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32nd Annual FS Farmer's Breakfast with WRAM and G&M
2024-09-06 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
Annual breakfast held at the Monmouth American Legion during the Prime Beef Festival. Tune in on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com to hear from Krista Swanson, David Zimmerman, Evan Hultine, and others, as well as a legislative update from Senator Neil Anderson, Senator Mike Halpin, and State Representative Dan Swanson.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Friday Events
2024-09-06
Farmer’s Appreciation Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion 7:30 to 9 am
Very Special Person’s Day noon to 2 pm
Swyear Amusements 5 pm to close
Midway Concessions 5 to 10 pm
Industrial and Vendor Row 5 to 10 pm
Beer garden 5 pm to 1 am with live music from Neon Nova from 8 10 11pm
Chicken Scramble and Calf Tagging at the Festival Stage at 6 pm
Figure 8 Races in the grandstands 7 pm

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at The Orpheum
2024-09-05 19:00
The Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Grandstand Concerts are thrilled to announce a fantastic show to close out the summer when RUMOURS: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show hits the stage! Tickets on sale NOW with prices starting at just $25! The performance is Thursday, September 5th with the house opening at 7p and the show at 7:30p. Purchase reserved seating at www.galesburgorpheum.org.

2024 FS Fall Ag Roundtable
2024-09-05 10:00 - 12:00
Tune into AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com for Day 1 of the 2024 FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Panelists will discuss the 2024 harvest expectations, predicted net farm income, emerging economic impact on agriculture trade, livestock market outlook, mergers, soil health, and more.

2024 Hope Lives Here T-Shirt Fundraiser
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-08
Relay For Life Team Living Hope is having a 2024 Hope Lives Here t-shirt fundraiser! Make sure you order yours today!
T-shirts are available in short sleeve for $20 and long sleeve for $25. Sizes are available in adult sizes XS-4XL and youth sizes YXS – YXL. You can order by visiting the website https://hopeliveshere2024.itemorder.com/shop/home and your shirt will arrive by the end of September.

When ordering please complete the following information for Living Hope to receive fundraising credit.
Event – RFL of Warren-Henderson
Staff Member – Stacey Dutton
Team – Living Hope

Local friends Stacey Dutton is placing an order, please contact her at Stacey.dutton@cancer.org if you would like to order.
Deadline to order is midnight on Sunday, September 8th!

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Thursday Events
2024-09-05
Midway Concessions 5 to 10 pm
Industrial and Vendor Row 5 to 10 pm
Baking Contest 5 to 8 pm
Beer garden 6 to midnight with live music from Eternity Road 7 to 10 pm
Swyear Amusement Wristband Night 6 to 10 pm
Figure 8 races in the grandstands 7 pm

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Wednesday Events
2024-09-04
Parade down Broadway at 5 pm
Midway Concession 6 to 10 pm
Industrial and Vendor Row 6 to 10 pm
Beer Garden 6 to midnight with live music from Blue Room 7 to 9 pm
Swyear Amusement Wristband Night 6 to 10 pm
Parade Awards at 6:30 pm at the Festival Stage
Kickabuda Promotions Quad Racing in the Grandstands 7 pm

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Livestock Auction
2024-09-03 18:00
Held at the Monmouth American Legion.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Monday Events
2024-09-02
Hog show at 2 pm and the steer show at 4 pm both at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville.

4th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil
2024-08-31 19:30 - 20:30
Join to remember and honor the lives of friends, family, loved ones, community members, and people across the globe who have been lost to overdose at the Public Square in Downtown Galesburg. Guest speaker will be Hannah Perez. Flameless candles will be provided. Narcan and Narcan training available. Event is presented by Bridgeway and Western Illinois ROSC.

Warren County Prime Beef Festival Princess Pageant
2024-08-31 19:00
Held at The Crossing Church in Monmouth.

Flag Football at the Warren County YMCA
2024-08-31
Flag football leagues are available at the Warren County YMCA for pre-k through 6th grade students. Registration can be done online at warrencountyymca.org, calling 309-734-3183, or by stopping into the Y.

Adult Swim at the Outdoor Pattee Pool in Monmouth
2024-08-30 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-23 15:00 - 19:00
Those 18 years and older are able to swim during this adult only swim at the Pattee Outdoor Pool. Cost is $5.

