Knox County Fair Wednesday Events
2025-07-09
$3 Gate Fee (guests 42″ & Under Are Free) Parking is Free!
Poultry Show………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10:00 A.M.
Rabbit Show…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1:00 P.M.
Flower Arrangements……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6:30 P.M.
EVENING – 6:00 P.M.
DIAMOND AG JIM SMITH MEMORIAL TRACTOR & TRUCK PULLS WITH ILLIANA MINI RODS, ITPA-GARDEN TRACTORS AND BACK ROAD PULLERS
Carnival Information*Boden Amusements
Wednesday – Ticket Special 5 tickets for $10, 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Each ride takes 1 ticket
Individual tickets are $3 per ticket, ticket deals 10 tickets for $27
FREE EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS
• Antique Tractor Displays
• New Tractor and Farm Equipment Displays
• Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo for the Entire Family
• Various Entertainment Each Day in the Family Pavilion
• Beer Garden Bands throughout the week
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS DAILY HOURS:
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY 3:00 – 9:00 P.M.

First United Methodist Church of Monmouth Potluck and Piano
2025-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
First United Methodist Church of Monmouth will be having a potluck and then Piano concert/hymn sing on Wednesday, July 9th. The potluck will begin at 5 PM with the Piano Sanctuary starting at 6 PM featuring Christian Gonzales and Denzel Abarquez. This event is a free-will offering.

Knox County Fair Thursday Events
2025-07-10
$3 Gate Fee (guests 42″ & Under Are Free) Parking is Free!
Jr. Barrow Show followed by Market Barrow & Gilt Show………………………………………………..10:00 A.M.
EVENING – 7:00 P.M.
CLINT BLACK AND DIAMOND RIO IN CONCERT
Carnival Information*Boden Amusements
Thursday – Armbands $25, 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Each ride takes 1 ticket
Individual tickets are $3 per ticket, ticket deals 10 tickets for $27
FREE EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS
• Antique Tractor Displays
• New Tractor and Farm Equipment Displays
• Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo for the Entire Family
• Various Entertainment Each Day in the Family Pavilion
• Beer Garden Bands throughout the week
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS DAILY HOURS
THURSDAY – FRIDAY 3:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Strom Center Ice Cream Social
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00
Thursday, July 10th is the date set for the Strom’s Annual Ice Cream Social. Serving will be from 5-7 PM. Ther entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Monmouth Municipal Band which begin playing at 7 PM. The Social will be held inside.
Tickets for Ice Cream, Homemade Cake, or Homemade Pie and drink are only $3.50 and $2.50 for children age 12 or under. There will also be a 50/50 drawing: $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. You do not need to be present for the drawing at the end of the evening. This even should provide a wonderfully enjoyable evening for all who attend.
Donations of home-made pies and cakes are greatly appreciated… please let the Strom Center know if you will be brining either by calling (309)734-5677. See you on the 10th!

The Creation of Warren County and The Man Behind the Name
2025-07-10 19:00
Join in the Celebration and Honor of the 200th Anniversary of Warren County and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War. Illinois is one of 14 states that have a county named after Joseph Warren, a Founding Father of the United States. He was a Boston doctor and patriot, who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. He enlisted Paul Revere for his “midnight ride” to spread the alarm that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord to make arrests and destroy or capture military supplies. Please join on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Warren County History Museum, as Pattee Executive Director Dr. Eugene Watkins tells more about this important American hero. This event is free and open to the public.

Knox County Fair Friday Events
2025-07-11
$3 Gate Fee (guests 42″ & Under Are Free) Parking is Free!
Jr. Beef Breeding Cattle Show…………………………………………………………………………………………10:00 A.M
Jr. Steer Show…………………………………………………………………….1/2 Hour Following Beef Breeding Show
POWERWHEELS 6:00 P.M.
EVENING – 6:30 P.M.
FIGURE 8 RACES BY ROBBOS EXTREME DERBY PROMOTIONS
Carnival Information*Boden Amusements
Friday – Armbands $25, 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Each ride takes 1 ticket
Individual tickets are $3 per ticket, ticket deals 10 tickets for $27
FREE EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS
• Antique Tractor Displays
• New Tractor and Farm Equipment Displays
• Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo for the Entire Family
• Various Entertainment Each Day in the Family Pavilion
• Beer Garden Bands throughout the week
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS DAILY HOURS
FRIDAY 3:00 – 9:00 P.M.

