Come join us for an identification hike for the spring wildflowers.  Wear sturdy shoes, jeans, long-sleeved shirt and hat.  Dress according to the weather.  Bring your camera to capture the colors and scenery.  Pre-register by April 29th at 309-342-5493 or blackthornhill@comcast.net

"FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET"  Come to the fairgrounds and choose from a large selection of locally grown produce, vegtables, herbs, fruit, baked goods, cut flowers, cheeses, honey, jams, syrup, farm fresh eggs, garden accesories, wools, pelts, fleeces, potted plants, shrubs, annual bedding plants, woodcrafts, soap, candles, body care products and much more.

The Carl Sandburg College Automotive Club will host the 8th Annual Cruise-In.  All years of automobiles, trucks and motorcycles are welcome.  The Cruise-In will feature demonstrations on engine dynamometers, cylinder head flow benches, chassis dynamometers, color sanding & buffing and a spray gun demonstration with audience participation.  Vendors will be set up in the automotive shop and the first 100 cars will receive dash plaques.  A food stand sponsored by CSC Automotive Club and music by Intermix Audio will be on site.

Annually the Galesburg Cottage Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae and Historical Committee hosts the Mother Bickerdyke Convocation on the Saturday of National Nurses Week May 6 - 12.  Anyone who is a nurse or anyone who want to honor a nurse can join us as we gather around the Mother Bickerdyke Memorial Statue on the lawn of the Knox County Courthouse. 

Galesburg Farmer's Market!!!  Weekly farmer's market with normally 20+ vendors.  Come and pick your fresh produce, vegtables, meat, crafts and much more.

Texas Hold-em Tournament!!!  Two Sessions to be held at Noon and 4:00PM Finals to follow.  Grand Prize $10,000, 20 Payouts - 1st-20th - Combo of Cash & Gold!!! $64 Entry Fee for 2500 chips, 1 Time Rebuy - 5000 chips for $30, rebuys By the end of the 1st hour.  10 Players from each round advance to the final.  For registration details phone 337-6542 or go to website www.poker-knight.net   Food available on-site.  

Come join host and expert Vince Hummel for a song bird watch.  Bring your binoculars, wear sturdy shoes, jeans, long sleeves and hat, dress for the weather.  Pre-register by May 6 at 309-342-5493 or blackthornhill@comcast.net

KCCDD ANNUAL AUCTION!!!!  Are you ready for a tropical getaway???  Make plans to join KCCDD for a night of Cheesburgers and Paradise too.  The Lincoln Room of Knox College will be our beach getaway.  There will be plenty of food, a cash bar and lots of items available in the silent and live auctions.  Maui Jim sunglasses, Adirondack chairs, quality housewares, Symphony tickets and much more will be sold to the highest bidder.  Travel packages to Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis & Atlanta are all available and a Hilton Head condo rental!!  So throw on your best Hawaiian shirt and your flip flops to help a great cause. 

"FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET"  Come to the fairgrounds and choose from a large selection of locally grown produce, vegtables, herbs, fruit, baked goods, cut flowers, cheeses, honey, jams, syrup, farm fresh eggs, garden accesories, wools, pelts, fleeces, potted plants, shrubs, annual bedding plants, woodcrafts, soap, candles, body care products and much more.

Grab your favorite dancing partner and come dance the evening away to Big Band Era music.

Swing Dance Lessons 5:30 - 6:30; Performances & Dancing from 6:30 - 9:00 PM!!  A night of swing dance and jazz music provided by the Galesburg High School Jazz Bands, CUSD 205 Junior High Jazz Band & GHS Jazz Combo.  Admission price of $3 includes swing dance lesson from 5:30 - 6:30PM.  Performances by the jazz bands will take place from 6:30 - 9:00 PM.  A Barbeque Sandwich Dinner will be available for purchase.

Galesburg Farmer's Market!!!  Weekly farmer's market with normally 20+ vendors.  Come and pick your fresh produce, vegtables, meat, crafts and much more.

"FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET"  Come to the fairgrounds and choose from a large selection of locally grown produce, vegtables, herbs, fruit, baked goods, cut flowers, cheeses, honey, jams, syrup, farm fresh eggs, garden accesories, wools, pelts, fleeces, potted plants, shrubs, annual bedding plants, woodcrafts, soap, candles, body care products and much more.

Lessons From the 17th Illinois Infantry!!!  What was it like to be a Civil War Soldier who fought at Shiloh and Vicksburg!!  A talk by Tom Best, sponsored by Civil War Discussion Group.  FREE & Open to the public.

An exhibition of works by Galesburg photographer Tom Foley.

Galesburg Community Chorus presents "A Night at the Opera".  The chorus will be joined by four professional opera singers for this program of highlights from the world's best-loved operas.  Including "Carmen", "Nabucco", "Madam Butterfly" and others.  The program will feature some of the best music ever composed and the experience will be enhanced by narration to set the scene for each selection.

"FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET"  Come to the fairgrounds and choose from a large selection of locally grown produce, vegtables, herbs, fruit, baked goods, cut flowers, cheeses, honey, jams, syrup, farm fresh eggs, garden accesories, wools, pelts, fleeces, potted plants, shrubs, annual bedding plants, woodcrafts, soap, candles, body care products and much more.

Galesburg Farmer's Market!!!  Weekly farmer's market with normally 20+ vendors.  Come and pick your fresh produce, vegtables, meat, crafts and much more.

A Magical Day of Fun for the Children!!  Bring the kids to Sandburg Mall's Center Court for a magical day of fun!!  All of the following activities are FREE of charge.  * Merlin's Magical Carnival Booth - inflatable game from Fun on the Run  * Activity table for children  * Cookie decorating provided by Uncle Billy's Bakery from 11:00 am - 2:00 PM  * Magician Who-Dean-E will present a stage show beginning at 1:00 PM  * Children 12 years of age and under my register fro a chance to win a prize!!!!

Making Cents: "Access to Capital in Hard Times"  A FREE workshop about programs and financing for your business, community, organization or renewable energy initiative.  Registration is required by May 18, please RSVP at www.treasurer.il.gov (under special events)

Cafe in the Park!!!    Come to the Park Plaza and join your friends, meet new friends, enjoy the food, the entertainment and possibly win some thing.  Entertainment by Surprisingly Hip, Food Vendor  is Chez Willy's and Sponsored by Knox College.

"FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET"  Come to the fairgrounds and choose from a large selection of locally grown produce, vegtables, herbs, fruit, baked goods, cut flowers, cheeses, honey, jams, syrup, farm fresh eggs, garden accesories, wools, pelts, fleeces, potted plants, shrubs, annual bedding plants, woodcrafts, soap, candles, body care products and much more.

Galesburg Farmer's Market!!!  Weekly farmer's market with normally 20+ vendors.  Come and pick your fresh produce, vegtables, meat, crafts and much more.