Special Person’s Day wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with Swyear Amusements. Each year, Swyear allows a special group of locals to come enjoy rides and Festival activities free of charge! This event is very important to both Swyear and WCPBF, we look forward to it every year! RSVP to Penny Mackey if you plan […]

Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity will be observing World Day of Prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerlaw Christian Church with Sugar Tree Grove U.P. Church assisting.  Each church is asked to bring 2 dozen cookies for refreshments.  Scripture will be taken from Jeremiah 29:1-14.  World Day of Prayer unites women in 170 […]

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmer’s Market will be held Fridays in the Fortress Bank Parking Lot, 300 Block of North Main in Monmouth.

The Buchanan Center for the Arts is pleased to host 64 Arts National Juried Exhibition featuring the artwork and talent of artists from across the country. Gallery reception from 5 to 7pm Friday, September 9. This year's jurist, Melissa Wolfe, will announce awards at 6pm. Artist credit: Sungwon Hong "Braces and Brackets" oil on canvas $1,500

At the Festival Grandstands. Both of these events are a traditional WCPBF event! Kids ages 3-10 are permitted in the Chicken Scramble, and kids ages 11-16 are allowed to participate in the Calf Tagging! All participants must have a waivered signed by their parents or legal guardian prior to competing. Waivers are available to be […]

The race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run We anticipate that we will run Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks […]

6:38 a.m.: Dawn Patrol launch for Macomb Airport (KMQB), Macomb, IL. 7-10 a.m.: Dawn Patrol Flight Breakfast at Macomb, IL, sponsored by Cobb Aviation and the City of Macomb with parking assistance from EAA Chapter 1667. Breakfast served by Hy-Vee; menu to be determined. Price $ 10 a.m.-Noon.: Children’s Activities. 1:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest […]

Car Show is held just North of the Swyear Fairgrounds at Monmouth Park. There is no registration required or entry fee to be charged!

Kid’s Day is an event for kids to gain some hands-on agriculture experiences, participate creative activities, and play a variety of fun games! This event is free to the public. This year, we’ve added a “Touch-a-Truck” addition to the event, too!  In coordination with Kid’s Day, we are adding a new event to the 2022 […]

Held every Saturday for children 0-5 and their siblings in the Children's Room.

Celebrate all things about the Monarch butterfly. Attend the 8th annual Monarch Migration Festival for special workshops, activities, and presentations. This free event is held at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg.

1pm shotgun start, at Gibson woods. 2 flights, 4 man teams, many hole prizes including a $10,000 hole in one!Proceeds for the Education Funds of Renee Penn's children.For more info contact The Woodshed or Gibson Woods

Located at 435 East Third Street in Galesburg. Serving roast pork, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and water. $10 per meal. Two drive-thru lanes and carry out only.

Prior to both the Driver’s Meeting and the Demolition Derby. The Power Wheels Demo is for kids ages 4 – 9 years old to get a chance to get out on our dirt track and race! There is no cost to enter. A waiver and the rules can be found on the “Forms” tab of the […]

The race starting at 7:00 pm. There will be a Driver’s Meeting prior to race time. The cost of admission $10, the cost of a pit pass is $25, and the Driver’s Entry Fee is $30. We anticipate that we will run a Light Weld Class, Bonestock (any year), Light Weld Compact, as well as […]

Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice. Adults $10, children 12 and under $7. Open to the public

Live on AM 1330/FM 94.1 WRAM, online at radiomonmouth.com, or the WRAM free mobile app. Panelists include: Chris Gavin, Troy Coziahr, Wendell Shauman, David Erickson, Krista Swanson, Brendal Marshall, Trevor Toland, Dan Boman, and Mike Borgic. Topics of discussion: crop prospects and farm income expectations, commodity price trends, conservation and precision management, livestock updates and […]

Join at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg for a kid style painting party and create your own masterpiece. Ages 7 plus. Event is $12. Supplies and snacks are provided.

Everyone, even the richest of people, can benefit from learning new tips for improving their money management skills. If you want to level-up your budgeting skills and are 16 years old or older, you are welcome to attend a FREE workshop offered by WIRC. Pizza and refreshments will be provided to participants. Pre-register so we […]

Held Monday nights in downtown Stronghurst on Broadway Street. Sponsored by the Stronghurst Booster Club.

Starting next Tuesday 9/13 through Friday 9/16, Jackie Cain, Trucking Specialist with Porter-Hay Insurance, will be providing a free meal for all truck drivers at Granny's.. so be sure to stop in and "put the feed bag on" for Trucker's Appreciation Week. Granny's is open Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am to 2 pm, Thursday and […]

he next regularly scheduled meeting of the Knox County Right to Life will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM at First Church of God 1080 Harrison St. in Galesburg will host the meeting and it will include education and letter writing.*We ask that you be mindful of the current guidelines about masks, […]

2nd Annual 'Gateway2Galesburg' Community Fair at Knox College, held in the Bastian Family Center for Career Success, aims organizations the chance to promote directly to students, faculty, and staff. The event is free to attend.

Safety Day for fifth graders in Warren & Henderson Counties at the Henderson County Fairgrounds. This all-day event is focused around safety and how kids can stay safe in different situations. Students rotate through stations and the day typically concludes with an electrical Live-Live Demonstration. Stations we’ve had in the past for Farm Safety Day […]

Hear stories, play with toys, and socialize with other parents at children at the Warren County Public Library. Intended for children prenatal to age 3.