Events

Download the BillionGraves app on your smart phone for free and join thousands of people in taking photos of headstones at the local cemetery to help preserve the history. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

Enjoy a light meal and movie free of charge at the Stronghurst UM Church.

The Monmouth JFL Cowboys is currently registering 5th and 6th grade students for the 2023 season. In-person sign-up will be held at the Monmouth American Legion with pizza and pop provided. Cost is $80 with option to sell tickets to cover expense. Practices will be held in Monmouth. Games are on Sundays at Galesburg High […]

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. June 29th: Fourth of July Fun. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Beginning at 9:30 am, the first 25 people at American Family Carol Shaw Agent, 702 North Main in Monmouth, will receive a new flag. Old flags can be brought for proper retirement.

$20 per ticket. $1,000 grand prize! Event held in the back lot of Legacy Estates. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

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 […]

Lineup begins at 9 am on 7th Street. Parade will start at 10 am through Oquawka. No prior registration required.

18 truck and tractor classes from the TSPA and IFPA will take the track beginning at 5 pm in Oquawka, IL. Concessions open at 4 pm and all proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni. Admission is FREE.

Line up and registration for the parade at 7 to 7:30 pm at the North end of the Keithsburg Campground and the Boat Club. Parade begins at 8 pm. Fireworks will follow at dusk.

Back for the 2nd year after rebuilding from the fire! All are invited to come fly in, drive in or ride in and enjoy breakfast at the Monmouth Municipal Airport.

Will be held at St. Patrick's Community Center outside Raritan.

The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University have announced that final plans are in place for the annual Independence Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The Fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University […]

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

Meeting at CGB north of Little York to leave at 8:30 am for a 57 mile ride. Lunch at Mama's Place in Oquawka.

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will be hosting a mobile microchip clinic at 300 W. Harlem Ave (Grass Lot by the road) in Monmouth, IL on Saturday July 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. They will also be offering along with our FREE microchips/lifetime registration, $10 nail trims for dogs & cats, Free Raffles and Pet Prizes. […]

Geared toward families and children. All ages are welcome! Dress for outdoor activities and stop by anytime between 9:30 am to 11 am. This session will focus on Worms, Dirt, and Composting.

Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Forest Picnics. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).

Monthly meetings are held at the Warren County YMCA on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Harness races in the grandstands. Free admission. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).

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

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

Join for an afternoon of BINGO. Refreshments and drinks are available. Cards are 25 cents each.

Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan […]

Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan DeYoung […]

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Strom Center's Annual Ice Cream Social will be held in Monmouth from 5 to 7 pm. The Monmouth Municipal Band will begin playing at 7pm. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under and includes ice cream, homemade cake or pie, and a drink. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

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 […]

Join us Saturday, July 15 from 11am to 1pm in the BCA Classroom as Rebecca Quick teaches an introduction to glass etching. Each participant will receive one water bottle for the class. What a fun way to hydrate throughout the summer with a piece of artwork! This class is designed for participants 12 years and […]

Join the Warren County Crimestoppers for lunch at the Monmouth Fareway parking lot. Serving specialty blended burgers, brats, and tenderized pork chops.

Plates, silverware, and cups will be furnished. Bring a food dish to share. BINGO will be played following the meal.

The Miss Warren County Queen, Junior Miss, and Little Miss pageant will be held at the Fairgrounds in Roseville. Food tent will be set up beginning at 5 pm. Home (ilwcf.com)

Join us in welcoming the musical duo The Goldenrods to Our Front Porch.  Hailing from St. Louis, Ryan Koenig on octave mandolin, fiddle, plectrum banjo, and guitar along with Jess Adkins on vocals, guitar, and accordion, will bring a fresh take on “country and midwestern” music. Performing original material as well as traditional regional music from Louisiana to Wisconsin, […]

Entry fee is $25. Race day entries will begin at 7:30 am at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. Pre-register by June 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Race begins at 8 am. A kids run will also take place. Email warrencofair1928@gmail.com for more information or to register.

Join for old fashioned homemade ice cream, toppings, cake, cookies, and pie. Dine-in or carry-out available at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave. Free will donation.

All are invited to come sing, play music, tell jokes, recite poetry, or try out any other type of performance in front of a crowd. Snacks and refreshments will be available while watching the performances. Walk-ins are welcomed, but advance signups will have first priority.

The Community Hygiene Pantry and FISH Food Pantry will be at Nature's Treatment parking lot in Galesburg to collect food and hygiene donations to help stock their shelves.

$10 cash or check only for walk-in sports physicals will be offered at the MDH Monmouth Clinic, 2 AmericInn Way, Suite B&C, Monmouth.

Held at the Barn at Fairview Acres in Biggsville. A complete list of events can be found at Henderson County Fair (hendersoncofair.com)

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

The Good Time Gals will no doubt bring some excitement to Our Front Porch. Join us for a memorable evening as part of our popular music series set in the most unexpected and interesting venue in McDonough County. On Thursday, July 20th, The Good Time Gals will share their original material that pulls influences of Americana, Blues, Vintage Jazz, Honky Tonk, […]

Held at the Raritan State Bank Pavilion. Proceeds benefitting Three Feathers Outreach.

