Friday evening head up to the Kewanee Historical Society, where Snack Chat begins at 6 p.m. Snack Chat is summer’s answer to those missing the winter event, Coffee Tawk.
This week’s topic is “All Things Kewanee,” with special guests Dean Karau and Michael Fischer discussing German migration to Kewanee and the founding of the Church of Peace. Pull up a chair and enjoy the discussion. The event is free and snacks are provided.
Looking for family fun? Wyoming is the place to be this weekend with the Stark County Jr. Fair at the fairgrounds and the return of Spoon River Days downtown. A full list of events is below.
Looking ahead to next week, the KHS Marching Band will appear in the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series. The FFA food stand opens at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24
Kewanee Public Library: Video games for young adults, 1–4 p.m., lower level
Stark County Jr. Fair: 7 a.m. Swine weigh-in; 9 a.m. Pee Wee Swine Show; 4-H Swine Show; 5:30 p.m. SCFB Pedal Pull
Kewanee Historical Society: Snack Chat, 6 p.m., museum at 125 N. Tremont St.
Prairie Players presents Cinderella, 7:30–9 p.m., Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 Seminary St., Galesburg
Saturday, July 25
Kewanee Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.–noon, Berrien Park
Geneseo Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.–noon, Geneseo City Park
Kewanee Firefighters Charity Golf Event
Spoon River Days, Downtown Wyoming: 5K run/walk 8:30 a.m.; Pancake breakfast 7:30–11 a.m. at Spoon River Bowl; Vendor fair 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Kids activities 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Cornhole tournament 4 p.m.; Live music by Broken Mojo 7–10 p.m.
Stark County Jr. Fair, Wyoming Fairgrounds: 8 a.m. General projects check-in; 4-H judging; 11 a.m. Goat & sheep weigh-in; 1 p.m. Pee Wee Goat/Sheep Showmanship; Jr. Fair Goat & Sheep Show; 4-H Goat & Sheep Show; 3 p.m. Pee Wee Poultry Showmanship; Poultry Show; 3:30 p.m. Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship; Rabbits & Rodents Show
Time Out Pub & Grub Annual Pedal Party Bar Crawl Fundraiser benefiting the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, starts at 11 a.m.-CANCELED.
Prairie Players presents Cinderella, 7:30–9 p.m., Prairie Players Civic Theatre, Galesburg
Sunday, July 26
Levitt AMP Concerts presents 3 on the Tree and the Young Dubliners, 6–8:30 p.m., Wiley Park, Galva
Stark County Jr. Fair, Wyoming Fairgrounds: 8–9 a.m. Beef weigh-in; 10 a.m. Pee Wee Cattle Showmanship; Bucket Calf & Dairy Show; 10:30 a.m. Jr. Fair Beef Show; 4-H Beef Show
Prairie Players presents Cinderella, 2:30–4 p.m., Prairie Players Civic Theatre, Galesburg
Looking ahead to next week:
Monday, July 27
Stark County Jr. Fair, Wyoming Fairgrounds: 9 a.m. Horse & Pony Show; 5:30 p.m. General project check-out; 6:30 p.m. 4-H Awards Ceremony and Jr. Fair Awards Ceremony; 7 p.m. Stark County Sale of Champions
Tuesday, July 28
Kewanee Public Library: Preschool Story Time, 11:15 a.m.–noon, Children’s Room, ages 0–5
Wednesday, July 29
Kewanee Public Library: Curious Minds Book Club, 6–7 p.m., Community Room
Kewanee Farmers Market and food trucks, 4–8 p.m., Berrien Park
Stark County Jr. Fair: Fair cleanup, 6 p.m., Wyoming Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 30
Kewanee Public Library: Preschool Story Time, 11:15 a.m.–noon, Children’s Room, ages 0–5
Kewanee Public Library: Bob Ward, Master Gardener, 3–4:30 p.m., Community Room
Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park Series presents KHS Marching Band, 6:30–8 p.m., Veterans Park. FFA food stand opens at 5 p.m.
