Annual Knox County Fair with nightly grandstand shows, livestock shows, carnival, crafts, various entertainment.

The Warren County Doll Club Potluck!!!   The Warren County Doll Club invites area doll collectors to a potluck dinner at Monmouth Park on Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30 PM.  Doll lovers of all types of dolls are welcome.  Bring utensils, something to drink, a dish to share and a doll to show off.

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 Randle Turner, Food Vendor  is Pizza House and Sponsored by TBA.

"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.

Oneida Farmers Market!!!  Locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, hand-made crafts, food & drink available.  A little something for everyone from honey to horse radish.  Come see old friends and meet new friends while browsing this local farmers market.

Summer Concert in the Maquon Village Park!!!  Come for an evening of fun and food.  Terry G. Hall, Southern Gospel's bass soloist and one man quartet, will perform.  Terry's concert will include some old spirituals, classic hymns, southern gospel favorites and some with a country sound.  www.terryghallmusicministry.com  Come early and eat, beginning at 5:00 PM the Maquon Masonic Lodge will be selling pork chop sandwiches and hot dogs.  The Parish Youth will be selling chips, popcorn and drinks.  The Maquon United Methodist Church will be serving homemade apple dumplings, the same apple dumplings that were sold at the Maquon Fire House during the Knox County Scenic Drive last year----Rumor has it ---they are the best!!  Everyone is welcome --- Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.  In case of rain, this event will be held in the Maquon Fellowship Hall.

Members & Friends Exhibition!!   Annual exhibition of artists in a 50 mile radius.  Any work is accepted from artists in a 50 mile radius or Art Center member.

"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.

Studios Midwest Opening Reception!!!  Come and enjoy seeing the work that was lovingly created during the 2010 residency.

"Night and Day" Big Band Show to Benefit the National Stearman Fly-In!!  A classic big band show featuring the Prairieland All-Star Big Band under the direction of Dean Petrie and a host of guest singers.  This classic show features a 16-piece big band playing music by great American composers like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Benny Goodman and Glen Miller.  Some of the memorable songs to be performed are Night and Day, The Way You Look Tonight, How High The Moon, Blue Moon, Blue Skies and Come Rain or Shine.  A special feature of the show will be a memorial tribute to Jack Larson who did so much to promote big band music in Galesburg and the region. 

Galesburg Area Bird Club Bird Watching!!   Area bird fans are invited to join the Galesburg Area Bird Club for a birdwatching walk at Lake Storey, leaving from the Joe E. Anderson area promptly at 7:30 am.

Monthly Flea Market!!!  The Hawthorne Centre Craft & Antiques Mall is having a large outdoor flea market with all kinds of items offered.  Toby's Hot Dogs will be there to feed your hungry side while you stroll through the outdoor flea market and take the time to explore the craft & antiques indoor mall also.  Special musical entertainment on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Elvis Presley & Patsy Cline as performed by Junior Talley & Alisa Talley!!  GRAND OPENING of the new HAWTHORNE CENTRE ANTIQUES MALL!!

Lunch at the Box !!!  Pack your lunch, buy your lunch and come to the Box and hear the 2010 Midwest Studios Artist talk about their exhibit and work over the summer.

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 Curtis Hawkins, Food Vendor  is TBA and Sponsored by TBA.

"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.

Oneida Farmers Market!!!  Locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, hand-made crafts, food & drink available.  A little something for everyone from honey to horse radish.  Come see old friends and meet new friends while browsing this local farmers market.

Illinois Patriot Guard Proundly Presents The 2010 - GATHERING OF THE GUARD!!!!  A weekend to honor all veterans, past and present and to make people aware of all the services the Patriot Guard has available for Veternas and their families.  Saturday at dusk will be a Flag retirement ceremony, if anyone has flags that need disposed of we will do them, please bring them out any time Friday or Saturday!!  Tributes to Illinois fallen heros, Military displays, Live Music on Friday night by: Matt Poss and the Rolling Thunder Band, they toured Iraq and Afganistan last year playing for our troops.  A rememberance garden with pictures of every fallen soldier in Illinois surrounded  by flags, games for kids, car and bike show, vendors, dunk tank, civil war reenactment and much more.  Bring your family and come out to honor our veterans!!!

Piecemaker's "Threads of Life" Quilt Show with 218+ quilts on display.  National Quilting Association judging and Viewer's Choice Awards are available.  The Hoffman Challenge Quilts will be featured.  Famous quilter Jean Lohmar will on site both Saturday & Sunday to answer your quilting questions and 14+ of her quilts will also be on display. Other program options include a bed turning display, table top demonstrations, quilt raffle, door prizes and vendors.

"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.

Monthly Flea Market!!!  The Hawthorne Centre Craft & Antiques Mall is having a large outdoor flea market with all kinds of items offered.  Toby's Hot Dogs will be there to feed your hungry side while you stroll through the outdoor flea market and take the time to explore the craft & antiques indoor mall also.

