Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Village of Mt. Zion. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an EMAIL and we will be happy to add it for you.
Upcoming Events
2024 Holiday Light Contest - ONGOING
Begins: 11/18/2024 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/20/2024 - 9:00 PM
Sponsored by the Mt. Zion Parks & Recreation Department
2024 Holiday Light Contest
Village of Mt. Zion Residents: decorate your home for the holidays! Nominate your neighbors!
Nominations accepted by email or call Village Hall
(217) 864-5424
t_wilson@mtzion.com
Please be sure your lights are on December 21 & 22 for judging!
Prizes awarded!
2024 Letters To Santa - ONGOING
Begins: 11/28/2024 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/18/2024 - 9:00 PM
Letters To Santa
November 28 - December 18
Letters can be dropped off or mailed to:
Santa Claus
Village Hall
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
*there is a physical Santa Mailbox in the front entryway of the building :)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE AN ADDRESS, SO SANTA CAN EASILY WRITE BACK!
Holiday Coloring Contest - ONGOING!
Begins: 11/29/2024 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/22/2024 - 9:00 PM
Join us for our annual holiday coloring contest - this time, WINTER HOLIDAYS THEMED! All ages are welcome to participate (kids and adults)! Don't forget to put your name and a phone number or email on the back of the submission, so that we can contact you if you win!
Coloring sheets can be turned in anytime to: Village Hall (1400 Mt. Zion Parkway, Mt. Zion, IL 62549). It can be dropped at the front desk, placed in the mail, or put in our secured drop-box right outside the front doors!
Please feel free to stop by the Village for a copy of your preferred coloring sheet, or print your own! No limit to submissions :)
Congresswoman Mary Miller Mobile Office Hours
Begins: 12/4/2024 - 11:00 am
Ends: 12/4/2024 - 2:00 pm
Congresswoman Miller's staff will be in Mt. Zion to assist constituents with issues regarding a federal agency. Stop by if you need help with Social Security, the IRS, the VA, or other federal issues.
*Subject to change, please call Rep. Miller's office at 217-640-6210 or 217-703-6100 to confirm latest availability.
2024 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Games, & Parade
Begins: 12/7/2024 - 5:00 pm
Ends: 12/7/2024 - 6:30 PM
Village of Mt. Zion Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony, Games, & Parade
Saturday, December 7
At the Fletcher Park Recreation Center
323 Fletcher Park Blvd.
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Games/Activities start @ 5 PM
Tree Lighting @ 6:15 PM
Parade starts directly after @ 6:30 PM
Any questions, please e-mail Tiffany at t_wilson@mtzion.com :)
2024 December Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 12/13/2024 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/15/2024 - 9:00 PM
For additional information, please visit our Crafter's Paradise Information Sheet HERE.
2025 January Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 1/17/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 1/19/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - First Half (January - June)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 17-19
February 21-23
March 14-16 *Craft Clutter Clean-Out Sale
April 25-27
June 27-29
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. Snacks and bottled water provided!
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com
2025 February Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 2/21/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 2/23/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - First Half (January - June)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 17-19
February 21-23
March 14-16 *Craft Clutter Clean-Out Sale
April 25-27
June 27-29
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. Snacks and bottled water provided!
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com
2025 March Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 3/14/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 3/16/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - First Half (January - June)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 17-19
February 21-23
March 14-16 *Craft Clutter Clean-Out Sale
April 25-27
June 27-29
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. Snacks and bottled water provided!
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com
2025 April Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 4/25/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 4/27/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - First Half (January - June)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 17-19
February 21-23
March 14-16 *Craft Clutter Clean-Out Sale
April 25-27
June 27-29
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. Snacks and bottled water provided!
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com
2025 June Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 6/27/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 6/29/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - First Half (January - June)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 17-19
February 21-23
March 14-16 *Craft Clutter Clean-Out Sale
April 25-27
June 27-29
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. Snacks and bottled water provided!
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com