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2026 Emden Homecoming
2026-07-17 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Town of Emden, IL, Emden, IL, 62635, United States
The 2026 Emden Homecoming takes place Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Both days feature the townwide garage sale starting at 8 AM. A variety of activities are scheduled over the two-day celebration, including live music, a magician, a parade, meals, food stands and much more; click the flyer image posted here for details.
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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln
2026-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln, 402 Pekin Street, Lincoln, 62656, United States
Meetings are free to attend and take place at the following times:

Mondays at 7 PM
Wednesdays at 6 PM
Fridays at 11 AM
Sundays at 6 PM

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SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) recovery meetings at Hope on 5th in Lincoln
2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Hope on 5th in Lincoln, 200 5th Street, Lincoln, 62656, United States
Meetings are free to attend and take place Fridays from noon to 1:30 PM.
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2026 Warrensburg Corn Festival in Warrensburg
2026-07-17 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 22:00 | Village of Warrensburg, Illinois, Warrensburg, IL, 62573, United States
The Warrensburg Corn Festival is an annual, three-day street festival held in July.
The 2026 Festival takes place July 16, 17 and 18. The event kicks off on Thursday evening, continuing Friday as well as Saturday. The festival includes events and activities such as free live music, car show, parade, craft vendor market, kids’ activities, food and more.
Click here for more information about activities.
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"Good Old Days" celebration in Stanford
2026-07-17 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-18 07:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Town of Stanford, IL, Stanford, 61774, United States
This celebration includes events for all ages, including a pork chop dinner, fireworks, live music, kiddie tractor pull, pinewood derby, petting zoo, bounce houses and much more. Click the flyer image in this post for details.
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Live music by The 66 Ramblers at the Rusty Rail Pub in Lincoln
2026-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | The Rusty Rail Pub in Lincoln, 405 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
The 66 Ramblers will be playing songs from their catalog of old-time rock and roll music as the July edition of the summertime monthly 3rd Fridays events held in downtown Lincoln.
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Third Fridays event in downtown Lincoln - Sock Hop night
2026-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Lincoln, 166 S. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
The final 3rd Friday event of Summer 2026 takes place July 17 with a sock hop theme. Attendees can enjoy live music, play games and visit the community vendors, local artists and businesses to learn more about their offerings.
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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings by Land of Lincoln Recovery Group at Hope on 5th in Lincoln
2026-07-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Hope on 5th in Lincoln, 200 5th Street, Lincoln, 62656, United States
Meetings are free to attend and take place at 6 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as at 9 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Live music by Green Diamond Express at Copper & Oak Craft Beer Bar in Lincoln
2026-07-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Copper & Oak in Lincoln, 227 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
Enjoy music by Green Diamond Express at Copper & Oak during this Friday night event.
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Full racing program featuring 305 Sprint Cars/Vintage Racing Of Illinois at Lincoln Speedway
2026-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Lincoln Speedway at Logan County Fairgrounds, 230 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
305 Sprints/Vintage Racing Of Illinois
Divisions:
305 Sprint Cars
Vintage Racing Of Illinois
DIRTcar Pro Late Model
DIRTcar Modified
DIRTcar Sportsman
MARA Midgets
Times:
Pits: 4 PM
Stands: 5 PM
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 PM
Hotlaps: 6 PM
Racing: 7 PM
Grandstand Pricing:
Adults – $15
Children 11 & Under – Free

2026 LMH Market hosted by the LMH Health Collaborative at Logan County Fairgrounds
2026-07-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Logan County Fairgrounds, 230 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
The Lincoln Memorial Hospital Market takes place from 8 AM to noon on Saturdays through September 17 (except August 8) in the expo buildings on the Logan County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Lincoln Memorial Foundation, the indoor event is a “producer-only” farmers market, which means vendors sell only what they have grown or produced themselves. Vendors at The LMH Market offer fruits, vegetables, eggs, poultry, baked goods, honey and more. Shoppers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides assistance to supplement the grocery budgets of families in need, may use a Link card to purchase food at the farmers market. The Market offers SNAP matching for Link card holders, and the match is tripled every third Saturday.
For additional information, click here to visit The LMH Market page on Facebook.
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Play date sponsored by Kidz First Mason City Illinois School District at Memorial Park in Mason City
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Memorial Park in Mason City, Main Street and West Court Street, Mason City, 62664, United States
Kidz First is a group of moms who meet at the park periodically a week with their kids. The kids get to play, snack and complete a craft activity while moms build new friendships, socialize and support one another.
So that there are enough snacks and craft supplies for all attendees, those planning to attend are asked to visit the Facebook event page (click here to do so) then click the Interested box on the event page.
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2026 Talona Marten backpack donation drive drop off at Lincoln VFW parking lot
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln VFW parking lot, 915 5th Street, Lincoln, 62656
This annual community backpack drive project is being held once again in honor of Talona Marten as a way to honor her memory and her love of children. Since its inception, more than 1,400 backpacks filled with school supplies have been given to children and families in need throughout the community.
The event takes place in the parking lot of the VFW at 915 5th Street. Donations of backpacks as well as monetary donations will be accepted Saturday, July 18 from 10 AM to noon. The backpacks will be distributed to children on August 1; click here for more information.
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2026 "Be Charmed" retail therapy event at several small businesses in and near downtown Lincoln
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Lincoln Illinois, 601 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
Attendees are invited to a retail shopping event featuring small businesses in Lincoln. Participants can visit any or all of the participating businesses listed below and receive a free charm with purchase to make a necklace or charm bracelet.
There will be giveaways and promotions at each location.
Participating businesses include:

