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Liz Bentley
2024-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Macomb Country Club
Liz Bentley performs at the Macomb Country Club

42 Annual Macomb Heritage Days
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Since 1982 Macomb’s Heritage Days Festival has been an annual family friendly event in Unforgettable Forgottonia.
The tradition lives on with this year’s 42nd annual celebration featuring nationally recognized music artists across three days on the Pepsi Main Stage, featuring direct from Los Angeles the psychedelic indie pop of the Triptides, as seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live guitar whiz Davy Knowles, the Grateful Dead bluegrass style of Stringfield, Chicago blues from Joe Pratt & the Source One Band, The Flatbed Fords bring the music of the Eagles the Soul/Funk/Jazz of Big Wade & The Black Swan Theory and American Idol’s own Rocky Peter! Plus, over a dozen unique Food Trucks, a cooled, tented Beer & Cocktail Garden, American Banner’s exciting Carnival Midway, a Classic Car Show, Exotic Petting Zoo with FREE Pony Rides for kids, Arts & Crafts vendors, The Bob Anstine Memorial Parade PLUS the annual Airport Fly-In featuring the Colchester Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast and SO much more!
For more info visit: http://macombheritagedays.com
Orhttps://www.facebook.com/macombheritagedays
Mark your calendars for June 27-39 and we’ll see you there!

Friends of the Library Members Only Preview Book Sale
2024-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 27: 4 to 6 p.m. Friends of the Library Members Only Preview Book Sale (join on location) 119 E. Jefferson St.

2024 Chamber Golf Outing
2024-06-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Gold Hills Golf Course
Discover the best events and activities in Colchester, Illinois on 28th June 2024. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2024-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 28: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, 119 E. Jefferson St.

Exotic Petting Zoo & FREE Pony Rides for Kids under 12!
2024-06-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This attraction has proven to be such a HUGE hit with kids as well as adults that we now bring all the cuddly critters back annually.
Along with fun and entertainment at Fairs, Festivals and Special Events for over 30 years, M & A Stables has been providing the opportunity for hands on educational experiences with a large variety of clean and friendly domestic and exotic animals.
Animals never go out of style. They are universal. People of every age and background connect with them and in a world of virtual reality and social media, M & S hope to create demand and appreciation for the genuine. Kids young and old will have the opportunity to be up close with these beautiful creatures, to feed them, pet them and connect with these unique exotic beasts.
Their friendly petting zoo animals include:
African Miniature Zebu
Cheviot Sheep
Dromedary Camel
Exotic Four Horned Nubian Goats
Miniature Donkeys
Scottish Miniature Highland Cow
South American Alpacas
Vietnamese Potbelly Pig
Plus a full stable of Ponies! With FREE Pony Rides for all those 12 years and younger thanks to our friends at Pumo Insurance.

Joe Pratt & The Source One Band: Chicago Blues & R'n'B
2024-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Led by the charismatic frontman and bassist Joe Pratt, the Source One Band delivers unforgettable performances that transport audiences on a nostalgic journey through the greatest hits of multiple genres. Whether it’s blues, soul, funk, pop, or R&B, The Source One Band expertly captures the essence and spirit of each song they perform, leaving crowds hungry for more.
The band features a lineup of skilled musicians who have performed, toured and shared the stage with the likes of Blues and Soul legends: Albert King, Little Milton, Johnnie Taylor, KoKo Taylor, Benny Latimore, McKinley Mitchell, Artie “Blueboy” White and Otis Clay.
If you’re looking for incredible Chicago Blues, Soul and R&B then be sure to catch Joe Pratt & The Source One Band LIVE on the Heritage Days Pepsi Stage Friday, June 28 at 6:15PM.
https://www.facebook.com/joeprattsourceone

Flatbed Fords: The Music of the Eagles
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Flatbed Fords – Best of Eagles live concert experience is an outstanding recreation of one of America’s greatest bands. With a phenomenal blend of harmonies and intricate guitar leads, every performance is a finely detailed recreation of the music that we all know and love.
Close your eyes, kickback and soak in the fantastic music from the Eagles….produced only by the musicians on the stage, no tracks no tricks….just pure legendary music. The Flatbed Fords will Take it to the Limit Friday June 28th at 7:30 LIVE on the Macomb Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage for an ALL Ages FREE Show!
https://www.facebook.com/FlatbedFords

