Funky Holiday Weekend

Local artists, small businesses to host bigger, funkier “A Funky Little Weekend” in central Illinois November 23 and 24 Take a weekend road trip to experience art, shopping, play, good eats and hot drinks! 

Visit 15 locations along Historic Route 66, from Shirley, Funks Grove, McLean and Atlanta-including a large art market, local boutiques, artisans, museums, and unique places to play and dine! All within a 13 mile radius, you’ll find the widest-spanning Holiday Event of the season in Central Illinois!
Only 15 minutes from Bloomington IL, around an hour from Champaign, Springfield, or Peoria. Flyers with the locations and map are available at all of the locations! Facebook Event


Funks Grove/ Shirley
”2024 Shuckin Awesome Holiday Art Market”
Funk Farms Premium Beef/ 5959 N.1100 East Rd, Shirley, IL 61772
30 regional and local artists gather for a spectacular Holiday Art Market shopping event!
Smoking Grill and TMRW’s Brew will be on site and of course visit the Funk Farms shop for local beef, cheese, eggs, and a gift shop.
Open 10am-4pm both days
https://funkfarmstrust.com/
www.artistsofthecorn.com

Funks Grove Heritage Fruits & Grains/Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
Expect bourbon-barrel-aged pure maple sirup and ginger pure maple sirup as well as pure maple products including sugar, cream, and candy. Also Funks Grove Heritage Fruits & Grains products like flour, baking mixes, popcorn, maple ramp seasoning, maple black raspberry sauce, and fruit leather as well as samples of baked goods and popcorn. Grab Funks Grove and Route 66 souvenirs like stickers, notecards, shirts, hats, books, mugs, and more!
https://www.facebook.com/FunksGrovePureMapleSirup/
10-3 both days

Funks Grove Country Store
Vintage shop with lots of fun and “Funk”-y junk!
https://www.facebook.com/funksgrovecountrystore/
10-3 both days

McLean, IL
Arcadia: America’s Playable Arcade Museum
Arcadia’s mission is to provide a place for families to bond while experiencing the near-forgotten excitement of a real game arcade. We have replicated the closest thing to a real, old-fashioned arcade as possible so that you can show your kids the magic you experienced in an arcade. No ticket machines, no wristbands, no cashless card scanners….just a change machine and a pocketful of quarters, each unlocking a new world of fantasy and delight.

Saturday 10-9 Sunday 1-8

Pinball Paradise
https://www.vintagevideogames.com/pinball-paradise
Saturday 10-9 Sunday 1-8

The Dixie Restaurant
The Dixie Truckers Home, nestled in McLean, Illinois, proudly holds the title of the oldest truck stop in the United States. Since its establishment in 1928, it has been a cherished landmark, warmly welcoming truckers and travelers on their journeys.
6am-9pm both days

Atlanta, IL
Country Aire
Searching for a home-cooked meal along I-55 or Route 66? Country-Aire will fix you up. Locals say this is the best fried chicken in town. Don’t forget to ask about the daily special and their dessert spread for the day!
6am-9pm both days

Chubby’s Bar & Grill
Craving a burger? The locals say Chubby’s serves the best burger in town! Located just a block from the Bunyon Giant! Check out their Facebook page for daily food and drink specials.
10-11 both days

Sip Shack
Did driving make you sleepy? Grab a coffee, tea, or Lotus energy drink from Sip Shack. Located on the Arch Street alignment of Route 66, you can find their daily drink specials on Facebook! Bring your doggo along for a pup cup!
Saturday 7-2 Sunday 9-2

Missy’s Sweet Shop
Pop in and grab a baked good at Atlanta’s newest bakery! Located inside the historic Palms Grill Café, Missy’s Sweet Shoppe serves a variety of baked goods, to include cinnamon rolls, cookies, pumpkin bars, brookies, cakes, and much more. Missy’s Sweet Shoppe also accepts custom orders. See why Atlanta residents call her items “addicting” and “mouthwatering delicious.”
https://missyssweetshoppe.com/
Saturday 9-3
Sunday CLOSED

Artful Market
One year anniversary so we will be OPEN with special treats, activities and/or sales through the holiday week.
https://www.facebook.com/artfulmarketofatlanta/
Saturday 9-6, Sunday 12-6

Arch Street Artisans
A special selection of Vintage Items, Sports Memorabilia, Craft Items, Route 66 gift items and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/ArchStreetArtisans
10-4 both days

American Giants Museum
The American Giants Museum tells the story of the kitschy and quirky “Muffler Man/Bunyan Giant” statues that sprang up in the 1960s as advertising gimmicks across the USA. Today, they are some of the most popular attractions for tourists traveling Historic Route 66.
https://www.americangiantsmuseum.com/
10-4 both days

Midway 154
A museum, a Route 66 gift shop and a place where people can come in and enjoy a bit of a bygone era. Please feel free to stop in and enjoy a bit of the past with us. Cheers!
https://midway1546.godaddysites.com
11-4 both days

Vicky’s Boutique
Saturday 10-4 Sunday 11-4
Clothing for women sizes small-3xl. Also, girls clothing sizes 2t-9/10. Also, jewelry, handbags, shackets, food mixes and much more.
Fannie May candies are for sale and offering samples all weekend!

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Have Yourself a Funky Little Weekend!
Get in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT in Funks Grove, McLean, and Shirley, IL
November 19 & 20 2022

Shuckin’ Awesome Holiday Art Market
at Funk Farms Premium Beef
5959 N 1100 East Rd, Shirley, IL
30+ local and regional Artists/Makers
plus Ropp Cheese & Smoking Grill
Sat & Sun 10-4

Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup
5527 Old Route 66, Shirley, IL
Artisan foods from the farm
Specialty Maple Sirup Products
Samples and Recipes
Funks Grove and Route 66 souvenirs
Sat & Sun 10-4

Funks Grove Country Store
8047 E 550 North Rd, McLean, IL
Holiday decor
Antiques
Primitives
Funky junk
Sat & Sun 10-3

Vicky’s Boutique
417 S. Clinton St, McLean, IL
Clothing & Accessories
Christmas gifts
Home decor and much more!
Sat & Sun 10-5

Sugar Grove Nature Center
4532 N 725 East Rd, McLean, IL
Irish Music Jam & Blacksmith Demonstrations
10-12 Saturday Nov 19 only
Family Nature Exploration Day
Hike
Story Time
Critter Chat
Crafts
10:30-3 Saturday Nov 19 only