Events

Browse vendors set up on Broadway Street in Stronghurst.

Cost is 25 cents per card. Refreshments will be available.

Join for a free meal and fellowship in the Stronghurst UMC Fellowship Hall.

Serving Ribeyes for $12, Pork Chop Sandwiches for $6, and hot dogs for $4. All prices include chips and a drink. Cookouts held outside the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth.

Those 18 years and older are able to swim during this adult only swim at the Pattee Outdoor Pool. Cost is $5.

Held at The Crossing Church in Monmouth.

Join to remember and honor the lives of friends, family, loved ones, community members, and people across the globe who have been lost to overdose at the Public Square in Downtown Galesburg. Guest speaker will be Hannah Perez. Flameless candles will be provided. Narcan and Narcan training available. Event is presented by Bridgeway and Western […]

Held at the Monmouth American Legion.

Tune into AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com for Day 1 of the 2024 FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Panelists will discuss the 2024 harvest expectations, predicted net farm income, emerging economic impact on agriculture trade, livestock market outlook, mergers, soil health, and more.

The Orpheum Theatre in partnership with Grandstand Concerts are thrilled to announce a fantastic show to close out the summer when RUMOURS: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show hits the stage! Tickets on sale NOW with prices starting at just $25! The performance is Thursday, September 5th with the house opening at 7p and the show […]

Annual breakfast held at the Monmouth American Legion during the Prime Beef Festival. Tune in on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com to hear from Krista Swanson, David Zimmerman, Evan Hultine, and others, as well as a legislative update from Senator Neil Anderson, Senator Mike Halpin, and State Representative Dan Swanson.

The 25th Annual McDonough District Hospital will be held at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course on the Western Illinois University campus with registration at 9 am and tee-time at 10 am. Proceeds will benefit upgrades to the MDH surgical area.

Tune into AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM and online at radiomonmouth.com for Day 2 of the 2024 FS Fall Ag Roundtable. Panelists will discuss the 2024 harvest expectations, predicted net farm income, emerging economic impact on agriculture trade, projections for World Biofuels market, legislation impacting the U.S. and Global agriculture and Illinois residents, mergers, soil health, […]

Join at the Kid’s Day & Touch-a-Truck event! Enjoy a variety of activities, games, and check out some cool vehicles & equipment! This event is FREE to the public.

Enjoy free family fun at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg during the 10th Annual Monarch Migration Festival, featuring the Monarch Waystation, education stations, the mobile playground, a butterfly release, food trucks, plant sales, speakers, vendors, and music!

Bridgeway and the West Central Illinois ROSC are hosting a Narcan Saves Lives event on the Park Plaza in Downtown Galesburg. There will be recovery speakers, food, drinks, and music.

Drive-up, curb-side, and carry-out services available on the west side of the circle drive. Indoor seating also available. Cost is $10 per meal and includes roast pork, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, roll, and dessert. The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter is located at 547 North Farnham Street.

A Veteran & Senior Fair will be held on September 9th from 9 a.m. until noon at the Spoon River College Community Center, located at 2500 E. Jackson Street in Macomb.

From the Green Revolution to Factory Farming, Charlie Arnot, CEO of Center For Food Integrity, will be the guest lecturer at this year's Wiswell-Robeson Lecture series inside Dahl Chapel on the Monmouth College campus. Arnot will explore the changing social expectations for agriculture and the food system and how agriculture can build trust in the […]

Church Women United of Monmouth and Vicinity would like to invite all area women to our Love Tea on September 13 at 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church ELCA, 116 S. B Street, Monmouth.  The program will be "All About The Open Table" and we'll hear the latest information from Jamieson Community Center.  Each church […]

Sale date is Saturday, September 14th, from 7 a.m. to when the seller wants to close up for the day. The event is on Facebook under the event: Monmouth Fall Community Wide Yard Sale, and the addresses are listed in the discussion tab.  Closer to the sale date of Sept 14th, there will be printed […]

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation will host the inaugural Coach Rodney Blue Charitable Run on the Galesburg campus to honor the late Chargers cross country coach and support his legacy for future cross country student-athletes at Sandburg. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to register by Sept. 6 for this non-competitive […]

There will be food, pony rides, crafts, and raffle & silent auction items! Raffle drawing and barn dedication at 2pm.

Come join at the shop for the 3rd Annual Open House- Harvest Kick Off Event! Saturday September 14th 4-9 PM. They will have brisket, pork meal and desserts! This is a customer appreciation event and is also open to the public. There will be live music from Trystan Grisham, displays from vendors such as Peterbilt, […]

Held at the Monmouth Fire Department, 601 Industrial Park Road. To schedule an appointment, text Jana Cozadd at 309-299-4960, email jana.cozadd7@gmail.com, or reach out to any of the Monmouth Fire Fighters.

Join at 10am Wednesday, September 18 in the BCA Gallery for a book talk and signing by Stacy Cordery on her latest book, "Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire." Cordery will present an overview of the life and innovations of the legendary beauty expert Elizabeth Arden. Publisher's Weekly states, "beauty buffs […]

Join Bridgeway, Carl Sandburg College, and Galesburg Community Foundation as we bring the community together for the 4th annual Discover Wellness Summit that features two inspiring keynote speakers, local experts leading breakout sessions, a wellness fair, and more! Discover Wellness Summit takes place on Friday, September 20th at Carl Sandburg College. Sign up here: Discover Wellness […]

Serving burgers, brats, and hot dogs at the Raritan State Bank Pavilion. Proceeds will benefit the FOCC.

