Wednesday, August 13, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the American Legion Auxiliary will host a Heroes for Life Blood Drive at the Clark County American Legion.
Appointments are requested, several slots are already reserved. You can book your appointment here.
The Clark County American Legion Post #90 is located at 302 S 8th St, in Marshall.
The school year is about to begin! And along with it comes the beginning of a new season of high school sports! Get a preview of this year’s high school football team leadership with host Joey O’Rourke.
Hear from head football coaches of the Marshall Lions – Steve Weber, Casey-Westfield Warriors – Jeff Fritchtnitch, Martinsville Bluestreaks – Mitch Baird, and Paris Tigers – Jeremy Clodfelder.
Powered by Casey State Bank, the broadcast will be LIVE from Marshall American Legion Post #90, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
The City of Robinson will hold its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robinson City Park.
National Night Out is an annual community-building event promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Everyone is invited to spend the evening with area first responders. There will be free music, free hot dogs, free drinks donated by Ginger Ale’s, bounce houses, Touch-A-Truck, K-9 demonstrations, and an air-evac helicopter (weather permitting).
Robinson City Park is located at 1000 S Robb Street in Robinson.
The 129th Clark County Fair will start on Monday, August 18th with livestock shows beginning at 8 a.m.
Harness Racing will begin the evening’s grandstand entertainment at 6:30 p.m.
The Miss Clark County Fair Queen Pageant will be held on Tuesday evening, August 19, starting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, carnival rides will be open each night from 5 to 10 p.m.
On Wednesday, August 20, T&A Bucking Bulls Rodeo will start at 6 p.m.
A new feature to the Clark County Fair this year will be Autocross – a blend of motocross and demolition derby, starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
Friday, August 22 catch high-octane Motocross action starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday morning, August 23 will start at 8 a.m. with the Western Horse Speed Show. At noon, the Halter Show will begin.
The Fair Favorite Demolition Derby rounds out Fair Week starting at 6 p.m.
No parking is allowed along 2nd Street – free parking is available at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
The Clark County Fairground is located at 502 N 2nd Street, Marshall.
The fourth annual Martinsville Block Party will be held on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Chill at the ‘Ville on Friday evening with a car show featuring cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles in downtown Martinsville. The Top 30 entries will receive awards in categories such as Best Motorcycle, Best Semi, Best Side-by-Side, Loudest Exhaust. Registration for the car show begins at 6 p.m., costs $10 and includes a free gift.
The 3rd Annual Motorcycle Rodeo hosted by the Spiritual Disciples Motorcycle Ministry will be held on Washington Street starting at 5 p.m. Signup starts at 4 p.m.
The Highway 130 Band will perform live starting at 8 p.m.
Food trucks and vendors will be operating during the event. The list of vendors will include: Nash Custom Creations, Diane Hanners -Tupperware, Carly’s Country Creations, Papa Geo’s, D and D Concessions, Cilantros Grill & Cantina, T.J’s Smashburgers, Lisa Weaver-Purses and Wallets, Sunflower by Blanca-Crochet and More, High Profile IL, E’s Vintage Refinishes-Refinished Furniture & Repurposed Glass, also samples & info about The Wellness Company, KMS Woodworks-Woodworking & 3D Printing and possibly more!
Saturday morning evenings kick off with the Dirty Shoe Gravel Race presented by Pilson Pedalworks. The race will feature a 65-mile Open and Womens races starting at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. the twelve-mile and thirty-mile races begin. Registration is limited to 200 racers. Deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. To register CLICK HERE.
Food trucks, vendors and a dunk tank will be operating downtown all day. The list of Saturday vendors will include: Nash Custom Creations, Diane Hanners -Tupperware, Carly’s Country Creations, Papa Geo’s, D and D Concessions, Cilantros Grill & Cantina, T.J’s Smashburgers, We Li Kit Farmstand-Sat only, Pure Beauty Yoga– Saturday morning at Linn Park, Lisa Weaver-Purses and Wallets, Sunflower by Blanca-Crochet and More, High Profile IL, E’s Vintage Refinishes-Refinished Furniture & Repurposed Glass, also samples & info about The Wellness Company, KMS Woodworks-Woodworking & 3D Printing and possibly more!
Chancellor House Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a new exhibit entitled “Clark County Rural Schools and Lincoln School.”
Additionally from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a Tombstone Cleaning Workshop presented by Kim Roberts. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a starter tombstone cleaning kit.
From Noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Fly Tying Demonstration presented by Eric Svika – the art of tying flies used in fly fishing. Jeanette Huisinga will demonstrate the art of spinning fleece wool into yarn from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Martinsville Fire Department will host the 4th Annual Waterball Tournament, in which area firefighter teams compete using fire hoses to maneuver a ball hanging from a cable towards the opposing team’s goal. It’s a fun way to practice hose handling skills, teamwork, and communication, which are vital in fire fighting situations. Check in will start at 11 a.m. with the competition starting at noon.
Registration starts at 3 p.m. for the Cornhole Tournament. Competition starts at 4 p.m. 20 teams will be allowed to compete for three cash prizes. 1st place will win $250, 2nd place wins $100 and 3rd place takes home $50. Music during the Cornhole Tournament will be provided by DJ Roy Rice.
Saturday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., enjoy the live classic hard rock music of Stone Blue on the main stage.
All money raised during the Block Party on Saturday night will go to support many local scholarships presented by The North Place.
Hutsonville River Fest will kick off on Friday, August 1st, 2025.
Banks of the Wabash Car Show & Fireworks on Main Street
Registration for the car show begins at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m.
A school supply drive will be held in the Community Center.
Fireworks will start (weather permitting) at dusk.
On Saturday, the Hustonville Firehouse will host a pancake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m.
At 8 a.m. a 5K Run/Walk for Janet R. Noblitt will begin.
Registration for the Youth Pageants (ages 0-9) begins at 10:30 a.m., with the pageants beginning at noon.
Additionally, August 1-3 Civil War Days will be held at Hutson Cabins.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, a blood drive will be held for the American Red Cross at Palestine Grade School from noon to 5:30 p.m.
Palestine Grade School is located at 205 S Washington, Palestine, IL 62451
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, to enjoy the bluegrass music of Coal Creek Station in concert for Paris Music in the Park.
Bring a lawn chair to the Spicer Pavilion in Paris’ Twin Lakes Park.
Music starts at 6:30 p.m. (CDT)
The Marshall Farm to Table Dinner will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The 3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner will be held at Harlan Hall and will feature a meal “Just like Grandma’s” that begins with appetizers and ends with scrumptious desert. All ingredients sourced locally from Marshall Farmer’s Market vendors.
There will be opportunity to learn how local vendors source and create their goods, and recipe cards for all dishes to take home for recreating at your own table.
A silent auction will be held for items from Marshall Farmer’s Market vendors as well!
To register for an amazing dinner experience CLICK HERE.
Harlan Hall is located at 603 Locust Street in Marshall.
Casey Teens Off Broadway, a theatre group for ages 13-18, will present “Mamma Mia!” the musical in the Turner Arts Hall at Casey-Westfield High School.
Opening Night will be Thursday, July 31 starting at 7 p.m.
Friday, August 1st at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online here.
The Facebook Event is here.
According to Wikipedia:
Mamma Mia! (promoted as Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!) is a jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA and composed by members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Read more…