Kickoff to Railroad Days Festival: A Downtown Block Party

Downtown Community Partnership of Galesburg will once again bring Chew Chew & Brew to Downtown Galesburg. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, food, and fantastic music! Join on Friday, June 28, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for an unforgettable experience. The Park Plaza area will be shut down, located at 130 E […]

Murder on the Orient Express

Don't miss Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express at The Orpheum Theatre, during Galesburg Railroad Days.

BCA’a Art from the Heartland

Calling all artists! Deadline for entry is Saturday, June 29th. Art from the Heartland features artwork of all mediums from local and regional artists. Entry fees are $5 for BCA members and $10 for non-members.

Annual Kirkwood Days Celebration

RESCHEDULED Block Party — Saturday, June 29th, 6:30PM-8:30PMRESCHEDULED Fireworks — Saturday, June 29th, at duskYard sales — Saturday, June 29th, 7AM-? On Friday, June 28th: Kirkwood Fire Department will be grilling ribeyes, porkchops, and hot dogs: 5 to 7 pm at the Kirkwood Park and 7 to 9 pm at the Kirkwood BallparkFire station breakfast […]

Call to All Artists for Art from the Heartland Entries

Deadline for entry and delivery of work is Saturday, June 29, 2024. Art from the HeARTland features artwork of all mediums from local and regional artists as part of our ongoing mission to offer creative and diverse artistic experiences. Exhibition dates are July 9 - August 30, 2024, with the gallery reception 5-7pm Friday, July […]

Kirkwood Firemen Breakfast & Cookout

Serving breakfast from 6 to 10 am at the Kirkwood Fire Station, pancakes (regular and blueberry), sausage patties, orange juice, and coffee for a free will donation. Then from 11 to 1 pm the Department will be grilling ribeyes ($10), porkchops ($8), and hotdogs($2), each with a meal option as well.

Lipanda Day Festival in Monmouth

Enjoy African food and drinks while touring our exceptional vendors tables, discover and dance. Join in celebrating the Independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the diversity in the local community with an unforgettable night featuring INNOSS'B, live on June 29, 2024! Don't miss out on this incredible event—grab your tickets (ADULT AND […]

13th Annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck and Tractor Pull

Bring the family out Saturday, June 29 to Oquawka, Illinois for some truck and tractor pulling entertainment that will not disappoint. The pull will begin at 5:00 pm. More details to come!! Be sure to like the West Central FFA Alumni page to keep up with all of the latest information!

West Central FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull

The annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck and Tractor pull will be held at 8th Street and Knox in Oquawka. IFPA, TSPA, and UPA Pulls. 16 truck and tractor classes. Concessions open at 4 pm. Pull will begin at 5 pm. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni.

Guest Bartender Night at Abner’s

Join on Saturday and support local St. Jude runners that will be participating in the St. Jude Run from Galesburg to Peoria! Guest bartenders will be Josie Lair, Erin Olson, Michelle Murphy, Lora Newton, Sarah Wilson, Becky Hutton & Michelle Thomas.

Smithshire Car Show

All are invited to attend the Car Show in Smithshire. Registration is open 9 am to noon with awards presented at 3 pm. Goodie bags and dash plaques available for the first 50 entrants. Cost is $15, rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Lipanda Day Festival in Galesburg

Get ready to celebrate the diversity in our community, à day of gratitude, enjoyment. Enjoy African food and drink at farmers market parking lot from starting 2pm and then celebrating with gospel music at the Orpheum with international singer Dena Mwana featuring pipi and Daniel music. Tickets on sale at the Orpheum.

Carl Sandburg College Youth Basketball Camp

Taking place July 8th through 10th, 9 to 11 am for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and then 1 to 3 pm for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with Kellen Fernetti and Ryan Twaddle. Cost is $30 and $25 for each additional camper. Registration deadline is July 3rd.

Monmouth Flying Club Fly-In Breakfast

The annual breakfast will be held at the Monmouth Municipal Airport for a free will donation. Serving pancakes and sausage. The Monmouth Municipal Band will be playing at 8:30 am. Parking will be available in the former Shopko Parking Lot with a tram service to the Hanger.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Monmouth

A food vendor will be set up in the Citizen's Lake Recreation Area next to the campground serving pulled pork, pork chops, loaded mac n cheese, brats, hot dogs, chips, and drinks from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Then stick around for fireworks at dusk!

Carl Sandburg College Theater Camp

Taking place July 15th through the 19th from noon to 3 pm with Sarah Rozny. This camp is for 4th to 6th graders. Cost is $125. During this week students will become familiar with ancient myths, learn common Greek and Latin roots of words, and take on a role of an ancient Greek god or […]

Keithsburg 4th of July Celebration

Fireworks, parade, food trucks, live music with Jera and the Absoluts, raffles, craft vendors, and more at The Landing in Keithsburg!