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.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for the 30th Annual Great River Bridge Race! Experience the energy of one of the greatest events in Burlington that brings our community together. This event offers multiple options to give everyone an opportunity to cross the Great River Bridge on foot, regardless of skill level. All race proceeds benefit the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, so YOU will help create a lasting impact for everyone in our community. Don't miss this opportunity to capture the breathtaking views of the Mighty Mississippi, as the Great River Bridge is typically closed to pedestrians! The 10k and 5k will both be timed and scored by Nonstop Race Management. Results will be posted on the Nonstop Race Management website.

Participants may choose from a timed 5K or 10K distances or the approximately 1.5-mile Bridge Walk. The 5K and 10K begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Bridge Walk at 9:45 a.m. All events begin and finish at the Port of Burlington.  Whether running for time, jogging with friends, or just walking the course, participants are sure to have a good time on this unique route, with the opportunity to go over the Great River Bridge on foot. 

- 10K: 9:00 a.m. – $30

- 5K: 9:00 a.m. – $30

- Bridge Walk: 9:45 a.m. – $25

- 5K and 10K are timed

- Bridge Walk is approximately 1.5 miles and is not timed

- Placement medals will be awarded to the top three men and women in the 5K and 10K

- Race results will be posted online

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.

Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up for your community, these Walks are a powerful way to connect and take action together.
Every dollar raised here in Illinois goes directly toward research, advocacy, and education programs in our local schools, workplaces, and communities.

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit afsp.org/MacombIL.

Contact:
Ellen Moon (She/Her/Hers)
309-313-3556
elliehmoon@gmail.com

The Great River Bridge Race was established in 1995 and continues to be a legacy event in the Burlington community year after year. This event provides a unique opportunity for participants to cross the Great River Bridge on foot, as it is typically closed to pedestrians. This race offers multiple events, including a 5K / 10K race, as well as a 1.5-mile Bridge Walk. The 28th Annual Great River Bridge Race is scheduled on September 19, 2026.

Join us in Parade!

Come create your very own Beaded Corn masterpiece in our Art Studio!

Free with Admission

Admission Cost:
Adults: $13.00

Children: $13.00

Infants (under 1): Free

Seniors (60+) & Military personnel: $10.40

Members: Free

It’s been almost 195 years since Augusta was founded, and the Hancock County community is celebrating in a big way.

The annual Augusta Days is September 18th and 19th with the theme Old Time Rock & Roll. Activities include yard sales, kids’ games, a 5K run, a parade, food, music and the dedication of a veterans’ memorial.
Augusta was founded in 1832 by brothers-in-;aw Joel Catlin and William Abernethy. One of its most famous residents was singing cowboy Smiley Burnette, who portrayed railway engineer Charley Pratt aboard the Hooterville Cannonball on the hit TV show Petticoat Junction.

A full schedule for Augusta Days can be found on the Augusta Business Committee’s Facebook page.
This year’s Augusta Days parade is at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 along Main Street in the central business district with the theme “Old Time Rock & Roll.”

The Biggest German Event of the Year! 3 Days of Fun

Willkommen to Central Illinois’ Biggest and Best Fest! This year’s festival has all your favorites with a few new things to put some guten in your tag!
The Peoria Park District and German American Central Society united their efforts in 1996 to bring the first of the “signature events” planned for the Peoria Riverfront.
Peoria’s Oktoberfest” is the Midwestern equivalent of the Munich Oktoberfest.
Location: Peoria Riverfront
9/18: 5 pm-11 pm
9/19: Noon-11 pm
9/20: 11 am-5 pm

The Al Sears Music Fest spotlights local talent on Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 to 9:00 pm at the Western Illinois Museum. The afternoon will feature performances by The Zoë Rose Trio and Nico Barberan, along with a community jam session led by the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association.

12:00 to 1:45 pm – The Zoë Rose Trio.
2:00 to 3:45 pm – Jam Session hosted by Jeff Calhoun and the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association
5:00 to 6:30 pm – Nico Barberan
7:00 to 9:00 pm – The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project