Events kick off Friday with a performance from WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Vince Grady Field, with the balloons taking off from the field at 6 p.m., weather permitting. The first flight Saturday, Sept. 9 will be at 6:45 a.m. as pilots take off from locations throughout the city, depending on the […]

The recognition breakfast for area farmers is free to attend and is a goodwill gesture to reinforce the purpose of the Warren County Prime Beef Festival, to promote the local agricultural heritage. The keynote speaker will be Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Other speakers will include State Representative Norine Hammond, […]

Tune in from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on AM 1330 WRAM and FM 94.1, as well as online at www.radiomonmouth.com, for the annual FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Hear remarks from Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, 93rd State Representative Norine Hammond, 74th State Representative Dan Swanson, 36th State Senator Mike Halpin, 47th […]

Car show at the Monmouth Park 8 am to 3 pm. Food truck row open 8 am to 10 pm. Kid's day activities, including touch a truck 10 am to noon. Swyear amusement Kid's Day will be noon to 4 pm. Regular Swyear amusement rides open 5 pm to close. Browse the industrial and vendor […]

Join the Abingdon Christian Church for registration from 7 to 7:45 am with the start of the 5K at 8 am. $20 entry fee includes t-shirt and refreshments.

Join in the 9th Annual Migration Festival at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg! Register for your time to tour the educational booths and learn all about the Monarch butterfly and its' lifecycle. A tagged Monarch butterfly will be released every hour beginning at 10:55am (dependent upon butterfly availability) Crafts, vendors and more will also […]

No formal instruction. No rules. No expectations. No failure. Just enjoy your time painting with instructor Karen Noble. Held every second Saturday, September through January. $20 per session or $15 if you sign up for all five classes. You can keep your canvas for an extra $5 each.

Serving pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, and drinks at the International Stearman Community Center, 275 Lloyd Stearman Drive in Galesburg. Adults $10. Children 12 and under $7. Event is hosted by the Galesburg Noon Lions Club.

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

Similar to watercolor, gouache is favored by many artists due to its opacity. Join instructor Raphael Iaccarino and explore and discover the qualities of this unique medium. $25 per person.

The University of Illinois Extension will host a 6 week virtual series where you can learn to thrive, just not survive with ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions and find practical ways to treat yourself and talk with doctors and family members. To register, visit http://go.illinois.edu/2023TakeChargeofYourHealth. Series begins October 5th and […]

Doug Gibb will be the guest speaker for the September TRIAD meeting at Strom Center in Monmouth. Gibb is the Director and Co-founder of the Children's Grief Camp in Galesburg, plus is responsible for the direct care of patients in Hospice Care and their families in the local area.

Join for a night of crafts and friendship as you create Stone Pictures, a picture made of stones on a mini canvas panel. $10 per participant.

Join for an evening with the Galesburg Community Arts Center for jazz at Cherry Street in Galesburg. Free to attend. Cash bar available.

Monmouth College students, as well as children and adults from the local community are all welcomed and encouraged to audition or volunteer to work backstage for the upcoming production of Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Friday, September 15th 7 to 8:30 pm for kids and 8:30 to 10:30 pm for MC students and adults […]

Join Bridgeway and Carl Sandburg College for the third annual Discover Wellness Summit, featuring Tiffany Jenkins and Tami West as keynote speakers. On top of these two wonderful keynotes are 25 breakout sessions to choose from, a wellness fair that features local resources, lunch, a T-shirt and a welcome bag. All of this for FREE! […]

Held at the Raritan State Bank Pavilion. Proceeds benefitting the Roseville Scouts Christmas Lights Display.

On September 15, 2023, Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will have a Love Tea at First United Methodist Church, 221 E. Broadway in Monmouth at 1:30 p.m.  The purpose of the Love Tea celebration day is to show God's love to all.  The speaker will be Pastor Shelly Forrest, speaking on "All About […]

Come see them, have a drink, and learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer and helping a foster child thrive in the community! Event will be held at The Patton Block in Downtown Monmouth.

On the first and third Saturdays from May to October, at the Market Village Hall 102 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415, from 8am to noon. Fresh produce to mouth-watering baked goods. Make it a family event and bring your kids along. They can learn about agriculture through educational opportunities and experience the fun of […]

Located at 808 South Cedar Street in Galesburg. Rummage sale will contain construction items, tools, office items, miscellaneous items, baked goods, and grilled hot dogs. All proceeds benefit the Knox County Habitat for Humanity.

Ages 8 to 13 from 8:30 am to noon and those 14 to 18 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm at the Carl Sandburg College Softball Fields. Rain location is the Lakeside Recreation Facility. Cost is $65 per participant.

The Stronghurst Fall Festival will be held on Saturday September 16th, 2023, from 9am until 3pm at the Stronghurst Village Park. This event will include mum sales for $25 provided by the Stronghurst Booster Club on a first come first serve basis, vendors, music from 11-2pm, concessions by the Booster Club at the shelter house, […]

In this hands on class you will learn the historic process of making paper. Free for those 62 and older. $10 deposit to hold your spot, refundable with attendance.

The Warren-Henderson Relay for Life annual event has a new location at West Park, 401 West Broadway in Monmouth. For more information, visit Relay For Life of Warren-Henderson | (acsevents.org).