Events Calendar

Keokuk Iowa is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on June 21st at 6:30 PM. Be prepared to enjoy these entertaining outdoor concerts at the Rand Park Pavillion! Bring lawn chairs & blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. There is no admission cost. This concert is sponsored by K.A.R.E.

There will be a concert featuring "Unity of Fungk" at the Rand Park Pavilion in celebration for Juneteenth. The event will be on Saturday June 7th at 7:00 PM. For more information go to randparkpavilion.com.

Singer and guitarist Tom Carley will perform with a few friends at New Copperfield's Book Service, 120 North Side Square, Macomb, Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 P.M.

Tom Carley and Friends will perform from his country and bluegrass repertoire along with a surprise or two.

Carley appears frequently at bluegrass jams throughout the region.

The event is free and everyone is invited.

Presenting Sodbuster Days...the annual 3-day heritage celebration held June 6th to June 8th in Good Hope, Illinois…including a parade, back seat driver contest, fish fry, pedal tractor contest and fireman’s water fight, and more

Friday June 6th:
West Prairie FFA Pork Chop BBQ 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Firehouse
Opening Ceremony and Introduction of Grand marshals
Auction in the park/shelter house at 7:00 PM
Music Trivia/Trivia in the Park following the auction
Glow Parade at 9:00 PM with glow sticks and LED's available in front of the firehouse.

Saturday June 7th
West Prairie High School Boys Basketball and Good Hope United Methodist Church Breakfast at Good hope United Methodist Church from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
All Town Yard Sale
Craft Vendors in the Park
Parade at 10:00 AM
Antique Tractor Show following the Parade.
Firemen's Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Bags Tournament at 11:30 AM
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull - sign up at 2:30 PM, start at 3:00 PM
BINGO at 11:00 AM to Noon and 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Kid Games at 4:00 PM
Watermelon Eating Contest 5:00 PM
Beer Garden from 6:00 to 11:00 PM
$20 Cover cost at Gate

Sunday June 8th
Coffee, Donuts, and Community Worship Service at 10:45 AM
Touch a truck at the firehouse 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Bounce Houses at the firehouse 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Grab your lawn chairs and join us on the lawn for another great night of FREE live music at Wiley Park! Galva Arts Council is excited to welcome Kiran Ahluwalia and Amanda Fish to the area this Sunday, June 22nd as part of the 2025 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series.

Every Sunday through August 3rd, this family-friendly concert series will bring FREE live music to Wiley Park in Galva, Illinois. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM, end around 8:30 PM, and feature two acts per night. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable lawn seating. A variety of food and non-food vendors will be on-site, and guests are also welcome to bring in outside food.

Street parking is available around the park and surrounding areas. Please do not park in the park.

New this year, handicap-accessible seating is located in the northwest corner of the park, with a designated unloading zone and golf cart shuttle service available for assistance.

Those with golf carts/UTVs are asked to keep their vehicles on the perimeter of the audience to prevent blocking the view of guests and minimize the risk of accident while driving through the park.

The 2025 Burlington Municipal Band begins it 98th season Sunday, June 1st at the Crapo Park Bandshell in Burlington Iowa. This outdoor concert series consists of ten free, live, family friendly concerts from June to early August. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy!

Presenting Sodbuster Days...the annual 3-day heritage celebration held June 6th to June 8th in Good Hope, Illinois…including a parade, back seat driver contest, fish fry, pedal tractor contest and fireman’s water fight, and more

Friday June 6th:
West Prairie FFA Pork Chop BBQ 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Firehouse
Opening Ceremony and Introduction of Grand marshals
Auction in the park/shelter house at 7:00 PM
Music Trivia/Trivia in the Park following the auction
Glow Parade at 9:00 PM with glow sticks and LED's available in front of the firehouse.

Saturday June 7th
West Prairie High School Boys Basketball and Good Hope United Methodist Church Breakfast at Good hope United Methodist Church from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
All Town Yard Sale
Craft Vendors in the Park
Parade at 10:00 AM
Antique Tractor Show following the Parade.
Firemen's Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Bags Tournament at 11:30 AM
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull - sign up at 2:30 PM, start at 3:00 PM
BINGO at 11:00 AM to Noon and 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Kid Games at 4:00 PM
Watermelon Eating Contest 5:00 PM
Beer Garden from 6:00 to 11:00 PM
$20 Cover cost at Gate

Sunday June 8th
Coffee, Donuts, and Community Worship Service at 10:45 AM
Touch a truck at the firehouse 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Bounce Houses at the firehouse 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Stop by the Farmers Market on the northwest corner of the Carthage Square from 12 PM to 3 PM every Monday from May through October 13th! Come grab lunch and see what fresh produce and goodies our vendors have!

The Fort Madison Farmers Market is BACK! The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing and we want you to be part of it!
Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.
🍓 Fresh produce
🍪 Homemade baked goods
🧶 Local crafts & honey
🧺 Good vibes and community spirit
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there. Let’s kick off the season together!

Stronghurst IL is holding its Farmers Market on Broadway Street every other Monday from May 19th to September 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For all dates see below

May 19th, June 2nd, June 16th, June 30th, July 14, July 28th, August 11th, August 25th and September 8th.