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46th Annual Mothers Volleyball Tournament
Jacksonville High School 1211 North Diamond, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe 46th Annual Mothers Volleyball Tournament is quickly approaching, hosted by Jacksonville Middle School. We are seeking businesses, private vendors, and sales to donate towards the cause of fundraising for Jacksonville Middle School. Ways to sponsor the tournament include program advertisements, silent auction items, and concessions donations. We also seek volunteers to help run the tournament score tables, concessions, and […]
Adult and High School Pottery with Kirby Drennan at the Strawn Art Gallery
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCheck out all the great classes offered by the Art Association of Jacksonville! Adult & High School Pottery Classes with Kirby Drennan will be held on Thursdays beginning February 13th for 6 weeks. Session #1 – 5 – 7 p.m. and Session #2 – 7 – 9 p.m. Tuition $60 for members and $65 for non-members. Class is limited to […]
Children’s Classes with Kirby Drennan at the Strawn Art Gallery
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCheck out all the great classes offered by the Art Association of Jacksonville! Children’s Classes with Kirby Drennan will be held on Saturdays beginning February 15th for 6 weeks. Kid’s Express (6–9-year-olds) 10 – 11 a.m., Pottery (10 – 13-year-olds) 11 – 12:30 p.m. and Basic Techniques of Drawing (8 and up) 1 – 2 p.m. Tuition $40 for members […]
Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce – Annual Meeting
Jacksonville Country Club 100 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for an evening of celebrating our Business of the Year winners and a wonderful 2024, networking, and exciting updates on the future of our community. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the Chamber, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with local businesses, share ideas, and help shape the path ahead. Annual Meeting Tickets: 2025 Annual […]
Spring Prom Crisis Center Foundation
Hamilton's Catering Inc 110 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United States3rd Annual Spring Prom is the Center's main fundraiser for the year. Dress in your favorite vintage prom attire, dress to impress or just come as you are just make sure you can dance the night away to the tunes of Sushi Roll Band!
25th Annual Rotary Bass Fishing Tournament
Lake JacksonvilleRegistration is open for the 25th annual Rotary Club of Jacksonville Bass Tournament, which has larger prizes and tournament improvements to celebrate the event’s 25th year. The tournament will be held on Lake Jacksonville on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Slots are available for 45 boats in the first buddy tournament of the season. Tournament Chair Pete Carteaux said, “The Rotary […]
Kiwanis 14th Annual .5k
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleSave the date! The Kiwanis .5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Is your not-for-profit organization interested in being the recipient of our annual .5K? As always, note that the "." before the 5 is not a mistake. It is a POINT 5k, representing 1/2 of 1,000 KM. Not to be confused with a traditional 5k run. Roll, walk, […]
3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center 1936 US-67, Meredosia, IL, United States4,000 Easter Egg! Hunt for all ages! Walkers to Kindergarten on our large flat area and first grade through junior high seek eggs on the large hill. Crafts, snacks, an Easter story will all be from 2:00 to 3:00. Easter Egg Hunt will promptly start at 3:00.
Prairieland United Way Annual Meeting and Awards Program
Twisted Tree 1061 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesPlease join our Board and 2024 Campaign Chairs, Jodee Nell & Kevin Eckhoff, as we celebrate the success of our campaign, thank our generous donors, recognize our agencies and volunteers, and imagine our future together. The event will be held at Twisted Tree Music Hall on April 9th, 2025 Social Hour kicks off at 4:30 p.m. followed by the program […]
Jacksonville Trivia Night for Alzheimer’s Walk
Bogart's Banquet Hall 2142 E State Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesFundraiser for Morgan County /Jacksonville Alzheimer's Walk. Trivia Night $10 per person/teams up to 10 people. Doors open at 6 p.m. & Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available. More questions call Todd. Please Reserve your team by calling Todd Lamison at 217-641-0141 Morgan County Alzheimer's Walk Committee
Easter Egg Hunt at The Grove!
