Another great weekend forecast sets the stage for the area’s many events and activities.
Saturday is hopping with everything from scenic drives, sporting events, a music festival, fundraisers and even the popular Haunted Bakersville Hayride at Baker Park in Kewanee. So load the family into the car and head out – the only problem will be which event to attend.
Friday, Oct. 3
Kewanee Boilermakers Varsity Football vs Mendota at Mendota 7 p.m.
Annawan Wethersfield Titan Varsity Football vs Stark County at Annawan FB Field – Annawan Homecoming 7 p.m.
Galva Wildcats Varsity Football vs Biggsville West Central at Biggsville 7 p.m.
Trivia Night to benefit Cambridge Natural History Museum at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St. in Bishop Hill at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Kewanee Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon, Berrien Park
Geneseo Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon, Geneseo City Park
Knox County Scenic Drive– self-guided tour with eight official stops featuring artisan vendors, antiques, family friendly activities, food and much more.
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.
Third Annual Walk for Angel Babies– 1- 2 p.m. at Galva High School – Lunch, Bake Sale, 50/50 Raffle and live auction in school cafeteria from noon – 3 p.m.
LaFayette Railroad Music Festival-404 Commercial St., LaFayette 2 – 5 p.m.
Freedom House “Gimme Shelter” fundraiser 5-8 p.m. at Lavender Crest Winery 5401 US-6 Colona, Ill. Proceeds to benefit a new shelter in Kewanee.
Bakersville Haunted Hayride – Baker Park from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Central Elementary Football – Central Orange vs. Central Black – 1:30 p.m. at KHS Stadium
Central Jr. High Girls Basketball (8 th Grade Only) at Galva Invitational – TBD
KHS F Volleyball at Rock Island Freshman Invite – 8 a.m.
KHS Cross Country at Elmwood Invite – 9:30 a.m. at Maple Lane Golf Course
KHS S/V Volleyball w/Bureau Valley – 10 a.m.
KHS V Soccer at Oregon – 10 a.m.
KHS JV Soccer at Oregon – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5
Knox County Scenic Drive-self guided tour with eight official stops featuring artisan vendors, antiques, family friendly activities, food and much more.
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.
Ca d’Zan House Concert Series in Cambridge presents the Medusa Quartet. Potluck and Social Hour from 6-7 p.m. with concert at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead to next week:
Monday, Oct. 6
KHS Girls Golf – IHSA Sectional at Pontiac – 10 a.m. at Wolf Creek Golf Course
KHS V Soccer at Dixon – 4:30 pm at Sauk Valley College
KHS F/S/V Volleyball at Alleman – 5 p.m.
KHS F/S Football w/Mendota – 5:30 p.m.
KHS JV Soccer at Dixon – 6:00 p.m. at Sauk Valley College
Tuesday, Oct . 7
Henry County Mental Health Alliance -Party at the Pavilion will take place at Windmont Park in Kewanee from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Central Jr. High Football at Rockridge – 5:30 p.m.
KHS Tennis at Princeton – 4:30 p.m.
KHS Cross Country at Erie-Prophetstown Invite – 4:45 pm at Lake Erie Country Club
KHS F/S/V Volleyball w/Princeton – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Kewanee Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon Berrien Park downtown
Kewanee KHS Tennis w/Streator – 4:30 p.m.
KHS JV Soccer w/St. Bede – 4:30 p.m. Sr. Night
Thursday, Oct. 9
Central Jr. High Girls Basketball at Visitation – 4:30 p.m.
KHS Tennis at St. Bede – 4:30 p.m.
KHS V Soccer at Canton – 4:30 p.m.
KHS Homecoming Bon Fire – 7:30 pm
