Starved Rock

Every Thursday Morning
9:00a.m.

Skydive Chicago

Saturday, March 15

OPENING DAY!!

Starved Rock

Mondays & Saturdays in April

9am - 1pm or 11am - 3pm

Times vary by date

Waterfall and Canyon Tour

Experience the fun of outdoor adventures at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to three spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Visits include the French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Lake Falls at Matthiessen State Park. The tour also includes you selection from our special lunch menu and a relaxing historical trolley ride. $28 per person. For reservations and more information call 800-868-7625, ext 386.

Starved Rock

Fridays

April 4, 11, 18 and 25

Wine and Shopping Tour

Board a Starved Rock trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails! Receive sample glass of wine of your choosing. Cattails is an extraordinary shopping experience! The trolley also stops in downtown Utica at August Hill Winery for another wine tasting. Shop downtown Utica, or just relax! $17.00 per person.

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Friday, April 11

AFP Refresher Course

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April 11 - 20

AFP in a Week

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April 19

Night Jumps!

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April 20

Swoop Competition

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Common Grounds Book Cafe

Wednesday, April 23rd in the garden

8:00 pm

James Killgallon of No Circus

Jam with Florida's version of a 21st century blend of Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger--James Killgallon of No Circus Way Beyond Great...Don't Miss This One!-- @ 8:00pm in the garden at Common Grounds BookCafe. Check out his YouTube cut in the video below. Bring your instruments and join the jam!

Check out www.cgbookcafe.com for more information. 815-866-5167

723 S. Clark St., on Illinois Highway 178, about four blocks south of downtown Utica.

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April 25

AFP Course

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May 1 - 4

USPA Coach Course with Bram Clements

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Starved Rock

Saturday, May 3

Sunday, May 4

9am and 1pm

Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is pleased to present a Wildflower Pilgrimage weekend. Enjoy the great variety of wildflowers at Starved Rock. Hikes leave from the Visitor's Center at 9am and 1pm. Free of charge. Call 815-667-5356 for more information.

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May 5 - 11

USPA Tandem Course with Bram Clements

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Starved Rock

Sunday, May 4

12pm & 1:30pm

Blessing of the Bikes

Stop by Starved Rock Lodge's East parking lot and have your motocycle blessed by local clergy in one of two ceremonies. The blessings remind us that life is a journey and we need to ask for God's protection. A great kick-off for the biking season! Open to the public. Call 800-866-7625, ext 386 for more information .

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May 9

AFP Course

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May 10 - 17

Para Concepts Riggers Course

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May 16

Water Training (Weather Permitting)

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May 17

Night Jumps!

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May 18

Swoop Competition

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Starved Rock

Saturday, May 17 11am-9pm

Sunday, May 18 Noon-5pm

4th Annual Honor the Eagle Pow Wow

Native American dancing, drumming, cultural demonstrations, special presentations, storytelling, children's games and crafts, raffles and tipis. Located by the Starved Rock State Park boat ramp area. Co-sponsored with Midwest SOARRING Foundation.

Starved Rock

Saturday, May 17

Sunday, May 18

Nature Art Show

Paintings, woodcarvings, pottery, and photography of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.

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May 23 - June 2

"A" License in a Week (AFP Class)

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May 24 - 25

Memorial Day Boggie-WDSRA Jump-A-Thon Fundraiser

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Starved Rock

Friday, May 30

Friday Night Veranda Party

Steve Sharp & Wake the Sheep (Miller Chill Night)

Starved Rock

Saturday, May 31

Saturday Night Veranda Party

Brian Neumann and Mark Pyszka

BRAND NEW ATTRACTION!!!

LaSalle, IL

June 1 - October 31

9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm

Four tours to choose from

Group rates available and vary with tour

LaSalle Canal Boat Horse Pulled Boat Ride

Step back in time to 1848 and ride the route Lincoln traveled!! Brand new this year!! Take a one-hour ride in a replica of a 19th century canal boat that is pulled by horses or mules - just like the ones that carried passengers down the I&M Canal more than 150 years ago! See the horse-tenders the captain, crew and pioneering passengers dressed in canal era clothing, as they tell lively stories about the early days on the canal and the Illinois prairie. Four tours to choose from that include lunch, shopping, and visits to the Hegler Carus Mansion and Gift Shop, apple Tree Acres Alpacas, Weber House & Garden or Starved Rock State Park. Call 815-588-1100 for more information.

Starved Rock

June through September

Monday's and Saturdays

Times vary by date

$32 Adult

$27 Children 10 and under

Land and Water Cruise

Tour includes a historic trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely one hour river cruise on the Bell of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat. For more information, call 800-868-7625 ext 386.

Starved Rock

Friday, June 6

8pm - 11:30 pm

Friday Night Veranda Party

Road Angel (Classic Rock)

Starved Rock

Saturday, June 7

8pm - 11:30 pm

Saturday Night Veranda Party

Leo Moran (acoustic)

Starved Rock

Saturday, June 7

9am - 5pm

Sunday, June 8

11am - 5pm

The Secret Gardens of Utica Garden Walk

Come visit the best-kept secrets in Utica! Over 20 beautiful gardens will be open and on display. Huge plant sale in downtown Utica. Tickets for self-guided walk at $8.00 and can be purchased in advance or on the day of the event. Trolley guided tours are $17.00 and should be purchased in advance. For more information, call 800-868-7625 ext 386.

Starved Rock

Friday, June 13

8pm - 11:30 pm

Friday Night Veranda Party

Crossroads (Blues)

Starved Rock

Saturday, June 14

8pm - 11:30 pm

Saturday Night Veranda Party

Joey Figgiani

Starved Rock

Friday, June 20

8pm - 11:30 pm

Friday Night Veranda Party

Three Olive Martini (jazz) Martini Promo

Starved Rock

Friday, June 27

8pm - 11:30 pm

Friday Night Veranda Party

Mr. Meyers (reggae)

Starved Rock

Saturday, June 28

8pm - 11:30 pm

Saturday Night Veranda Party

Brian Neumann & Mark Pyszka

Starved Rock

Monday, June 30

11:30 am - 2pm

$25.95 per person

Murder Mystery Matinee "The Killer Wore Red"

You will be asked to solve the mystery for fun and valuable prizes, and may be asked to show off your designer outfit! You will have fun at this interactive Murder Mystery Show. One lucky guest will win an overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge. 800-868-7625

Fox River Bed & Breakfast

Friday, July 25

7:30pm

Andrew Jess Performing

Stay at the Inn and enjoy one hour (or so) of acoustical music performed by Andrew Jess of Lucky Town, Chicago's hottest and newest modern country band. Then go to Shaker's Lounge in Ottawa and hear the whole band perform! Transportation can be arranged. Book your room now!!!!!! www.myspace.com/andrewjess or www.myspace.com/luckytownmusic