8:00am - Fierorama Breakfast

We kick off with a group breakfast Saturday morning September 11th, 2010 at 8:00am at the Holiday Inn (our host hotel) in St. Charles, IL for their free hot breakfast bar (those not staying at the host hotel can participate for $4.95 per person). Our host hotel is located at 1600 east Main Street (Route 64/North Avenue).

3:00pm – Fierorama Poker Run

Feeling lucky this year? Why not test your poker skills (and a bit of chance?) at our first ever Fierorama Poker Run. Show off your Fiero pride as you drive around the St. Charles/Geneva/South Elgin/Batavia area to some unique and interesting locations to select your poker ‘hand’. There will be seven stops on the run. Participants will begin heading out from the Holiday Inn parking lot at 3:00pm (begin gathering in the parking lot at 2:30pm ); your last stop will be at our Fierorama Pizza Party at Gino’s East across from our host hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. We will present awards for Best Hand and Worst Hand (among others) during the pizza party. Good luck!

6:00pm - Fierorama Pizza Party

Join us starting at 6:00pm for our annual pizza party at Gino’s East across the street (just to the West) from the Holiday Inn (our host hotel) in St. Charles, IL. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat salad and pizza dinner with your Fiero friends.

Other Events To Enjoy While In The Area

Starting at 10:00am - Festival of the Vine

Taste the autumn bounty in downtown Geneva, IL while enjoying a flower market, arts & crafts show, grape stomping, live music, the Kid’s Patch, Gorgeous Gourds-A Fall Harvest of Natural Art, take a scenic trolley ride or an antique carriage ride through historic downtown area, and much more during the Festival of the Vine. Sample international flavors provided by Geneva’s own restaurateurs, and sip the best of the vine at our wine tastings under a huge outdoor tent. To get to Geneva, take 5th Avenue South along River Street to State Street (Route 38). For more details, visit http://www.genevachamber.com/festivalschedule.html. Events begin at 10:00am.

2:00, 3:00 & 4:00pm - Paddlewheel Riverboat rides on the Fox River

Enjoy travel from the paddlewheel era of Mark Twain on one of the three afternoon sightseeing trips. The boats have enclosed lower decks and open-air upper decks for unobstructed sightseeing. The four-mile sightseeing trips of the scenic Fox River Valley are about 50 minutes long and depart from Pottawatomie Park (Fierorama show location) at 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. No reservations are necessary. Tickets are: $7.50 adults; $6.00 children 15 and under; and FREE for children 2 and under.

All day – Illinois Railway Museum

About 30 miles (about 50 minutes) northwest of our host hotel, the Holiday Inn Express in St. Charles lies America’s largest railway museum, the Illinois Railway Museum. See historic steam trains, streetcars and diesel trains. Admission is $12.00 for adults. The museum is located at 7000 Olson Road in Union, IL. Visit www.irm.org or call 800-BIG-RAIL for full details.

All day - Pheasant Run Resort

The Pheasant Run Resort is just two miles to the East from our host hotel, the Holiday Inn inSt Charles on Main St. (also called Route 64). A mega-center, golf and spa resort, Pheasant Run is an entertainment mecca! You can just visit the resort and enjoy the replica of Bourbon Street, home to some of the best live music, and shopping,  like the Orleans Street Gallery, Thieves Market, Designs, etc., Ben & Jerry’s, and more. The Pheasant Run theatre is featuring the musical, “Married Alive”. Performances are Friday at 8:00pm, and Saturday 8:30pm. Zanies Comedy Club is also open all weekend. Go to www.PheasantRun.com to see all the activities. If you want a pampered weekend, you may want to combine your Fierorama weekend with a stay at this luxurious resort. Call 800-474-3272 for reservations.

All day - Volo Auto Museum, Volo, IL.

For a real car buff treat, visit the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL located at 27582 Volo Village Rd. The museum is 34 miles Northwest (about 1 hour) from our host hotel, the Holiday Inn in Express in St Charles. The museum is open seven days a week from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors. Over 300 collector cars are displayed, (and most are available for sale with price tags!) The museum includes military attractions, TV & Hollywood cars, kid’s attractions, vintage cars, food court, gift shop and an antique shopping mall that encompasses two large floors with over 400 vendors! You can spend an entire day or more at this venue! To see videos, pictures and more information on the museum attractions, go to www.volocars.com or call 815-385-3644. We will depart from the host hotel, the Holiday Inn in St. Charles at approximately 9:00am.

All Day - Grand Victoria Casino Riverboat on the Fox River

Enjoy The Grand Victoria Casino (open 8:30 am - 6:30 am), located in Elgin on the scenic Fox River, features over 1,100 slot machines and a wide variety of table games that include Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Craps, and Baccarat. Grand Victoria is more than just a place to play; it’s a place to dine and entertain in style. Visit Buckinghams, voted "Best Steakhouse," for a taste of fine dining at its best. Enjoy a casual meal and raise a glass with friends at Fox & Hounds, voted "Best Bar." If you're short on time, stop by Westminster Deli for good food fast. Surely not last on any one's list, visit the Grand Victoria buffet for an overwhelming selection of entrées, salads and desserts to satisfy every craving. Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is located at 250 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL.

Cascade Drive-In Movie Theatre
Take in a movie in your Fiero! "Movies Under The Stars" at the Cascade Drive-In movie theatre. Open rain or shine! Box-Office opens at 7:00 p.m. The theatre is located at 1100 E. North Avenue (Route 64) in West Chicago, IL – approximately five miles East of our host hotel, the Holiday Inn in St. Charles; just past Route 59.  Admission Price: Adults - $8.50. Cash only; sorry, no credit cards are accepted. For movie selections, visit their website located at: http://www.cascadedrivein.com/.