Children create art work with Marjorie Blackwell, then their art work is displayed.  The theme this year is; Fabrics of our World.

KCAP presents their annual Family Swim & Gym Activity Day.  Safe physical fun for the entire family on this school holiday in celebration of Martin Luthur King Jr.'s Birthday.  Swim from 1 - 4 pm while the gym is open for shooting hoops, parachute play, hula hoops and other play from 2 - 4 pm.  Children under 8 must be accompanied in the pool and gym by an adult.  Children are to be picked up at the pool entrance at 4PM.  Join us for supervised, enjoyable and affordable fun.

Poet and performer Peter Cook will present a workshop and a performance featuring the use of American Sign Language.  Cook is an internationally known deaf performing artist whose works incorporates American Sign Language, pantomime, storytelling, acting and movement.  Cook has been featured in Public Broadcasting System programs and has performed at festivals worldwide.  For more than two decades Cook and poet Kenny Lerner have collaborated in the Flying Words Project, which showcases the poetic and performance potential inherent in American Sign Language for both deaf and hearing audiences.  Cook lives in Chicago where he teachs at Columbia College and operates his own video company PC Production.

Closing reception for Kid's Month is; January 30th from 5 - 9 pm.

Sabrina's 2009 Bridal & Prom Expo will have a Style Show at 4:00 pm featuring the latest in wedding and prom attire.  Over 40 various area businesses will be set-up in Center Court and throughout the mall with information for those planning a wedding or attending a prom.  All proceeds from the Expo will be donated to Safe Harbor.

Kohl's Diamond Gallery will be providing a complimentary jewelry cleaner and polishing cloth. Brides should register in Kmart Court where they will receive a drawing card for a chance to win a prize.  Some of the prizes include:

8 Day - 7 Night Condominium Dream Vacation ($2,000 Value)  3 Day - 2 Night Vacation at a location of your choice from list. ($175 Value)  $500 Wedding Package for Brides from Sabrina's

The 28th Annual Knox College International Fair will showcase food, educational exhibits and entertainment from 11 am to 5 pm. Students in the International Club represent 36 countries from around the world, and have chosen Global Sustainability as the theme of this year's International Fair.

A Midwest Haunting welcomes you to a night of mayhem at the Orpheum Theatre.  A night of Metal Mayhem and the paranormal.  A PRE-TOUR show by Peoria based band Fear of Clowns with special guests henry hill will awaken the spirits that some say still lurk in the old theatre.  A Midwest Haunting will be offering a guided tour at 8:30 pm to seek out the truth behind the Orpheums haunted past and present.  So, bring your cameras, flashlights and be ready for an adventure.

Exhibition by T.J. Thompson (paintings) and Ric Larson (metalwork).  Opening reception February 8th from 5 - 7 pm.

Maple City Antique Tractor Association presents their 9th annual tractor show at Sandburg Mall.  A variety of tractors will be lining Center Court and the corridors of the Mall.  This year's show will feature Allis Chalmers, Case and Minneapolis Moline tractors.  Nationally known painter, Charles Freitag will be set-up in Center Court painting pictures that depict American farm life.  Reinertson's Embroidery will have a kiosk set-up in Kmart Court.  Lyle Reinertson is from Albert Lea, Minnesota and will have tractor sweatshirts and t-shirts for sale.  New this year, raffle tickets will be available to purchase for a chance to win a door prize.

Galesburg Girl's Junior Silver Streaks Invitational Tournament for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls.  To be held at Hawthorne Center Gym, Costa Catholic Gym, Carl Sandburg College Gym & Lombard Junior High Gym.

WHOOOOOOooooo is out at night?? Naturalist, Jennifer Bunde, has led this special night hike for the past two years. We have been fortunate to find owls and hope to do so again this year. There will be an owl pellet dissection along with a discussion to learn more about these facinating winged animals. All ages are welcome, adults must accompany children under 15.

