Events Calendar

The full carnival is coming this Labor Day!

Armbands available each day. A new armband required each day. Pre-sale armbands can be used the day of your choice.

Pre-sale armband tickets are now available at City Hall, UCB, and LLCU in Colchester.

Pre-sale armbands are $20

Armbands purchased day of carnival are $25

K & S Southern Midways - full-service carnival company, rides, food, games, and more.

A true Reunion favorite, Jimmy’s legendary voice helped define The Statler Brothers for over two decades. As a celebrated solo artist, he continues to deliver timeless country classics and heartfelt performances that keep fans coming back year after year.

This marks his 10th time taking the KILJ Stage at Old Threshers — a milestone performance you won’t want to miss.

Grandstand entertainment is included with your gate admission.

Lots of vendors selling flower baskets, veggie starts, freeze-dried fruit and candy, baked goods, home and personal care products, and more!

49th Annual Argyle Antique Gas Engine Show Sep. 4th, 5th, & 6th.
Bring something to show!! Free Admission AND Parking!!
Corn Shelling, Hay Pressing, Oat Threshing, Gas Engines, and other working exhibits.

Friday, September 4th:
7 am - Breakfast served by the 19th Hole
- Vendor & Exhibitor Setup
- Early Bird Flea Market shopping

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

The Nauvoo Grape Festival is an annual celebration, held the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in the Nauvoo State Park and surrounding areas of Nauvoo. This long-running festival is packed with activities including competitive events, parades, entertainment and more! The weekend also features the Festival on Wheels Car Show, one of the region's largest open-air car show.
**SPREAD THE WORD WE HAVE A REAL CARNIVAL FOR ALL AGES AGAIN IN 2026!! - BIG SLIDES, RIDES, GAMES, AND CARNIVAL FOOD!!!** View the carnival here (not every single ride, but most on the site will be present) https://gotchagamesiowa.com/

Friday, September 4th:
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Wine Cellar Tour
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival Opens
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – DJ Erik Larson 

Abingdon, Illinois, Farmers Market supports the local economy and the farm-to-table movement in Central Illinois. Est. 2025

The Western Illinois Museum presents an evening of music, Who Knows if the Moon’s a Balloon?, featuring soprano Melissa Chávez on the Museum’s Our Front Porch on Friday, September 4th at 5:30 pm. Doors and bar open at 5:00 pm. A $5 suggested donation at the door supports the Museum’s programming.
Joined by pianist Heidi Brooks and harpist Claire Happel Ashe, Chávez will present a family-friendly evening inspired by Americana, poetry, and the magic of moonlight. Bringing together soprano, piano, and harp, the program moves from the familiar landscapes of American poetry to the dreamlike world of moonlight and stars, with music that is by turns playful, lyrical, and full of wonder.

Melissa’s performance is part of the Music on Our Front Porch series, which presents world-class jazz and classical musicians in the Museum’s cozy, one-of-a-kind garage space, offering a rare chance to experience locally accomplished musicians up close.

Kick-start your Labor Day weekend right. Get ready for non-stop dancing & crowd-favorite songs.
The drinks will be ice-cold & the volume will be up. Grab your friends and come on out!

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

Saturday, September 5, 2026
6:30 am - 10 am: Fareway Pancake Breakfast
7 am: YMCA Rodeo Stampede 5k
11 am: Special Kids Rodeo

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