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

Annual Back to School Extravaganza!!!!  Face painting by alethea Penleric and  Dora the Explorer bounce house in center court for children to enjoy, pizza available for purchase from Domino's Pizza.  Students may register to win prizes, including a $50 Sandburg Mall Gift Certificate.  Many local groups with booths set up to get important imformation, some of this year's participants are: Carl Sandburg College, Food Allergy Community Awareness, Laser Mark, YMCA, Catholic Charities, Dick Blick Art Materials, Onesimus Martial Arts, Judy's Dance Studio, Galesburg Public Library, Associated Bank, Discovery Depot, Knox County Health Department and Galesburg Ambulance Service.

"Fish Fry & Blue Grass Music Evening!!!  Come enjoy history in our 110 year old church, music featuring Carol Trulson Family & Friends, food including a catfish filet dinner for $7 and we are also serving brats and hot dogs.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, the event will happen rain or shine.

FREE Child Safety Event!!!  Our children are our most precious commodities and they need to be protected in any way we can.  This child safety event is free and endorsed by John Walsh.  The Galesburg Police Department will be an active part of this event.  All children will receive FREE Biometric fingerprinting, digital photo, child safety journal and a DNA LifePrint Kit.   Bring your children, grand children, nephews, nieces and any child to this very important event.

Stay and see Corvettes from the 1970's to current.  The Corvette Club will have their cars on display starting at 2:00 PM.

 OAKS Vintage/Antique Quilt Show!!!  The OAKS (Older Americans of Knox) will be presenting a Vintage/Antique quilt show and sale of new homemade quilts.  There is no admission charge and is similar to quilt shows held during Railroad Days in prior years.  There will be a bake sale, flea market, crafts, including the Prairie China Painters Guild, 10 - 5 on Saturday and Sunday 1 - 3.  there will be snacks and drinks available.

Glass Favorite of Galesburg presents the 12th Annual Corvette Show!!!  Shine & Show - Hoods up or Down - No Judging - No Entry Fee  JUST FUN!!!   Door Prizes, DJ Music  Come and view these glorious vehicles close up and talk to their owners.

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 Pappa John's and Sponsored by The Orpheum Theatre.

"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.

Oneida Farmers Market!!!  Locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, hand-made crafts, food & drink available.  A little something for everyone from honey to horse radish.  Come see old friends and meet new friends while browsing this local farmers market.

Just imagine the excitement of attending both a pre-1840 early American colonial frontier rendezvous & a thoroughly fielded Civil War battle reenactment & encampment within walking distance of each other!!!  Plan to attend the 16th Annual Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Festival, at beautiful Lake Storey Park.  This is a FREE family event.  There are horse and wagon rides, Faire Wynd's Circus, Brigand's Folie period music, $1 candle dipping, time period demonstrations, trade goods & kitchens.  There are battle reenactments, a lady's tea, period fashion shows, a military ball, night firing of cannons, face painting, candy cannons, canoe races, church services, the Lincoln's, Mark Twain & Ben Franklin & much more.  Galesburg loves company and we would love to see you at Heritage Days!!    A great family outing to end the summer. Remember that this event starts on Friday night!!

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.

25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!!!  The Orpheum Theatre brings Broadway back to Kellogg Street with this charming, Tony award-winning musical.  The LA Times described 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as "a surprisingly poignant laugh-fest" that pokes fun at the pressures and over-the-top expectations these hormonal, 'tweener spellers feel, but that adult audiences realize never go away, even in the "real world."   Locally directed and co-produced by Kurt Killiam, the show will feature a mix of regional and national acting and vocal talent.

"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.

United Way of Knox County Family Fling!!   Fund raising campaign kick-off featuring games for children, face painting, inflatables, snow cones, hot dogs, lots of family fun!!!  Rain or Shine, it will be held in the Munson Builiding at the fairgrounds.  United Way agencies will be offering games.  Tickets available on site for everything.

"Lumin-essence" OSF St. Francis Home Health Care Fund Raiser!!!  Come join us for this fun event for the whole family.  Cruisers (car & motorcycle), raffels, prizes, 50/50 tickets, food available, face painting, bonce house, live band from 4 - 8 PM.  Fun for everyone!!!

Documentary: The Life of Birds, "To Fly or Not to Fly!!!  The Life of Birds is the definitive program on birds.  The series traverses the globe, covering 42 countries and examining over 300 different species of the world's largest animal group.  The 10-part series will be shown at the Galesburg Public Library once a month over 10 months from August 2010 to May 2011.

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 Kate Francis, Food Vendor  is TBA and Sponsored by TBA.

"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.

"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.

Oneida Farmers Market!!!  Locally grown produce, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, hand-made crafts, food & drink available.  A little something for everyone from honey to horse radish.  Come see old friends and meet new friends while browsing this local farmers market.

"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.

6th Annual Knoxville Car Cruise!!!  Join us for this great cruise in downtown Knoxville, there will be a Knoxville High School Dunk Tank, Poker Walk, 50/50 drawing, raffle, food vendors, "Music" and much more.  FREE admission so come and look at these great vehicles.

BUG WALK!!!   This would be a good time for junior high students to complete their insect collection project!!!!  Everybody of every age is welcome, we will look for any insect and will actually identify some.  Butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, flies, true bugs, bees, ants and much much more.  Led by bugophile Daniel Thompson.  This is a FREE event, bring ID books, net and/or jars if you want.  See our website for directions to the nature preserve at www.blackthornhill.org