Events

Held every Tuesday in the Alexis Park. Stop, shop, browse, and chat. Eight vendors, including Lee’s Bakery will be set up from 4 to 6:30 pm. New vendors are always welcome. Call 309-635-4666 to get involved.

Bridgeway’s West Central Illinois ROSC is hosting its second annual International Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, August 31st at the Public Square in Galesburg. This event begins at 7:30pm and all community members are encouraged to attend. Join Bridgeway’s West Central Illinois ROSC in remembering and honoring the lives of our friends, family, loved […]

Serving ribeyes for $10 or sloppy joes for $8, with chips and pie. Drive thru pickup at the church parking lot, 116 South B Street in Monmouth. Times are 11 am to 1 pm and then 4 pm to 6pm.

Join for an adult only evening at the Discovery Depot Children's Museum in Galesburg. Browse, shop, and unwind with food and cocktails. Tickets are $25 each, includes food and drinks. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Auction closes at 6:30 pm.

There is a current need in most of the region's school districts for: Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers. The Job Fair will provide the opportunity for job seeking individuals to meet with school district staff, receive clear and concise Qualifications, Step by Step instructions to become certified, and incentives to “sign on” with their local […]

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.

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

Event held at The Crossing Church in Monmouth. Online stream tickets also available for $15 at warrencountyprimebeef.com.

Monmouth American Legion. Van Adkission Auction Services in coordination with the WCPBF and the WCPBF Beef Committee (Friends of the Festival) will hold a live auction at 6:00 pm!

At the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Celebrating 50 years of the Art Presenter Program in the public and private schools of Warren County. Established by Jan DeYoung and Lila Blum to address arts education and accessibility. Sarah Mayfield, BCA Art Presenter Program Coordinator will present the gallery talk. Refreshments will be served. This event […]

Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year's theme "Into the Future, Back to Our Roots." Entry fees are $10 before September 1st.

Through the streets in downtown Monmouth. This year's theme "Into the Future, Back to Our Roots." Entry fees are $10 before September 1st. The Award Ceremony will be held around 6:30 pm at the Festival Grandstands, following the conclusion of our Parade. There are 4 different categories to be judged in (Commercial, Civic, Schools, + […]

There is a current need in most of the region's school districts for: Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers. The Job Fair will provide the opportunity for job seeking individuals to meet with school district staff, receive clear and concise Qualifications, Step by Step instructions to become certified, and incentives to “sign on” with their local […]

Speaker will be Harvey Ponder from Lackey Monuments. Program is held in person and via Zoom. Call 309-734-5677 to register for Zoom.

Stress is a funny thing. It can be something helpful that gets us motivated to get our work done. But, if we don’t find an outlet for it and allow stress to build, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically. In this session, we will discover the importance of self-care and explore a variety […]

Thursday, September 8th, 2022 with 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 Weld, Rookie, Bonestock, Front Wheel Wire, Trucks and […]

Held at the Monmouth American Legion.

Farmer’s Appreciation Breakfast is a traditional event we hold every year to thank and celebrate local agriculture and those who play a role in it! WRAM/WMOI works to be able to put this event on each year. This event is held at the Monmouth American Legion from 7:30 – 9:00 am Friday morning. Lauren Lurkins, […]

Ag Day for Kids will be held at Fairview Center Church from 9:00 – 11:15 am. 4th grade kids will be able to see and explore important parts of our local agriculture. Check out our Facebook page for more information closer to the event! This event is coordinated by the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau with the […]

Live from the Patton Block Building in Downtown Monmouth. Listen on AM 1330/FM 94.1, online at radiomonouth.com, or by downloading the free WRAM Mobile App. Panelists include: Lauren Lurkins, Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, 93rd District State Representative Norine Hammond, 74th District State Representative Dan Swanson, 36th District State Senator […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

Join and meet the Fighting Scots fall sports head coaches and hear how their seasons are shaping up and what is in store for the rest of the seasons. Event will be held in the Highlander Room of the Stockdale Student Center. Tickets are $15 each. RSVP by September 12th.

Join the Regional Office of education at the Warren County Public Library for a family activity night.

There is a current need in most of the region's school districts for: Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers. The Job Fair will provide the opportunity for job seeking individuals to meet with school district staff, receive clear and concise Qualifications, Step by Step instructions to become certified, and incentives to “sign on” with their local […]

Cookout will be at Midwest Bank, 200 East Broadway in Monmouth. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of Warren-Henderson.

Participants will use their creativity and building skills to meet a building challenge using Lego bricks during this after school program at the Warren County Public Library.

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.

Registration is $20, $10 for additional cars. Held in Downtown Stronghurst. Registration from 9 to 11 am, voting 11-12 pm, and awards given at 2 pm. Dash plaques given to first 50 entries. Limited number of shirts available. Craft show, tractor show, and concessions will be in the park.

The Stronghurst Booster Club is planning our Stronghurst Fall Festival on Saturday, September 17th. The event will be held in the Stronghurst Village Park from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Concessions, Mum sales, Live Music, and Children's Activities will be available in the Park. Other community events include a Car Show, Antique Tractor display, City-wide […]

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

Seasonal fused glass nightlights? Yes, please! Register today to create four fused glass nightlight covers with Judi Minor 11am-1pm Saturday, September 17. The class fee is included in your BCA membership; students 18 years old and younger are free; non-member fee is $10. Scholarships are available. Call the BCA at 309-734-3033 to reserve your spot today.

