Royal Oak Farm Orchard

15908 Hebron Road

Harvard, IL 60033

815.648.4141
Special Events at Royal Oak Farm Orchard for 2011

 



September 17 - October 10, 2011
Home cooked food at great prices in the Country Kitchen and Snack & Brat Shop, apple cider slushees, apple picking, hayrides, train rides, carousel rides, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, live entertainment, and much more will be available for the whole family. You will not want to miss what the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Applefest has in store for you and your family!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Pavilion/Gazebo Activities

~ 1:00 p.m.~ Turtle Creek Ramblers

Listen to a free bluegrass concert from Turtle Creek Ramblers (TCR)as the band performs a variety of music within the areas of Old Time Family Country, Gospel and Bluegrass.

Cost : Free

~ 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.~ Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy Lollypop the Clown as she does balloon animals, face painting, and puts on a show full of fun.

Cost (for face painting only) : 1 Token per child

 

Teepee Activities

~ 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.~ Decorating Demonstrations

Enjoy our new Decorating Demonstrations given on our TeePee!

No Cost

~ 12:30 p.m ~ Story Time with Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy a wonderful story told by Lolipop the Clown especially for children! Well....adults may enjoy it too!

No Cost
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Pavilion/Gazebo Activities

~12:00 a.m. ~ & 2:00 p.m. ~ Truman's Ridge

Listen to a free concert full of music that the whole family will enjoy. You will love the band's fast-paced blend of traditional bluegrass, tradition-based original, and old-time gospel songs.

No Cost

~ 12:00 p.m.-2 p.m.~ Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy Lollypop the Clown as she does balloon animals, face painting, and puts on a show full of fun.

Cost (for face painting only) : 1 Token per child

 

Teepee Activities

~ 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.~ Decorating Demonstrations

Enjoy our new Decorating Demonstrations given on our TeePee!

No Cost

~ 12:30 a.m ~ Story Time with Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy a wonderful story told by Lolipop the Clown especially for children! Well....adults may enjoy it too!

No Cost
Saturday, October 1, 2011

Pavilion/Gazebo Activities

~ 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.~ Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy Lollypop the Clown as she does balloon animals, face painting, and puts on a show full of fun.

Cost (for face painting only) : 1 Token per child

~ 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.~New Direction Trio

Listen to a free concert from New Direction Trio . They enjoy praising God together in word and song. The music presented by New Direction Trio is a blend of contemporary Christian and country gospel styles.  The lyrics reflect the light that only Jesus Christ can bring to a hurting world, and it is this message that each member of the group wishes to bring to the people.

No Cost

 

Teepee Activities

~ 12:30 a.m ~ Story Time with Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy a wonderful story told by Lolipop the Clown especially for children! Well....adults may enjoy it too!

No Cost
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Pavilion/Gazebo Activities

~ 12 p.m.-2 p.m.~ Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy Lollypop the Clown as she does balloon animals, face painting, and puts on a show full of fun.

Cost (for face painting only) : 1 Token per child

~ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ~ Epiphany

Listen to a free concert full of music that the whole family will enjoy. You will love the band's fast-paced blend of contempory Christian songs.

No Cost

 

Teepee Activities

~ 12:30 a.m ~ Story Time with Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy a wonderful story told by Lolipop the Clown especially for children! Well....adults may enjoy it too!

No Cost
Columbus Day, October 10, 2011

Pavilion/Gazebo Activities

~ 12 p.m.-2 p.m.~ Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy Lollypop the Clown as she does balloon animals, face painting, and puts on a show full of fun.

Cost (for face painting only) : 1 Token per child

~2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.~ Dayspring Ensemble

Listen to a free concert full of inspirational music that the whole family will enjoy.

PLUS:

A great Puppet Show performance, baloon animals and more....from the Dayspring Ensemble ministry.

No Cost

 

Teepee Activities

~ 12:30 a.m ~ Story Time with Lollypop the Clown

Enjoy a wonderful story told by Lolipop the Clown especially for children! Well....adults may enjoy it too!

No Cost

Saturdays
Sept. 17 - Oct. 10

Lollypop
the Clown

Entertainment may include:

Games
Dancing
Sing-a-long
Balloon animals

Optional:
Face painting

Date: Sept. 18 - Oct. 11, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.

