Annual Events
January

Eagles on the Illinois River
This year-round event is great for the whole family and provides a wonderful opportunity to view…
February

Woodlawn Farm Museum Open House
Join Woodlawn Farm for this exclusive Jacksonville UGRR Event as they host an Open House from 10 am…
April

Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour
This tour will start at Illinois College at 1:00 PM and will end at Woodlawn Farm at 4:00 PM! You…
May

General Grierson Heritage Days
May 5 – 7, 2023 In the finest tradition of Grierson the musician, songwriter, and band…
June

Plaza Auto Show
June 11, 2022 The Morton Ave. Misfits will be hosting their annual car show and cruise on Saturday,…
July

Morgan County Fair
July 5-10, 2022 Complete with a carnival, food, livestock judging, and grandstand entertainment…

River Country Quilt Show
Quilters throughout the area exhibit an impressive number of quilts, wall-hangings, antique quilts,…
September

Cruise Nite & Car Show
September 17, 2022 One of the largest cruise events in Illinois. Come to the car show during the…

Oktoberfest
September 17, 2022 Enjoy the fall season with a German tradition! Sponsored by Jacksonville Rotary….

Prairie Land Steam Show
September 23-25, 2022 See horse-powered equipment, antique tractors, gas & steam engines,…

Prairieland Chautauqua
September 1 – 2, 2023 On August 21, 1912, the first Chautauqua took place at Nichols Park….
October

Pumpkin Festival
October 22, 2022 Held on the Historic Downtown Square for a weekend of FREE family fun and…

Ron Milton Race of Champions MOWA Sprints
October 7, 2022 Head over to the Jacksonville Speedway for an exciting night of racing. 305s, Mods,…
December

37th Annual Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour & Tea
Visit beautifully decorated homes on December 4, 2022. The decorations by the homeowners result in…