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SUMMARY:Food & Farm Fun Zone at McLean County Fair
DESCRIPTION:When you come to the McLean County fair\, stop by the Food & Farm Fun Zone located across from the Mini Expo in the Birkey’s building. The exhibit is open from 9 AM-8 PM Wednesday – Saturday and 12-5 PM on Sunday. Participants of all ages are welcome! \n 
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/food-farm-fun-zone-at-mclean-county-fair/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T162234Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Land Use Plan - Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Regional Planning Commission will host a Public Meeting Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office to present the draft McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan and solicit feedback. \nClick here to review the draft plan and submit comments.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/strategic-land-use-plan-public-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250731T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T211244Z
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SUMMARY:Drone Demonstration for Cover Crop Delivery
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URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/drone-demonstration-for-cover-crop-delivery/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250729T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T200203Z
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SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet on Thursday\, August 28\, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by August 26. \nThe Prime Timers group is geared towards any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-8/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250818T211506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T211506Z
UID:12750-1756684800-1756771199@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/labor-day-office-closed-6/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250813T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T155605Z
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SUMMARY:Young Leaders at BloNo Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join the McLean County Young Leaders at BloNo Pizza Co on Wednesday\, September 3rd at 6:00 PM. Our speakers\, Tasha Bunting & Lindsay Croke\, will discuss the current hot topics in the agriculture industry and provide guidance on navigating those conversations with the general public. \nAfter the presentation\, there will be time to network and enjoy golf. 2 golf bays are available with our event space. Appetizers will be provided. Additionally drinks & food can be purchased.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/young-leaders-at-blono-pizza/
LOCATION:BloNo Pizza Co\, 1304 Cross Creek Drive\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250804T153019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T153102Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of COUNTRY Financial: Making a Home in the Twin Cities
DESCRIPTION:Join McLean County Museum of History Librarian Bill Kemp for a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of COUNTRY Financial. This free public program will be held in-person in the Museum’s second-floor courtroom and live-streamed here on Tuesday\, September 16 at 6:30 p.m.\n\nThe program will examine the Illinois Agricultural Society / Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies (including COUNTRY) and the headquarters relocation from downtown Chicago to downstate Illinois in 1960-61. Why did the Farm Bureau make the move? Why was Bloomington selected over its many downstate competitors? How did the new relocation and influx of new employees impact the Twin Cities? The answer to these and other questions will be addressed in this profusely illustrated program.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/100-years-of-country-financial-making-a-home-in-the-twin-cities/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250826T185027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T185027Z
UID:12754-1759104000-1759190399@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Life Line Screening
DESCRIPTION:Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening will identify your risk level for the following diseases:\n1. Carotid Artery Disease\n2. Peripheral Arterial Disease\n3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm\n4. Atrial Fibrillation \nClick here or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment! A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/life-line-screening/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250908T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T145439Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal\, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Kids & families welcome! Activities are available from 4 – 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. & we will hear from Rader Family Farms speakers at 6:30 p.m. \nFree for Professional\, Voting & Collegiate Farm Bureau members!
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/harvest-fun-night-4/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Rd\, Normal\, IL\, 61761
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250804T153857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T153857Z
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SUMMARY:COUNTRY Financial Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch to the McLean County Museum of History on Thursday\, October 9\, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. to learn about COUNTRY Financial\, as they celebrate their 100th anniversary or watch online here \nAndy Bender\, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for COUNTRY and the Illinois Farm Bureau (and unofficial historian)\, will present a program featuring important milestones from the company’s 100-year history and showcasing items from the Illinois Farm Bureau archives. Bender will also share a sneak peek of items that will be preserved in a time capsule later in 2025 to commemorate the anniversary. \n 
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/country-financial-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:McLean County Museum of History\, 200 N Main St.\, Bloomington\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251007T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T135722Z
UID:12827-1760446800-1760454000@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor more information and to register\, visit www.ilfb.org/nh3
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/anhydrous-ammonia-certified-grower-training-6/
LOCATION:ASMARK Agricenter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251007T141018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T141018Z
UID:12832-1760461200-1760468400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan Public Open House
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is looking for feedback on the second draft of the McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan. There are two public open houses to discuss this plan on October 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Downs Community Fire Department & October 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Heartland Community College\, Community Commons Building. \nReview the plan and make comments on this website: https://sites.google.com/view/strategic-land-use-map/home
