Events Calendar

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!

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!

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 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.

Walnut Grove Farm’s Barn Fest is celebrating juried artisan shopping, great local food, live music, home grown produce, the Kids Art Contest and kid fun, with a quilt giveaway on October 3 & 4,10 & 11 from 9 to 5. The farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville at Carr St. For details go to www.Barn-Fest.com.

Walnut Grove Farm’s Barn Fest is celebrating juried artisan shopping, great local food, live music, home grown produce, the Kids Art Contest and kid fun, with a quilt giveaway on October 3 & 4,10 & 11 from 9 to 5. The farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville at Carr St. For details go to www.Barn-Fest.com.

As the breezes become a little brisk and the days begin to shorten, nature begins the process of preparing for the cold winter months ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy nature and the magnificent colors of autumn from the lake.
We will meet at the concession parking lot at 10 am & 11 am.
Each one-hour tour can accommodate only 6 people.
To register, please call (309) 776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov

Moon Over Macomb: The Fall Festival is Saturday, October 17, 2026! Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm on the Downtown Square for the annual Halloween costume parade, family games and activities, horse- drawn trolley rides, and more!

THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT IS BACK!
The pumpkins have escaped… again!
Once upon a time, 30 little ceramic pumpkins decided they were tired of sitting quietly at The Crafty Coop. So, on one very special Saturday in October, they’re going to sneak out of the studio and hide themselves all around Downtown Macomb!
The 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt is happening during Moon Over Macomb on Saturday, October 17th from 10 AM–12 PM!
Our mischievous little pumpkins will be hiding throughout Chandler Park and around the Downtown Square, waiting for some lucky pumpkin hunters to discover them. Find one? IT’S YOURS!
Bring your found pumpkin back to The Crafty Coop during business hours and paint it FREE! Pick your favorite colors, add some creativity, and give your little runaway pumpkin a personality of its own. But remember… There are only 30 pumpkins, so we’re asking everyone to PLEASE limit it to ONE pumpkin per family. We want to spread the pumpkin-hunting joy as far as we can and give more families a chance to join the fun!
After your masterpiece is painted, your pumpkin will stay at The Coop for its very important kiln adventure. Once it has been fired, you can come back and pick up your finished little treasure!
So gather your favorite people, put on your best pumpkin-hunting shoes, and come explore downtown Macomb during Moon Over Macomb!
Keep your eyes peeled. Check the corners. Watch the bushes. And whatever you do… DON’T LET A PUMPKIN ESCAPE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10 AM–12 PM
Chandler Park & Around the Downtown Square
30 pumpkins • 30 lucky finds • FREE pumpkin painting
The pumpkins are waiting.
Let the hunt begin!

Celebrate the harvest season with us at the Western Illinois Museum (WiM) during Downtown Macomb's Moon Over Macomb festivities! On Saturday, October 17th, from 10:00 am to noon, drop in to learn how to make corn husk dolls, view artifacts from WiM's collection, and taste historic culinary traditions. 

Throughout the event, guests can explore harvest traditions at interactive stations illustrating food preparation and preservation for the winter months. Victorian ladies Mrs. Bath and Mrs. Chu will demonstrate time-honored techniques for making homemade apple butter. At the same time, volunteer Dona Lantz will host a peach jam station with canning tips and samples. Guests can learn about harvesting grains, including corn shelling and an 1873 reaper once used to harvest wheat for bread, and taste fresh-baked bread generously donated by our local bread-baking expert, Aly Sturgis, owner of Sullivan Taylor Coffee House. Come taste seasonal treats and experience harvest traditions that bring history to life! 

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect way to embrace the fall spirit with friends and family.