This weekend is bursting with fall colors, flavors and hometown spirit. Kick things off Friday night under the lights as Kewanee High School hosts its homecoming football game at 7 p.m. The Annawan/Wethersfield Titans will take the field at 7 p.m. on their home turf at WHS and the Galva Wildcats will travel to Peoria for a 7 p.m. showdown with Peoria Heights.
Saturday brings a full slate of seasonal fun, from craft shows and scenic drives through autumn’s colors to local fundraisers and sporting events that are guaranteed to entertain.
On Sunday, give back and have a tail-wagging good time at the Barkin’ for BINGO fundraiser for the Kewanee Animal Shelter. Held at the Flemish American Club from 1 to 3 p.m., the fundraiser is a chance to support furry friends while enjoying prizes, laughs and community connection.
Friday, Oct. 10
KHS Homecoming Parade – 2 p.m.
KHS homecoming – Kewanee Boilermakers varsity football vs Sherrard Tigers at 7 p.m. – Kewanee
Annawan Wethersfield Titan varsity football vs Princeville – Wethersfield at 7 p.m.
Galva Wildcats varsity football vs Peoria Heights – Peoria at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Kewanee Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon Berrien Park downtown Kewanee
Geneseo Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon Geneseo City Park, Geneseo
Large Cambridge Fall Craft Show 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cambridge United Methodist Church 120 W. Exchange, Cambridge
Love4Lori Fundraiser for Lori Gibson who is going through pancreatic cancer treatment. The fundraiser will be at the Stables 2350 US HWY 34 from 10 a.m. to midnight. There will be a pulled pork dinner, food truck, bouncy house, raffle and more.
Bishop Hill Bountiful Bargain Harvest & Pottery Festival Weekend during business hours in Bishop Hill
Knox County Scenic Drive self-guided tour with eight official stops featuring artisan vendors, antiques, family friendly activities, food and much more – last weekend
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival over 100 miles with 19 official stops featuring vendors, food, live entertainment and historic sites 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – last weekend
Central Elementary football – Central Orange vs. Central Black – 1:30 pm – at KHS Stadium
KHS varsity volleyball at Sherrard varsity Invite – 8 a.m.
KHS tennis at Mendota varsity Invite – 8 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Bishop Hill Bountiful Bargain Harvest & Pottery Festival Weekend during business hours in Bishop Hill
Kewanee Animal Shelter “Barkin for BINGO” fundraiser for the care of shelter animals at Flemish American Club 313 N. Burr Blvd. in Kewanee from 1-3 p.m. Lunch served at 11 a.m. until food runs out. Prizes awarded every round.
Knox County Scenic Drive self-guided tour with eight official stops featuring artisan vendors, antiques, family friendly activities, food and much more–last weekend.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Fall Festival over 100 miles with 19 official stops featuring vendors, food, live entertainment and historic sites 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – last weekend.
Crossroads Cultural Connections presents singer-songwriter Brandy Clark at a free concert at Wiley Park in Galva. The concert starts at 5 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Looking ahead to next week:
Monday, Oct. 13
KHS cross country at Amboy Invite – 10 a.m. at Shady Oaks Country Club
KHS F/S football at Sherrard – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct . 14
Central Jr. High football w/Orion – 5:30 p.m.
KHS F/S/V volleyball at Hall – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Kewanee Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon Berrien Park downtown Kewanee Central Jr. High girls basketball at Galesburg Silver – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Central Jr. High girls basketball at Monmouth-Roseville – 5:30 p.m.
KHS F/S/V volleyball w/Sterling Newman – 5 p.m.