McDonough County 4-H & Jr. Show Saturday Events
2025-07-12
4-H & Jr. Rabbit Show in the Show Barn – 8 am
Followed by the 4-H & Jr. Poultry Show in the Poultry Barn

Knox County Fair Saturday Events
2025-07-12
$3 Gate Fee (guests 42″ & Under Are Free) Parking is Free!
Open Beef Breeding Cattle Show………………………………………………………………………………………..8:00 A.M.
Open Beef Steer Show…………………………………………………………1/2 Hour Following Beef Breeding Show
POWERWHEELS 6:00 P.M.
EVENING – 6:30 P.M.
DEMO DERBY BY ROBBOS EXTREME DERBY PROMOTIONS
Carnival Information*Boden Amusements
Saturday – Armbands $25 1-4pm
Individual Tickets 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Each ride takes 1 ticket
Individual tickets are $3 per ticket, ticket deals 10 tickets for $27
FREE EVENTS ON THE GROUNDS
• Antique Tractor Displays
• New Tractor and Farm Equipment Displays
• Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo for the Entire Family
• Various Entertainment Each Day in the Family Pavilion
• Beer Garden Bands throughout the week
DOMESTIC BUILDINGS DAILY HOURS
SATURDAY 1:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Oquawka Farmers Market
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00
All are invited to the Oquawka Farmers Market, held at Indian Park on the corner of 8th and 9th Knox Street. Free set-up for all vendors. Held the 1st Saturday of each month through September.

Ice Cream Science with the Discovery Depot
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:30
$1.50 with admission at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg.

Warren County Fair Pageant
2025-07-12 17:00
MISS WARREN COUNTY QUEEN, JR. MISS AND LITTLE MISS PAGEANT at ELDRIDGE PARK in ROSEVILLE………………………………………. 5:30 p.m.
FOOD – The Warren County Fair Board …………………………………………………………………………………..Starting at 5:00 p.m

Warren County Fair Sunday Events
2025-07-13
5K Run/Walk ………………………………………….Registration at 7:30 a.m. at the Pattee Pavilion – Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Mud Volleyball …………………………………………………………..Registration will start at noon – Games will start at 1:00 p.m.
FOOD – The Warren County Fair Board ……………………………………………………………………………….. Starting at 12:00 p.m.
Church in the Park …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6:00 p.m.

McDonough County 4-H & Jr. Show Sunday Events
2025-07-13
4-H & Jr. Horse Show in the Arena – 10 am
General Projects on Public Display until Wednesday in the 4-H Center – 10 am

Play Without Boundaries with the Discovery Depot
2025-07-13 10:30 - 12:00
$6.50 admission and free for members. An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Advance tickets required.

Create Garden Stones with the Discovery Depot
2025-07-13 12:30 - 14:00
Free with admission at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg.

McDonough County 4-H & Jr. Show Monday Events
2025-07-14
Jr. Swine Show in the Show Barn – 8 am
Followed by the Jr. Sheep Show
Followed by the Jr. Goat Show
MCLA Auction, Bucket Calf, & Celebrity Showmanship – 5:30 pm

Galesburg Hospital Ambulance Service EMT Class
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-20
GHAS will be hosting an EMT Class on Mondays and Wednesdays, August 11th through December 22nd at 2175 Windish Drive in Galesburg. All attendees will be required to pass a background check and drug screening. Cost is $1,200, including textbooks and classroom materials. For more information, contact Richard Springer at 309-342-5144 ext. 227, on his cell at 309-210-4044, or by emailing rspringer@ghasems.com.

Heartsaver CPR AED Training
2025-07-14 13:00 - 16:00
All are invited to attend this free Heartsaver CPR AED Training at the Henderson County Health Department Gym. OSF HealthCare will be providing the instruction with free workbooks and you will receive certification. To pre-register, call 309-627-2812.

