Looking for something to do this weekend? It’s Hog Days for crying out loud. Need I say more?

For weeks Kewaneeans have been preparing for the big Labor Day weekend. Why some folks are so excited they even staked their parade property claim by placing their lawn chairs out along Central Boulevard- over three weeks ago!

Besides the many festival events and activities this is also the kickoff of the area’s high school varsity football season. So, whether attending one of the many activities listed below, having a get together with family and friends or simply relaxing at home, enjoy the great weather we’ve been having and have fun! Because this weekend is chock full of opportunities.

Friday, Aug. 29

-KHS varsity football season starts with a 7 p.m. game against Erie/Prophetstown at Prophetstown

-KHS Soccer at Earlville War on 34 Invitational against Yorkville Christian at 7 p.m.

-Annawan/Wethersfield Titan Varsity Football game with Abingdon-Avon High School at 7 p.m. in Abingdon

-Hog Days – Carnival & Concession, The Great Shaddeni and concert downtown – See The Kewanee Voice’s Hog Herald or www.kewaneehogdays.com for complete list and times

-Epic Hot Dog Eating Contest 7p.m. The Doghouse on Beach

-Visitation Friends and Alumni Reunion 6-9 p.m. at Visitation Goetzman Gym

Saturday, Aug. 30

-Hog Days – Stampede, Senior Citizen’s Hog Days Breakfast, Friends of Library Book Sale, Farmer’s Market, Carnival, Hog Festival BBQ, Parade, After Parade Concert by the 2024-25 State Champion Kewanee Boilermaker Band, The Great Shaddeni, Music Downtown Kewanee, Flea Market / Craft Show & music at West Park – See The Kewanee Voice’s Hog Herald or kewaneehogdays.com for complete list and times

-DAR Open House & Bake Sale 9 a.m. – noon DAR House – across from West/Liberty Park

-KHS V Soccer at Earlville War on 34 Soccer Invite – TBD
-KHS Cross Country at Limestone Invite – 8:00 a.m. -at Alpha Park
-KHS Tennis at Newman JV & Varsity Invite – 8:30 a.m.
-KHS V Volleyball at Macomb Varsity Invite – 9:00 a.m.
-KHS S Volleyball at Bureau Valley JV Invite – 9:00 a.m.
-KHS Marching Band in Hog Days Parade – 2:00 p.m.

-Galva Varsity Football with Hiawatha at 12 p.m. in Galva

Sunday, Aug. 31

-Hog Days – Hog Wallow Mud Volleyball Tournament 8 a.m. & Pony Rides Chautauqua Park
Community Church Service, Music, Carnival, Hog Festival BBQ – -Downtown, Model T Road Rally – See The Kewanee Voice’s Hog -Herald or kewaneehogdays.com for complete list and times

-Visitation Friends & Alumni Mass – St John Paul II Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. Donuts and coffee to follow in the Visitation Goetzman Gym

Monday, Sept. 1

-Hog Days – 53rd Annual Fly-in Pancake Breakfast Kewanee Municipal Airport, Carnival, Hog Festival BBQ, Live Music, Kids Day featuring – Rock Climbing, Magic Show, Face Painting, Caricatures, Petting Zoo, Kewanee Police and Fire departments Meet n Greets – Downtown.

Looking ahead to next week:

Tuesday, Sept. 2
– KHS Boys Golf w/Newman & Rockridge at Newman – 4:00 pm – at Emerald Hill Golf Course
– KHS Cross Country at Wethersfield Invite – 4:00 pm – at Kewanee Dunes Golf Course
-KHS Tennis at Mendota – 4:30 pm
-KHS F/S/V Volleyball w/Erie-Prophetstown – 5:00 pm
-KHS V Soccer at Orion – 5:00 pm
-KHS F/S Football w/Erie-Prophetstown – 5:30 pm
-KHS JV Soccer at Orion – 7:00 pm
-Neponset Volleyball w/PCA – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 3
-Stearman Fly-In Kewanee Municipal Airport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m —Central Jr. High Boys Golf – IESA Sectionals at El Paso Golf Club – TBD
-KHS Tennis w/St. Bede – 4:30 pm
-KHS V Soccer w/Peoria – 4:30 pm

Thursday, Sept. 4
-Central Jr. High Girls Golf IESA Sectionals at Madison Golf Course – TBD
-Central Jr. High Softball at Cambridge – 4:30 pm
-KHS Boys Golf at Princeton – 4:00 pm – at Chapel Hill Golf Course
-KHS V Soccer at Abingdon – 4:30 pm
-KHS F/S/V Volleyball at Princeton – 5:00 pm
-Neponset Volleyball w/Ladd – 4:00 pm