Events Calendar

The Hub Arts & Cultural Center and Schuyler Jail Museum will open "Rushville's Story: 200 Years," a new exhibit celebrating the city's bicentennial, on Smiles Day, Friday, September 11, 2026. Doors open immediately following the parade, and the exhibit will be open to the public until 4:00 p.m. that day. The exhibit will remain on display through October 31, 2026, giving residents and visitors ample opportunity to explore Rushville's 200-year history.

Through The Hub and Schuyler Jail Museum’s partnership each year, we are able to keep our community’s history alive. This exhibit marks our fourth local history exhibit together. The Hub Arts & Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization serving West Central Illinois through arts and cultural programming.

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

Friday, September 11, 2026
8:30 am: Golf Tournament
7:30 pm: Rodeo Competition
9 pm: Parker McCollum
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

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.

Annual Golf Fundraiser

Golf Tournament

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

The Office of Marketing and Downtown Development is excited to announce the upcoming dates for the 23rd Annual Park N’ Cruise. This season will feature classic cars, live music, and great food while celebrating local and national pride during America 250 and the McDonough County Bicentennial.

Kicking off on Friday, May 1, 2026, Park N’ Cruise will surround Chandler Park to offer a lively gathering place filled with unique rides and hometown pride. The season opener will feature entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., setting the tone for a summer-long community celebration. This season’s dates and entertainment are as follows:

• Friday, September 11 at Chandler Park – Eternity Road

Park N’ Cruise remains a free event, open to all ages, making it a perfect outing for families, car enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a summer evening downtown. Guests can also enjoy food from the Knights of Columbus while taking in the sights and sounds of Historic Downtown Macomb. This year’s celebration will incorporate patriotic elements throughout the season, recognizing the spirit of America 250 and honoring the local traditions that bring our community together.

For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015 or visit bit.ly/PNC26

The Macomb Balloon Rally will host its 39 th annual event Friday- Saturday, Sept. 11-12 throughout the city of Macomb and at Western Illinois University.

This year, 18 hot air balloons, flown by pilots from across the Midwest, will take to the skies over Macomb for competitive flights. This year’s theme is the Disney movie, “Up.”

Events kick off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, with a performance by WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra on Vince Grady Field. At 6 p.m., weather permitting, balloons will then fly from Vince Grady Field to locations throughout the county.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, at approximately 6:45 a.m., the balloons will attempt to fly from locations around the area to Vince Grady Field and drop bean bags on a themed target mowed into the grass on the field. From 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, “Just Another Band” (JAB) will perform on Vince Grady Field. At dusk, approximately 7:30 p.m., the popular balloon glow will be held at the WIU field.
The status and location of each scheduled flight will be updated on the Rally’s Facebook page at facebook.com/MacombBalloonRally.

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!