Prairie State Wire

Bishop Hill will host Jordbruksdagarna, a 19th-century harvest festival, on September 28-29. Visitors are invited to partake in various activities, demonstrations, entertainment, vendors, and food throughout the village, including at Bishop Hill state historic sites.

Jordbruksdagarna—pronounced "yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na"—is Swedish for "earth work days." The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Activities in the village park will include crafts and demonstrations, vendors, music, dancers, and a petting zoo.

Food and refreshments will be available at the Colony School. Children's activities are scheduled behind the Bjorklund Hotel from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Antique tractors and implements can be explored at the Henry County Historical Museum, while the Bishop Hill Agricultural Association will host events throughout the day.

Trams will transport visitors around town to experience many of Bishop Hill's activities, museums, and stores.

For a full list of activities, visit online resources. The festival is organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association with support from the Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill Agricultural Association, VASA National Archives, and numerous other organizations and volunteers.