Events Calendar

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.

Interested in learning chess or brushing up on your skills? Join us for this drop-in chess club in the Create Space.

No registration required; all skill levels welcome.

ImpactLife is partnering with local blood donors and drive hosts on community blood drives in the Tri-State region and surrounding communities during the week of August 10. We appreciate the support of local volunteers who step forward as volunteer donors and blood drive coordinators!

The overall rate of blood donation decreases during the summer months, so donations are especially needed this time of year. All donors will receive ImpactLife Donor Rewards: choice of electronic gift card, points to use in the ImpactLife Donor Rewards Store, or the option to contribute an equivalent value to a nonprofit through the blood center's "Good Giving" initiative. More information at www.bloodcenter.org/rewards.

In partnership with Thyme & Spice, the Burlington Public Library is excited to offer an opportunity to explore flavors, food, and make new friends in the library's spiciest book club. Each gathering will focus around a spice, and participants are encouraged to read a book that is in some way connected to its geography or culture. We'll gather in August to learn about chives. Chives are perennials that trace their origins to Eurasia and North America. Sample chives in tasty food, learn from the Des Moines County Master Gardeners about growing this herb, and share books related to the plant or its native geographic area. No registration required.

Whether you already love planning or are starting completely from scratch, Sorta Organized is a relaxed club for anyone interested in planning, creativity, and trying new ways to stay organized. Learn how to design customizable disc-bound planner pages in Canva, create accessories with a Cricut, and use provided materials to build or personalize your own reusable planner system.

Mark your calendars and join us for our next Market on 41 on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM!
We love creating opportunities for our community to connect with local makers and small businesses. Come spend the day discovering handmade goods, fresh baked treats, home décor, gifts, and other thoughtfully crafted items from talented vendors across the region.
Conveniently located right on Rt 41. An easy drive from Galesburg, Macomb, and Canton, though folks come from much farther.

VENDORS WANTED!
We still have vendor spaces available and would love to add even more variety to this market. If you offer handmade items, homegrown products, baked goods, boutique items, vintage finds, specialty foods, or other family-friendly products, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us at Hamilton City Park for an unforgettable evening of LIVE local music, food trucks, games, and family fun! FREE ADMISSION
The excitement begins at 4 pm with Wyatt Ewing singing the National Anthem.

OPENER:
- Wyatt Ewing from 4:00 to 6:00pm
HEADLINER:
- Staggard from 6:00 to 9:00pm
FOOD VENDORS:
- Jessie Ray's
- Trails End Concessions
- Just Poppin' Kettle Korn
- Sips & Stacks

Handicapped parking is available at the West Park entrance.
Proudly organized by the Hamilton Economic & Tourism Committee, the H.I.V.E. volunteers, and Hamilton City Council.

Saturdays throughout June, 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.  

The Blind Swine Speakeasy, the museum’s first exhibit that explores new ways to bring local history and culture to the community, can be described as a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is a perfect fit for a Prohibition-era speakeasy that tackles the complex issues around the 18^th Amendment –all while enjoying music and a now-legal beverage.  To add to the authentic 1930s-era speakeasy experience, the yet-to-be-renovated space will not be air-conditioned and has concrete floors and low lighting.
Much like the prohibition-era speakeasy, music will be part of the exhibit.  For the June 1^st opening, Jeff Holtz will provide a program and play the music of the 1920s and 30s, followed by guitarist Bill Maakestad, who, starting at 5:30, will play his renditions of a few favorite tunes from the time.  On June 15^th, The George Turner Trio will play two sets starting at 5:00 pm.  More details about upcoming music and activities taking place at the speakeasy will be announced, along with the password, on the museum’s Facebook page, Twitter feed, and website.