This weekend marks the return of the annual Backroads Music Fest. As in the past, this Saturday’s line-up of entertainment is packed with talented singers.

The Backroads Music Fest will take place at Galva City Park District, 213 SE 6th Street. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets are still available online.

Performers schedule is as follow:

Side Stage
2:30 p.m. Whiskey Ridge
6:15 p.m. Kaiden Leezer
8:15 p.m. The Rhinestones

Main Stage
5 p.m. Lakeview
7 p.m. Lauren Alaina
9 p.m. Chris Young

Those looking for a great dinner head to the Church of Peace Corn Boil taking place Saturday evening from 4-6 p.m. For just $5 you receive a meal consisting of corn, BBQ sandwich, chips, drink and cookie. Rootbeer floats will also be available. The Church of Peace is located at 28358 N. 900 Ave. north of Kewanee.

Looking ahead to next week on Thursday evening the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert series will present their final concert of the season featuring The Hot Rods at 6:30 p.m. in Veterans Park. FFA food stand will open at 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14

Kewanee Public Library Owl Pellet Dissection for students grades 4-12 Grab and go activity. Children’s Room

Saturday, Aug. 15

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
Kewanee Public Library Dungeons and Dragons Club 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Community Room
Bishop Heritage Association presents former baseball scout, Tim Pletkovich at Steeple Hill building in Bishop hill at 1 p.m.
Backroads Music Fest – Chris Young, Lauren Alaina and others 2 p.m. Galva City Park Dist. 213 SE 6th St.

Sunday, Aug. 16

St. Peter’s Evangelical Church Bingo 119 S. Grove St. Kewanee 2-4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 17

Kewanee Public Library Owl Pellet Dissection for students grades 4-12 Grab and go activity. Children’s Room
Crossroads Cultural Connections presents Biird at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge Community potluck at 6 p.m. with concert at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Kewanee Public Library Owl Pellet Dissection for students grades 4-12 Grab and go activity. Children’s Room
Kewanee Public Library Pre School Story Time 11:15 to noon in Children’s Room ages 0-5 years

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Kewanee Public Library Owl Pellet Dissection for students grades 4-12 Grab and go activity. Children’s Room
Kewanee Public Library Prairie State Legal Services: Expungement Informational session – Sealing and expungements for eligible cannabis and criminal convictions at 2 p.m. in Community Room
Kewanee’s Farmers Market and food trucks at 4 – 8 p.m. in Berrien Park

Thursday, Aug. 20

Kewanee Public Library Owl Pellet Dissection for students grades 4-12 Grab and go activity. Children’s Room
Kewanee Public Library Pre School Story Time 11:15 a.m. to noon in Children’s Room ages 0-5 years
Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park Series The Hot Rods 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Veterans Park. The FFA Food stand opens at 5 p.m.
Crossroads Cultural Connections presents The Sweet Lillies at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge. Community potluck at 6 p.m. with concert at 7 p.m.