Events Calendar

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.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

Western Illinois University will celebrate its 22nd anniversary of the annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture. This year, former WIU Provost and President Emeritus of Kutztown University Kenneth Hawkinson will present on "You CAN Go Home Again: Knowledge from the Past as a Foundation for the Future," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

Hawkinson will speak about how knowledge from the past can serve as a foundation for the future.

The lecture series began in 2003 after WIU's College of Arts and Sciences initiated an effort to slow the decline in public interest related to broader education and concerns about the negative impact on democracy and social commitment. Since the initiative began, many WIU faculty have delivered impactful lectures.

Hawkinson spent 27 years at WIU, where he served as a faculty member, department chair and provost and associate vice president of academic affairs. During his time on faculty, he served as a leader of both the Faculty Senate and the Faculty Union. He has published numerous articles and dozens of professional papers.
His research will dive into creative pursuits, including storytelling, oral tradition and performance literature. Hawkinson served as the 12th president of Kutztown University from July 2015 to July 2025, where he retired.

He was recently awarded the President Emeritus status by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Following the lecture, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of Hawkinson, as well as enjoy light refreshments.

The event is open to the public. If you're unable to make the in-person event, the lecture will be on WIU's YouTube channel.

Downtown on the Rushville Square
Vendor spaces are offered on a first come basis. The market begins on the West side of the square and spreads around the other sides as needed. Vendors may also set up in the grass but staking is not allowed, please use weights to hold your canopy.

Our Farmers Market takes place March – October every Friday from 7am-12pm and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We also have a special Third Saturday Market. This market takes place on the third Saturday of every month from 7am-12pm.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

Friday nights are made for song, and EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT we encourage you to find the courage to SING WITH CHARGING RHINO PRODUCTIONS at Montrose Sandbar!

Canton, Missouri's outdoor Farmers Market running through the 1st & 3rd April - October 7:30am-12pm

The Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. to noon. You can find us on the west end of Central Park at Fifth Street and Broadway in downtown Hannibal from April 27 through Oct. 26 Saturday mornings in the park make for a perfect family outing. Once the season is in high gear, we will likely also add a midweek market. Come see us each Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. starting June 20.

Situated in Canton’s downtown Jones Park, this annual Farmers Market, hosted by Canton Main Street is held every Saturday from June thru September from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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 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