Passage To The RockA 3 day, 2 night weekend festival at Starved Rock State Park. A celebration of the I&M Canal Corridor
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3 Day Festival
August 24th, 25th, and 26th 2018. Friday thru Sunday
Held At: (Papa Murph's Tavern & Campground) at 799 IL-71, Oglesby, IL 61348 | View Map
Note* Tickets and camp spots are limited. You must purchase your tickets down below before you arrive to the Festival
Held At: (Papa Murph's Tavern & Campground) at 799 IL-71, Oglesby, IL 61348 | View Map
Note* Tickets and camp spots are limited. You must purchase your tickets down below before you arrive to the Festival
Join us as we celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial this year with an event connecting Chicago to Starved Rock State Park.
Pigs will be roasted, beers will be toasted, and we’ll have music jammin’ each night.
Beyond the fun, the event will highlight the I&M canal trail, the natural asset and history of Starved Rock State park, the role Openlands played in the creation of the trail, and "how & why" the Natural Heritage Corridor was formed.
Pigs will be roasted, beers will be toasted, and we’ll have music jammin’ each night.
Beyond the fun, the event will highlight the I&M canal trail, the natural asset and history of Starved Rock State park, the role Openlands played in the creation of the trail, and "how & why" the Natural Heritage Corridor was formed.
Proceeds are in support of public land, trails, and the Out Our Front Door Organization's mission: To immerse, educate, preserve, and advance the history, culture, trails, and native habitats of the Lower Lake Michigan Basin Area.
Ticket Options:
Connecting Chicago to Starved Rock
Right now there exists a trail gap between Chicago & Starved Rock and we want to close it. The festival brings awareness of the gap and how to ultimately close it.
Arriving to the Festival Campground-
Festival Activities and Camping are Held at Papa Muprh's Campground
The exact address for the festival campground is 799 IL-71, Oglesby, IL 61348 (Papa Murh's Tavern & Campground) which has parking available for anyone who is driving down to stay the night or who wishes to visit for the day.
The exact address for the festival campground is 799 IL-71, Oglesby, IL 61348 (Papa Murh's Tavern & Campground) which has parking available for anyone who is driving down to stay the night or who wishes to visit for the day.
There are three cycling start point options down below, all of which lead to the Festival campground located at 799 IL-71, Oglesby, IL 61348 at Papa Murph's Tavern & Campground
Chicago Cycling Start Point 100 Miles
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Meet 5:30 am at Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571 | 2828 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608 | 100 miles to the Festival Campground | view start point map | view route
Are you ready to Earn the Passage? Are you an experienced cyclist? There are no official parking options here. Cyclists who choose to start here are responsible to arrive fully prepared, packed and are ready to go. After we depart there will be roads, there will be traffic, and there will be sweat and struggle. Expect and respect this type of road scrutiny for most of the morning until we reach Lockport "The 65" mile rendezvous point. People who sign up for Chicago's start point are ready to, or have already done a 100 mile bike trip. So if you've ridden in the city streets and have 100's of miles under your pedals then this is for you. Cyclists will leave in small group waves. |
Lockport Cycling Start Point 65 Miles
Lockport "The City of Historic Pride" will be the official 65 mile start point. This will also be the rendezvous point for all cyclists who started from Chicago.
Meet at 8:30 am at the Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery | 201 W 10th St # 1W, Lockport, IL 60441 | view start point map | view route
This route is almost entirely on the I&M Canal Trail with very very little road riding. Easy and intuitive to follow. "The 65" start point comes with secured overnight full weekend parking, available onsite brunch for purchase, and bathrooms & water fountains This start point will also be the main gathering break point for all cyclists who started from the Chicagoland Area.
Meet at 8:30 am at the Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery | 201 W 10th St # 1W, Lockport, IL 60441 | view start point map | view route
This route is almost entirely on the I&M Canal Trail with very very little road riding. Easy and intuitive to follow. "The 65" start point comes with secured overnight full weekend parking, available onsite brunch for purchase, and bathrooms & water fountains This start point will also be the main gathering break point for all cyclists who started from the Chicagoland Area.
