Annual
Morgan County Fair 2025
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Morgan County Fair is right around the corner! Come enjoy some of what Morgan County has to offer from thrilling carnival rides and games to livestock shows and agricultural exhibits, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Attendees can savor delicious fair food, watch exciting events at the grandstand like the demolition derby and tractor pulls. Check back as there […]
Morgan County Fair Talent Contest
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThis year's Talent Contest will be held before the 67th Annual Morgan County Fair Pageant. One ticket price of $10 per person (6 and under FREE) gives admission to both events! Gate admission is not included in the ticket price. 2025 Talent Show Entry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdUBcLGgFfuhILhthFVJlm2tIRGfzT5dRU94OfK68_rDy3pw/viewform
67th Annual Morgan County Fair Pageant
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Morgan County Fair Pageant will be held Tuesday, July 8, at 7:00 PM in the grandstand. We encourage all interested girls residing in Morgan County to enter. The 2025 Queen will be awarded a scholarship and additional prizes. Queen first runner up and Queen second runner up will receive scholarships. Prizes donated by area businesses will be awarded in […]
2025 Morgan County Fair Cornhole Tournament
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for the 2025 Morgan County Fair Cornhole Tournament presented by Toss for Autism. Located under the Grandstand, registration begins at 11:00am.and bags fly at 12:00pm. There is a $40 entry fee per 2-person team. Sunday is Family Day at the Morgan County Fair and Grounds Admission is free. Tournament Format: Double EliminationBest 2 out of 3 games in […]
Concerts in the Park – Sonshine Quartet
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Sonshine Quartet will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy June […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – Champ Jaxon Band
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesChamp Jaxon Band is set to rock the stage! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in beautiful Central Park for a free family-friendly evening of music and socializing with friends old and new! Pick up a copy of Downtown Jacksonville Before & After book while there! Enjoy a variety of food truck or restaurant options and a […]
Concerts in the Park – Jacksonville Drumline Institute
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Jacksonville Drumline Institute will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy […]
Waverly Old-Fashioned Picnic
Salter Park 199 N Pearl St, Waverly, IL, United StatesCarnival rides, food, bingo and music from White Lightnin' on July 25 at 7:00 p.m. and David Graham & the Eskimo Brothers starting at 7:00 p.m. on July 26. Pageant on July 24. More information at waverlyoldfashionedpicnic.com
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – The Case Band
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Case Band is set to rock the stage! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in beautiful Central Park for a free family-friendly evening of music and socializing with friends old and new! Pick up a copy of Downtown Jacksonville Before & After book while there! Enjoy a variety of food truck or restaurant options and a […]
Concerts in the Park – Rod Nicholson w/ Aaron & Rick Bargur
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Rod Nicholson w/ Aaron & Rick Bargur will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The […]
2025 K’s Creek Golf Outing
K's Creek Golf Club 16265 Sandusky Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce and is hosting a golf outing at K's Creek Golf Club! $70/player 3:30 p.m. Lunch & Registration 4:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Dinner Cart Included One Mulligan Included Prizes 2 Beverage Tickets You may also join after golf for dinner only! To register for any of the chamber Golf Outings please call 217.245.2174 or visit […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – The Detroit Doors
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Detroit Doors are set to rock the stage! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in beautiful Central Park for a free family-friendly evening of music and socializing with friends old and new! Pick up a copy of Downtown Jacksonville Before & After book while there! Enjoy a variety of food truck or restaurant options and a […]
Alsey Homecoming Picnic & Burgoo
Alsey Baptist Church 155 Church Blvd, Alsey, IL, United StatesYou are invited to the 49th Annual Homecoming Community Picnic & Burgoo! Come enjoy great food, and fun entertainment. The Kettle service starts at 6:30 am and is $25 per gallon, the parade begins at 10:00 am, West central Cougars dance and cheer, pageant contestants on stage, Home Depot Workshop, vendors, free giveaways after the parade. Dinner stand and hamburger […]
Concerts in the Park – Capital Big Band
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Capital Big Band will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy […]
Annual Ice Cream Social
Governor Duncan Mansion 4 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Governor Duncan Mansion invites you to their Annual Ice Cream Social held on the lawn of the Duncan Mansion. The festivities of the evening include: National Anthem being performed at 6:00 pm Happy Birthday sing along to the City of Jacksonville Concert performed by The Community Summer Band, Directed by Brett Burchard Suggested donation is $7.50 per person, $5 […]
Concerts in the Park – Two By Two
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Two By Two will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy […]
6th Annual R.E.D. Ride
Bogart's Banquet Hall 2142 E State Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesSign-up will start 9am Bogarts Banquet Hall, 2142 Old State Road Jacksonville, IL Kickstands up at 10:30 am The ride ends at The Stadium, in Springfield, IL where there will be a live auction, music, and more!
