May 23 Thursday
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market will be starting Thursday May 23, running through May to September. Local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, regional crafts, and live entertainment is offered.
They will hold a special event week where people can compete in challenges
May 24 Friday
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided local history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.
Come discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!
The 40th annual Snake Alley Criterium is starting with Friday Night Fever on May 24.
Events begin at 3 PM Friday with the Twilight Criterium and conclude at 5 PM on Saturday as the top male riders from around the country race for the $1,500 first place prize.
For more information, visit: snakealleycriterium.com
May 25 Saturday
The Macomb Farmers Market returns to Historic Downtown Macomb’s Chandler Park each Saturday morning, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, starting on Saturday, May 4 through October 19. Now in its 49th year, the Market’s vendors offer an array of fresh produce, baked goods, honey & jams, meats, Amish goods, fresh flowers, hand-crafted items, and much more — all sold to you by the people who produced them.
The Galesburg Farmers' Market will be starting May 18, 2024.
The Farmers' Market will be near the corner of Simmons and Seminary every Saturday from 8-12, May through September
The market will have local goods like fruits and vegetables, meat and eggs, honey, baked good and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry, and more.
The Quincy Farmers Market will be starting May 18, Saturday and will be running every week from May until October. The Farmers Market will be held at Washington park.
The Farmers Market will have a variety of local goods and services.
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.
Discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!
We also bring some of Galesburg's unsung heroes to life, including women, African-American, and Mexican-American residents whose stories have too long been relegated to the shadows.
Points of interest include: 1. George Washington Gale's Home (Founder of Galesburg & Knox College) 2. Knox College- The Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center & the site of the 5th Lincoln/Douglas Debate. 3. Hope Cemetery 4. The Box Car Family Community Sites 5. The Chambers Street District, including The Silas Willard Mansion aka "The Great House." 6. Instagrammable City Murals & Statues, and much more!
Perfect for locals with out-of-town guests, solo business travelers, traveling couples passing through town, executives with clients in town, and local school groups with students ages 10+ looking for adventurous things to do in Galesburg!
What to expect: The tour picks up & drops off in Downtown Galesburg in the parking lot next to the Galesburg Antiques Mall (140 S. Prairie St), so feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of Galesburg's many fine restaurants before or after your tour.
*We cross 3 sets of train tracks on this tour. Please note that crossing and stopped trains may delay our tour by up to 15 minutes.
Come and spend a few hours outdoors helping the Friends of Argyle and park staff remove nonnative plants from the woods at Argyle Lake State Park. Litter collecting is an option for younger volunteers. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the park visitor center for supplies. For more information or to register as a volunteer for this event, call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.
May 26 Sunday
Points of interest include:1. George Washington Gale's Home (Founder of Galesburg & Knox College) 2. Knox College- The Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center & the site of the 5th Lincoln/Douglas Debate. 3. Hope Cemetery 4. The Box Car Family Community Sites 5. The Chambers Street District, including The Silas Willard Mansion aka "The Great House." 6. Instagrammable City Murals & Statues, and much more!
We cross 3 sets of train tracks on this tour. Please note that crossing and stopped trains may delay our tour by up to 15 minutes.
May 27 Monday
Our mission is to educate, inspire and develop a community of fiber artists in the Macomb area, to nurture and empower both novice and skilled fiber artists, & enrich the community by fostering opportunities to experience, learn, and earn.
Located on the beautiful prairie of the Forgottonia area of Illinois, we meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Macomb (400 East Carroll St).
We welcome all fiber enthusiasts. Our members have varied interests including knitting, weaving, crocheting,felting, spinning, quilting, rug hooking, embroidery, tatting, raising fiber animals…Join us!