Support Our Local Scouts!

Mark your calendars! Aledo Scouting and Cub Scouting are joining forces for a delicious Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, and you’re invited!Bring your family, friends, and appetite out for a great meal that directly supports our local youth programs, campouts, and leadership activities.

When: Saturday, October 3rd | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Aledo VFW (Aledo, IL)

Price: $10 per person

What's on the Menu:Spaghetti, fresh salad, and garlic bread (included with your ticket!)Drinks will be available for purchase directly from the VFW bar. Prefer to eat at home? Carry-out containers will be available!

How to get tickets:Buy directly from a Scout beforehand, Pay at the door when you arrive

Questions? Contact Jack Norton at 309-299-2140 for more information or to secure your tickets early!

Enjoy a great meal, meet our amazing scouts, and help us fund another year of adventure and community service.We can't wait to see you ther

Join the MC Art Collective for their 4th annual Art Gala Paint the Town: In Bloom. Enjoy an evening of art, music, live auction and community.

4:30 PM - Before the Bid (on the patio, weather permitting) - live music & auction preview

5:00 PM - Doors open, silent auction (until 7:30)

6:00 PM - Live auction (until 8:30)

Come celebrate and support the arts in our community!

Floor Admission is Free! Please RSVP

VIP Mezzanine Seating is $50

21+ only — ID required at entry.

VIP/Mezzanine seating is limited, so once it’s gone, it’s gone!

RSVP for free admission or purchase Mezzanine tickets here https://bit.ly/4AE39eD

Get ready for a day of fall fun at the annual Sherrard Pumpkin Fest!

Pumpkins, gourds, mums, silent auction and over 50 craft, flea market & food vendors.

There will also be a bags tournament to benefit the Sherrard Veterans Memorial.

Sign up at 9:15am with start time at 10am.

Come to Joy Fest for a fun-filled day of family fun, great food, live music, vendors, a parade, car show, magic, and more!

Events:

7am to 10am — Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
9am to 3pm — Car Show (Sign up at 8am)
9am to 5pm — Vendors (Setup starting at 7am)
11am — Parade (Lineup at 10:30am)
12pm to 4pm — Pulled Pork and Hotdog Meals
12pm to 1:30pm — Music, Magic and Muppets Fire and Injury Prevention Show with Firefighter Doc Patterson
12pm to 2pm — Music with John Heasley
1pm — Fireman’s Water Barrel Fight
2:30pm to 4pm — David Casas Magic
3pm to 5pm — Music with Eva Kendall

Please join the Mercer County Historical Society and Essley Noble Museum for their Open House and celebrate the rich history of Mercer County! Come explore, learn, and discover the stories that helped shape our community.

• See the new large-format scanner and how it works

• Try out the new research stations

• Explore the museum, school house and buildings

• Book sale

• Door Prizes

• Light refreshments

Mercer County, Illinois' largest music festival is back for its third year!

From east to west across the county, we've got you covered with live music, delicious food, free transportation, and activities for all ages. Best of all, admission and transportation are completely FREE!

For complete schedule and information visit: visitmerco.com

Please join the Mercer County Historical Society and Essley Noble Museum for their Open House and celebrate the rich history of Mercer County! Come explore, learn, and discover the stories that helped shape our community.

• See the new large-format scanner and how it works

• Try out the new research stations

• Explore the museum, school house and buildings

• Book sale

• Door Prizes

• Light refreshments

Get ready for some horsepower and excitement at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway! The Sherrard FFA & Alumni Truck and Tractor Pull is bringing the action with big trucks, powerful tractors and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Cost:

• $15 General Admission

• $25 Pit Pass

Questions reach out to Chad Kinsey (309) 737-8736 or visit https://bit.ly/4wKCOrU

Spend your Saturday with friends, family, and the community of Keithsburg! Enjoy local vendors, great food, live music, games, kids activities, and the Best Meat in the Burg Cook-off!

Events:

9am — Vendors Open

Food from Keithsburg Christian Church

Cake Walk Starting at 12PM

1pm — Best Meat in the Burg Tasting Begins
3:30pm — Awards Presentation
Contact Dale Parker at (309) 507-2224 for information.

Live Music at Bid’s:
1pm to 4pm — Bubbie Tippie
4pm to 8pm — Shelton Biddle
8pm to 11pm — Blank Stare

The Aledo 23rd Annual Antiques Day & Car Show will take place on Saturday, August 29th, with main events taking place from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm!

There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy- live entertainment in the band shell, HUGE car show, tractor show, garden tractor pulls, pin-up contest, section of antique vendors and another area for artisan & farmers market vendors, food trucks & more!

More info at www.aledomainstreet.com/events
AMS office phone number: 309-582-2751
AMS email: info@aledomainstreet.com”

See the event page here!

Come enjoy a fun-filled day on the Mississippi River and a delicious breakfast that has become a Mercer County tradition! Bring the whole family and enjoy a hearty breakfast while taking in the sights and sounds of the river.

Rain or shine | 6:00 AM–Noon

Adults: $14
Kids (8 and under): $8

Breakfast includes:

• Scrambled eggs

• Fried potatoes

• Bacon & sausage

• Melon & tomatoes

• Toast

• Coffee, iced tea & milk