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A River Thru History, Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

  • September 09, 2018
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, Willow Springs

The Rendezvous will be held on September 8 and 9, 2018 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois.


Step back 200 years into Chicago's past at A River Thru History, The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois.


There will be Free Parking in the UPS parking lot at Willow Springs Road and 75th Street. Enter from 75th St. There will also be a Free Shuttle bus to the Rendezvous site.

 

 

A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertainers along the banks of the Des Plaines River.

Enjoy

  • Authentic period food
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Tomahawk Exhibition & Throwing Competition
  • Canoe Races
  • Games and much more

Admission: (cash only accepted at the gate )

  • Children under 6 - FREE!
  • $5.00 Children 6 to 17
  • $5.00 Senior (over 62)
  • $10.00 Adults
  • $25.00 Family Pass (1 or 2 adults, up to 4 children age 6-17) 

Click here for complete details.

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