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mclean-county-strategic-land-use-plan-public-open-house/
LOCATION:Downs Community Fire Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251007T140144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T141403Z
UID:12830-1760466600-1760470200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Property Tax Assessment Public Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Supervisor of Assessments will hold a property tax assessment public information session on October 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 400 of the Government Center\, 115 E. Washington St.\, Bloomington.Come learn about how property values are developed\, how and why the equalization process is done\, and how to file a complaint before the county Board of Review\, as well as learn about deductions that may be available.For more information visit https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=491
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/property-tax-assessment-public-information-session/
LOCATION:McLean Coutny Government Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251007T141238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T141238Z
UID:12840-1760634000-1760641200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan Public Open House
DESCRIPTION:The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is looking for feedback on the second draft of the McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan. There are two public open houses to discuss this plan on October 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Downs Community Fire Department & October 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Heartland Community College\, Community Commons Building. \nReview the plan and make comments on this website: https://sites.google.com/view/strategic-land-use-map/home
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/mclean-county-strategic-land-use-plan-public-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Heartland Commuity College\, 1500 W Raab Rd\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20250929T214805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T214805Z
UID:12824-1761219000-1761224400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Prime Timers
DESCRIPTION:Prime Timers will meet on Thursday\, October 23\, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington.\n \nLunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by October 21. \nThe Prime Timers group is geared towards any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-9/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251008T160002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160002Z
UID:12843-1761811200-1761843600@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Wheat Development Board Election
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced today the following Illinois wheat producers have met the qualifications required to be placed on the ballot for the upcoming October 30\, 2025\, Illinois Wheat Development Board election. In person voting will take place at McLean County Farm Bureau from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. \n“Illinois wheat producers play an important role in both our state’s agricultural strength and the nation’s food supply\,” said Jerry Costello II\, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “By working together and sharing their perspectives\, growers can help ensure continued innovation\, market growth\, and long-term success for the industry.” \nAt-Large Candidates (3): Brandon Warren\, Wayne County; John Howell\, Randoph County; No Candidate \nDistrict I: No Candidate \nDistrict II: Dean Campbell Madison County \nDistrict III: Ross Holscher Crawford County \nDistrict IV: Steve Launis Washington County \nDistrict V: No Candidate \nDistrict VI: Jamie Harvel Clay County \nQualified producers interested in serving as an At-Large or District Board member may participate in the October 30\, 2025\, election as a write in candidate. Producers must be of legal voting age\, reside in the district for which they are running and be a qualified producer of wheat. \nAbsentee ballots are available to those not available to vote in person by contacting the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-524-1083 or by email at agr.marketnews.illinois.gov.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/illinois-wheat-development-board-election/
LOCATION:McLean County Farm Bureau\, 2242 Westgate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251010T170358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T170358Z
UID:12851-1763659800-1763670600@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Ag Awards Dinner - McLean County Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join the McLean County Chamber of Commerce as they honor folks who are outstanding in the field of agriculture on Nov. 20. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Country Club. Dinner & program at 6:30 p.m. \nCost is $60 per person. \nTo make reservations\, click here.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/ag-awards-dinner-mclean-county-chamber-of-commerce-2/
LOCATION:Bloomington Country CLub\, 605 S Towanda\, Bloomington\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251126T214448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214448Z
UID:12945-1764201600-1764287999@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving! - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/happy-thanksgiving-office-closed/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251126T214552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214552Z
UID:12947-1764288000-1764374399@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Office Closed - Day after Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/office-closed-day-after-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251030T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202401Z
UID:12874-1764847800-1764853200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Prime Timers Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to the annual Prime Timers Christmas luncheon on Thursday\, December 4\, at 11:30 a.m. in the Mini Expo building at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. \nA catered meal will be provided along with musical entertainment. The luncheon is free\, but reservations are required by November 21.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/prime-timers-christmas-luncheon-6/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251201T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T172037Z
UID:12960-1765375200-1765378800@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Young Leaders Tour at Brandt Factory
DESCRIPTION:The Young Leader group has the opportunity to tour the Brandt factory during production hours to see the “behind the scenes” how ag equipment is manufactured. The tour is December 10 at 2:00pm just north of Bloomington-Normal\, 19500 N CR 1425E\, Hudson. \n \n 