The 20th Art from the HeARTland Gallery Reception will be held at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, 64 Public Square in downtown Monmouth. Pieces will be on display through September 8th.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Strange World, which will begin at dusk at the Lake Storey West Lawn Pavilion. Free popcorn available while supplies last. The mobile playground truck and games will be on hand from 7 to 8 pm.

Held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. No entry fee. Pit passes are $20. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to Top 5 of each class. For all rules and regulations, visit the Warren County Fair Demo Facebook page.

Explore, observe, and discover new and amazing places in your own neighborhood. This free summer program features three or four exciting stations. All ages are welcome. Topic of discussion is Be a Nature Explorer.

Serving pork chop sandwiches, bratwurst, hamburgers, chips, and a drink in the Monmouth Fareway parking lot.

The topic of youth struggling with substance use disorder and what resources we have available for them kept reoccurring. West Central IL ROSC has decided to host a movie showing at the Orpheum Theatre. We will be showing Generation Found. The movie will be followed by a panel of people that experienced substance use disorder […]

Held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville. No entry fee. Pit passes are $20. Grandstand admission is $10. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to Top 5 of each class. For all rules and regulations, visit the Warren County Fair Demo Facebook page.

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

Screenings will be held at the District Office and ROE #33 Building, 105 North E Street in Monmouth. Child must be a least 3 years old, bring a certified birth certificate, proof of income, and proof of residency for the preschool screening. Call 309-371-2477 to schedule an appointment.

Join for an afternoon of BINGO. Refreshments and drinks will be available. Cards are 25 cents each.

$10 cash or check only for walk-in sports physicals will be offered at the MDH Monmouth Clinic, 2 AmericInn Way, Suite B&C, Monmouth.

Join members of the Monmouth Fire Department at West Park in Monmouth. They will have the hose open for the kids to run through and cool down.

Back with double action for Family Night at the Henderson County Fair. Five age divisions: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adult. Must register online by July 14th. Teams will consist of 6 players and required to wear safety glasses and white team shirt. Henderson County Fair (hendersoncofair.com)

Proceeds benefit Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

Held at Western Hall in Macomb on the Western Illinois University campus.

Strom Center is partnering with Legacy Estates and Beacon of Hope Hospice to offer a once a month Grief Support Group for 5 months. Session 3: Thursday, July 27th - Journaling Your Thoughts. Session 4: Thursday, August 24th - Goal Setting with Milestones. Session 5: Thursday, September 28th - Celebration.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

The Galesburg Chamber Young Professionals is teaming up with the Greater Burlington Young Professionals for a Summer Bash! Get ready to meet at Reserve Artisan Ales in Galesburg to help welcome the Burlington guests to a great evening out in the community! There will be live music by the incredible Jef Spradley, yard games, and […]

Join for a swim on the wild side! Open to ages 12 through 18. Cost is $5 per teen.

10 fish per boat limit. 75%payback. Cost is $80 per boat. Shotgun start at the Keithsburg IL City Ramp, 7 am to 2 pm, with a fish fry to follow at the Keithsburg Fire Station.

Annual event will be held at South Park, 200 West 10th Avenue in Monmouth. Registration begins at 8 am with the fun to start at 9 am. Dj K Doc Patterson, games, prizes, food, train rides, and more. Each child will leave the event with a backpack full of donated school supplies.

At the Pattee Plaza, 115 West Broadway in Monmouth.

Wind up the Summer Reading program with the Galesburg Public Library with a free skating party at Skate Palace. This event is for all ages and open to everyone in the community. Summer reading participants will receive a coupon for a free snack and drink.

Event will be held at Standish Park, 42 W. Tompkins St, Galesburg, IL. Hot dogs will be provided. There will be a K9 demonstration at 6pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances […]

Tune into AM 1330/FM 94.1 WRAM or online at www.radiomonmouth.com for the 2023 Health Forum, featuring local panelists from the Health Care sector as they touch on: o Introduction of Panel and Opening Remarks o State of Rural Healthcare in Illinois discussion o What does Healthcare look like over the next 10 years for patients […]

Held in the Community Room at Security Savings Bank, 220 East Broadway in Monmouth. To schedule an appointment, email kfowler@securitysavings.com.

Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Knox County the event will be held at Rotary Park on August 2nd from 5 to 7 pm. These events are free to attend.

Join as the First United Methodist Church in Monmouth teams up with the Warren County Public Library to provide a technology training event for the local community. Attendees will learn more on cyber security, how to use specific devices, and have any questions answered. Feel free to bring your own device if you are in […]

Celebrating 24 years. Fun for the entire family! Food. Vendors. Door prizes with a grand prize of a Snap-on tool box. For more details, contact Clifford at 309-221-8569.

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 […]

Free entry! Hygiene kits, haircuts, activities, and DJ Junebug will be on hand for the kids. Event will be held at Park Plaza, on East Main Street in Galesburg.