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

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.

Every Thursday & Saturday from 8 am until Noon, the Macomb Farmers Market is held in Chandler Park -- with fresh local produce, eggs, honey, jam, baked goods, & flavored popcorn, as well as fresh cut flowers & live plants, and both personal care products & hand-crafted goods made by local artisans. On Saturday only, you'll find all that plus packaged meat, ready-to-eat brunch meals, on-site knife sharpening, free professional dog training, and live performances by local musicians.

Saturday, October 18th || 9AM - 12PM
Join the Burlington Public Library, Burlington Parks and Forestry Departments as we plant the trees that were
unlocked in this summer's reading program! Led by Burlington's City Forester, Patrick Moore, this will be a hands-on
event where participants will learn about trees, how to plant, and how to care for them. Following the planting,
members of the Tree Advisory Board will lead free tours and offer young tree pruning workshops throughout
Dankwardt Park. No registration required; all are welcome.

Saturdays, October 11 & 25 || 9 - 10:30AM
Join us for Breakfast Club in the Create Space. Enjoy a simple breakfast provided by generous donations and optional
activities. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Get creepy with pumpkin guts slime!
Free with admission!

You won’t want to miss it! On Saturday, October 4, 2025, during
the Knox County Scenic Drive former president, Abraham Lincoln
will be paying a visit to Maquon. Fritz Klein as Mr. Lincoln
will give three presentations, one at noon, 1:00 P.M. and 2:00
P.M. at Fruit Hill School. It has been said that “Klein’s
portrayal of Lincoln brings this American icon to life. He
bears a striking resemblance to Lincoln. His programs are
thoroughly researched, historically accurate and blends
Lincoln’s humor with his great humanity.” If you ever had a
question you wanted to ask President Lincoln, there will be a
question-and-answer period after each performance. This special
free event is made possible by a hometown benefactor.
The Historical Association’s Cemetery Walk is back for a second
year on October 18, (with a rain date of October 19) from 4:00
P.M. until dusk. Visitors will meet a Civil War drummer, a
former schoolteacher and a frequent customer at Haskel Sulteen’s
blacksmith shop, along with four other people from Maquon’s rich
history.
On the afternoon of the “Walk”, stop at Fruit Hill School to
purchase your $10.00 ticket, look at the displays and enjoy some
refreshments. Then caravan out to the Maquon Cemetery where a
guide will meet you, take you throughout the cemetery and
introduce you to costumed actors portraying people from the
village’s past.

National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.

Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.

The Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a Cemetery Tour of Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be two tours for the event: 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (candlelight tour)

Elmwood Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Fort Madison, Iowa and is the resting place of some of our leading business owners, photographer, and a song writer of a famous hymn. Our tour will walk through Elmwood Cemetery and share the story of each person who is resting at Elmwood. Please wear comfortable shoes and be ready to know more about our past residents.

A goodwill donation is accepted at each tour. The candlelight tour at 6:00 pm is a lighted tour by candles and other lights. The tours are for all ages. Elmwood Cemetery is located at 2119 Avenue L. Parking is recommend at the City of Fort Madison's Street Department, 21st. Street, Avenue M, and there is some parking along the roadway in the Cemetery. In the event of rain, the program will be held at the Pavilion at Riverview Park.

For more information about the Cemetery Tour, please contact Laura Liegois, City Manager at 319-372-7700, ext.203 or citymanager@fortmadison-ia.com.

Laura J. Liegois – City Manager

City of Fort Madison, Iowa

Psst—pass it along! Nothing’s happening at the Western Illinois Museum on Saturday, October 18… unless you’ve got the password. The Blind Swine Speakeasy swings open its doors at 6:00 p.m., with bar service for those in the know. From 6:30 p.m. on, musical guests Emma and Matt, joined by local favorite Matt Hughes on bass, will keep the joint jumpin’ with two toe-tapping sets of jazz.

The 1920s were the cat’s pajamas when it came to invention. Thanks to motors, mass production, and new materials, gadgets like vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, and radios turned households into hives of modern living. And it wasn’t just convenience; lessons from World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic spurred a boom in packaged food and bottled drinks. Individually wrapped candies, canned goods, and brand-name sodas promised “clean” eating and better health, while ads told homemakers they could be the bee’s knees of efficiency.

But here’s the kicker: while technology was promising progress, folks were also whipping up their own “giggle water” with the help of motors and mixers better suited to milkshakes than moonshine. The speakeasy became the place where all this modern flair, style, secrecy, and a dash of rebellion came together.

On October 18, explore the Museum’s collection of 1920s household marvels and decide for yourself: were they real time-savers or just nifty gizmos? All while you sip a cool beverage, mingle with friends, and let Emma & Matt’s smooth jazz transport you straight back to the Roaring Twenties.

Want in? Text Swine to 309-837-2613 for the secret password (it changes every time to keep the feds guessing). Slip the gatekeeper at the south door a fin ($5), and you’re in.