Events Calendar

Our 6th market of the season is here! Hot food this week will be from Little Pallet Farmhouse, and music by Tex Carroll. Production is increasing every week. Our vendors love seeing you!

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!

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.

All your favorite vendors will be there selling produce, plants, baked goods, clothes, and many more. Stop by to check all these amazing products!
Market starts at 8 am and ends at 1 pm at Washington Park!

Hello and welcome to the Galesburg Farmers Market. We have a variety of vendors who offer fresh and locally grown foods and plants, as well as a wide range of affordable handmade items. Feel free to come and shop, or if you are interested in being a vendor, please speak with Kathy, who is the Market Manager, or Myra, Market Assistant. We will be happy to help you out.

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.

The Macomb High School Marching Bomber Band will hold its annual March-a-thon on Saturday, August 29, from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Members of the drumline and color guard will perform short marching demonstrations in three Macomb neighborhoods: south of Edison School, Meadowbrook, and Georgetown.

Band members, joined by parent volunteers, will go door-to-door collecting donations during the performances. The neighborhood with the highest donation total will receive a special parade performance by the full Marching Bomber Band and color guard on Saturday, September 12, at 3:30pm. Proceeds will help purchase much needed beginner band instruments.

Residents in participating neighborhoods may leave donations in an envelope taped on their front door for pickup on August 29. Donations can also be mailed to Macomb Band Boosters, PO Box 816, or made online at https://square.link/u/aoX2t3Nz. Please note which neighborhood you are supporting.

On September 12th, following the neighborhood parade, the band will present a free concert at 4:45pm in front of Macomb City Hall, as a thank-you for the community’s continued support.

Join us on August 28-30, 2026 for Peoria Irish Fest!
The last weekend in August every year, the St. Patrick Society of Peoria partners with the Peoria Park District to host the Peoria Irish Fest on the Peoria Riverfront.
Over the years, Peoria Irish Fest (Erin Feis) has grown from a Sunday afternoon picnic to a 3-Day Irish Festival. Although the venue has changed and the scope of activities and entertainment has grown exponentially since that first picnic, we still provide a time and place for friends and families to join together and share their interest in Irish traditions.

The first day of Peoria Irish Fest is called “The Gathering,” the second is “The Day,” and the last is “The Scattering.” During the three days of the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of musicians from around Peoria, the country, or the world, playing both traditional and more modern Irish music; Irish dancers from a variety of Irish Dance Schools; and learn more about Irish traditions in our Cultural Village.
Also featured during the festival is the Ancient Athletic sporting competition, featuring the Sheaf Toss, Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw, Braemar Stone/Open Stone—heavyweight for distance and lightweight for distance.

Festival Hours:
• Friday, August 28th: 4:30 pm-10:30 pm
• Saturday, August 29th: Noon-10:30 pm
• Sunday, August 30th: 9:30 am- 5 pm (Mass at 10:30 am)

One of western Illinois' favorite end-of-summer traditions returns as the 2026 Bushnell Town & Country Fall Festival takes over downtown Bushnell Wednesday, August 26 through Saturday, August 29, 2026, with four days of family entertainment, hometown traditions, live music, carnival rides, a grand parade, flea market, antique tractors, classic automobiles, exhibits, contests and activities for all ages.

2026 Entertainment Lineup
• Thursday, August 27 – 7:30 p.m: The Unforgettables
• Friday, August 28 – 7:30 p.m: Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
• Saturday, August 29 – 7:30 p.m: Madd Hoss Jackson

Saturday offers a full day of family activities including the Antique Tractor Show, Auto Show, Kids' Games, Water Fight at the Fire House, Pie & Cake Contest and Auction, tractor parade, flea market, carnival rides and awards presentations before the festival concludes with a performance by crowd favorite Madd Hoss Jackson at 7:30 p.m.

Admission to the festival grounds is free, with carnival rides, food and select activities available throughout the weekend.

Saturdays throughout the year, enjoy live music at the bar and grill at Kickapoo State Recreation Area. Shows featuring country, folk, and classic rock begin at 5 p.m. each night. Learn more at Kickapoo Adventures online.  

Tumbleweed Dave Coleman will be at Kickapoo Adventures on August 29 from 5- 7 p.m.!