Midwest Bank Relay for Life Cookout
2024-08-29 11:00 - 13:00
Serving Ribeyes for $12, Pork Chop Sandwiches for $6, and hot dogs for $4. All prices include chips and a drink. Cookouts held outside the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth.

First Lutheran Church Prime Beef Festival Drive Thru Meal
2024-08-29
Join the First Lutheran Church of Monmouth, located at 116 South B Street, for their annual Prime Beef Festival Drive Thru Meal. Serving ribeye or sloppy joe sandwiches, chips, and pie. Cost is $10. Serving times are 11 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm. Enter parking lot from West 1st Street.

Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women's Shelter Public Clothing Giveaway Day
2024-08-28
Men and women adults, teen, and children’s clothing giveaway with selection of styles, sizes, and quantities available. Please bring your own bag to take home your selections. The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter is located at 547 North Farnham Street. Persons attending the service in the Chapel/Library need to be seated by 1:30 pm.

Stronghurst UMC Tuesday Night Out
2024-08-27 17:00 - 19:30
Join for a free meal and fellowship in the Stronghurst UMC Fellowship Hall.

BINGO at Strom Center in Monmouth
2024-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
Cost is 25 cents per card. Refreshments will be available.

Stronghurst Farmers Market
2024-08-26 17:00 - 19:00
Browse vendors set up on Broadway Street in Stronghurst.

Ice Cream Social
2024-08-25 12:00 - 15:00
All are invited to attend the Ladies of our Parishes Ice Cream Social at the McAteer Center, 273 South Prairie Street in Galesburg. Free-will donations welcomed and will benefit scholarships at Costa Catholic Academy. Face painting will also be available.

Life. In Boxes. at The Orpheum Theatre
2024-08-24 19:30
Starring Greg Batton for the Summer Fun-Raiser Series at The Orpheum Theatre. $25 minimum donation is asked per person to attend Life. In Boxes.

Hispanic Heritage Festival
2024-08-24 18:00
Join the United Way of Greater Warren County for the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in the 100 Block of South 1st Street. Cash vendors from 6 pm to 11 pm. Cash bar 6 pm to midnight. DJ Joseph & Friends 6 pm to 7 pm. Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Live music with Tamborazo La Magdalena 9 pm to midnight. Free entry and open to everyone. Feel free to bring a lawn chair!

Woodshed's 8th Annual Golf Outing
2024-08-24 13:00
Held at Gibson Woods Golf Course. Driving Range opens at 11 am. Shotgun start at 1 pm. Food and beverages provided throughout the day. $320 per team. Proceeds will benefit the Garrett Family.

8th Annual Rileystrong 5K Color Run & Kids Fun Run
2024-08-24 09:00
Riley gained her wings just nine short days after her 12th birthday. She fought a courageous battle for close to nine months against rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a rare childhood cancer. All proceeds from Riley‘s race go to St Jude‘s to help children that are fighting that same battle she did. This is a great family event. You do not have to be a runner to participate. Race begins at the Monmouth American Legion.

Abingdon Community Fall Festival Figure 8 Race Demo Derby
2024-08-23 18:00
Grandstand admission is $10, those under 3 years old are free. Classes include full size weld, rear wheel drive wire, front wheel drive wire, limited weld, bonestock compact, rear wheel drive bonestock, women’s, and young guns. $50 for drivers. $20 pit passes.

Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Golf Outing
2024-08-23 10:00
The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau, McDonough County Farm Bureau, and Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting the 16th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on Friday, August 23rd at 10am at the Gibson Woods Golf Course in Monmouth. To register download this fillable PDF and email it to whfb@whfarmbureau.org or call 309-734-9401.

M-RHS Football Scrimmage at Galesburg High School
2024-08-23
Fresh/Soph scrimmage will begin at 6:10 pm followed by a JV scrimmage at 6:45 pm and the Varsity scrimmage at 8:25 pm.

Outdoor Soccer at the Warren County YMCA
2024-08-23
Outdoor soccer leagues are available at the Warren County YMCA for pre-k through 6th grade students. Registration can be done online at warrencountyymca.org, calling 309-734-3183, or by stopping into the Y.

42nd Annual Central Illinois ABATE Bash
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25
Taking place at the Knox County Fairgrounds, all are invited for the 42nd Annual Central Illinois ABATE Bash. Camping, vendors, mystery ride, motorcycle rodeo, bike show, rib cook off, live auction, live music, and more! For complete details, visit Central Illinois ABATE 42nd Annual Bash on Facebook.