Held on the square in Downtown Monmouth. Enjoy food vendors, adult beverages and other drinks, Mariachi Campianos, Ballet Folklorica, dancing, and much more! The event is free and open to the public.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will present a Welcome to Medicare seminar Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. The seminar will cover: Medicare Parts A and B benefits Prescription drug benefits (Part D) Medicare Advantage plans Medicare supplement insurance The two-hour seminars will begin at 5 p.m. […]

The Warren County Home and Community Education is inviting the public to attend this informational meeting at the Farm Bureau Building in Monmouth, 1000 North Main Street, to learn and hear about ongoing scams and frauds and how to report them.

Held at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Building, 1000 North Main in Monmouth. All are invited to attend in learning how to spot scams and frauds and how to report them. Sponsored by the Warren County Home & Community Education.

Saxophonist Phil Pierick and pianist Casey Dierlam Tse will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. Titled "Pillars: New Works for Saxophone & Piano," the concert is free and open to the public. The program will open with a piece by […]

Create a plan for a lifestyle more in rhythm with community and nature. What if life were simpler? Could we enjoy balance in all dimensions? Learn what distinguishes Blue Zones of the world and common lifestyles that contribute to health and longevity.

Event is sponsored by G&M Distributors.

Join for a night of BINGO at Meks on Main, 201 North Main in Monmouth. Friends, fun, and prizes, plus a 50/50 drawing. $3 admission includes 3 BINGO cards. $3 pulled pork and coleslaw available. Vendor table will be set up, book one today for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Hits, Coats, Gloves, and […]

“Bridgeway’s Discover Wellness Summit is back and better than ever! Friday, September 23rd, Bridgeway is hosting the Discover Wellness Summit at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. This event features two renowned keynote speakers. First is Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times best-selling author of What Made Maddy Run, Emmy award-winning journalist for ESPN’s Sports Illustrated, […]

All families, clubs, churches, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to participate.

Community blood drive, sponsored by Legacy and Courtyard Estates of Monmouth will be held inside the Donor Bus, 1200 West Broadway. Mask and appointments are required. Please eat before donating and bring a photo ID. Email rlogan@perersenhealthcare.net to register.

Kids, parents, and caregivers are invited to watch a PBS Kids program, listen to an engaging story, and do a fun craft in the Children's Room at the Warren County Public Library.

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.

Author Neil Dahlstrom will present his lecture titled "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture" at the Warren County History Museum, 238 South Sunny Lane in Monmouth. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Check out local vendors, Cynful Smokers BBQ, apple cider donuts, and much more at the yearly event, located at 1821 East State Highway 164, between Monmouth and Oquawka.

All families, clubs, churches, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to participate.

Craft and vendor show will take place between 2nd and 3rd in Oquawka. 27th annual Car Show will take place with registration at 507 Schuyler Street. Clam shell button cutting from 9 am to 1 pm behind the stage, inflatable with Fields of Fun 10 am to 2 pm. Live music with Sticks and Stones. […]

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

Serving homemade chicken and noodles. mashed potatoes, veggies, salads, desserts, and drinks at the church, 302 North 3rd Street in Oquawka. Carry-out available. Free will donation.

Help fund programs at Warren Achievement Center by purchasing lunch at the Monmouth Fareway parking lot cookout. Serving pork chops, brats, and burgers.

Open to all in the public. Event will take place at Sunny Lane Field in Monmouth. Celebrate survivors, remembered loved ones, and fight back together.

Drive-thru only! $8 donation for a meal size taco and ice cream.

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

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Held at the Warren County Public Library as part of the Adult Book Discussion Group.

THIS FRIDAY, September 30th, join the Warren County History Museum at Market Alley Wines for a night of magic! Stu Yager is one of our Strolling Magicians for The Great Nicola Magic Festival, and he will be at MAW Friday wow-ing you with his up-close and jaw dropping tricks! This is just a sneak peek […]

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.

Various vendors with crafts, flea market and food.  Roseville Floral and More will also be having a Fall Open House.

Held at Citizen's Lake, Parking lot of the Old Municipal Pool. Event is sponsored by the City of Monmouth with service provided by Confidential Security Corporation.

Friends of Henderson County Wildlife is excited to put on the 3rd Annual Outdoorsmen Heritage Festival at New Crystal Lake Club. This event celebrates our local Natural Resources and helps pass on Outdoorsmen Heritage to our future generation. Youth of all ages and adults can participate in Experience Stations where they will partake in many […]

Join the NAACP #3016 Galesburg Branch as they again host the Freedom Fund Gala in support of our yearly activities. The Fight for Freedom Gala 2022 committee is honored to invite you to this year’s Gala entitled “Still We Rise.” The Gala will be held on October 1, 2022, at Cedar Creek Hall with doors […]

Various vendors with crafts, flea market and food.  Roseville Floral and More will also be having a Fall Open House.