Events Calendar

The Macomb Balloon Rally will host its 39 th annual event Friday- Saturday, Sept. 11-12 throughout the city of Macomb and at Western Illinois University.

This year, 18 hot air balloons, flown by pilots from across the Midwest, will take to the skies over Macomb for competitive flights. This year’s theme is the Disney movie, “Up.”

Events kick off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, with a performance by WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra on Vince Grady Field. At 6 p.m., weather permitting, balloons will then fly from Vince Grady Field to locations throughout the county.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, at approximately 6:45 a.m., the balloons will attempt to fly from locations around the area to Vince Grady Field and drop bean bags on a themed target mowed into the grass on the field. From 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, “Just Another Band” (JAB) will perform on Vince Grady Field. At dusk, approximately 7:30 p.m., the popular balloon glow will be held at the WIU field.
The status and location of each scheduled flight will be updated on the Rally’s Facebook page at facebook.com/MacombBalloonRally.

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!

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 Warren County Prime Beef Festival returns September 5, 7-12, 2026, bringing a week of community pride and all things beef to Monmouth, Illinois. For generations, the Prime Beef Festival has celebrated the people, agriculture, businesses, and traditions that make Warren County special.

Saturday, September 12th:
8:00 - 10:00 am: 5K & Kids Fun Run @The American Legion
10:00 - Noon: Kid's Day Activities
10:00 - Noon: Touch a Truck @Monmouth Park

8:00 - 10:00 pm: Midway Concessions

Noon - Close: Swyear Amusements
5:00 - 10:00 pm: Industrial and Vendor Show
5:00 - 1:00 am: Beer Garden
6:00 pm: Power Wheels Demo
7:00 pm: Demolition Derby
Beer Garden Entertainment:
8:00 - 11:00 pm: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos

The Mount Sterling Farmers Market began in 2017 as a grassroots effort led by community members with the goal of promoting local food access, small businesses, and community gathering, laying the foundation for the market we know today.

Don’t Miss Early Bird Artist Registration at Gazebo Art Festival!

Since 1971, the Gazebo Art Festival has hosted a fun and juried art festival in Chandler Park in Macomb in September. With a mission to nurture artistic creation and expression in the rural community and beyond, the Gazebo Art Festival has been recognized as a favorite family and local event.

To continue the growth and capacity of the festival, they joined the Fiscal Sponsorship Program of Prairie Hills Resource Conservation & Development in 2025. One of the benefits is being able to offer online applications for artist booths, including early bird discounts.
Before May 30th, single artists can reserve a booth at the festival for $50 or $80 for a shared booth. After May 30th, single booths are $65 and shared are $105. The final application deadline is July 17th.

The Gazebo Art Festival is also accepting applications from food vendors and volunteers to host children’s activities during the event.

All applications can be found online at the Prairie Hills RC&D Gazebo Art Festival page
(prairiehillsrcd.org/gazebo-art-festival.html). Print applications and checks can also be sent to the Prairie Hills RC&D office at 321 W University Drive, Macomb, IL 61455. Checks must be made out to Prairie Hills RC&D with GAF as a memo.

Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Chandler Park, Macomb

Celebrate the creativity of central Illinois artists at the annual Gazebo Art Festival, featuring a juried showcase of original artwork in a variety of media, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy the Children's Activity Area, pottery and fiber arts demonstrations, interactive art projects with WIU Art Department and students, face painting, food trucks, and the Friends of the Library book sale.

All activities are free and open to the public.