Village of Elsah Fall Festival

LIVE MUSIC at the Gazebo, Riverview House, and the Methodist Church

FOOD AND DRINK VENDORS

-Big Boys Q & Southern Soul Food (village front)
-PLZN SQZN Lemonade (village front)
-JB's Authentic Italian (gazebo)
-Mo'z Sweet Treats (mobile)

ACTIVITIES

Tours, Wetlands, Art, Photography, Crafts, Nature, Imported Goods, T-Shirts, Pottery, Folk Art, Museum, Wild Life Center

RIVERVIEW HOUSE - 2 Mississippi Street, built in 1847, the 175-year-old historic treasure is Elsah's oldest structure and the first home you see as you enter the village from the Great River Road. Pre-dating Elsah, which was founded in 1853, the building was known for years as the Riverside Hotel - a reliable stop for river traffic on the Mississippi.

Tour the QEM fire truck and say "hello" to their mascot.

Entertainment: All day music by E&J's Variety DJ - featuring Eric Weeks from 11-4

Local Vendors - Outdoor

-Jodelle Langdon-Columbia General Store
-Nikole Lewis-Bath Items, tinctures. Scrubs, etc..
-Linda Layton-Oil painting (requested outdoor)

Local Vendors - Inside Riverview House

-Jan Wright-Crocker and Springer (one side)
-Kaitlin Gauthier-Taxidermy Insect and Nature Jewelry
-Nicole Thompson-Wooden Flowers

THE ICE HOUSE - 2 Mill Street, built in 1850's, this was one of the five functioning ice houses in Elsah.

WETLANDS TRAIL AND POLLINATOR GARDEN TOUR - 12 Mill street

Walking distance from the 4-Way-Stop - Find a free pamphlet in the Wetlands and at all Elsah businesses to take on this this leisurely self-guided tour through our creek ways. Explore focused plantings designed by village volunteers, over 4 years, to attract pollinators and revitalize wetlands. Parking is available near the designated tour areas either at the "Stone Gatehouse" lot in the front of the village or at the Maple and LaSalle Lot, near the church. Have fun and enjoy identifying many labeled species OR submit your completed entry for Elsah's $25 gift certificate at the Elsah General Store!

SCHNEIDER-GENT 1101 SK - 7 Mill Street, built 1850's. The rear portion was added in 1897.

Local Vendors

-Sabra Beatty - Village Salsa and Sweets

GREEN TREE INN BED AND BREAKFAST is-u Mill st, built 1986

-Visit our on-site Antique Gift Shop
-Enjoy a Homemade "Sweet Treat"
-Walking History Tours of the Village -12 noon and 2:00 pm - Gary Davis - owner

GAZEBO behind GREEN TREE INN

Entertainment: Dusty James & Abalone Pearl - 3:15 to 5:00pm

In the 2021 Great American Song Contest, this duo was named top Finalists out of 1900 other quality songwriters from 42 countries. The acoustic duo performs folk & traditional, playing guitars, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer <X harmonica. Walk hack in time with the duo and take a listen to the songs that speak of a simpler era, showcasing America's unique musical history.

Entertainment:  Jay Saba - 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Jay is a seasoned guitarist, singer, and performer in the Riverbend area. He is the driving force behind the local band "The MadBaileys". He has performed internationally in Cologne, (icrmauv, and Ireland. His solo pcrformaii<< spans various genres punctuated with a healthv dollop of fun and a few sing-a-longs.

Local Vendors

-Anne Hunter-Everything Shiny Creations
-Hayley Schlemer-Jewelry
-Kathi Beyer-Riverwind Farms Alpaca's

FARLEY MUSIC HALL - 37 Mill Street, built 1885.

Come visit Historic Elsah Foundation's booth in our headquarters, Farley Music Hall. Learn about more than fifty years in operation. Become a member. Items will be available for purchase.

Local Vendors

-Historic Elsah Foundation
-Lori Hoffman-Jewelry, Painting, and photography
-Elyse Kasparian-Local Historic Landmark Paintings
-Marty McKay-Photography, puzzles, and paintings
-Rosa Renner-Photography and gifts
-Vicki Roberts-Chris Robert's watercolor paintings
-Pat Syano-Charcoal Paintings & Notecards

THE LOOK FACTORY AND BARN - 43 Mill Street, built 1856. European boho boutique.

CIVIC CENTER/SCHOOLHOUSE - 51 Mill Street, built 1857.

Local Vendors

-Dawn Oates-Paparazzi
-Mary Marvin Odhiambo - Photography
-Shawn Smith - My Hatz
-Trudy Carins - The painting Bee
-Betsy Pike - Handmade and imported jewelry
-Art by Rozann

Located in the Lower Level of Schoolhouse

-TreeHouse Wildlife - Meet & greet with wildlife animal ambassadors

RUMF0RD FIREPLACE - Between Civic Center and Methodist Church, near bridge. Invented in the mid 1700's by Count Rumford, a British Tory. Designed and installed in 2016 by a resident and a Principia student.  Children and adult games near the firepit

ELSAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - LaSalle and Valley St, built 1874 • Quilt Display inside Church

Entertainment: Rivers of Life Clergy Band -1:00 to 3:00 pm

Composed of five United Methodist pastors, this group began when founding member, Rev. Dan Perry, was asked to put together a contemporary Christian band for the IL Great Rivers Annual Conference several years ago. They continue raising money to give away to various missions and charitable causes.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH - 53 LaSalle Street. Built and active since 1947. The church stands at the site of a 19,hc. paper mill, destroyed by fire in 1868. Open and providing refreshments.

MAPLE LEAF COTTAGE INN - 12 Selma Street

BUGGY SHOP - 12 Selma Street, erected in 1877 as a wagon shop and later used as a blacksmith shop. The lettering is still visible across the gable end of the shop: "Wagons and Buggies Made and Repaired".

VILLAGE OF ELSAH MUSEUM - 26 LaSalle Street, built in 1887 as Village Hall. Open 11- 5:00pm.

ELSAH GENERAL STORE - 22 LaSalle Street, built 1877. A visit here is like taking a step back in time. The storefront, built in the 1870s, was home to the local dry goods store in Elsah's early days. Today, it is a working general store with grocery essentials, old fashion candy, vintage bottled soda, ice cream, bakery goods, specialty foods, collectables, and the Goodies Table.

HISTORIC KELLER STORE - 20 LaSalle Street - built 1850's. Originally the home of Christian Serini
before the Civil War, in 1879 Edward Keller bought the building, and turned it into a confectionery, a business that survived until 1970. The rear of the building was added in 1883, and the upstairs living quarters in 1891.

Local Vendors

-Burt Vandermark-Animal Portraits
-Carolyn Schlueter-Photography and watercolor
-Phoenix Novak-Folk Art
-Donna Kennedy-Author

PEACE WORKS - 18 LaSalle Street-The Mott Building, former home of the renowned Elsah Landing Restaurant - built 1894. • Mission-oriented shop with fair trade goods. Colorful displays feature a wide array of gifts and creative artwork by local artisans. Featuring next door:

Local Vendors

-Ellen Connoyer Case - Artwork on Canvas
-La Donna Sanson - Pine Needle Baskets
-Elizabeth Moreland Kern - Oil Paintings

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM - 17 LaSalle Street. Built in 1931 by Bernard Maybeck,
principal architect of Principia College, this gas station was designed for the Spatz brothers as a filling station. Renovated into a gallery in 1980, currently the Reading Room. Open Saturday.