Join us at the Youth Fishing Pond for the Looking for Lincoln Angler Event! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of fishing and family fun while discovering stories about Abraham Lincoln and Illinois history through this unique outdoor experience.
The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield meets monthly on the third Monday of each month at HSHS St. Francis in the Hospital Boardroom. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend!
GRS Foundation Rib Fest – Event Schedule
Pre Registration forms are available now in Gudgel Ranch Whiskey Lounge or contact us
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Check in for Food Competitions
10:00 AM
• Bar Opens
11:00 AM
• Bounce House Opens
12:00 PM
• Cocktail Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
12:30 PM
• Cornhole Tournament Begins
1:00 PM
• Chicken Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
• Kids Hog Hunt (prizes available)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Live Band
2:00 PM
• Chili Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
3:00 PM
• Rib Competition Turn-In (every 15 minutes)
4:30 PM
• Awards Ceremony
1st Place: Cocktails, Chicken, Chili
1st / 2nd / 3rd Place: Ribs
Overall Winner (Total Points – All Entries)
50/50 Winner
Raffle Winner
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Live Band
Join Let's Grow Fillmore for their annual fall festival! Activities kick off at 10 a.m. and will continue through the afternoon:
- Car show by HRBB Car Club
- Cornhole
- Live music 1-4 p.m. by The John and Dave Duo
- Kids activities throughout the day, including bounce houses, dunk tank, art truck & more
- Cake walk
- Chicken poop bingo
- Food trucks, including Junie B's, Lipe's Lunchbox, Effing Taco Truck & Sweet P's Shakeups
Vendors: contact Banee Ulrici (217) 556-2477
Car Show: contact Derick Bell (217) 556-3450
Litchfield will celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Take a tour of Litchfield’s piece of the Mother Road and visit local vendors, classic cars, music, food, exhibits, magic, and more at stops along Route 66. Featured stops include:
Victory Lane: Vendors and BBQ from 10 AM–4 PM, with music on stage from 11 AM–1 PM and 2–4 PM. A magician will perform at 1 PM.
Historic Ariston Cafe & Jubelt’s Bakery & Cafe: Grab lunch and enjoy two pieces of Litchfield history.
Route 66 Skyview Drive-In: Check out vendors, drive-in concessions, and classic cars.
Niehaus Cycle: Vendors and classic cars.
Litchfield Route 66 Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center: Explore Route 66 exhibits and get a ticket for a free Route 66 T-shirt!
Come celebrate the history, nostalgia, and fun of the Mother Road right here in Litchfield. Cruise Route 66, support local businesses, and enjoy a day celebrating 100 years of Route 66!
Farmersville, IL, is kicking off fall with its “Kickin’ on Route 66 Fun Fest” on October 10! Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun, including bounce houses, kids’ activities, a classic car display, a photo booth, and free giveaways at the Farmersville-Waggoner Library Route 66. There will be caricatures sponsored by Real Family Medicine from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., a magician and balloon artist from 1–4 p.m., and live music in the park from 9 a.m.–noon and again from 1–4 p.m. And, of course, there will be plenty of delicious food! Illuminates will be serving pork chops, burgers, and hot dogs; the Zion Lutheran ELCA Ladies will have desserts; Littletown Ice Shed will be serving shaved ice and more; and The Caddyshack will be serving its signature ponyshoe topped with award-winning cheese sauce.
Head to Hillsboro IL and join us for a scenic 5K or One-Mile Fun Run/Walk through the beauty of Glenn Shoals Lakes and the Sherwood Forrest Campground.
A vibrant open air market located in the heart of charming Downtown Hillsboro.
Wander through a beautifully illuminated trail featuring carved pumpkins, creative displays, and plenty of fall charm. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and the Hillsboro community.
The last and biggest Pickers Market of the year!
HSHS St. Francis Auxiliary will sponsor a drive-thru dinner each month through October 2026 to support the hospital's Family Maternity Center.