Galesburg celebrates Lincoln Bicentennial with a birthday party at the Orpheum Theatre.  The event will include birthday cakes, giveaways, and a screening of the acclaimed movie "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" starring Raymond Massey & Gene Lockhart.  The film covers much of Lincoln's life, from his early years in Springfield to his election as the 16th President of the United States.  There will be exhibits about Lincoln's time in Galesburg and activities for all ages.  The party is free and open to the public, doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm.

Galesburg Historic Society's annual festival featuring homemade & commercially made chocolate treats. It is an endless buffet of tortes, cakes, pies, cookies, beverages and much more. A chocolate lovers dream. Being held on the third floor of the Antiques Mall, please use the elevator.  We will once again have our Chocolate Fountain this year and there will be a Chocolate Art Sculpture contest.  Bring the family and enjoy chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!!

The Galesburg Community Chorus presents The Con-Artists an all-male acappella group from Lawrence University.

Galesburg Boy's Junior Silver Streaks Invitational Tournament for 5th and 6th Grade Boy's.  To be held at Hawthorne Center Gym, Costa Catholic School Gym, Carl Sandburg College Gym and Lombard Junior High Gym.

The Western Illinois Red Cross Chapter presents their 14th Annual Country Music Concert will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM.  The concert will be at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg.  This year's entertainment will be Kevin Sharp and Kurt Wooldridge direct from Nashville.  Doors open at 6:30 PM.  For ticket information call 309-344-1623.  Bring your sweetheart to a concert for your Valentine's Day.

Are your children suffering from Cabin Fever???  Grab the kids and come to the Sandburg Mall for a kids carnival.  All kinds of childrens games, prizes and much more.

Improvisational Comedy Troupe Chicago City Limits features the comedy revue "My Space or Yours?"  This new improvisational comedy revue, My Space or Yours? , is a dot com-edy without a computer, as the Chicago City Limits cast takes aim at the faces, places and events from today's headlines, bylines and sidelines.  Whether it's social networks or internet jerks, board rooms or bored grooms, gas prices or a leadership crisis, tainted toothbrush or tainted celebrities, Chicago City Limits will take you on a virtual tour de force of high energy improvisations and gut splitting laughter for a completely unique evening of comedy!!!   This performance is the rescheduled date from the cancellation of the December 18th show, tickets for the December performance will be honored for the new date.

Let Nova Singers warm your heart and soul with an evening of sacred a cappella music that spans four centuries.  Peace can be found in the simple perfection of 17th century melodies by Gibbons, Tallis, Weelkes and Purcell, hopeful thanks in the fun and spirited early American tunes by William Billings.  British composer John Rutter is one of the most popular and widely performed composers of his generation.  Known for his sweetly melodic church anthems and Christmas carols, Rutter has also written Gloria, Requiem, and the exquisitely beautiful Hymn to the Creator of Light.  This moving work, scored for double-choir a cappella, is a prayer of gratitude and serenity.  Familiar American folk hymns We Gather Together and What Wondrous Love is This, join the stirring and uplifting rhythms of African-American spirituals by Moses Hogan to close the concert with joy.  Bring friends and family to share in the warmth!!

Nova Singers is pleased to be joined by local high school singers for our annual Project Sing! performances.  Our high school choral guest for 2009 is the Dunlap High School Choir under the direction of Jen Reece.  Eight selected students will sing with Nova Singers for two songs near the middle of the concert, and the Dunlap HS Choir will sing a few selections on their own in Galesburg.

Come and enjoy a day of classes and fun!!!  The 26th Annual Class Day offers over 40 classes presented by volunteer instructors on many topics of current interest.  Instructors come from the educational, legal, local businesses and other venues.  Choose five 50 minute classes (some are two 50 minute classes) with lunch included in the registration.  Teachers earn 5 CPU credits, scholarships are available for 4-H members and the public is invited and welcomed..  Early registration is recommended as class size is limited, first registrants get first choice of classes.

Our Second Old Time Country Gospel Concert brought to you by the First Church of the Nazarene.  Featuring Gospel Singers/Musicians: Jake Chastain, Linda Hankins, Ruel Howerton, Jim Inman & the Westerners, Diane Johnson, Rod Morss, Chris Postin & his Quartet, Rita Shinn, Don White, the Whitson Sisters.  There will be door prizes courtesy of Perkin's & the Brighter Life Book Store.  Lunch will be available; chili, chicken salad sandwich, dessert, drink for $4.00.  Free Will Offering.

