Events Calendar

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 Warren County Prime Beef Festival returns September 5, 7-12, 2026, bringing a week of community pride and all things beef to Monmouth, Illinois. For generations, the Prime Beef Festival has celebrated the people, agriculture, businesses, and traditions that make Warren County special.

Saturday, September 12th:
8:00 - 10:00 am: 5K & Kids Fun Run @The American Legion
10:00 - Noon: Kid's Day Activities
10:00 - Noon: Touch a Truck @Monmouth Park

8:00 - 10:00 pm: Midway Concessions

Noon - Close: Swyear Amusements
5:00 - 10:00 pm: Industrial and Vendor Show
5:00 - 1:00 am: Beer Garden
6:00 pm: Power Wheels Demo
7:00 pm: Demolition Derby
Beer Garden Entertainment:
8:00 - 11:00 pm: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

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.

Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Chandler Park, Macomb

Celebrate the creativity of central Illinois artists at the annual Gazebo Art Festival, featuring a juried showcase of original artwork in a variety of media, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy the Children's Activity Area, pottery and fiber arts demonstrations, interactive art projects with WIU Art Department and students, face painting, food trucks, and the Friends of the Library book sale.

All activities are free and open to the public.

Join the WIU Art Department at the Gazebo Art Festival for live demonstrations from WIU faculty and students, including screen printing, pottery, and more. Shop artwork from WIU students, faculty, and regional artists, browse the Friends of the Macomb Library book sale, and enjoy food trucks throughout the day! 

Admission is included with the purchase of a 2026 TSR Rodeo Button.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:30 am: Grand Rodeo Parade
7:30 pm: Rodeo Competition
9 pm: Brantley Gilbert
11 pm: The Bobby Ford Band

For more information on all the events during Rodeo Week, please visit www.tristaterodeo.org!

Great River Health's Stage Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: Niko Moon
Thurs, Sept 10: Wynonna
Fri, Sept 11: Parker McCollum
Sat, Sept 12: Brantley Gilbert
Bud Light Stockyard Lineup:
Wed, Sept 9: The Boys
Thurs, Sept 10: Brody Vancil & The Burners
Fri, Sept 11: The Bobby Ford Band
Sat, Sept 12: The Bobby Ford Band

Mark Twain Casino will host its eighth annual car show on Sept. 12, bringing together classic cars and automotive enthusiasts for a day of competition and live music.

The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vehicle registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Competition will be divided into six classes, each with its own Best of Class award, along with a Fan Favorite Award voted on by attendees. Car clubs can also compete for a Most Car Club Participants award; the winning club will receive a trophy along with a donation to a charitable organization of its choice.

Live music will follow the vehicle displays, with the Mugshot Bandits performing from noon to 3 p.m. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m.