Overview
Arenzville, Illinois is a village near Jacksonville best known for its annual Arenzville Burgoo.
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Arenzville Burgoo
The village has had an annual burgoo-making festival for more than a century. Burgoo is a hearty stew once made with game meats like squirrel and venison, but now made with chicken, beef, or vegetables. The entire town c…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Peoria)
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- SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Springfield — 37 mi away. Directions
- UIN Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field, Quincy — 44 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 78 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Do Arenzville Burgoo
The village has had an annual burgoo-making festival for more than a century. Burgoo is a hearty stew once made with game meats like squirrel and venison, but now made with chicken, beef, or vegetables. The entire town chips in to make a huge batch in the park downtown. The festival includes games and parades as well as lots of burgoo to eat on site or take home with you.
Sleep
There's no lodging in Arenzville; the nearest motels are in Jacksonville.
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