Push Bin: Community Events

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

“Where Memories are Made” From steam engines, antique cars and trucks, tractors, gas engines and horses. Maybe your memories are the great food from the North Village to the Log Village or learning how to square dance over at

2018 Kewanee Hog Days

What started out in 1954 as a casual encounter between a community and what some call an oddball celebration, has evolved into a steady affair that has lasted 65 continuous years! Somehow, we’ve stuck with it and

2018 Knoxville Cruise Night

Join us for the 14th Annual Knoxville Cruise Night located in historic downtown Knoxville. Free admission. All types of special vehicles welcome. Presented by the Knoxville Better Community Association, the Spoon River Reg Group 113 and The

2018 Abingdon Community Festival

Sunday, August 26 Baked Goods Judging – 10:00 A.M. Kids’ Events – 12:00 P.M. Arm Band Night~ 3:00-6:00 P.M.* Area’s Largest Baked Goods Auction 5:00 P.M. Presentation of Trophies & Awards – 6:45 P.M. Livestock Auction –

2018 Abingdon Community Festival

Saturday, August 25 Goat, Sheep, Swine & Beef Judging – 8:00 A.M. John R. Thurman Memorial Pee-Wee Livestock Show approx. 12:00 P.M. Figure “8” – 5:00 P.M.** **$8 Grandstand Fee (over 42” tall) (No charge to enter

2018 Abingdon Community Festival

Flowers & Vegetable Judging – 1:00 P.M. Arts & Crafts Judging – 1:00 P.M. Chicken & Pig Scramble – 6:00 P.M. Arm Band Night ~ 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.* *Arm bands $20 or $18 in advanced **$8

Galesburg Heritage Days

One of the Midwest’s largest and unique living history events held at Lake Storey Park in Galesburg Illinois. Lake Storey is on the far north side of town, with 430 acres of wooded and rolling lands, all

River 2 River Car Cruise

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. Takes place in Downtown

Pet Blessing

Bring your furry, feathered (or finned) friend to be blessed at our annual pet blessing.

Back to School Splash Bash Jr. High

Jr. High Youth Night Lakeside is open to Junior High youth only during this time. $2 admission Concessions available for purchase Sponsored by Pure Rock 92.7 FM The Laser

Yoga in the Park

Learn and practice yoga with different instructors each week.  No experience or pre-registration required.

Incredible Insects

Search for incredible insects in the Prairie Habitat Garden, Pollinator Plot, and the nature trails.  There is so much to explore. Bring your bug catchers and nets for an adventure with the bugs!

Wilderness Day

Do you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors?  Learn basic survival skills from our Naturalist, Darla Krejci.  Activities will include building a fire, finding water, building a shelter, and learning basic first aid.  Then

Family Night at Lakeside Splashzone!

$10 admission for the entire family!  Splash into family fun! Ride the slide, play in the water geysers, or take a dip in the zero depth or 5 ft. pools! Sponsored by Today’s Refreshing Light Rock 105.3

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Prairie Players Civic Theatre is taking Shakespeare outside. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is the first production to be performed in a pageant wagon on the theatre’s newly opened back patio. “This show is all

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Prairie Players Civic Theatre is taking Shakespeare outside. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is the first production to be performed in a pageant wagon on the theatre’s newly opened back patio. “This show is all