Annual Lawn Party
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Art Association of Jacksonville invites you to join them for their Annual Lawn Party as they "Travel the World." This evening will be full of sounds, sights, and bites from around the globe. So, bring a friend or the family and enjoy a night at the David Strawn Art Gallery. Tickets available now at: https://givebutter.com/hed5sH
Concerts in the Park – Community Summer Band
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Community Summer Band will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy […]
Concerts in the Park – Rob Brogdon
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Robert Brogdon will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park! Community Park – Big Bandstand – 6:00 pm Pilot Club of Jacksonville June 1 - Land of Lincoln Chorus June 8 - New Creation June 15 - Father’s Day – no concert June 22 - The Peek’s and John Eddy June […]
4th Annual Main Street Fundfest
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJacksonville Main Street celebrates another successful year of downtown events. Enjoy music, food, kids' art and more. Proceeds go toward 2026 downtown Jacksonville events. Visit jacksonvillemainstreet.org for more information.
Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 68th Annual Steak Fry
Jacksonville Municipal Airport 1956 Baldwin Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesEvent by Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. For more details, contact the Chamber at 217-245-2175 or visit jacksonvilleareachamber.org.
45th Annual Jacksonville Car Show & Cruise Night
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCelebrating classic cars and family fun. Kids Hot Wheels drag racing. Car show, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cruise, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Special vendors, event t-shirts, 107.1 WEAI broadcasting live during the cruise and playing oldies and classic rock. For more information, contact Mike McKean at 217-883-3097 or visit Morton Ave Misfits on Facebook.
Oktoberfest – Rotary Club of Jacksonville
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Rotary Club of Jacksonville proudly announces its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will take place at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Saturday, September 20th, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy live music, games, activities and contests will occur throughout the day, including a bags tournament, a keg toss contest and much more!
Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour
Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center 300 Lockwood Pl, Jacksonville, United StatesJoin the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL. Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm. Meet in the Illinois College McGaw Fine […]
Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us downtown Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza for our annual Pumpkin Festival. Many activities including a Petting Zoo sponsored by Bank of Arenzville, bounce houses, Tim the Twister ballon artist, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, cookie decorating, Blazing Wing Challenge sponsored by BWW, Pumpkin Carving Demonstaration, Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest, Kids' Costume Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Games and Prizes. NEW THIS […]
Sip ‘n’ Shop
Join us for Jacksonville Main Street’s 5th Annual Sip n’ Shop on Thursday, November 6th from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM in downtown Jacksonville. This is the perfect way to kick off, or finish up, your Christmas shopping all while supporting Local-Small Business owners.
2025 BCA Annual Christmas Market
Beardstown Christian Academy 1421 Beard Street, Beardstown, IL, United StatesCome join us for one of the largest fundraisers for Beardstown Christian Academy. The market is indoors and features over 65 vendors from around the region selling handmade gifts, decor, jewelry, baked goods, art, boutique clothing, accessories, and more!