Harvard, Illinois
Upcoming Events in Harvard Illinois
May
| 4 |
Harvard Milk Day Horse Show
- Performance and Fun All in One Saturday, 8:30 Rain or Shine Performance Classes, Demos, Drill Team Exhibitions and Game Classes.... Children's Stick Horse Class around Noon.... Address: 25803 Graf Rd, Harvard, IL , Harvard, Illinois |
June
| 24 - 26 |
Harvard Milk Days
- Harvard Milk Days is the longest running festival in the state of Illinois. It all began in the spring of 1942 when people got together to honor the area farmers for their "War Effort" of increasing milk and food production for the servicemen. At that time there were seven dairy companies within a 15-mile radius of Harvard and more milk was being produced than anywhere in the United States. Harvard became the self-proclaimed "Milk Center of the World!" Milk Days grew through the forties and during the 50's mirrored a decade of good times and growth, within Harvard and the country as a whole. The ninth annual festival in 1950, marked the first open cattle show, 165 cattle were entered that year. The Milk Maid style show began in 1953, the dairy derby weight-loss contest added a year later. A record 75,000 people attended the special centennial Milk Day in 1956. The dairy princess contest was held for the first time in 1960. The Farm tours of area dairy operations became a milk Day tradition in 1967. 1970, introduced Harvard's famous fiberglass cow, Harmilda. The first annual Milk Days Horse show was held in 1974. The Milk run, which featured a 2 and 7 mile run was introduced in 1978. The 1976 bicentennial celebration featured Susan Ford, daughter of President Gerald Ford. The 80's marked the addition of some of Milk Days favorite events, bed races, big wheel races, the tractor pull, sock hop and the Milk Days roast. Milk Days continued into the 90's and now 2000's stronger than ever. The huge crowds continue to come the first weekend in June. Address: Various locations , Harvard, Illinois |
October
| 28 |
Healing Hearts with Hooves and Hounds Annual Dinner Dance
- Annual Dinner Dance to benefit Healing Hearts with Hooves and Hounds, a non profit on a mission to help survivors of domestic violence find healing and peace in their lives through horse and dog therapy. This Event includes cocktail hour starting at 5 pm, dinner at 6pm, Guest Speaker - Blaise Winter, former NFL player/coach / inspirational speaker, autograph session at 7 pm, Silent auction, fun photo booth and dancing through out the evening. Cash bar. A chance to meet our team and get to know our organization, raise money for a great cause and have a fun evening! Address: Stratford Banquet Hall; 21007 McGuire Road, Harvard, IL 60033 , Harvard, Illinois |