TRIPTIDES: Sun Drenched Psychedelic Indie Rock
2024-06-28 21:00 - 22:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Immerse yourself in the Sun Warped Psychedelic Indie Rock of the Triptides, direct from Los Angeles, CA onto the Macomb Heritage Days Pepsi Stage. Don’t miss Triptides LIVE Saturday night, June 29 at 9:15 an ALL Ages FREE Show! https://www.facebook.com/Triptides

Exotic Petting Zoo & FREE Pony Rides for Kids under 12!
2024-06-29 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This attraction has proven to be such a HUGE hit with kids as well as adults that we now bring all the cuddly critters back annually.
Along with fun and entertainment at Fairs, Festivals and Special Events for over 30 years, M & A Stables has been providing the opportunity for hands on educational experiences with a large variety of clean and friendly domestic and exotic animals.
Animals never go out of style. They are universal. People of every age and background connect with them and in a world of virtual reality and social media, M & S hope to create demand and appreciation for the genuine. Kids young and old will have the opportunity to be up close with these beautiful creatures, to feed them, pet them and connect with these unique exotic beasts.
Their friendly petting zoo animals include: African Miniature ZebuCheviot SheepDromedary CamelExotic Four Horned Nubian GoatsMiniature DonkeysScottish Miniature Highland CowSouth American AlpacasVietnamese Potbelly Pig
Plus a full stable of Ponies! With FREE Pony Rides for all those 12 years and younger thanks to our friends at Pumo Insurance.

John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run
2024-06-29 07:30 - 17:00 | The Old Dairy, 210 S Lafayette St, , Macomb, IL
Samaritan Well is hosting the 23rd Memorial John Bliven Walk/Run on Saturday June 29, 2024, during Heritage Days. John served in the McDonough County Sheriff's Office for 50 years, 8 terms as sheriff. At the time of his death in 1999, he was Illinois' longest serving sheriff. Samaritan Well Inc. has been in operation since 1998 and operates two shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
Bliven Walk/Run registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Dairy, 210 South Lafayette Street, Macomb. The 2 mile and 5K walk/run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25. Awards for the top male and female finishers will be given. Walkers are welcome. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations prior to 6/14/23. Registration forms may be obtained at the Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the McDonough County YMCA, online at https://runsignup.com/…/AnnualJohnBlivenMemorialWalkRun or the Samaritan Well Inc. Facebook page. You can also contact the Samaritan Well Inc. office at 309-837-3357 between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with questions. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Samaritan Well shelters and St. Jude Children’s’ Hospital.
All Age Groups are welcomeT-Shirts guaranteed if registered by Wednesday, June 14, 2023Fruit, Snacks, & water for all run participantsKids (12 and under) receive a free ice cream coupon for the Old Dairy on the day of the eventAwards for Top Male & Female finishers for both the 5k and 2MileAge Group Awards 5k & 2Mile: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and olderProceeds benefit The Samaritan Well, Inc. and St. Jude Children's Hospital

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | 119 E. Jefferson St.
June 29: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, 119 E. Jefferson St.

Annual Classic Car & Truck Show
2024-06-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Courthouse square, IL, 61455, United States
Annual Macomb Heritage Days Top 40 Classic Car & Truck Show.Participant JudgedSpecial Awards50/50 Proceeds to the Honor Flight$20 per Car entryRegistration 8:00AM-NoonEnter on East Side of Macomb SquareFor more info call Amy at 309-255-4035 to Justin at 309-255-2740

Rocky Peter: American Idol Finalist Season 14
2024-06-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
American Idol season 14 finalist Rocky Peter brings his unique one-man-band sound LIVE to the Macomb Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage for a FREE all-ages show Saturday, June 29th at 4:45PM

Odd Fellows
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Pop, Rock, & IndieOdd Fellows are an acoustic band that strips down and reinterprets pop, rock, and indie songs.They will be playing out in the beer garden starting at 5 pm.