Saturday,
September 17, 2011

Turtle Creek Ramblers

The Turtle Creek Ramblers (TCR) band performs a variety of music within the areas of Old Time Family Country, Gospel and Bluegrass. TCR originates from a small settlement just a short ways northeast of Beloit, WI, and to the northwest of Clinton, WI, known as Turtleville. As its nearest neighbors, Shopiere and Tiffany, Turtleville is in the Town of Turtle. Turtle Creek rambles through these quiet and lovely settlements on its journey from Turtle Lake in Walworth County to the Rock River in Rock County. How can you get more country and folksy than that?

Music & Video Samples: 

When The Wagon Was New      Foggy Mountain Breakdown

Date: Sept. 17, 2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.

Saturday,
September 24, 2011

Truman's Ridge

The band features Steve Sarver on 6-string guitar and lead vocals; Mark Fowler on mandolin and harmony vocals; Bruce Wallace on 5-string banjo and harmony vocals; and Doris Clayton on upright bass. You will enjoy the band's fast-paced blend of traditional bluegrass, tradition-based original, and old-time gospel songs. They sing two and three part harmonies in the prairiegrass style.

Music Samples: 

Truman's Ridge       Light at the River      By the Mark

Date: Sept. 25 , 2010
Start Time: 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.

Saturday,
October 1, 2011

New Direction Trio

New Direction is a vocal trio who travels on the weekends, sharing a blend of traditional and progressive southern gospel music. Based in Bradley, Illinois, the trio travels, by invitation, across denominational lines to present a clear vision of the hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The trio has appeared with The Greenes, The Kingsmen, HisSong, Driven Quartet, The Hoppers, Brian Free & Assurance, The Browns, Mark Trammell Quartet, Tribute Quartet, New Ground, and The Pfeifers. In October 2010, the trio signed a recording contract with Mansion Entertainment/Manor House Music, and have become a part of Arnie Shipp Family's Gospel Cruise Fest. As of February 2011, New Direction is affiliated with Love Song Talent Agency.For more information on the ministry of New Direction Trio visit their website at www.newdirectiontrio.com.

Music Samples:

Date: Oct. 1, 2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.


Saturday,
October 8, 2011

Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian band that was formed by Pastor Chuck Olson of Calvary Lutheran Church during the summer of 2004. Epiphany's current members are members at local Lutheran, and United Methodist Churches. Epiphany completed its debut CD titled "1.06" in May of 2006. The number 1.06 is symbolic of the date January 6th, the Epiphany of Christ. Epiphany's purpose is to provide a Christian based performance with the message of Christ in an environment that the entire family can appreciate while enjoying the sound of music. Their performances are adaptable to the needs requested of them in that they are able to play Praise and Worship, Christian Rock./SPAN>

Music Samples:

Date: Oct. 8, 2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.


Columbus Day,
October 10, 2011

Dayspring Ensemble Concert

The Dayspring Ensemble continues to bless many in their travels. The conservative style of music and presentation are enjoyed by all. Recent trips have taken them to Michigan, Wisconsin and throughout the midwest.   For more information on the ministry of the Dayspring Ensemble visit their website at www.dayspringbiblecollege.edu/.

Music Samples: 

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 Come Let Us Sing for Joy        As we Sail to Heaven's Shore        Paid in Full 

Date: Oct 11 , 2010
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.

Saturday,
October 15, 2011

The Dischords

The DisChords is a bluegrass gospel band based in southwestern Wisconsin.  The band was started in 2005 when the Viroqua Bluegrass Music Association Committee wanted some musicians to kick off the first Viroqua Bluegrass Festival.  We have since grown to a six piece band and perform for church services and community events throughout the area.  We recently recorded a CD and are hoping to record a second one soon.  We love what we do and thank God every day for giving us the opportunity to share His message in music.

Music Samples: 

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Medley: I'll Fly Away, I Saw the Light & Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Keep the Candle Burning in the Old Church Tonight

Date: Oct 15, 2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM

No tickets required!  Bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.

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