Parkinson's Support Group
2025-07-14 16:00 - 18:00
Marcia Parrish, the facilitator of the Parkinson’s Support Group has shared the monthly meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of the month, July 14th, at 4:00 PM. The location is the YMCA. The program presenter will be Ryan Trumpinki, an AbbVie representative, who will tell us about Vyalev, a new medicine delivery system. Mr. Trumpinki will also be providing dinner for the group. Anyone with Parkinson’s and their Care Partner is invited to attend.
If you plan to attend, please call Marcia Parrish at (309)221-7907 by Wednesday, July 9th, and make a reservation so Mr. Trumpinki will know how many to plan to attend.

McDonough County 4-H & Jr. Show Tuesday Events
2025-07-15
4-H Beef Show in the Show Barn – 8 am
Followed by the 4-H Goat Show
4-H Sheep Show, Master Showmanship & Foundation Foods Auction – 5:30 pm

Warren County Fair Tuesday Events
2025-07-15 08:30 - 14:00
4-H Set up at the Warren County Fairgrounds ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8:30 a.m.
Cat Care Check-In at Roseville Rehab and Health Care, Roseville, IL ……………………………………………………..12:45 p.m.
Cat Care …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1:00 p.m.
Dog Care Check-In at Roseville Rehab and Health Care, Roseville, IL ………………………………………………………1:45 p.m.
Dog Care ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2:00 p.m

Toddler Tuesday with the Discovery Depot
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00
$6.50 admission and free for members at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Toddle Tuesday is for toddlers ages 1 to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Warren County Fair Wednesday Events
2025-07-16
4-H Poultry & Rabbit Check-In at the Warren County Fairgrounds …………………………………………………………… 8:30 a.m.
4-H Poultry Show (subject to change) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9:00 a.m.
4-H Rabbit Show ………………………………………………………………………………………Immediately following the Poultry Show
4-H Goat Check-In ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12:00 p.m.
4-H Bucket Calf & Dairy (if applicable) Show …………………………………………………………………………………………. 1:00 p.m.
4-H Goat Show ………………………………………………………………………….. Immediately following Bucket Calf & Dairy Show
FAMILY NIGHT & Regional Office of Education SUMMERFEST …………………………………………………………………5:00 p.m.
FOOD TENT – ROE, LION’S CLUB & WCAF …………………………………………………………………………… Starting at 5:00 p.m.
4-H & Junior Livestock Weigh-In/Check-In for all remaining species ………………………………………………. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
NIGHTLY GRANDSTAND ADMISSION PRICES
FREE – Wednesday • $10 Thursday-Saturday
(Kids 3 years and younger are FREE)
Kids Wristband Includes
Grandstand Entry & Inflatable Jumps Entry
INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY PASSES: $25

McDonough County 4-H & Jr. Show Wednesday Events
2025-07-16
4-H Swine Show in the Show Barn – 8 am
Followed by the Jr. Beef Show

Monmouth JFL Cowboys Sign-Up Night
2025-07-16 18:00
The Monmouth JFL Cowboys will be holding a Sign-Up Night at the Monmouth American Legion for 5th and 6th graders in the 2025-2026 school year. Please bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate and the athlete will need a sports physical before the first practice.
Practices will be held in Monmouth and games will be played on Sundays at 1 pm or later. The first game will be held in late August with the “Superbowl” taking place in mid-October. Cost is $110 with an option to sell tickets to cover expenses. A one day skills camp will be help on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm at the Monmouth-Roseville High School Practice Field. For more information, contact Josie Lair at 309-714-9704 or Michael Duncan at 309-351-2424.

