Art from the HeARTland entries are due Saturday, June 28, 2025. Entry fee is $5 per artwork for BCA Members and $10 per artwork for non-members. 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. This year's […]

Another year— another ride— all in honor of a boy who left a lasting mark on our hearts. We’re proud to once again host our annual cycling event in memory of Ryder Armstrong, who bravely fought childhood cancer. All proceeds help raise money for childhood cancer and families facing the unthinkable. Ryde for Ryder 2025 […]

Join the Central Warren Firemen Association for a day of activities at the Kirkwood Fire Station, 405 East Walnut Street, during their "Half Tanked" event, featuring a pancake and sausage breakfast, bags tournament, Big Bucks BBQ, drinks from the Muddy Cup, and live music from Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters beginning at 8 […]

The Knox County Elite Volleyball Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Outing at the Bunker Links Golf Course. $300 per team of 4. Lunch and prizes included. To register, contact 630-740-9774 or visit the Knox County Elite Volleyball Club Facebook page.

All are invited to attend the 4th Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet at the Monmouth Stoneware Museum, 507 South Sunny Lane, featuring vendors with all brands, makes, and models, plus interactive pottery making demonstrations and free appraisals, museum tours, and more!

Join fellow early childhood educators for an inspiring afternoon at the Regional Office of Education #33 office in Galesburg, 932 Harrison Street, filled with: Networking opportunities Breakout sessions Vendors and resources Meaningful professional development Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event designed just for YOU! Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/ECCONFFB25 Space is […]

This new show and new location, featuring vendors with "HO" and "N" scale trains only, will take place at Cedar Creek Hall, 571 East North Street in Galesburg. Cost is $8 for adults and kids 15 and under are free.

The 2025 Charity Bar Crawl, Ride, or Drive will benefit the Warren/Henderson County YMCA Special Needs Athletic Program. Enjoy food, fun, giveaways, and drink specials. $10 per person. Registration begins at Avery's Pub at 10am, followed by stops at the Pump House, Tiny Acres, TS 18, DC's, GT's, Danny's Tap, 1st Ave, The Woodshed, Abner's, […]

West Central Illinois Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) is hosting a "Our Stories Have Power" at Lincoln Parks Main Pavilion. Attendees can expect food by Mr. Macho Taco, guest speakers, prizes, fun, and more! This event is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use […]

All are invited to attend the annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull in Oquawka, located at 8th Street and Knox. Concession open at 4 pm with the pull starting at 5 pm. 16 truck and tractor classes with IFPA, TSPA, and UPA pulling will hit the track. Proceeds benefit the West Central […]

Presented by CISAHosted by the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Join for a valuable, no-cost workshop at the Galesburg Public Library designed to help businesses of all sizes strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Presented by experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this session will provide practical, easy-to-understand strategies to better protect your organization […]

Celebrate the spirit of the nation with a free outdoor patriotic concert by the Sandburg community band at 7 p.m. July 1 on the college’s Galesburg campus. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a music-filled summer evening along the lake outside Building E. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and (non-alcoholic) […]

Fireworks display at dusk at the Track on Thursday, July 3rd. the 4th of July Parade will be held Friday, July 4th at 10 am on Main Street.

Monmouth Fireworks on Fri, July 4th at Citizens Lake Galesburg Big Bang Boom Fireworks on Fri, July 4 at Lake Storey Park Stronghurst Fireworks on Wed, July 2nd in front of Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Cameron Fireworks on Fri, July 4th, Car Show 9-5, Antique Tractor Show, Live music all day Raritan Fireworks on […]

Events taking place Friday, July 4th include vendors from 9 am to 5 pm at the stage by the river, plus a softball tournament at the ball diamond beginning at 6 pm. On Saturday July 5th vendors will set up again 9 am to 5 pm, a parade at 11 am, plus a horseshoe tournament […]

All are invited to celebrate the 4th of July in Cameron, Illinois. Cruise-In Car Show - 9 am to 5 pm Antique Tractor Show Hotdogs, ribeyes, and porkchops at Mike's Garage - 10:30 am to ? Live music by Zach Simpson - 1 pm to ? Live music by Dan Moyer-Defiance at the Ball Diamond […]

Free with admission at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg.

$3 Gate Fee (guests 42" & Under Are Free) Parking is Free! Textiles and Fine Arts.....................................................................................................................9:00 A.M. Jr. Textiles and Fine Arts.................................................................................................................9:00 A.M. Floriculture......................................................................................................................................9:00 A.M. Junior Floriculture...........................................................................................................................9:00 A.M. Culinary & Junior Culinary..............................................................................................................9:00 A.M. Horticulture & Agriculture Products...............................................................................................9:00 A.M. Junior Gardener, Vegetables..............................................................................................................9:00 A.M. ILWS/IMGP Goat Show and ABGA Open Goat Show....................................................................9:00 A.M. Open Jackpot Market Lamb […]

$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, […]

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. 

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

4-H & Jr. Rabbit Show in the Show Barn - 8 am Followed by the 4-H & Jr. Poultry Show in the Poultry Barn