Vulture Fest in Makanda, 2018

Coming up this weekend is one of the best events in Southern Illinois.  I'm speaking, of course, of Vulture Fest in Makanda.  This is, perhaps, the most Southern Illinois event we do, not in terms of geography, but in terms of culture.  This event draws a wide slice of people from all walks of life, and has what is probably the greatest variety of citizens of any other in the area.  If you enjoy people watching, this the place for you.

A recent email from the organizers informed us that vendors will not be able to set up in their usual places on the gravel parking lots.  I'm guessing that this is because of the railroad company.  This means I don't know where we will be set up, so you might have to look around a bit for us.  But I promise it will be worth the hunt.  We have lots of new items and some very special gifts for the people on your list.

Are you or one of your loved ones a Game of Thrones fan?  Yes?  Then you really need to stop by and see what we have for you.  I don't want to give away any spoilers, but suffice it to say that

Christmas is Coming.

See you there.

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake

We are returning to Rend Lake for our 14th year for the Wine and Art Festival.  We love this show and look forward to it every year.  It's been moved this time, both on the calendar and on the ground.  It used to be the fourth weekend in September, when it was often hot.  Now it's going to be this weekend, October 13 and 14.  And we're happy to report that it will return to the grounds of the Illinois Artisan Center.  This excites us because it means, among other things, indoor toilets (it's the little things).

We've got some exciting new products for you, on a weekend which promises to be cooler than in past years.  Come on out and try some wonderful Illinois wines, listen to some good music, and take a look at all the wonderful items which have been hand-made by local artisans.  We'll be looking for you.