Week of Events
Trackside Farmers Market
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
The Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival spans multiple locations in Lincoln, combining aerial entertainment with community traditions. The Balloon Glow & Flights: on Illinois Route 10. The weekend features localized balloon…
Trackside Farmers Market
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
2026 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
The Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival a free annual event held at the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site and the VFW on 5th Street in Lincoln, Illinois. The next festival takes place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, as a major part of the Balloons…
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 -Relive the True Mother Road: The Edward’s Trace – Anna Sielaff
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August 28, 2026 -GROW Gillespie Fourth Friday August: Cottage Core Street Fair
Relive the True Mother Road: The Edward’s Trace – Anna Sielaff
The Elkhart Illinois Historical Society invites the public to Relive the True Mother Road: The Edwards Trace, a dinner lecture presented by Anna Sielaff, exploring one of Illinois’ oldest and most historically significant trails. This presentation takes audience members on a journey back in time, to an era when Illinois was not yet a state…
GROW Gillespie Fourth Friday August: Cottage Core Street Fair
Bring your family and friends for a night out in town at the Cottage Core Street Fair, part of Gillespie's Fourth Fridays series. Enjoy local artisans, restaurant specials, and local shopping along East Chestnut St between Main St and Montgomery St, plus garden activities and a movie night at the Colonial Giving Garden (co-presenting this…
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 - RecurringDowntown Bloomington Farmers Market
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August 29, 2026 -2026 WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Market Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced…
2026 WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show
The WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria and Bar. We look forward to having everyone back on the mother road and in their favorite cars! Join us for another great show. Enjoy live music, food, and drinks from local establishments along the road. The Berwyn Rt.…
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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