Join at the Macomb Field House for a three-course meal, music by Dick and Joe Marcott, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary Public Access Project. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online or at the Prairie Land Conservancy Office, 321 West University Drive in Macomb. Doors open at […]

Date: 21st September 2024Time: 9am - 5pmLunch: 11:30am - 1:30pmLocation: 406 S 3rd Street, Monmouth, Illinois 61462 Step back in time and celebrate the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp at his birthplace! Join us for a day full of fun and history at the Wyatt Earp Birthplace Open House. - Enjoy a Donation-Only Lunch: Savor delicious […]

The community is invited to attend a benefit to help with Chris's home updates for medical accessibility and expenses. Food will be served from 11 am to 3 pm at the Alexis Community Center with a silent auction taking place from 10 am to 3 pm. Also, there will be bags at Jiggs from 11 […]

All are invited to the 1st annual 1 mile walk/run and 5K at the First Christian Church in Monmouth, 514 North Sunny Lane. 5K begins at 10 am and 1 mile at 10:30 am. All proceeds will benefit animal care and transportation costs with Freedom Ride Animal Rescue.

Serving Ribeyes for $12, Pork Chop Sandwiches for $6, and hot dogs for $4. All prices include chips and a drink. Cookouts held outside the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth.

Join the ROE #26 and #33 via Zoom and learn how to effectively use Restorative Practices to address truancy and foster a supportive environment that encourages regular attendance and gain skills on how to engage students and their families in meaningful dialogue and problem solving. Register for the free class at pdroe.net.

Enjoy the museum at a reduced admission rate. $6.00 per person/ members are free. Advanced tickets are required. https://sales.discoverydepot.org/Performance.aspx?pid=7937&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.discoverydepot.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

Paint a pumpkin with the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. Pumpkins will be provided along with paint and snacks. No age limitations for participation. Call ahead to reserve your pumpkin: 309-299-5171

Alliance Brass – Celebrating Stage and Screen –  Acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality”, the Alliance Brass has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting ensembles. Dazzling audiences with a wide repertoire, they are thrilled to perform their new program featuring music from stage and screen. The ensemble’s rigorous performance schedule has […]

A day full of events in Oquawka including the 29th Annual Car Show, a craft and vendor show, live music, bags tournament, kid's games, inflatables, and more!

A coffee and cookie reception will be held from 9:30 am to 10 am at the First United Methodist Church in Monmouth followed by the Induction Ceremony at 10 am for the Hall of Achievement Class of 2024.

OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center will host a family-fun Car Seat Safety Clinic for all families. There will also be bouncy houses, snow cones, treats, and giveaways for everyone.

All are invited to attend the grand opening of Bigger Meat Company on Highway 34, just east of Biggsville. Travis Bigger and the crew at Bigger Buck's Outfitters are opening their next adventure, the Bigger Meat Company locker. There will be sandwiches, drinks, and other goodies for everyone to enjoy.

Antiques, collectibles, and vintage items at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons during the Autumn Flea Market.

The season opens with the luscious and dramatic music of the Romantic Era of orchestra music. Two Germanic composers will fill this program with large-scale works that pushed the musical envelope during the 1800s. Emilie Mayer, born 11 years before Johannes Brahms, follows in the tradition of Beethoven with her Symphony No. 1 in C […]

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas, 2105 N 50th Rd, Plymouth, IL, Sunday, Sept. 29th from 1pm-5pm for the National Alpaca Farm Days Celebration! 30 alpacas roaming in a free range setting with a 2 acre pond and small white sand beach. Free admission for all of our 2024 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always […]

Drive thru only. $8 donation for a plate size taco and ice cream.

Join the 21st Century Community Learning Center at the West Central Middle School for a Fall Family Night. Enjoy food, arts and crafts, basketball competitions, face painting, and more!

All are invited to the Keithsburg Christian Church for Cow Chip BINGO, plus indoor yard games, a bake sale, and ribeye and grilled chicken sandwiches. Cow Chip tickets are $10 each. The cow will be released at 1 pm.

Saturday October 5th 8am-2pm 426 North G Street in Monmouth come and check out One Broke Granny to get the hottest items around and the best deals in town also follow on Facebook. Pop Out Pasta will also be there from 10am-2pm serving $10 chicken Alfredo plates as well as a third collaborator the fabulous […]

Event will be held in the Parking Lot of the Old Monmouth Municipal Pool at Citizens Lake.

Serving at the Kirkwood Fire Station Ribeye sandwiches for $10 or $12 for a meal, porkchop sandwiches for $8 or $10 for a meal, hotdogs for $2 or $4 for a meal, plus chips and drinks. Pre-orders of 5 or more sandwiches can be placed up until 10 am the day of by texting or […]

Sunday, Ocotber 6, 2024 at the Mike Hennenfent Farm, 1063 30th Street, Smithshire, Illinois. Registration will start at 8 AM and the contest begins at 9 AM. If the contest is postponed, canceled, or the location is changed it will be posted on this website or at www.cornhusking.com.  Rules for qualifying corn huskers for the national […]