Come Join the Fun!
Please find below a listing of events that have been submitted for the celebration.
For additional details of events, contact the town or organization’s
own website or Facebook page.
Events listed in BOLD are connected with the 200th anniversary celebration, all others are events that fall within the celebration timeline.
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| Every Saturday May-October | Danville Farmers Market | DIY Storage (Old Kmart lot) 2721 N. Vermilion | Check Facebook | |
| 7/3/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Downtown Carnival | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Live music, exciting attractions, & tasty treats. A perfect event to celebrate summer |
| 7/4/2026 | 11am | Rossville, IL Fourth of July Parade | Grade School to Chrisman Park; fish fry at noon in pavilion, water slide sponsored by Rossville Area Fire Protection District, then fireworks at dusk | |
| 7/5/2026 | 1-4pm | BHHA | Education Center at Kennekuk/ Pioneer Cabin at Forest Glen | Open to Public |
| 7/5/2026 | 10am-2pm | Westville Anything on Wheels Car Show | Historical Depot & Museum | |
| 7/11-18/2026 | Georgetown Fair | Georgetown Fairgrounds | Farms, Fairs, and Freedom… Happy Birthday America! | |
| 7/18/2026 | 9 AM to Noon | Historical Driving Tour | TBA | Driving tour of Sidell, Indianola Areas. Call 217-4423-2922 for more information. Registration $10.00 |
| 7/25/2026 | 2-9 PM | 190th Anniversary | Indianola, Illinois | Parade at 1:30 PM. Music, food trucks, vendors, family activities. For more info: https://www. facebook.com/” share/ 18TJju4A6S |
| 7/25/2026 | 9 AM to Noon | Historical Driving Tour | Driving and walking tour of Hoopeston. Call 217-4423-2922 for more information. Registration $10.00 | |
| 7/26/2025 | Unknown | Good Ol’ Days | Indianola, IL | Festival within town. Rain date of August 1. |
| July-September 2026 | 9am-noon | Danville Art League-VC 200th Anniversary Special Exhibit | 320 N. Franklin St., Danville | This special exhibit will follow the Art League’s history from its beginning in 1938. Featured artwork and scrapbooks will be on display |
| 8/1/2026 | 10 AM to 10 PM | Country. County. Catlin. | 90s Daughter Band, food Trucks, parade, games, baseball, car show, talent contest, Cemetery | |
| 8/2/2026 | 1-4pm | BHHA | Education Center at Kennekuk/ Pioneer Cabin at Forest Glen | Open to Public |
| 8/7/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Science in the City | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Science parade, scavenger hunt, experiments, music, and more. This is a perfect way to get curious and celebrate learning! |
| 8/8/2026 | 2-3:30pm | Mastodons to the Moon | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium-DHS | Special program by Joe Tanner on his personal trips into space |
| 8/8/2026 | VCCF Pack the Park Event | Bunker Hill Area at Kennekuk | Visit www.vccfoundation.info for more information | |
| 8/9/2026 | 1:30-4pm | Mastodons to the Moon | Vermilion County Museum | Special Open House with exhibit, meet and greet with Joe Tanner, and light refreshments |
| 9/4/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Discover Danville | TBD | |
| 9/4-7/2026 | Hoopeston Sweet Corn Festival | Hoopeston | Performances, food, and activities | |
| 9/5/2026 | TBD | Catlin Lions Club Fish Fry | TBD | |
| 9/12/2026 | Noon-3pm | Georgetown Historical Society Open House | 510 S. Main St., Georgetown | |
| 9/12/2026 | TBD | Potomac 150th Celebration | TBD | |
| 9/12/2026 | 10am-3pm | VCCD Natural Dye Day | Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen | Public invited, Free |
| 9/20/2026 | 12-4pm | Middlefork Audubon Society Live Raptor Program | White Oak Barn at Kennekuk | Public invited, Free |
| 9/26-27/2026 | Sat.-9am-9pm Sun.-9am-4pm | 6th Annual Muncie Acorn Festival | Muncie IL Ballpark/Village Park | Join us for a weekend of children’s activities, vendors, food trucks, music, and more! |
| 9/26-27/2026 | 10am-4pm | Revolutionary War Re-enactment | Pioneer Homestead Cabin at Forest Glen | Public invited, Free |
| 11/14-18/2026 | TBD | Festival of Trees | David Palmer Arena |