General Grierson Days Civil War Reenactment

The midwest's largest mounted Civil War reenactment gets better every year in this, the hometown of General Benjamin Grierson, famous Civil War leader and cavalry officer. Authentic battle reenactments, period vendors, lots of food and fun - free event for the whole family.

CITY: Jacksonville

White Hall Drag-O-Way Fifth Friday Cruise-In

Burn rubber to White Hall in your vintage wheels or hot rod to show off your ride at the Fifth Friday Cruise-In. No entry fee, no "judging," just a bunch of car folks who like to drive their cars and get together with like-minded enthusiasts. Show starts at 4pm. Enjoy a meal while you’re there, as the event takes place at the San Jose Restaurant’s parking lot – if it's warm enough, there will be hand-dipped ice cream available. So stop by with your vintage wheels or just come out to admire the sweet rides.

CITY: White Hall

Cruise Nite and Classic Car Show

One of the largest Cruise Nites in Illinois. This event brings in classic and antique autos for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Watch the cars cruise on Saturday night and then attend the car show on Sunday.

CITY: Jacksonville

Morgan County Fair

65th Annual Morgan County Fair, includes fun for the whole family! Carnival, entertainment, livestock judging and more. Saturday night big headliner entertainment TBA!

CITY: Jacksonville

DAR Governor Duncan Mansion Annual Ice Cream Social

Annual Ice Cream and Dessert Social, held on the lawn of the Governor Joseph Duncan Mansion. Presented by the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Suggested donation includes cake, ice cream and beverage. All proceeds to benefit the renovation of the Duncan Mansion.

CITY: Jacksonville

Prairie Land Heritage Steam Show & Fall Festival Days

43rd Annual event. View antique tractors, period demonstrations from blacksmiths, plowing, threshing, baling, grinding and molasses production. Enjoy train rides, tractor pulls, great food and a HUGE flea market.

CITY: Jacksonville

River Country Quilt Show

Features quilt displays, contest, vendors and demonstrations.

CITY: Jacksonville

Patterson Country Opry Show

Head out to the Patterson Community Club on the first Friday of every month (except holidays) for a toe tapping good time for the whole family! The Opry has been a hometown country music show since 1989. Admission is $6 per person. Food is served at 6pm with a concession stand open until after intermission. The country music show begins at 7:30pm. The show features a different guest entertainer each month with the house band.

CITY: Patterson

Prairieland Chautauqua

15th Annual event, modeled after traditional Chautauquas, featuring musical shows, historical storytellers and reenactments portrayed by professionals and communal suppers.This years theme: "E pluribus unum”.

CITY: Jacksonville

Jacksonville Main Street's Pumpkin Fest

Join us for a weekend of free family fun! Children and adult costume contest, pet costume contest, pumpkin decorating, food, games and entertainment.

CITY: Jacksonville

30th Annual Pilot Home Tour & Tea

Visit beautifully decorated homes, sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville.

CITY: Jacksonville

Burgoo and Bluegrass at the Reservoir

Join us at the Roodhouse Community Park Reservoir for some great music. Don't miss out on the food including burgoo, fried chicken, and buffalo fish.

CITY: Roodhouse