A discussion of the booklet "Lincoln as Self-Made Man," which contains readings from the Lincoln Anthology: Great Writers on His Life and Legacy from 1860 to Now (2009), edited by Harold Holzer and published by The Library of America.  Made possible with the support of the National Endowment of the Humanities "We the People" Initiative.

Western Illinois Builders Association presents their 32nd annual Home Show in Sandburg Mall.  Various member businesses display building supplies, services and home accesories for your viewing pleasure.  Planning on building or re-modeling??  Come to the Home Show and talk to financial people, insurance people, builders, suppliers.  Every phase of the building industry will be represented.  Sign up for drawings, buy a ticket for the 2009 Play House from D.A.R.E of Knox County.

Annual National Juried Exhibition and Competition.  Tuesday - Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.

One-man show featuring the world's best Groucho impersonator, Frank Ferrante.  The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes, and songs.  This show is a great connection with the Orpheum's past since Groucho performed on our stage and was a personal friend of William Olson who built our little jewel. Groucho and his brothers were given their nicknames in Galesburg in 1914.

Mother Bickerdyke: Mrs. Barbara Schock will present a talk about Mother Bickerdyke and the efforts of the Women's Relief Corps to place a monument in her memory on the grounds of the Knox County Court House.  The talk is free and open to the public.  Park in Lot E at the college and go up the ramp to the Administration building to the Board room.

Soldiers' Angels presents a Salute To The Troops, past and present.  Entertainment by Eternity Road and The Payup Band.  There will be a 50/50 drawing, hourly door prizes, cash bar.  A donation of $5 would be greatly appreciated, all proceeds to be used for our Troops and Veterans.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is having a Doll Boutique from March 30th thru April 4th.  There will be doll clothes and accessories for Barbies, baby dolls and 18" girl dolls will be available to purchase.  Public is welcome.  All proceeds to benefit the church.

Bring your family and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is now available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Step into Spring with the Seminary Street Merchants and see what is new this month and get a preview of the special events in the months to come.

As part of the year-long Lincoln celebrations, the Orpheum Theatre proudly presents "Our American Cousin".  This farcical comedy gained notoriety as the last play Lincoln ever saw when he was assassinated half-way through the play's third act at the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C.  The play contains important cultural undertones as its plot is based on the introduction of an awkward, boorish American to his aristocratic English relatives.  This show is a co-production effort between the Orpheum Theatre and Monmouth College Theatre Department.

These six world-class performers come togther to make music like you've never heard.  Join us for an evening of swing hits!!  Tap your toes from your seats or get up and show your best swing dance moves.  There will be a brief swing dance class an hour prior to the concert at 6:30 PM.

Author Richard Carwardine speaks about his book Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power, which won the prestigious Lincoln Prize and was called "an illuminating and thoroughly intelligent assessment of Lincoln the politician" by the New York Times.  Carwardine is Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University.

This unique entertaining and educational event combines local scholastic talent with regional and internationally recognized jazz artists.  April 16, Knox Faculty & Friends Combo, 8:00 - midnight, McGillacuddy's - April 17, Knox Alumni Big Band, 8:00 - 9:00 pm followed by The Romaniacs 9:30 - midnight, McGillacuddy's - April 18, The Aaron Goldberg Trio with the Knox Jazz Ensemble, 5:00 pm, Orpheum Theatre. 

Some gifts you hold in your hand, others you hold in your heart, for the Lowe Family, this musical heritage is a gift they cherish.  Versatile on many instruments, the Lowe Family offers an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, Jazz, Bluegrass, old-time favorites, spectacular dance, 6-part harmony, gospel, a stirring patriotic tribute and more!!

Exhibition by David Griffin (sculptors), Darrell Roberts (abstract paintings).