The Bee, 121 S Kickapoo Street
Ink & Imprint Books, 125 N. Kickapoo Street
LuxAeterna Permanent Jewelry Boutique, 533 Woodlawn Road
Prairie Threads, 514 Pekin Street
Renew Consignment & Thrift, 201 S. Sangamon Street
Sir Renna Tea, 113 N. Kickapoo Street
Small Town Creations, 115 S. Kickapoo Street

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Live music by Allnighter at LaTeaDa Cafe/Barn Bar/Events in Clinton
2026-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | LaTeaDa Cafe/Barn Bar/Events in Clinton, 1100 S. Madison Street, Clinton, IL, 61727, United States
The cover charge for this concert by Allnighter is $5 per person and can be paid at the door just prior to entry to the event.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 6 PM; music begins at 7 PM.
Attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. No outside coolers/food/drinks are allowed.
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Live music by Revel in Red at Mackinaw Valley Winery
2026-07-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and Winery, 33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw, IL, 61755, United States
Enjoy live music from Revel in Red, a Central Illinois group offering arena-rock staples of Van Halen and Journey to the modern hits of P!nk and Bruno Mars as well as original tracks from the band.
Admission is $5 per person with kids 12 and under admitted for free. Attendees can bring lawn chairs to utilize the lawn seating, or call to reserve seating for an additional $5 per person. Those attending can bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional fee of $5 per seat. Foods may be brought into the facility, but no outside beverages of any kind are allowed. Some food/drink items will be available for purchase.
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Headline comedy performance by Jeremy Nunes at Mason City Limits Comedy Club in Mason City
2026-07-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut Street, Mason City, IL, 62664, United States
After winning $200 in a local comedy competition, the 6-foot-6 comedian left rural Southern Illinois life behind to explore the comedy scene in Chicago. Once in Chicago, it was at The Second City Comedy Theater that he first developed the “front porch” comedy that is now a staple of his act. His unique show has been in demand for over 20 years, drawing rave reviews for his clever observations, unique storytelling style and ability to improvise with his audience.
Tickets are general admission and cost $16.50; click here to purchase tickets online.
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Karaoke at The Next Stop Saloon in Mt. Pulaski
2026-07-18 20:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00 | The Next Stop Saloon in Mt. Pulaski, 100 E. Cooke Street, Mt. Pulaski, IL, 62548, United States
Karaoke nights take place each week on Saturdays from 8 PM to midnight.
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Live music by Sista and the Misters at The Hideout in Mason City
2026-07-18 20:00 - 2026-07-19 00:00 | The Hideout in Mason City, 141 E. Chestnut Street, Mason City, IL, 62664, United States
Enjoy Sista and the Misters as the band brings the audience a nonstop mix of rock, country, pop and funk.
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Xtreme Bar Bingo at The Next Stop Saloon in Mt. Pulaski
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Next Stop Saloon in Mt. Pulaski, 100 E. Cooke Street, Mt. Pulaski, IL, 62548, United States
Games take place every Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM.
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Narcotics Anonymous meetings by Land of Lincoln Recovery Group at Hope on 5th in Lincoln
2026-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Hope on 5th in Lincoln, 200 5th Street, Lincoln, 62656, United States
Meetings are free to attend and take place at 6 PM Thursdays as well as at 5 PM on Sundays.
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Chair yoga by Silver Fox Fitness at St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln﻿
2026-07-20 10:00 - 10:45 | St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln, 204 7th Street, Lincoln, IL, 62656, United States
Seated and standing poses will be utilized with the goal of increasing flexibility, balance and strength along with providing relaxation. Participants never get down on the floor.
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