Stringfield: Grateful Bluegrass!
2024-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Do you like Bluegrass music? Are you a “Dead Head”? If so, you HAVE to join us at Macomb Heritage Days, Saturday, June 29th as STRINGFIELD brings their unique awesome Grateful Dead styled Bluegrass to the Pepsi Stage at 6:00 PM!
https://www.facebook.com/STRINGFIELDIOWA

Big Wade & Black Swan Theory: Funk/Jazz/Soul
2024-06-29 19:30 - 21:00
Frontman of The Black Swan Theory, Le’Wade “Big Wade” Milliner is a celebrated musician widely recognized as one of the pioneers of Nebraska’s soul music scene. Funk, Soul & Jazz, promoting a positive message to the masses with some real California and St. Louis stank on it!
Funky music at its finest! Don’t miss Big Wade & Black Swan Theory shake the Macomb Heritage Days Pepsi Stage Saturday night, June 29th promptly at 9:15!

Davy Knowles: Modern Rock Guitar God!
2024-06-29 21:00 - 22:30 | Chandler Park, Macomb, 61455, United States
When bursting on to the scene in 2007, the Seattle Times’ Patrick McDonald wrote, “I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix”, Davy Knowles’ star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by legendary rocker Peter Frampton who remarked, “Davy’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century.’’ Subsequent tours saw Davy sharing the stage with legends Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy “My favorite modern Bluesman”.
Knowles has several top-5 Billboard charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America and has been praised with the highest accolades from heroes and press alike!
See Davy Knowles wielding his well-worn and trusty Telecaster fronting his blues/rock trio – live from the Heritage Days’ Pepsi Stage Saturday, June 29 at 9:15PM sharp!
https://www.facebook.com/DavyKnowles

Farmer's Market
2024-07-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Survival Challenge
2024-07-04 08:00 - 2024-07-07 17:00 | Unforgettable Forgottonia HQ, 10889 E 950th St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Survival Challenge is an outdoor survival challenge where players compete from across the country. Only event of its kind. Just Like the TV Show – But LIVE! Audience / Spectator Info 2024 Schedule of Events: Thursday, July 4th 8:00 am Event open for arrival 8:30 am Challenges begin. Allow time to park car here in the field and for the 5 minute walk behind the house to the challenge field. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Friday, July 5th 9:00 am Challenges begin. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Saturday, July 6th 8:00 am Challenges begin. 12:00 pm Approximate lunch break for about 60 minutes. Feel free to go off site and get lunch. 1:00 pm Challenges resume. Sunday, July 7th 8:00 am Challenges begin. 3:00 pm Approximate ending of challenge 3:00 pm Reunion gathering and afterparty Directions to the Spectator Area: • To get to the main viewing area (the challenge field), you will walk to the back of the house and around the pond on the right side towards the large shaded structure. Volunteers and signage will assist you. Keep track of your belongings! • Survival Challenge is not responsible for any personal property brought on site; please keep all of your belongings with you. Carry out what you carry in. • Please be respectful of the property we are on – be sure to take everything with you that you brought, and place any garbage into the provided receptacles. Restrooms • The port-a-potties located by the challenge field are for spectators, please feel free to utilize them. What can I expect over the course of the game? • Players of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the country, will camp in the woods, compete as tribes in a variety of physical, mental and skill based challenges throughout the day, with the challenge losers voting each other out. The game will follow a similar format to the popular reality TV series Survivor. • As spectators, you will be able to watch many of the challenges live, and attend most tribal councils to watch as players get voted out. • There is a short walk from the challenge field to the tribal council area (where players are voted out), so expect to walk back and forth throughout the day. While the walk is short, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes as you will walk back and forth many times each day, and may walk back and forth to your car multiple times. • You must stay in the spectator areas; you will not have access to the camps or any behind the scenes player interviews as they live in the woods over the course of the 5 days. • There may be some breaks throughout each day where the players will be in holding areas, back at camp, or not in a location where the audience can see them; so, you will experience breaks. The holding areas are completely off limits to audience members; this is important as we work to keep as authentic of a game as possible, without any outside influence. • On Sunday afternoon, a jury of some of those voted out will vote to determine a winner of those still left in the game. • There will be an after-party on Sunday, after the game is over, and food will be provided for everyone – players, spectators and volunteers! • The event will continue rain or shine! We will hold challenges, tribal councils and other game elements in inclement weather. • Due to the nature of a live game, all advertised start/end times are approximate. You are highly encouraged to arrive ahead of the start times shown in the schedule that you’ll receive on site so as not to miss or disrupt any live action that is taking place. • We ask that you be mindful about how loud you are talking in the audience area. Loud discussions and conversations can be distracting to the players as they listen to rules and perform in challenges. We ask that audience members do not talk at all during tribal councils. Please do not communicate with players! • You are welcome to wave, smile and cheer from a distance. Beyond that, there will be no audience interaction with players actively playing in the game. It’s incredibly important that you do not impact the gameplay in any way or attempt to communicate anything to players. In the event you are observed doing so, you will be asked to leave and the player you are engaging with might experience consequences in the game as well. • When a player is eliminated, he / she / they will be able to join the spectators and you are welcome to interact with those players who have joined the audience. • There will be no audience interaction with players who have been eliminated but are a part of the jury until after the game is over and the winner has been announced. Watch the game online! • In the event that you cannot attend the event live every day, there will be live feeds running on the Survival Challenge Facebook page. We encourage you to share this with family, friends and fans of players who cannot attend the event live. How can I support Survival Challenge? • You can Venmo any amount to @Survival-Challenge or use Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=B5UZ8V6Q2VVMC • T-shirts and buffs will be available for purchase to support your favorite tribe/person (available while supplies last). Have a question? Please see your production member & audience coordinator, Matthew! https://survivalchallenge.net https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalChallenge

First Fridays
2024-07-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
During these open house hours we welcome you to explore our Center! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.

Farmer's Market
2024-07-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
https://www.facebook.com/MacombFarmersMarket
Every Thursday and Saturday, May through October

Day in Clay: Geode Crystal Bowl
2024-07-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Maximum of 14 participants per 1-hour workshop
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Join us in the studio this month as we create our own geode crystal bowl! In this workshop, we’ll learn how to transform a flat slab of clay into a bowl filled with texture and sparkly melted glass! Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, bisque and glaze kiln firing. Join us for the day as we get our hands in clay!

*Day in Clay Workshops are open to all ages, all skill levels, and we request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled.

Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 5

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Clay Lab for Sprouts
2024-07-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for budding young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers little ones the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative investigations through clay. Each month we’ll embark on an adventure into basic building techniques that get tiny hands moving, making, and imagining through clay. Young artists will also explore exciting surface design processes, painting with a wide range of colors, and hands-on glazing. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

*Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session Fee: $20 for Macomb Park District Residents, $26.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 8

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Teen Wheel Throwing Lab
2024-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for teens who want to explore the world of wheel throwing! This program offers makers the chance to create a variety of miniature or small sized bowls, vases, mugs, and other creative forms on the wheel. Each month, we’ll review wheel throwing basics, explore a few surface design processes, and employ hands-on glazing to complete our amazing projects! Our focus throughout the summer labs will emphasize personal creativity, form development on the wheel, and glazing. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

Session Fee: $28 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: July 9

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Merry Making for the Holidays
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Want to beat the heat and get a jump start on holiday gifts? We do, too! In this course, we’ll help you create some of our favorite simple and sweet studio projects that are perfect for gifting! Within this two week hand building mini-course, we will create three dishes and four adorable ornaments. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the handmade in this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels!

Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.

Course Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $75.00 for Non-Residents
Deadline to register: July 10

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
The seasonal rhythm of the natural world is full of wonder and can be a constant companion that offers new surprises every day! Join us at Lakeview Nature Area and Center this month for a nature-themed story, a creative activity, and noticing nature moments for young explorers and curious naturalists! We hope to see you in the prairie!
Fee: Free

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register by July 10 to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE!
Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Swamp Rats return to Forgttonia
2024-07-12 19:00 | Forgottonia Brewing, 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Catch traveling folk, bluegrass, folkpunk act, Swamp Rats for ONE night affair!Music from 7-9

Sunrise Yoga
2024-07-13 07:00 - 20:00 | Veteran’s Park, E University Drive, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Now introducing the Sunrise Yoga Summer 2024 Series!Wake up with the sun through an energizing yoga flow. Flow through sun salutation, heart openers & accessible poses to awaken the body. Leave feeling balanced and ready to face the day. All levels are welcome!Join certified yoga instructor, Jenna Clayton, at 7 AM at Veterans Park to start your day. Must be ages 15+ to attend. All sessions are 45 minutes long and are cash donation based with 100% of the donations going to Jenna. All attendees must sign in at the event.Rain dates for each class will be the following Saturdays. For any questions, call our Macomb Park District office at 309-833-4562.