Nova Singers present their final concert of season.  Bringing you "A Night in Vienna" which showcases the work of composers whose careers are strongly tied to the city.  Soloists drawn from the ranks of Nova Singers will entertain the audience with well-known excerpts from Mozart operas.  Following the intermission, the audience will embark on a wild ride out of Europeon legend with Hugo Wolf's Der Feuerreiter (The Fire-Rider).  The program closes with the romantic agony and ecstasy of Neue Liebesliedr, Johannes Brahm's popular love songs.  Immediately following the performance, members of the audience are invited to join us for a Viennese-themed reception, featuring coffee and desserts from Innkeepers.

Performances by winners of the 16th Annual Knox-Galesburg Symphony Young Pianists Competition with Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey, international pianist and KGS soloist. Awards presented by Bruce Polay and Tom Schmidt, President, Carl Sandburg College, event sponsored in cooperation with Friends of the Galesburg Public Library and School District 205.

KCAHCE presents their annual Spring Fling 2009!!  This is the 6th Annual presentation of this show.  Plant sale, craft sale, gardening tips.  Crafters from around the county will display and sell their wares.  A soup and sandwich linch will be served from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for your convenience.  There will be presentations by Master Gardeners on gardening tips.

Rockin' Around the Clock, dinner & auction annual fundraiser for KCCDD.  Don't be a Square!!  Make plans to be there!!  Ticket includes admission, dinner and a drink.  Auction at 7:00 PM. some items up for auction are; getaway packages, celebrity autographs, sports items, theme baskets, local items and much more.  For a complete list of auction items go to www.kccdd.com.  Proceeds from the auction will benefit KCCDD clients.  There will be door prizes, contests, live entertainment for attendees.

The Laughing Corn Art Walk is a one day art walk in downtown Galesburg.  Area artists will display and sell their work along Main Street.  A map will be available at the Galesburg Civic Art Center at 114 E. Main Street the day of the event

Laughing Corn is a poem written by Carl Sandburg that was part of his second collection of poetry, Cornhuskers, published by Henry Holt & Co. in 1918.  That book won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. 

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Entertainment; Music by "No Reason"

Always held the first weekend of May. A family oriented event all ages are welcome!! Saturday; kite flying from 11:00 am - 6:00 PM, Hy-Vee Food Store will be cooking out, Candy drops are scheduled for Noon, 2PM and 5PM (weather permitting), silent auction available for bids all day and evening, Kite Vendor.  Sunday: kite flying from 10:00 am - 2:00 PM, Hy-Fee Food Store will be cooking out, Candy drops are scheduled for Noon and 1PM (weather prmitting), silent auction will end at 1:30 PM, Kite Vendor, Antique Cars on display around noon.

Spring wildflowers identification hike, wear sturdy shoes, jeans, long-sleeved shirt and hat; dress for the weather.  Bring your camera and learn much. Pre-register at blackthornhill@comcast.net or (309) 342-5493 by May 1st.

First Farmer's Market of the year!! Come meet friends and neighbors while you find the freshest locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, crafts and much more.  Hand made pine needle baskets!!  Sign up for drawings each Saturday, submit your name and the winner will be drawn the following Saturday.

The story of To Kill a Mockingbird is simple, yet it speaks deeply and eloquently of human nature and of human values.  The action is set in the 1930's in a sleepy Southern town, where Atticus Finch, an attorney and the widowed father of two young children, stands against his fellow townspeople by defending a young black man falsely accused of relations with a white woman. Produced by the Montana Repertory Theatre, one of the oldest and most-respected touring theatrical companies in the nation.

Let Mom choose her own Mother's Day gift!  Take the family on a cruise, something fun for everyone.  Yard sales and more from Coal Valley to Galesburg and places between on Route 150.  Along the way there will be; Entertainment, Flea Market, Yard Sales, Antiques, Art Work, Food, Flowers, children's activities.  There will be a Car Show in Alpha with judging at Noon. Check out the website for more information and updates.

