small coffee or scoop of ice cream. Proceeds benefit the LaSalle County Historical Society. \nNo RSVP needed! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-of-the-im-canal-in-lasalle-county/
LOCATION:Bruce & Ollies\, 166 Mill St.\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T180000
DTSTAMP:20230405T163021Z
CREATED:20230405T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T163021Z
UID:10000122-1696676400-1696701600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Burgoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers\, craftsmen\, musicians\, and other entertainment. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Established in 1969\, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois. \nOctober 7\, 11:00 am – 6 pm \nOctober 8\, 9:00 am – 5 pm \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/burgoo-festival/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230812T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20230720T020210Z
CREATED:20230720T014953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T020210Z
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SUMMARY:Abolitionists of LaSalle County
DESCRIPTION:The LaSalle County Historical Society will be presenting a program about the abolitionist movement in Illinois given by Dr. Jeanne Gillespie McDonald on August 12\, 2023 at the LCHS Heritage Center (208 Clark Street). Jeanne Gillespie McDonald is Professor of English at Waubonsee Community College\, Sugar Grove and Aurora\, Illinois\, where she was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Faculty Member\, two sabbaticals\, and currently serves as president of the Faculty Council. She holds two masters in English and Philosophy and a Ph.D. in English Studies. She has been teaching\, presenting\, and writing for over 35 years on subjects such as writing\, assessment\, service learning\, learning communities\, leadership\, literature\, religion\, labor\, and Illinois history.  Valuing a cross-disciplinary approach to history\, she has been researching antislavery and abolition movements over the past 15 years to understand the connections and distinct differences of fighting slavery in the Midwest. She is working on a book about Zebina Eastman\, editor of the antislavery newspaper\, Western Citizen\, and key organizer in antislavery politics with Owen Lovejoy and Ichabod Codding to solidify abolitionist support for Lincoln’s senate and presidential campaigns. Her article\, “The Life and Times of Amos M. Ebersol: A Practical Abolitionist and Illinois Farmer”\, which can be found in Illinois Heritage\, July-August 2021\, pp. 38-44. McDonald has done research at the LaSalle County Historical Society on our local abolitionist including Amos Ebersol and used Amos’ journals to support her research.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/8084/
LOCATION:Heritage Center\, 208 Clark St.\, Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T120000
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger and the I&M Canal’s most famous mule tender—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See big name artists and your favorite bands perform live concerts on Main Street all weekend long and Outlaw Square will host a free kick-off concert on Thursday\, June 15. Along with the awesome free concerts\, you can also check out the National Dock Dogs Competition\, watch (or participate in) a classic car auction\, learn the tricks of gold panning and sluicing from Northern Hills Prospectors\, right on Main Street! Book Your Room Today! Call 1-800-999-1876 for more information. ** All times are subject to change due to weather or technical issues. Thank you for understanding. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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