Events Calendar

Keokuk Farmer's Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories - AND it helps the community!

The Keokuk Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May through September at the River City Mall from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: River City Mall 300 Main Street Keokuk, IA 52632

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.

Mount Sterling IL Farmers Market will be held on every Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM from June 7th to September 27th Uptown on Main street

Join us for a morning or afternoon of paddling and enjoying nature on beautiful Lake Argyle.

Kayaks paddles, and life jackets are being provided by the Friends of Argyle. Ten adult kayaks and 2 youth kayaks (for ages 5+) are available, so space is limited to the first 12 people to register for each tour. Two times are being offered each day, and each outing will be about 2 hours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the parking area near the dam/spillway for this program.

Please register by calling (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Participation in any program involving the use of FOA equipment (skis, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.) will require participants to become a member of the Friends of Argyle organization. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $15 for a single parent family and $20 for a two-parent family.

Your favorite blue heeler is hosting a party with the library! Come join us at Westland Mall Center Court for stories with Bluey and play some of your favorite game like Keepy uppy and dance Party! No registration required.

Join us to celebrate 36 years of business! Local meat cookout, goat milk ice cream, giveaways, goodie bags and more!
We'll be launching our 2025 edition shirts, so pick up yours while supplies last.
This is a free event for all ages

Join us for a special program combining science with ice cream
$1.50 with admission

The Bishop Hill Heritage Association is pleased to announce that an ABBA tribute band will be
performing at 1 p.m. in the village park in Bishop Hill IL on Saturday July 12, 2025 for free.
Please bring lawn chairs and enjoy this Las Vegas type show! DANCING QUEEN: An ABBA
Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and
audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and
promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, Fernando, and
Dancing Queen around! Fronted by a dynamic Agnetha and Frida duo, the music of the greatest
pop band in history comes to life in a joyful celebration of these timeless tunes. “DANCING
QUEEN: An ABBA Salute” is the Midwest’s longtime #1 ABBA tribute, with a repertoire of
over 30 all-time favorite hits. From Waterloo to Mamma Mia, SOS to Knowing Me Knowing
You, Honey Honey to Voulez-Vous, audiences won’t be able to help singing and dancing along
with this high-energy homage to everything ABBA!

In addition to the two-hour concert, local organizations will be offering food and drinks. The
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association will have a food stand, located next to the Colony Store.
Also, the Bishop Hill Methodist Church will also be having a bake sale next to the Steeple
Building Museum. Uncle Bud’s Apple Cider Slush will be located between the Prairie Arts
Center and the Post Office on Christina Street, across from the park. Finally, do not forget that
Bishop Hill has three restaurants and a bakery for your eating pleasure.

The Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication and the WIU Department of Theatre and Dance will present SummerStage 2025 performances of “Matilda the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 in the Hainline Theatre on the WIU campus.

“Matilda The Musical,” the multi-award-winning production inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 novel Matilda, comes to life under the direction of Meagan Morrow, a WIU Master of Fine Arts in Directing alumna. Musical direction is led by Ethan Ivey, WIU Choral Conducting alumnus and choir director at Macomb Junior High School. The show’s choreography is done by Donald Laney, WIU’s head of dance.

The story follows Matilda, an extraordinary little girl with remarkable wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Determined to take control of her own fate, she bravely stands up to the cruelty and neglect of her parents. Matilda finds comfort and encouragement in her growing bond with the kind and compassionate Miss Honey, a teacher who quickly recognizes the girl's unique gifts. Yet, school life is far from easy. The tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, despises children and delights in punishing anyone who defies her harsh rules. With courage and cleverness on her side, Matilda just might become the beacon of hope her fellow students need.

Tickets are now on sale. Prices are $25 for general admission and $20 for seniors and students.

To purchase tickets, visit westernpresents.com or contact the WIU box office in person or by phone at (309) 298-2900.

To learn more about the WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication, visit wiu.edu/cofac.

From sculpture to jewelry, from painting to pottery, Downtown Hannibal has it all! Come
celebrate fine art and fine craft at the August Downtown Hannibal Art Walk on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm.

You are invited to stroll Main Street in Hannibal and visit eleven different venues that present the work of regional artists. Watch as they demonstrate Obvara pottery glazing, fused glass and wood carving. Listen as they explain what and why they love making their art. Win original artwork in a free drawing. Chat with artists who live right here in the region. Shop for fine art and fine craft that is affordable and local. The evening promises to be fun and filled with inspiration and ART!

The venues for the artwork are:
Alliance Art Gallery, 121 N. Main Ayers Pottery, 308 N. 3rd Blue Daisy, 320 N. Main • Chocolaterie Stam, 123 N. Main Clemens General Store, 305 N. Main Gallery 310, 310 N. Main Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Java Jive, 211 N. Main Jim’s Journey: The Hick Finn Freedom Center, 509 N. 3rd Mark Twain Book and Gift Shop, 312 N. Main Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, 120 N. Main

For more information and to stay updated on schedules of events, visit their Facebook page at Downtown Hannibal Art Walk.

Come join the park natural resources coordinator and learn about the many reptiles and amphibians found at the park and across the Illinois. A few live specimens, which may include a nonvenomous snake, a box turtle, frog(s), and a lizard will be available for viewing (and optional handling). Children will receive handouts to learn more about these interesting creatures and experience many hand-on activities!