Fresth, locally grown produce, fruits, homey, baked goods and much more.  Come and meet old friends and make new as you look over the locally grown products.  Sign up for the weekly drawing, put your name in today and they will pick the winner at the next week's Farmers Market

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all MOTHERS, FREE CARNATION TO FIRST 100 MOTHERS!!!!!!  Donated by the Galesburg Flower Company.

Fabulous 50's Breakfast in the Community Room at the Midwest Bank of Western Illinois.  With guest speaker Lora Carlson of Collette Vacations showcasing an October11, 2009 trip to New York City.  RSVP by May 6, 2009

The United Way of Knox County will host their annual "Girls Night Out" event at the 21 Club this year.  This event for the ladies will feature: dinner, socializing, games, dancing, costume prizes, guest bachelors and she-males, and 50/50 drawings.  In keeping with the spirit of making this event fun for all, the theme this year is "1980's", guests are encouraged to dress for the era and have a great time.

The Galesburg Community Chorus will be joined by the Knox College Choir and a fifty-person orchestra to present Brahms Requiem, one of the greatest choral-orchestral works ever composed.  Featuring music of incredible beauty, depth and power.  Christine Steyer, a professional singer and former Galesburg resident, will join the Chorus for the performance.

Vince Hummel will be hosting this birdwatching session.  Bring your binoculars and locate the many different birds around the area.  Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, jeans and a long-sleeved shirt.  Pre-register at blackthornhill@comcast.net or call (309) 342-5493 by May 15th.

What a great way for the community to come together on a Saturday morning.  Locally grown vegtables, produce, fruits, honey, baked goods, crafts and more.

Exhibition - Liz Berg (quilts) and Mary Schuytema (ceramics).

Fresh vegetabels, fruits, crafts, honey, baked goods and much more.  Come join us on a Saturday morning and learn about who is growing the food and where it comes from.

BOOK SIGNING by Galesburg Historian Tom Wilson who wrote "Remembering Galesburg".  Books available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Memorial Day Parade - come see and honor all our veterans, and watch our great parade.  Make sure to go to the beautiful Veterans Memorial in Lincoln Park at 6:00 PM for a dedication of 50 new bricks and the Memorial Day service.

FOOD, FUN & MUSIC, what a wonderful combination for lunch.  Entertainment by Jera, food vendor - Cellar Pizza.  Bring or join your co-workers and friends on Wednesday a the Park Plaza for Cafe-In-Park.

Fresh locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, crafts and more!!  Come pick the best of best in the area!!

FOOD!!  FUN!!  MUSIC!! What a wonderful combination for lunch.  Entertainment by; Charlie Hayes, Food from Coney Island, Sponsored by; Wacovia.

Galesburg native and historian Tom Wilson has written a very informative book on Galesburg called "Remembering Galesburg".  Tom will be at the Welcome Center to personally sign his book on Tuesday, June 3rd from 11 - 2.  Tom's books are available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy: Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations.  Shopping is also available for your convenience until 8:00 PM on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.   Music by: "Surprisingly Hip"

24th Annual "Concert on the Lawn", will feature the award-winning Knox-Galesburg Symphony under the direction of Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor.  Ian Pappas, 2008 Walgreens Midwest Young Artists Competition winner, will join the KGS as soloist performing Rosauro's Concerto for Marimba & Orchestra.  Knox College junior and KGS violinist Jonathan Peirce-Ruhland will perform st. Saens "Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso."  This year's "Concert on the Lawn" will consist of a variety of popular selections requested primarily by previous audiences, including selections from "Lord of the Rings", Polay's arrangement of "The Knox Hymn," Sousa's stirring "Stars & Stripes Forever," "Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," and works by Victor Herbert, Leroy Anderson & Chabrier.

This FREE outdoor concert is open to the public, bring the whole family, lawn chairs and relax and enjoy the great music in a beautiful Knox College campus setting.

Rock out at Galesburg Public Library's Wizard Rock Concert on Saturday, June 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  Bring the family and a chair to the library parking lot to enjoy the rock stylings of; The Whomping Willows, The Moaning Myrtles and Justin Finch-Fletchley as they perform at the Galesburg Public Library as part of their 2009 national tour.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.

