Events Calendar

Join us for Coffee and Conversation. A morning networking Event designed to create authentic connections and energize your day!

Join the Morgan County Fair as they help celebrate the City of Jacksonville’s Bicentennial with an unforgettable evening of history, music, and fun at the Summer Bicentennial Bash.

The evening kicks off at the Morgan County Fairgrounds with the pavilion doors opening at 5:00 PM. Gather your smartest friends for a one-of-a-kind round of team trivia at 6:30 PM, featuring fascinating facts and fun surprises from the rich history of Jacksonville and
Morgan County.

Trivia will be free of charge and no sign up is required, however, if you would like to make a donation all proceeds will go to the Morgan County Fair Scholarship
fund.

Then, stick around as Silver Lake—a high-energy ’80s rock band—takes the stage from 8:00 to 11:00 PM, delivering all your favorite retro hits.

Food, and fair-time fun will be available throughout the night so bring your trivia A-game or just come ready to rock — either way, the Summer Bicentennial Bash is the celebration you won’t want to miss.

For more information, please contact the fair office at (217) 245-6800.

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.

The Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication and the WIU Department of Theatre and Dance will present SummerStage 2025 performances of “Matilda the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in the Hainline Theatre on the WIU campus.

“Matilda The Musical,” the multi-award-winning production inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 novel Matilda, comes to life under the direction of Meagan Morrow, a WIU Master of Fine Arts in Directing alumna. Musical direction is led by Ethan Ivey, WIU Choral Conducting alumnus and choir director at Macomb Junior High School. The show’s choreography is done by Donald Laney, WIU’s head of dance.

The story follows Matilda, an extraordinary little girl with remarkable wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Determined to take control of her own fate, she bravely stands up to the cruelty and neglect of her parents. Matilda finds comfort and encouragement in her growing bond with the kind and compassionate Miss Honey, a teacher who quickly recognizes the girl's unique gifts. Yet, school life is far from easy. The tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, despises children and delights in punishing anyone who defies her harsh rules. With courage and cleverness on her side, Matilda just might become the beacon of hope her fellow students need.

Tickets are now on sale. Prices are $25 for general admission and $20 for seniors and students.

To purchase tickets, visit westernpresents.com or contact the WIU box office in person or by phone at (309) 298-2900.

To learn more about the WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication, visit wiu.edu/cofac.

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!

Prairie Players Civic Theatre invites you to step into the enchanted world of Into the Woods, the beloved musical that intertwines classic fairy tales with a twist. Production dates are Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12, at 7pm and Sunday, July 13, at 2 pm at the Galesburg Orpheum Theatre, 57 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg. Ticket prices are $22 for adults and $15 for students. Purchase tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35922/production/1236732

The Schuyler Performing Arts Council (SchuyPAC) is excited to present theatre organist Brett Valliant playing the magnificent and newly renovated Bartlow 1928 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ that is now permanently housed in the new, state-of-the-art Rushville-Industry High School Performing Arts Center.

VALLIANT, a native of Wichita, Kansas, realized his love of music at an early age. He began piano studies at age 4, continuing through organ instruction at Wichita State University. Brett’s professional career began at age 11, and by the age of 15, he was playing concerts around the United States. He has also toured extensively throughout the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Additionally, in the U.S. Brett has performed for the American Film Institute, as well as at conventions of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) and the American Guild of Organists (AGO).

The Brett Valliant Concert will take place on Friday, July 11, 7:00 PM, at the Rushville Industry High School Performing Arts Center in Rushville, IL. Tickets are now available for $25 at Moreland and Devitt Drugstore in Rushville, online at https://ticketstripe.com/July11Valliant or at the door.

SchuyPAC deeply appreciates our event’s local sponsors – the Rushville Rotary Club, John L. Tribbey, CPA; and The Rushville Times – who support our efforts to provide world-class programs to the public.

Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents Into the Woods, the beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, at the historic Galesburg Orpheum Theatre. Performances are at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12, and 2pm on Sunday, July 13. Tickets are available at the Orpheum Theatre or via their website at galesburgorpheum.org.

Into the Woods weaves together familiar fairy tale characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and more—as they journey into the woods in search of their deepest wishes. But when their stories collide, they discover that getting what you want isn't always the end of the story. Note: This production includes mature themes and may not be suitable for young children.

The director of Into the Woods is John Siebken. The music director is Bob Fornander. The cast includes Gary Mustain (Narrator), Mei Zuch (Cinderella), Charlie Vestal (Jack), Sarah Brakenbury (Jack’s Mother), Justin Rakestraw (The Baker), Lorie Larsen (The Baker’s Wife), Chris Curtis (Cinderella’s Stepmother), Corgan Ball (Florinda), Mikayla Boyd (Lucinda), Natalie Nanninga (Little Red Ridinghood), Hadley Mollman (The Witch), Lydia Perrilles (Cinderella’s Mother), Kenny Knox (Mysterious Man), Scott Rasso (The Wolf), Lexi Sendall (Rapunzel), Adam Chasteen (Cinderella’s Prince), Gabe Wilfong (Rapunzel’s Prince), Jeremy Karlin (Steward), Katy Redington (Granny/Giant), Vince Marolla (Cinderella’s Father), Tracy Crump (Snow White), Lilya Rakestraw (Sleeping Beauty), Stephanie Liljedahl (Milky White).

Join IDNR field representative Angella Moorehouse for a few hours collecting insects at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary! Night Lighting is exactly what is sounds like: using light at night to attract insects so that we can identify the species that are on the sanctuary. You do not have to stay for the entire three hours; you are more than welcome to participate in the first collection and then return home to sleep!

​Please register at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqjgGZf4kyrtebQfaYfnr8TcmhvU29yf-dmqLVhmAXga8q1Q/viewform

Situated in Canton’s downtown Jones Park, this annual Farmers Market, hosted by Canton Main Street is held every Saturday from June thru September from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

The Farmer’s Market is a true grower’s market. Products that are allowed for sale are directly grown, baked or produced by the person who is setting up at the market. The market generally features for purchase fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, baked goods, flowers and plants, pumpkins, gourds and more! Visitors can also enjoy live music on select Saturdays, and free coffee at every market!