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Bourbonnais Welcomes New Holiday Event
Introducing Miracle at The Grove with the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County

 

Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais, in partnership with the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County, is pleased to announce a new holiday experience featuring an outdoor artisan market: Miracle at The Grove. Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bundle up and enjoy the spirit of the season at The Grove at Goselin Park 700 Main St. NW.

Make your holiday shopping list and check it twice4 while visiting 30 vendors at the Miracle Market featuring unique, handcrafted treasures from local artists. Ice skate the day away next to the Village of Bourbonnais’ 20-foot tree while listening to live Christmas carols from community groups. Satisfy your seasonal appetite with festive offerings from food truck lane or indulge in warm beverages around six firepits and outdoor heaters. Discover if you’ve been naughty or nice this year with free photo opportunities with Santa, his elf and pet a real ‘Merry’ reindeer.

For those who prefer winter indoors, we’ve got you ‘covered’, too! The Community Room in the Bourbonnais Municipal Center will serve as a warming center throughout the event and include free activities such as facepainting and coloring,

Miracle at The Grove Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Miracle Market; free synthetic ice skating at The Rink; coloring  contest in the Community Room; warm beverages available from BrickStone Brewery

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Festive Food Truck Lane with holiday cuisine from Bennett=Curtis House, Drew’s Dogs, Fare & Square Food Truck and Sweet Darren’s

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Meet, pet and free photos with ‘Merry’ the Reindeer

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Carlos performed by River Valley Choral Ensemble

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Free photos with Santa and his elf

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Carols performed by BBCHS Vocal Pointe Jazz Choir

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Santa sleigh rides; free facepainting by BBCHS Arts Honor Society

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Carols performed by Kankakee Valley Theatre Association

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Historic Tours of the Letourneau Home Museum and the 1837 Log Schoolhouse by Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

This community event is free to attend thanks to Miracle at The Grove sponsors:

  • Proven I.T. as the Santa Clause Sponsor
  • Municipal Bank as the Real Reindeer Sponsor
  • Bank of Bourbonnais as a Firepit Friend Sponsor
  • Kankakee Area Career Center as a Miracle Event Sponsor
  • Visit Kankakee County as a Miracle Event Sponsor

Free synthetic ice skating at The Rink during the event is sponsored by:

  • Belson Steel Center Scrap
  • Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew
  • ComEd
  • The Marla Good Team – Keller Williams Preferred Realty

To view all Village of Bourbonnais holiday events, visit:
https://www.villageofbourbonnais.com/residents/events

Village of Bourbonnais Media Contact:
Lindy Casey
Marketing & Public Engagement Manager
600 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 802-5325

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