Warren County Fair Thursday Events
2025-07-17
4-H Swine Show ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8:00 a.m.
4-H Sheep Show ……………………………………………………………..Immediately following Master Showmanship Swine Show
4-H Recognition Program ……………………………………………….Immediately following Master Showmanship Sheep Show
4-H Breeding Beef Show ………………………………………………………………Immediately following 4-H Recognition Program
4-H Steer Show ……………………………………………………………………………………Immediately following Breeding Beef Show
Master Showmanship will be at the conclusion of each species showmanship class and the winners will
be announced at the conclusion of the 4-H Steer Show.
(4-H ONLY Livestock who DO NOT wish to exhibit in Junior Show may leave at conclusion of 4-H Beef Show)
Department L – Open Flower Show ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10:00 a.m.
Department K – Open Horticulture Show ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1:00 p.m.
The Warren County 21st Annual Livestock Premium Auction .6:00 p.m. – Swine Show Ring
Bounce House Inflatables & More ……………………………………………………………………………………………………6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
T&A BUCKING BULLS – RODEO – BULL RIDING – MUTTON BUSTING ………………………………………………………6:00 p.m.
FOOD TENT – County Line Diner ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Starting at 4:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT TENT – Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters …………………..Following Grandstand Event
NIGHTLY GRANDSTAND ADMISSION PRICES
$10 Thursday-Saturday
(Kids 3 years and younger are FREE)
Kids Wristband Includes
Grandstand Entry & Inflatable Jumps Entry
INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY PASSES: $25

Taste of Galesburg
2025-07-17 16:00 - 22:30
Help celebrate 39 years of Taste of Galesburg on Simmons Street. Food from 14 area restaurants will be available, plus live music on two stages, Pippi & Daniel from 4 to 6:30 pm and 28 Days from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. There will be free children’s activities from 4 to 8 pm and raffles. Gate fee is $5, children under 12 are free. Tokens are $1 and food item prices will vary. No pets allowed at the event.

Warren County Fair Friday Events
2025-07-18
Department H-G – Junior Barrow Show ……………………………………………………………………………………………………8:00 a.m.
Department H-G – Junior Swine Show …………………………………………………………………………..Following Jr. Barrow Show
Department H-F – Junior Sheep Show ………………………………………………….. Immediately following the Jr. Swine Show
Department H-U – Junior Meat Goat Show …………………………………………… Immediately following the Jr. Sheep Show
Department P – Junior Home Economics Show ………………………………………………………………………………………..9:00 a.m.
Department M – Open Textiles, Crafts & Fine Arts ……………………………………………………………………………………9:00 a.m.
Department O – Open Dairy, Apiary & Culinary ………………………………………………………………………………………..9:00 a.m.
FOOD TENT – Roseville Kids Place ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Starting at 5:00 p.m.
Bounce House Inflatables & More ……………………………………………………………………………………………………6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Home Economics Baked Goods Auction at the Pattee Pavilion ………………………………………………………………….6:30 p.m.
POWER WHEELS Derby ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6:30 p.m.
Demo Derby …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7:00 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT TENT – Decade of Decadence – 80’s Hair Metal Tribute …………………Following Grandstand Event
NIGHTLY GRANDSTAND ADMISSION PRICES
$10 Thursday-Saturday
(Kids 3 years and younger are FREE)
Kids Wristband Includes
Grandstand Entry & Inflatable Jumps Entry
INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY PASSES: $25

Village of Kirkwood Clean Up Day
2025-07-19
Quick’s Dumpster & Disposal will make one pass by each Kirkwood residence within the village limits during clean up day. All items must be on the curb by 4 am and one truck load per house will be collected. Accepted items include: couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, boxsprings, grills without tanks, and carpet cut in rolls no longer than 5 foot long. Unaccepted items include: tires, hazardous chemicals, liquid paints, yard waste, propane tanks, televisions, computer monitors, or appliances.

Warren County Fair Saturday Events
2025-07-19
Department H-A – Junior Beef Breeding ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8:00 a.m.
Department A – Open Bucket Calf Show ……………………………………Immediately following the Jr. Beef Breeding Show
Department H-A – Junior Steer Show ………………………………………..Immediately following the Open Bucket Calf Show
FOOD TENT – Immaculate Conception School………………………………………………………………………. Starting at 5:00 p.m.
POWER WHEELS Derby ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4:30 p.m.
Bounce House Inflatables & More ……………………………………………………………………………………………………6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Figure 8 Demo Derby ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6:00 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT TENT – Staggard ………………………………………………………………………….Following Grandstand Event
NIGHTLY GRANDSTAND ADMISSION PRICES
$10 Thursday-Saturday
(Kids 3 years and younger are FREE)
Kids Wristband Includes
Grandstand Entry & Inflatable Jumps Entry
INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY PASSES: $25