The Grove Health and Rehab Center 873 Grove St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt on April 18th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at The Grove! We've got a variety of activities planned, including: Snacks and drinks Fun Games Face Painting Photo Booth And of course, an Easter Bunny Come and enjoy an afternoon of laughter and joy!
Hy-Vee Perks 40
Jacksonville Speedway 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesAfter Jacksonville Speedway delivered a non-stop, thrilling race in 2024, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back in the Illinois Bullring in 2025! If you can't make it to the track, watch every lap live on DIRTVision. Tickets: Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois
The WALK
Nichols Park 110 Holkenbrink Drive, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesDust off your walking shoes and mark your calendars. This year’s Walk will be held on April 26, 2025. It will be a fun event for the whole family! Join us a sponsored walker by raising funds, asking friends, family and neighbors, to sponsor you to walk 1 mile for your local Pregnancy Resource Center. All proceeds will help this […]
68th Annual Beaux Arts Ball
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States +2 moreJoin us we celebrate the arts and raise money for The Art Association of Jacksonville. As we not only celebrate the arts, we will also recognize our members children. The evening includes a champagne reception at the Strawn Art Gallery, coronation at Annie Merner Chapel, and concludes with dancing at the Jacksonville Country Club. Tickets are available by mail, online, […]
Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, 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 […]
Blues & Brews Festival
Central Park Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for the Jacksonville Main Street Blues & Brews Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. This is a FREE event! Bring your lawn chairs. We will have several food trucks, and a beer wagon set up for you to enjoy your favorite eats and drinks while listening to a full afternoon of Blues Music. […]
Osage Orange Festival
Memorial LawnJoin us during our annual Osage Orange Festival to welcome the Class of 2025 and their families into the Illinois College alumni community. The event includes free admission, inflatables, face painting, games and fun activities for all ages — for all attendees. A variety of the area’s favorite food trucks will provide festive food and drink options, including beer and […]
City-Wide Yard Sale 2025
The 5th annual Jacksonville, Illinois citywide yard sale will be Memorial Day weekend. Friday May 23rd through Sunday May 25th. 2025. Anyone interested in participating and having their addresses published in the Journal courier and The Source newspaper 'for free', please call or text your name and address to 217.720.1638. Please leave a message if you call. The deadline to […]
City-Wide Yard Sale 2025
The 5th annual Jacksonville, Illinois citywide yard sale will be Memorial Day weekend. Friday May 23rd through Sunday May 25th. 2025. Anyone interested in participating and having their addresses published in the Journal courier and The Source newspaper 'for free', please call or text your name and address to 217.720.1638. Please leave a message if you call. The deadline to […]
City-Wide Yard Sale 2025
The 5th annual Jacksonville, Illinois citywide yard sale will be Memorial Day weekend. Friday May 23rd through Sunday May 25th. 2025. Anyone interested in participating and having their addresses published in the Journal courier and The Source newspaper 'for free', please call or text your name and address to 217.720.1638. Please leave a message if you call. The deadline to […]
Miss Jacksonville Pageant
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesLittle Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Jacksonville Pageant. This pageant is brought to you by Jacksonville Main Street. This pageant encourages youth to get involved in the community and to learn and share the history of Jacksonville. The pageant offers girls in Jacksonville the opportunity to represent and volunteer in our community. Winners of the pageant would hold the title, […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – Revel in Red
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesRevel in Red 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 […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – The Mccartney Project
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Mccartney Project is set to rock the stage with a tribute to your favorites The Beatles, Wings, and Paul Mccartney! 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 […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – The Blue Suede Crew
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Blue Suede Crew 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 […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesSave the date!
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – Back Country Roads
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBack Country Roads 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 […]
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series – Laura Rain & The Caesars
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesLaura Rain & The Caesars 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 […]
Rotary Club of Jacksonville 4th of July Parade
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesMore information TBA!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, 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 […]