Join your fellow workers and friends on Wednesday in Park Plaza for Cafe in the Park!!

Entertainment by Second Mortgage, food by; Papa Johns

Come and meet old friends and make new ones as you look over the locally grown produce and crafts.  Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.

Paint the Summer Colors on Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 am to Noon.  Blackthorn Hill will be having an Introduction to Watercolor Class open to members of the community.  Bring the family, some friends or a date.  It will be taught by Ron Hunt, watercolor instructor at Carl Sandburg College and promises to be lots of fun.  You may want to bring a lawn chair and/or picnic lunch for after the class is over.  Call or e-mail Mr. Hunt for a list of materials needed.  Cost is $5 per participant.  See our website for a map.

Food, Fun & Music, what a great combination for lunch on hump-day.  Entertainment by Missy Vail, food by Pizza House.

100+ Miles of Yard Sales through seven counties from Sandwich, Illinois to Galesburg, Illinois GREAT FUN - entertainment, demonstrations, historic sites. GREAT SALES - bargains, treasures, unique collectibles, antiques. GREAT TIME - food, lodging, attractions, shopping.  In Galesburg stop at the Hawthorne Centre Craft Mall, 2188 Veterans Drive just of the Seminary Street exit on Route 34, crafters, free Elvis impersonator on Saturday evening at 6PM, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show after shopping the mall.

There will be a Summer Concert in the Maquon Village Park on Friday, June 19th, starting at 6:00 PM.  Entertainment for the evening will feature performances by Chris Postin & The Worship Team from Abingdon's First Assembly of God and "Touch of Country" for a pleasant blend of gospel music.  There will be an exciting magic show by Jon Gallagher.  Bring the family and come early to eat!!  The Maquon Masonic Lodge will be serving pork chop sandwiches & hot dogs at 4:30 PM and the Maquon Historical Society will be churning out homemade ice cream along with pies and brownies at 5:00 PM.  After the concert stay for a drawing for all kinds of gift certificates.  This is a FREE concert.

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.  Come look around, see old friends, meet new people and look over the locally grown produce.

FOOD -- FUN -- MUSIC!!!  What a wonderful combination for your fellow workers, friends, relatives to enjoy a great meal and entertainment in beautiful downtown Galesburg.  Entertainment by; Bitterman, food by; Q's Cafe and sponsored by Blick

Exhibition - Tim Schroll (photography) and Akiko Edmondson (raku).

"Old Galesburg Trolley Tour", take a Tram ride and see historic Galesburg. Saturday & Sunday 10 - 3. A touch of the old trolley lines in Galesburg one hundred years ago. Sponsored by the Galesburg Historical Society. 

Cruise to Sandburg Mall and see classic cars, hot rods and future classics.  Enjoy food, entertainment and much more.

The Galesburg Women's Club presents their Historical Homes Tour.  A tour is given of historical homes in Galesburg.  The homes that will be showcased this year are located at;  516 N. Prairie Street, 560 N. Prairie Street, 888 N. Broad Street, 546 N. Academy Street.  Strawberry shortcake is served at the Women's Club.

2009 Induction Ceremony in honor of; Stepehn A. Douglas, the Citizens of Nashville and George M. Pullman, 10:00 am at the Seymour Library, Knox College

2009 Inductee Lecture; "Visionary Railroader: Jarvis Langdon, Jr. and the Transportation Revolution" presented by H. Roger Grant, Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Professor of History, Clemson University.  At 1;30 PM in the Alumni Room, Knox College. Both events are free and open ot the Public.

Come out and meet old friends and take the opportunity to meet new friends as you look over the locally grown products.  Area wide merchants bring in fresh baked goods, produce, fruit, crafts and much more.

Food, Fun & Music, what a great combination for lunch.  Entertainment by; Almost live, Food from; Billiards on Main.  Meet your fellow employees and friends on Wednesday at Park Plaza for Cafe in the Park.

This weekly market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  Come out and greet old friends and make new ones as you browse the local products.  Mark Compton antique tractor display.

