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Following is a list of events and attractions happening in Griggsville
for 2008!!
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- Western Illinois Fair (June 25 - 29, 2008) -
Griggsville is home to the Western Illinois Fair held the
third week of June each year. A major highlight of the
fair is the bus demolition derby held on Saturday evening.
The fair offers something for
everyone - petting zoo, demo derbies, fantastic midway
rides, horse racing, motor cross and a wide variety of
concession stands. Come and enjoy one of the
longest running fairs in the State of Illinois.
- Griggsville Apple Festival (Sept. 19 & 20, 2008)
- Come and enjoy a fun filled weekend to renew old
acquaintances and make new ones in Griggsville. On
Friday evening enjoy the pageants and contests then return on
Saturday for the magnificant mile parade and musical
entertainment. A variety of food stands, crafts and
flea market booths are available. Contact Janice
Sneeden at 833-2637 for more information.
- Pike County Fall Color Drive (Oct. 18 & 19, 2008)
- Tour Griggsville as a stop on your drive around Pike
County to enjoy the wonderful fall colors. Griggsville
is a major stop along the highway offering an assortment of
food, crafts and yard sales around town.
- Griggsville Park -
A beautiful location for your
family get together and group activity. A
perfect place for kids to play on the playground equipment,
tennis courts and basketball courts surrounded by acres of
luscious trees that provide shade and enjoyment for
everyone. The park offers three shelter houses that
provide an excellent place for a picnic. These are
available on a first come first served basis.
- Skinner House -
The Griggsville Preservation
& Restoration Society purchased this home, which was built
in 1858, from the grand-daughter of D.W.O. Skinner who had
owned the home since 1906. The home was restored in
 1982
and is used as a community center and genealogy society for
the Griggsville Geonological Group. The home located
at 106 N. Stanford St. is open for visitors Tuesday & Wednesday
morning and Thursday and Friday afternoon for your viewing.
You may also reserve the home for your meetings and family
and business activities. Contact Rosie at 833-2724 to
reserve.
- Griggsville Fireman's Memorial Day Dinner (May
26, 2008) - The
Griggsville Volunteer Fire Department holds an annual
fundraiser on Monday of Memorial Day weekend. They
provide an excellent meal of chicken, world-famous fish,
potato salad, baked beans and dessert. This is by
donation only. Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. at the American Legion located on the south side of
Griggsville just off of highway 107.
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