Amish Country Che Festival
The Cheese
Festival "RAT RACE
5K
RUN/WALK
2007 Rate Race Results
2006 Rat Race Results
Sponsored
by Arthur Woman’s Club
Monday, September 1st 2008
Entry fee: $15 on or before Aug. 25th
* Late registration: $20
| Checks Payable to: Arthur Women's Club Registration: Early Registration is recommended. Race day registration will start at 7:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run - 8:00 a.m. 5k Race Starts at approx. 8:20 a.m. |
Age
divisions: 10 and under 11-14 15-19 40-44 20-24 45-49 25-29 50-54 30-34 55-59 35-39 60+ |
Awards: Medals to 3 place run finishers. T-Shirts to all participants. Food and drinks at finish line. |
| For further information: Linda Ingles 517 S. Vine St. Arthur, IL 61911 (217)543-3449 |
Festival Notes: Arthur
is located in central Illinois, 10 miles west of I-57 exit
#203 on Rt. 133 in the heart of the Illinois Amish
settlement. Register at the visitors center at the north end of the downtown business area. After the run you may want to visit the many craft and food vendors lining the streets or explore the surrounding countryside and view the many farms and businesses of the Amish community. |
Print and Mail This Rat Race Entry Form
Kiddie Fun Run - Ages 4-8 - 9am Start. No entry fee. No T-shirts unless pre-registered runners request a youth size in S, M, or L and pay $8 additional for the shirt. Treats and snacks will be provided for all children in the Fun Run
Family fun for the whole weekend. Enjoy the festival atmosphere throughout Arthur. Come join us and have fun!
Festival Attractions
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Event Search
- Crafts and Shopping
- Festival Food
- For the Kids
- 5K Rat Race
- Live Entertainment
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National Cheese
Eating Championships
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International Cheese
Curling Championships
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National Cheese
Eating Finals
- Vendor
Information
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Tours of Illinois
Amish
Country Information

Artie & Miss Slice
- Labor Day Weekend in Illinois Amish Country --- Where's Arthur, Illinois?
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Saturday Aug. 30, 2008
- Craft Vendors
- Free Cheese Giveaway
- Live Stage entertainment
- Cheese Eating Nationals
- Cheese Curling Championships
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Sunday Aug. 31, 2008
- Craft Vendors
- Free Cheese Giveaway
- Live Stage entertainment
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Monday Sept 1, 2008
- Rat Race 5k Run/walk
- Craft Vendors
- Free Cheese Giveaway
- Live Stage entertainment
- Parade
- Free Sub Sandwich
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Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival Major Sponsors -
Horizon Home Center - C.H.I. Overhead Doors
Okaw Trusses - Dutch Valley Meats
Roselens Coffee Shop - Corner Cafe
Coach House Garages - AJ's Autobody -
Custom Screen Printing - Randall Electric
Bear Creek Truss - Graber Building Supplies - Tri-County
Welding
Okaw Farmers / Cadwell Elevator
Planning a visit to Illinois Amish Country? Let ACM Tours help you get the most out of your visit. ACM Tours can arrange for preplanned itineraries, step-on guided tours, or meals in Amish homes for family or larger groups.
Cheese Festival Event Information may change at
any time. For up to the minute questions call the
Arthur Visitors Information Center at 1800-72-AMISH for planning
information