Events Calendar

70h Annual National Tom Sawyer Days 4th of July Parade

Parade line up will begin at 8am and the parade will start promptly at 10am at 10th and Broadway

The parade will go Left on main street

Registration is $10 for 1st vehicle & $5 per each additional vehicle
proceeds benefit the St. Jude Run Quincy/Hannibal
for online registration please visit https://form.jotform.com/251327243805150

Registration will also be available onsite

For Questions Contact Jamie McCoy 573-999-5073

Downtown on the Rushville Square
Vendor spaces are offered on a first come basis. The market begins on the West side of the square and spreads around the other sides as needed. Vendors may also set up in the grass but staking is not allowed, please use weights to hold your canopy.

Our Farmers Market takes place March – October every Friday from 7am-12pm and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We also have a special Third Saturday Market. This market takes place on the third Saturday of every month from 7am-12pm.

Mayor Inman and the Flags of Love Committee announce that the Flags of Love will be displayed in Chandler Park on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025, from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm July 5, 2025, with the volunteer help of the Elks & Eagles Clubs and community volunteers.

In the event of inclement weather and the need to cancel, there will be a red ribbon on a pole
at the southeast corner of Chandler Park.

Mayor Inman and the Flags of Love Committee announce that the Flags of Love will be displayed in Chandler Park on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025, from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm July 5, 2025, with the volunteer help of the Elks & Eagles Clubs and community volunteers.

In the event of inclement weather and the need to cancel, there will be a red ribbon on a pole

at the southeast corner of Chandler Park.

After more than a decade, 11 Unforgettable seasons, and over 240 fierce competitors, the long-anticipated return of “Survival Challenge: Unfinished Business” is finally here—and it's open to the public for free viewing! From July 3–6, fans and thrill-seekers alike are invited to witness the drama, strategy, and spectacle of Survivor brought to life in only one place in the nation - Macomb, Illinois, affectionately known as “Unforgettable Forgottonia.”

Hosted annually in the heart of Forgottonia, Survival Challenge is a unique five-day accelerated version of the hit CBS reality show Survivor, produced by a 50+ member volunteer crew and a seasoned production team. Each summer, 24 contestants (including some from past seasons of the show Survivor) pay to play in this immersive, charity-driven game that mirrors the elements, structure, and intensity of the original television series—with a few surprises of its own.

Whether you’re a die-hard Survivor fan or just curious about the hype, Survival Challenge offers an up-close experience of late-night strategy sessions, tribal alliances, hidden immunity idols, dramatic blindsides, and pulse-pounding challenges. For many, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime—to outwit, outplay, and outlast in an authentic setting.

This year’s theme, "Unfinished Business," brings back 24 returning players from previous seasons to settle old scores and write new endings. With stakes high and history on the line, it’s a can't-miss showdown of familiar faces and fierce competition.

Spectators are welcome each day from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, with events starting as early as 8:00 a.m. Fans should arrive 30 minutes before start time to allow for parking and a short walk to the viewing area. Volunteers will be onsite to guide attendees through the scenic trail to the main field located at 10889 E 950th St., Macomb, IL.

Start times for public events:
● Thursday, July 3 – 8:15 AM
● Friday, July 4 – 8:15 AM
● Saturday, July 5 – 9:00 AM
● Sunday, July 6 – 8:00 AM

Spectators can also watch live-streamed coverage on the Survival Challenge Facebook page and join the growing community of fans online. Limited-edition T-shirts and buffs will be available for purchase onsite, with proceeds donated to charitable causes. To support the event or donate, fans can send contributions via Venmo (@Survival-Challenge).

This long running event takes place on every 4th of July at the Monmouth Municipal Airport. Hosted by the Monmouth Flying Club as their main fundraiser, this event brings in pilots and planes from all over the Midwest. There is a fresh-cooked breakfast and a performance from the Monmouth City Band.

Come celebrate the 4th of July at Lakeside Water Park! Games will be played every hour on the hour from 1-4PM. The FREE Mobile Playground will be outside of the water park next to the shelter from 1-4PM.

$8 per person, members get in free

The Annual Quincy Freedom Fest. The event includes bands, a small business street fair, performances, and a fireworks grand finale.

Schedule of events:

3:00 pm - Gates Open

3:00 pm - Children’s Games Open

8:30 pm - Children’s Games Close

8:30 pm - National Anthem and Reading of the Declaration of Independence

9:30 pm - Grand Fireworks Display

Band Resumes Following Fireworks until 11:00 PM Close

Please join us for the first Abingdon Farmers Market hosted by the Abingdon Community Festival at the fairgrounds. Support your local gardeners, bakers, crafters and so much more!

The Office of Downtown Development is pleased to announce that Park N’ Cruise is back for the 22nd season of classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus, and big fun in Chandler Park.

The Park N’ Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, 2025, with entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every month through September, Park N’ Cruise will bring family-friendly entertainment to Historic Downtown Macomb. Again, on Friday, May 3, M&S Light and Sound will be bringing the tunes.

On Friday, June 6, enjoy the Unforgettables for your listening pleasure.

Friday, July 4, Bluzillion will roll into downtown.

Saturday, August 2, On Stage Band will be bringing their great music.

For the final event, Eternity Road will be bringing the season to its end on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Chandler Park.

Join us downtown for an event the whole family will enjoy. Remember it is FREE! For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015.