Bring your families and friends the first Friday of the month and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, Tastings.  Shopping is also available on two blocks of Historic Seminary Street.  Music by: "Bittermen"

Area wide merchants bring in fresh produce, baked goods, fruits, crafts and much more.  Come and buy your locally grown products to take to the Big Bang Boom fireworks this evening.

Grab your co-workers, employees, friends and family and come enjoy great food and entertainment.  Entertainment by; Suprisingly Hip, Food by; Chez Willy's, sponsored by; Comcast. 

Weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, food & drink and special events.  Come browse our market.

Nees Harley-Davidson is celebrating their third Anniversary with a party for the whole family.  There will be entertainment, food, drawings and many Harley's to look at.  Come join us!!!

Bring the kids and the whole family for the Sandburg Mall HARRY POTTER event.  There will be a magician, face painting, Merlin's magical carnival booth, craft making and prizes.  Come join the fun!!!

Want a different way to enjoy good food at lunch??  Come to Park Plaza and enjoy the entertainment by; No Reason, food by: The Cellar, sponsored by; OSF St. Mary Medical Center.  Food, Fun & Music, you can't beat that for lunch.

Many customers drive more than 30 miles to shop at the Oneida Farmers Market where they feature locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.

Fun!! Food!! Music!!  What a marvelous way to spend your lunch time on a Wednesday.  Come to Park Plaza and enjoy entertainment by; Eddie Winter, food by; Billiards on Main.

Come to the Oneida Farmers Market to look over the locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  The Special Event for this evening is the Walnut Grove Progressors 4-H Day, members will be displaying some of their upcoming 4-H fair projects.

A colored filled weekend of 25 plus hot air balloons flying overhead. Featuring night glows, competition, and opportunity to view the balloons up close and talk to the pilots. A family oriented event.

Are you feeling sluggish on hump day, how about some great food and music for your lunch hour!!  Entertainment by; Randl Turner, food by; Pizza House in Park Plaza. 

Locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, food & drink and special events.  Come out and see old friends and make new ones as you purchase these fresh home grown items.  Oneida Fire Department will have a fire truck onsite for touring.

Members & Friends Exhibition, Juror Harlow Blum of Monmouth, IL

The Wyatt Earp Birthplace Museum is proud to sponsor "Olde West Day", Saturday, August 1, 2009.  Annual Wyatt Earp Birthday Celebration, Birthday luncheon 11:30 am at Cloud Nine Restaurant - $15, entertainment and door prizes, for reservations call: 309-734-3181 or 309-734-6771.  1:30 Birth place open for Visitor's tours, 2:00 PM "Shootout at the OK Corral", by Shady Creek Shootists, contest for best Wyatt Earp look-alike.  A Family Friendly Event!!

159th Knox County Fair, Carnival, Livestock Shows, Entertainment, Nightly Grandstand Shows, Food, Crafts, Beer Garden.  Something for everyone.

Meet your friends, co-workers and family for lunch on Wednesday in Park Plaza and enjoy good food and music.

Entertainment by; Rodney Morss, food by; Papa John's.

Oneida Farmers Market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, handmade crafts and special events.  Come meet and talk to Register-Mail Food Columist Carol Moore.

Bring your friends and family the first Friday of the month and enjoy Featured Artists, Live Music, Great Cuisine, Demonstrations, food tasting, beverage tasting and special events at different stores.  Music by: "Ryan Mullock"

Food!!  Fun!!  Music!!  Entertainment by; Suprisingly Hip, food by;Coney Island.  Come join us for the fellowship, great entertainment and wonderful food.

This weekly farmers market features locally grown produce, honey, baked goods, food & drink, homemade crafts, and special events.   Come out and see old friends and meet new ones while you browse the local produce.

Entertainment by; Jera, food by the Packinghouse.  Come enjoy great music and wonderful food for your lunch.

Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night. Food, entertainment, vendors - celebrity drivers and collectors - fun for the whole family.

Food, Fun & Music!!!  What a wonderful way to spend your lunch hour on hump day.  Entertainment by; Cow, food by; Chez Willy's.  Come enjoy good food and music.