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August 04, 2007 McLean County Fair - The McLean County Fair, one of the oldest and largest 4-H fairs in the nation, will take place at the Interstate Center fairgrounds on August 1-5, 2007. For more information call 829-4516 or 663-6497 or visit www.mcleancountyfair.org. Twin City Tours - The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled a new community tour program Tuesday afternoon during their annual tourism luncheon, held at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. The event, titled Twin City Tours, consists of a 2-hour driving tour of our community that will spotlight over 40 Bloomington-Normal Area attractions. Twin City Tours is intended as a mini-getaway for visitors and local residents alike, to highlight what makes Bloomington-Normal unique. “We found that a lot of people that actually live here aren’t familiar with all that the area has to offer,” said Crystal Howard, Director of the Bloomington-Normal Area CVB. “We would like members of our community to speak highly of our community, and hope that Twin City Tours will strengthen community pride amongst our residents and businesses.” Tours begin this Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 am till noon and run every Saturday morning until September 1. The tours will be conducted on a “mini-bus” shuttle departing from the McLean County Museum of History in downtown Bloomington and admission is only $1 per person. Parking for the tour is available in the Lincoln Parking Deck on the corner of East and Front Streets. Reservations are required. Participants on the tour will learn about Mitsubishi Motors North America and their commitment to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois State University’s rich contribution to Central Illinois, the deep history of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and its downtown partner the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, along with many more landmarks that make Bloomington-Normal a top travel destination in the State of Illinois. For more information, please contact Crystal Howard or Megan McCracken at the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (309-665-0033). Annie Get Your Gun - Featuring the great tunes of Irving Berlin, Starring Kate Tombaugh as Annie Oakley. For more information call 309-824-3047 or visit www.prairiefiretheatre.org. ASA 14U National Softball Tournament - 132 Teams from across the country will compete in the ASA 14U Softball National Championship, July 29 - August 5 at Champion Fields in Normal. Pool play takes place July 30-31 and double elimination begins on August 1. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, August 5 at 3:00 pm. For more information visit www.softball.normal.org or call 309-454-9546. Beneficial Bugs - Beneficial Bugs” Saturday July 14, and August at 4 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Plants need insects to help them grow and bear fruit or flowers. Celebrate these beneficial bugs with our summer kid’s crafts. Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market - Every Saturday morning from 6:45 - 11 a.m. May 19 through October in historic downtown Bloomington, Illinois. For more information call 309-829-9599 or visit www.downtownbloomington.org. McLean County Counrty Opry Show - Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family with live country music featuring country classics, modern country, golden oldies, guest performers, and the award-winning Route 54 Band. For more information call 217-649-0966 or visit www.mccopry.com. Getaway Games - Getaway Games is a new sporting event coming to the Town of Normal on August 4, 2007. Our event features teams of four competing at bowling, home run derby, basketball shooting, golf and texas hold'em all in one day! For more details visit www.getawaygames.net. Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at the nationally renowned Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Experience the intimate atmosphere of historic Ewing Manor and see the Bard's works brought to life. The festival is regarded as one of the top Shakespearean Festivals nationwide. This year's performances include Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V and Love's Labours Lost. For more information call 309.438.2535 or visit www.thefestival.org. Antique Automobile Club Expo - Vintage automobiles from the early 1900’s will be the highlight of the 11th Annual Antique Car Exhibition scheduled for Saturday, August 4 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington. More than 75 cars from the 1900’s through the 1970’s will be displayed on the mansion grounds. Visitors can view the cars up close, talk with the owners and meet fellow automobile enthusiasts. All vintage automobiles are invited to participate in a “Parade of Progress” around the mansion drive at approximately 2:00 pm. The mansion grounds will provide the setting for a picturesque weekend afternoon at a Victorian country estate stroll through the amazing collection of antique cars. There will also be picnic foods and beverages for sale. Free, self-guided tours of the mansion will be offered, and mansion guides will be on hand to answer questions. The event is being co-sponsored by the McLean County Antique Automobile Club and the David Davis Mansion Foundation. The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, was built in 1872 and is regularly open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for public tours. The David Davis Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit organization supporting education, preservation and acquisition programs for the David Davis Mansion. The McLean County Antique Automobile Club’s members are committed to the preservation of antique automobiles and enjoy the camaraderie that goes along with these preservation efforts.

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