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Mile Zero Start Point | Drive or Bike Down
Drive or bike from your local bike shop, or from your house... with "Mile Zero" you are more than welcome to start from where ever you like. Everything is still included in your camp or day pass and it’s up to you on how you want to arrive to the festival.
At The Festival-
All You Can Eat | Drink | Music |
We Got That BBQ (All You Can Eat)
Friday night Dinner & Full Pigroast on Saturday night!
Friday night Dinner & Full Pigroast on Saturday night!
Three Breweries | Three Influential Players
Marz Brewing, Tangled Roots, more to come!
Marz Brewing, Tangled Roots, more to come!
Move Your Body to the Music & the Hootenanny:
DJ Mags | Lumpen Radio DJ's | DJ Glenn Russell | DJ Paul | Bag shot Row
DJ Mags | Lumpen Radio DJ's | DJ Glenn Russell | DJ Paul | Bag shot Row
Hiking & Exploration
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Over the Weekend, explore at your leisure 13 miles of well marked hiking trails, numerous waterfalls, canyons, cliffs and outlooks at Starved Rock State Park. Another hiking option just 1 mile south from camp is Mattheison State Park. It's a more primitive site with miles of trails and numerous waterfalls. Each State Park offers its own spectacular views, trails, and amenities.
Key Note SpeakersOpenland's President & CEO Gerald W. Adelmann | Speaking on Saturday August 25th.
Topic: Gerald W. Adelmann will be presenting the creation of the National Heritage Corridor, celebrating its 30 year anniversary and accomplishments thus far, using this momentum to completing the trail gap and reinforcing how to close it. Read his full bio down below and learn more about Openlands | Conserving Nature for Life Archaeologist Clare Tolmie PHD, RPA | Senior Research Archaeologist Illinois State Archaeological Survey
Topic: Clare Tolmie will present the topography, glacial history, and historic peoples of north eastern Illinois and Starved Rock area at camp breakfast followed by a Q&A. A great way for you to be equipped with knowledge and history before you go hiking in the state park. Read her full bio down below and learn more about Illinois State Archaeological Survey The House of OOFD | Andrew St. Paul & Glenn Schneider | Speaking Friday Evening
Topic: The Out Our Front Door Organization will present the history of Illinois, the importance of the I&M Canal, the birth of Chicago, it's industry, and the remarkable biodiversity of the Lower Lake Rim. With additional presentations of establishing multi-day bike camping circuits for Chicago and the Lower Lake Lake Michigan Basin Area. Active Transportation's Steve Simmons | Speaking Friday Night
Topic: Steve Simmons with Active transportation will be presenting what the future I&M Canal Trail may look like, discuss/present the proposed route, current efforts of the gap, what can be done to close the gap, what is keeping the trail from completion, and who to contact and get more involved. Read their full bios down below and learn more about Active Transportation Alliance |
The Route & Break Points
*Out Our Front Door will be at two official start points for cyclists with small goodies and basic maps. (Canal Origins Park and Lockport)
*All cyclists are responsible for arriving to the festival on their own. You can bike with us or go at your own pace.
*This is a Self supported ride meaning you carry your own tent gear, snacks, spare inner tubes, and personal items. etc. on your bike.
*Rules of the trail: Cyclists help Cyclists and know your route.
*Victory is had at festival campground.
*All cyclists are responsible for arriving to the festival on their own. You can bike with us or go at your own pace.
*This is a Self supported ride meaning you carry your own tent gear, snacks, spare inner tubes, and personal items. etc. on your bike.
*Rules of the trail: Cyclists help Cyclists and know your route.
*Victory is had at festival campground.
Event Schedule and Timeline
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday 6 am -9:00 am Camp Breakfast 7 am Recommended Departure Time for 100 mile cyclists 9 am Recommended Departure Time for 65 mile cyclists 9:30 am Organizer clean-up and breakdown 3 pm Departure for everyone off the campground |
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