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Out & About this weekend, Aug. 7-9


By Diane Tucker    August 7, 2026
KC Johns will perform at the last Levitt AMP concert of the season.

This Friday head to Guppy’s Lake Bar and Grill for an evening for good food, good times and a good cause. Guppy’s is holding a community benefit dinner and fundraiser honoring the memory of local girl, Brittyn Dechant. The event will feature a pulled pork dinner, a pie auction and a 50/50 drawing, with all proceeds directly supporting the family.

Families looking for a way to combat boredom head to the Geneseo Moose Lodge Carnival that is happening at 1025 S. State St. in Geneseo. Here you can find carnival rides, midway games and concessions. Carnival times are Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m.

Midnight Cowgirls will perform Sunday in Galva at Wiley Park.

This Sunday evening sees the final Levitt AMP Music Concert for the summer. It promises to be a great one and will feature Midnight Cowgirls and KC Johns. The music starts at 6 p.m. in Wiley Park in Galva. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Looking ahead to next week on Thursday evening the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert series will present crowd favorites Missy Vail and “Elvis” at 6:30 p.m. in Veterans Park. FFA food stand will open at 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 7

Benefit in the memory of Brittyn Dechant at Guppy’s Lake 4-? p.m. 831 Lake St., Kewanee
Kewanee Public Library Video Games for young adults 1 -4 p.m. in the lower level
Geneseo Moose Lodge Carnival 5-9 p.m. at 1025 S. State St. in Geneseo

Saturday, Aug. 8

Kewanee’s Farmer’s Market at 8 a.m. to noon in Berrien Park
Geneseo Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon in Geneseo City Park
Geneseo Moose Lodge Carnival 1-4 p.m and 5-9 p.m.. at 1025 S. State St. in Geneseo

Sunday, Aug. 9

Geneseo Moose Lodge Carnival noon-4 p.m. at 1025 S. State St. in Geneseo
Levitt AMP Concerts presents Midnight Cowgirls and KC Johns at Wiley Park in Galva from 6-8:30 p.m.

Looking ahead to next week:

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Kewanee Public Library Preschool Story Time 11:15 to noon in Children’s Room, ages 0-5 years
Kewanee Public Library Recipe Roundup noon-2 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring a dish to pass and a copy of its recipe.
Kewanee Public Library Creativity at the Carnegie 4-6 p.m. in the Community Room

Wednesday, Aug.12

Kewanee’s Farmer’s Market and food trucks at 4 – 8 p.m. in Berrien Park

Thursday, Aug. 13

Kewanee Public Library Preschool Story Time 11:15 a.m. to noon in Children’s Room ages 0-5 years
Kewanee Public Library presents Stop Killing Your Houseplants at 2-3 p.m. The program will feature Angie Lang of Hillside covering your biggest mistakes.
Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park Series presents Missy Vail and “Elvis” 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Veterans Park. The FFA Food stand opens at 5 p.m.

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