Celebration
Events
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Governor Duncan Summer BBQ: Bourbon, Bluegrass, & BBQ
Twisted Tree 1061 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGet ready to sizzle this summer with the Governor Duncan BBQ: Bourbon, Bluegrass, & BBQ on Sunday, June 14 at Twisted Tree Music Hall. It will be an evening of great food, live music, and summer fun! This is a great opportunity to enjoy good food, good music, and good company with other enthusiastic supporters of one of Jacksonville's most […]
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Juneteenth Day of Play at Key Events
Key Events 803 South Diamond Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesKey Events is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration with a Day of Play! Bring the whole family from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a FREE afternoon of Indoor Bounce Houses, Arcade Games, Toddler Play Area, Community Room with Board Games and Refreshments!
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Grill Out with Dad Event at Hy-Vee
Jacksonville Hy-Vee 1255 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesLet's celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures we love with a fun-filled afternoon of food, family, and memories! Kids Club families are invited to join us on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for our special Grill Out with Dad event at Hy-Vee. Sign up in store at Customer Service.
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Juneteenth Celebration Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCelebrate the day of Freedom! Join the fun to honor Juneteenth, a powerful day of remembrance, resilience, and joy. This free event will offer Music, Dancers, Vendors, Food trucks, and more! This event is sponsored by NAACP Jacksonville and Jacksonville African American History Museum.
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Pride Month Drag Show
The Soap Co. Coffee House 207 South Sandy St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCelebrate Pride Month with a Drag Show on Saturday, June 20 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM!Doors open at 4:00 PM with the show starting at 5:00 PM.Tickets at $15 and can be purchased at The Soap Co. Coffee House.
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Annual Survivor Celebration
Hamilton's Catering Inc 110 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Mia Ware Foundation is celebrating cancer survivors at Hamiltons on June 24 for their Annual Survivor Celebration! Survivors of any cancer or those in active treatment will be celebrated. Look forward to a meal, entertainment, prizes, fellowship, and an inspiring guest speaker! Find more details at Annual Survivor Celebration | Facebook.
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Fourth of July Parade
Morgan County Fair Grounds 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCelebrate 250 years of Independence at the 4th of July Parade, “Celebrating Freedom, Service, and Impact”! The parade steps off at 10:00 AM at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, down West State Street and around Central Park. To be a part of the parade line-up, entry forms must be submitted by June 26 at 5:00 PM. Register at 4th of July […]
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American Legion Flag Raising and BBQ
American Legion Post 279 903 West Superior Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the American Legion Post 279 this 4th of July to celebrate 250 years of Independence with a Flag Raising and BBQ!Doors open at 11:00 AM with the Flag raising ceremony at the flagpole at Noon.Free hamburgers, porky burgers, brats and hot dogs will be available while they last following the ceremony.
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Morgan County Fair Pageant
Morgan County Grandstands 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Morgan County Fair Pageant will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 7:00 PM in the Grandstand. The 2026 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 all categories. For more information or to enter, visit Facebook.
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“Moments that made America: Turning Points in 250 Years” Lecture
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesFrom independence to innovation, conflict to cultural change, this engaging lecture highlights pivotal events that shaped the course of American history. As the nation marks 250th birthday, we'll journey through key moments- both celebrated and overlooked- that defined the country's identity, tested its ideals and propelled it forward. For a calendar of events and more details, visit Jacksonville Public […]
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Dr. G.V. Black Birthday Party
Hamilton's Catering Inc 110 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe G.V. Black District Dental Society is hosting a 190th birthday celebration for Greene Vardiman Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, who practiced in Jacksonville for 30 years in the 19th century. The event will begin at Hamilton's on Friday, July 31st, at 5:00 PM with a prime rib dinner and guest speaker highlighting the life and times of this […]
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Taste of Cultures
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome hungry and ready to experience cultures through food and tradition! The Jacksonville African American History Museum presents their annual community celebration Taste of Cultures. Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, games, raffles and tours of the museum... as well as food, of course! Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and under.
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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. Cost is […]
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Festival of Trees 2026
Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesMark your calendars! Pathway Services Unlimited is excited to host the Festival of Trees again this year.