Events Calendar

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 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!

First-ever Cars & Coffee event hosted at Western Illinois University! All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome! We hope to see y'all there!

It’s Mercer County Fair time again. What better way to spend time with family and friends? And you won’t find a better deal. Daily admission is only $6.00, and season passes are $17.00, kids 7-12 are $2.00. Something for everyone. Grandstand events are free. Also, don’t miss the Aledo America 250 celebration activities that will be held at the fairgrounds on July 4, starting at 3 PM. Food, beer garden, kids activities and bounce houses, 3 live bands, and of course fireworks, but the best part is the lighted Drone Show!

Saturday, July 11th:

Junior Swine Show: 9 am

Carnival Rides: 1 pm

Wristband Day ($20/person wristband): 1 pm-4 pm

Mercer County Baby Contest: 2 pm

Decorated Diaper Contest: Follows baby contest

Baby Crawl: Follows baby contest

Talent Contest: 3 pm

Demolition Derby: 6:30 pm

Shelton Biddle and 1851 Beer Garden: 8 pm - Midnight

Daily Admission: $6

Season Passes: $17

Kids 7-12: $2

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.  

Summer Youth Theatre Presents: Cyrano de Burger Shack!
Join us as our talented Summer Youth Theatre cast takes the stage in this hilarious and heartwarming production featuring local students entering 9th grade through recently completed 12th grade!
Showtimes:
• July 10 at 7:00 PM
• July 11 at 7:00 PM
• July 12 at 2:00 PM

Admission is a Free Will Donation
Your generosity helps Great River Players continue offering Summer Youth Theatre at no cost to area students, ensuring future generations have the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine on stage.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these incredible young performers. We can’t wait to see you there!

Celebrating 105 Years!

Summer Youth Theatre Presents: Cyrano de Burger Shack!
Join us as our talented Summer Youth Theatre cast takes the stage in this hilarious and heartwarming production featuring local students entering 9th grade through recently completed 12th grade!
Showtimes:
• July 10 at 7:00 PM
• July 11 at 7:00 PM
• July 12 at 2:00 PM

Admission is a Free Will Donation
Your generosity helps Great River Players continue offering Summer Youth Theatre at no cost to area students, ensuring future generations have the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine on stage.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these incredible young performers. We can’t wait to see you there!

Fresh produce, local vendors, and community fun are right around the corner.
Still thinking about being a vendor? There’s time—reach out to the Hancock County Farm Bureau at 217-357-3141 or [hcfbmanager@gmail.com](mailto:hcfbmanager@gmail.com).
We can’t wait to see you there!