Events Calendar

The Downtown Quincy Farmers Market presented by Quincy Medical Group has been a continuing community tradition since 1982. We use community assistance programs like the LinkUp Illinois matching grant for EBT recipients, and a grant from the Quincy Medical Group Foundation to match WIC dollars.

Location / Time
Washington Park, Quincy, IL
Every Saturday from May 3-October 25
8am-1pm

Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits, cookies, pies, breads, popcorn, eggs, meat, honey, jams and jelly and more at the Galesburg Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM May through September

The Farmers Market will be held in a lot at 362 East Simmons St, Galesburg IL 61401.

The Macomb Farmers Market is dedicated to providing an opportunity for local farmers, food producers, artisans and crafters to sell directly to the consumer in a venue that builds community and supports the development of entrepreneurs.

The Macomb Farmer market is in Chandler Park and Downtown Macomb IL every Saturday (starting from May 3rd to October 18th) and Thursdays (Starting May 29 to October 16th.

Keokuk Farmer's Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories - AND it helps the community!

The Keokuk Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May through September at the River City Mall from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: River City Mall 300 Main Street Keokuk, IA 52632

The Mount Sterling Farmers Market began in 2017 as a grassroots effort led by community members with the goal of promoting local food access, small businesses, and community gathering-laying the foundation for the market we know today.

Mount Sterling IL Farmers Market will be held on every Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM from June 7th to September 27th Uptown on Main street

Join us for a morning or afternoon of paddling and enjoying nature on beautiful Lake Argyle.

Kayaks paddles, and life jackets are being provided by the Friends of Argyle. Ten adult kayaks and 2 youth kayaks (for ages 5+) are available, so space is limited to the first 12 people to register for each tour. Two times are being offered each day, and each outing will be about 2 hours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the parking area near the dam/spillway for this program.

Please register by calling (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Participation in any program involving the use of FOA equipment (skis, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.) will require participants to become a member of the Friends of Argyle organization. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $15 for a single parent family and $20 for a two-parent family.

Join us to celebrate 36 years of business! Local meat cookout, goat milk ice cream, giveaways, goodie bags and more!
We'll be launching our 2025 edition shirts, so pick up yours while supplies last.
This is a free event for all ages

Your favorite blue heeler is hosting a party with the library! Come join us at Westland Mall Center Court for stories with Bluey and play some of your favorite game like Keepy uppy and dance Party! No registration required.

Join us for a special program combining science with ice cream
$1.50 with admission

The Bishop Hill Heritage Association is pleased to announce that an ABBA tribute band will be
performing at 1 p.m. in the village park in Bishop Hill IL on Saturday July 12, 2025 for free.
Please bring lawn chairs and enjoy this Las Vegas type show! DANCING QUEEN: An ABBA
Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and
audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and
promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and
Dancing Queen around! Fronted by a dynamic Agnetha and Frida duo, the music of the greatest
pop band in history comes to life in a joyful celebration of these timeless tunes. “DANCING
QUEEN: An ABBA Salute” is the Midwest’s longtime #1 ABBA tribute, with a repertoire of
over 30 all-time favorite hits. From Waterloo to Mamma Mia, SOS to Knowing Me Knowing
You, Honey Honey to Voulez-Vous, audiences won’t be able to help singing and dancing along
with this high-energy homage to everything ABBA!

In addition to the two-hour concert, local organizations will be offering food and drinks. The
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association will have a food stand, located next to the Colony Store.
Also, the Bishop Hill Methodist Church will also be having a bake sale next to the Steeple
Building Museum. Uncle Bud’s Apple Cider Slush will be located between the Prairie Arts
Center and the Post Office on Christina Street, across from the park. Finally, do not forget that
Bishop Hill has three restaurants and a bakery for your eating pleasure.