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5 Things to Do: Hops on the Rock and Halloween Town in Sterling

Home brewer Jason Brown of Coleta gives out a sample of his golden ginger beer Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 at Sterling Main Streets Hops on the Rock.

Home-based brewer Jason Brown of Coleta gives out a sample of his golden ginger beer Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 at Sterling Main Street's Hops on the Rock. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com)

By 5 Things to Do in Sauk Valley
  1. Hops on the Rock (Sterling): Taste a variety of craft beers at Sterling’s popular beer festival on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. for general admission. VIP ticket holders can enter at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Sterling Marketplace. This event is for adults 21 and over. Click here for more information.
  2. “Tapestry of Shadows” (Mt. Morris): The Performing Arts Guild will present this theatrical tribute to Edgar Allen Poe Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Allure of Pinecrest Theater, 500 Evergreen Lane. Visit performingartsguild.com for tickets or more information.
  3. Halloween Town (Sterling): A free, family-friendly event in downtown Sterling featuring trick-or-treat stations, costume contests and fun for all ages from 1-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Click here for more information.
  4. Orianthi live at The Dixon Historic Theatre (Dixon): This Australian-born guitarist and singer renowned for her virtuosic skills and hard rock sound will perform live at The Dixon at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
  5. Family Fall Festival (Mt. Morris): This event is from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 in Mt. Morris. Enjoy a fun afternoon of Halloween-themed events in the Village Square. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
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