Events Calendar

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

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

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.

Saturday, September 5th:
7 am - Breakfast served by the 19th Hole
9 am - Show Starts, Gas Engines, Corn Shelling, Threshing
10 am - Kids' Games: Water Balloon Toss, Watermelon eating contest, Egg Relay Race
11:30 am - Parade
3 pm - Tractor Drive around Argyle Lake

The Nauvoo Grape Festival is an annual celebration, held on 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/

Saturday, September 5th:
7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk Registration Begins
7:30 a.m. – Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Registration Begins
8:00 a.m. – Grape Stomp 5K Run/Walk & Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Begins
9:00 a.m. – Arts & Craft Show and Flea Market Open
11:00 a.m. – Bags Tournament Registration
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Quilt Show
12:00 p.m. – Bags Tournament Begins (Located in the Entertainment Tent)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Open -ALL AGES ALLOWED - WE ID!
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Nauvoo Historical Society Rheinberger Museum Tours
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Carnival & Food Vendors Open
2:00 p.m. – Pet Parade
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 49th Annual Festival on Wheels – Night Car Display
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank Fundraiser
6:00 p.m. – Entertainment Tent Opens
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music in the entertainment tent by Dirt Road Rockers

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!

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!