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/young-leaders-tour-at-brandt-factory/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251124T191909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T191909Z
UID:12935-1765440000-1765465200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Private Applicator Training
DESCRIPTION:Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. \n\nDecember 11 – Champaign\nFebruary 10 – Springfield\nFebruary 25 – Peoria
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/private-applicator-training/
LOCATION:Champaign Holiday Inn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251009T204523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194610Z
UID:12845-1765526400-1765555200@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:2025 Farm Assets Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Farm Assets Conference is scheduled for Friday\, December 12\, at the Agri-Center in Bloomington. The day-long event is packed with numerous speakers and costs $80 to register. \nClick here for more information and to register.  \nAgenda: \nLET’S TALK FUNDAMENTALS\n8:00 Commodity Price Outlook\n– Joe Janzen\, University of Illinois \n8:20 Livestock Price Outlook\n– Brittney Goodrich\, University of Illinois \n8:40 Crop Budgets and Farm Management\n– Nick Paulson\, University of Illinois \n9:00 Trade\, Transportation\, and the Global Grain Markets.\n– Collin Watters\, Illinois Corn Growers Association\n– Mark Wilson\, Chair United States Grains and BioProducts Council \nDEMAND ON THE HORIZON\n9:45 Signs Point to a Bullish Biofuels Policy\n– Scott Irwin\, University of Illinois \n10:30 BioManufacturing and the Future of Ag\n– Ismael Nieves\, General Manager\, Primient iPROOF\n– Vijay Singh\, IBRL University of Illinois \n11:00 Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects\n– Jonathan Coppess\, University of Illinois\n– Andrew Larson\, Illinois Soybean Association\n– Brad Stotler\, Illinois Corn Growers Association \nSPREADSHEETS AND MUDDY BOOTS\n1:00 Why you should use the N-Rate Calculator\n– Gary Schnitkey\, University of Illinois Ag Economist\n– Laura Gentry\, Illinois Corn Growers Association\n– John Jones\, University of Illinois Soil Fertility \n2:00 Crop Sciences for the 2026 Growing Season\n– Aaron Hager\, University of Illinois Weed Scientist\n– Nick Seiter\, University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist\n– Stephanie Porter Illinois Soybean Associaton Agronomist \nRESEARCH\, OUTREACH\, AND WORKING TOGETHER\n3:00 Round Table with the Ag Leadership\n– Jennifer Tirey\, Illinois Pork Producers Association\n– Rodney Weinzierl\, Illinois Corn Growers Association\n– Matthew Vann\, Director University of Illinois Extension
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/2025-farm-assets-conference/
LOCATION:AgriCenter\, 14171 Carole Drive\, Bloomington\, IL
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension farmdoc":MAILTO:nsimp1@illinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251010T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T193927Z
UID:12855-1766080800-1766093400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Dinner & Holiday Show: Plaid Tidings at Barn III
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season while enjoying company with McLean County Farm Bureau & Woodford County Farm Bureau members at the Barn III on December 18. Dinner and the performance of Plaid Tidings are included in the ticket price. \nLimited to 80 tickets on a first-come\, first-served basis. Tickets are $65 for members. RSVPs are due by November 25th.\n– Arrival Time – 5:30 to 6:30 PM (dinner will be ordered once seated)\n– Performance – 7:30 PM (anticipate no longer than 2 hours) \nSecure your spot here! \n  \nAbout the Performance\nPlaid Tidings. A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid \nFrancis\, Jinx\, Smudge\, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance\, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites\, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show – this time\, featuring the Rockettes\, the Chipmunks\, and the Vienna Boys Choir\, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the “Day-O’ in Excelsis! The perfect Barn reunion performance for the Holiday Season!
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/dinner-holiday-show-plaid-tidings-at-barn-iii/
LOCATION:the Barn III\, 1451 Timberline Rd\, Goodfield\, IL\, 61742
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251126T214755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214755Z
UID:12952-1766534400-1766620799@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/christmas-eve-office-closed/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251126T214705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214717Z
UID:12949-1766620800-1766707199@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:Merry Christmas! - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/merry-christmas-office-closed/
LOCATION:IL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/new-years-eve-office-closed/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Happy New Year - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/happy-new-year-office-closed/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251111T173000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194509Z
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SUMMARY:Life Line Screening
DESCRIPTION:Life Line Screening will be back at the McLean County Fairgrounds on January 5. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all McLean County Farm Bureau members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases:\n1. Carotid Artery Disease\n2. Peripheral Arterial Disease\n3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm\n4. Atrial Fibrillation \nClick here or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment! A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/life-line-screening-2/
LOCATION:McLean County Fairgrounds\, 1106 Interstate Drive\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011056
CREATED:20251218T174531Z
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UID:12989-1768896000-1768928400@www.mcfb.org
SUMMARY:2026 Winter Wheat Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) is inviting farmers and researchers to learn best field practices and strategies from top Illinois double-crop farmers during the annual 2026 Winter Wheat Double Crop Forum. \nThe forum will be held Jan. 20 at the Rend Lake Event Center in Ina. Registration is $25 for IWA members and $50 for non-members. Visit www.illinoiswheat.org or call 309-557-3619 for more information or to register. Registration is preferred by Jan. 9 but will be accepted at the door. The event will kick off with the IWA annual meeting at 8:30 a.m. \nThe 2026 Double Crop Farmers Forum is an opportunity for farmers and researchers to hear from top Illinois wheat growers and researchers throughout the Midwest on a variety of topics. In addition to hearing from IWA leaders\, attendees will hear an update on policy issues impacting wheat growers from the National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer. Attendees will also hear about ongoing research from the University of Illinois and Illinois Soybean Association.
URL:https://www.mcfb.org/event/2026-winter-wheat-forum/
LOCATION:IL
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