The Oregon, IL Area Farm Tour offers tours and activities at 4 farms on Sunday, Oct. 9, 1-7 p.m. This is a ticketed event.

The Lumberjack Show & Beard Contest takes place on Oct. 1, 10-5, at Selmi's Greenhouse in Rock Falls, IL.

The Old Fashioned Farm Harvest Show takes place Sept. 23-25 at Bos Brothers Historical Farm in Erie, IL.

The 25th Paint the Town Morrison, IL takes place on Sept. 17, 12-5 p.m., throughout downtown Morrison, IL.

Autumn on the Prairie takes place on Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center on 2075 Lowden Road in Franklin Grove.

IL State Championship MC Hill Climb takes place in Oregon, IL (across from White Pines State Park) on Sept. 10, starting at 9 a.m.

The 2nd Franklin Creek Grist Mill Grind 10K takes place in Franklin Grove on Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to Noon.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

Classic (before 1966) drag racing at Byron Dragway on Aug. 19-21, 2022.

IL State Championship MC Hill Climb takes place in Oregon, IL (across from White Pines State Park) on Aug. 21, starting at 9 a.m.

Classic (before 1966) drag racing at Byron Dragway on Aug. 19-21, 2022.

Classic (before 1966) drag racing at Byron Dragway on Aug. 19-21, 2022.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

Venetian Night brings magic & fireworks to the Dixon Riverfront on Aug. 13, starting at 5 p.m.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Rock River Chase features stock outboard racing at Seward Park in Rock Falls on Aug. 6, 2022.

The Rock River Chase features stock outboard racing at Seward Park in Rock Falls on Aug. 6, 2022.

Mt. Carroll Lion's Club presents Youth Fishing Derby, Aug. 6, 9 am. until noon, at Paschke Pond. Free.

Jammin’ on the Rock is a free concert series that runs the 1st Thursday of June, July, and August from 6-8 p.m. at the RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St. in Rock Falls.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

Wings over Whiteside airshow takes place July 22-23 at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, IL.

Wings over Whiteside airshow takes place July 22-23 at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, IL.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Oregon Ganymedes is a vintage baseball team based out of Oregon, IL. Home games are played on the Chana School Museum Lawn at 201 N River Rd.

Jammin’ on the Rock is a free concert series that runs the 1st Thursday of June, July, and August from 6-8 p.m. at the RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St. in Rock Falls.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Oregon Ganymedes is a vintage baseball team based out of Oregon, IL. Home games are played on the Chana School Museum Lawn at 201 N River Rd.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

Sip ’N Stroll Garden Walk Saturday, June 25th - noon to 5 pm, throughout Lanark, IL>

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club's Father's Day Climb is June 19, 2022. Gates open at 9 a.m. direclty

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

Rosbrook Street Fair offers live music, arts, crafts, food, and drink on Peoria Ave. in downtown Dixon, IL on June 11, 3-11 p.m.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

Jammin’ on the Rock is a free concert series that runs the 1st Thursday of June, July, and August 6-8 p.m. May 6 at the RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St. in Rock Falls.

The Sterling Municipal Band Concerts are every Wed. from June 1-Aug. 3, 2022, held outdoors at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling, IL.

The Dixon City Market runs every Wednesday, June-August, from 5-8 p.m., at the Dixon Riverfront Plaza.

The Oregon Ganymedes is a vintage baseball team based out of Oregon, IL. Home games are played on the Chana School Museum Lawn at 201 N River Rd.

The Oregon Ganymedes is a vintage baseball team based out of Oregon, IL. Home games are played on the Chana School Museum Lawn at 201 N River Rd.

The Chick Thing is a Flea Market with quality unique vendors event on May 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Leaf River, IL.

Enjoy a family day at the farm. P&C Little Rascals hosts its Open Farm Days on Apr. 30, 9am to 2 p.m. at their farm in Chadwick, IL.

Lucky Hub Dash 5K March 12 11 am

The Mt Carroll Lions are hosting a Skate Party at the Rotary Ice Rink located next to the Mt Carroll swimming pool on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 5-8 pm.

Zombie Zoom 5K - Oct 30th 4:30 pm

Rock River Riders will hold their Fall Mud Bog Sunday, Oct 3rd • 11 am - 5 pm

Lumberjack Show and Beard Contest Oct 2nd ~ 10:30 am - 5 pm ~ Selmi’s Greenhouse & Farm Market, Rock Falls

Rock Falls Big Cat Quest Fishing Tournament - September 25th 11am to 6pm

Guided Hike of Franklin Creek Natural Area 9 am - noon 4th Saturday of each month May through Sept.

TOSOC Bike Ride September 24th

Rock River Riders will hold their Annual Fall Motorcycle Hill Climb Sunday, Sept. 19th • 11 am - 7 pm

Flags in the Air - a Skydivers Tribute to 9/11 at Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle Sept 11th 9 am - 5 pm

Grist Mill Grind 10K Trail Race - September 11th 8AM-12PM

Guided Hike of Franklin Creek Natural Area 9 am - noon 4th Saturday of each month May through Sept.

8th Annual Emmanuel Reformed Church Car Show - Aug 28th  8 am - 2 pm - Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison

Rock Falls River Chase • Aug 21st • 10:30 am - 5 pm

Mt Carroll Lion's Club Youth Fishing Derby - Aug 14th 9 am - noon

Polo Car, Truck & Bike Show Aug 14th - 8 am - 3 pm

Weiskopf Observatory Annual Perseid Meteor Watch - August 10, 11 & 12, 2021 from 9:00 pm until midnight.

Weiskopf Observatory Annual Perseid Meteor Watch - August 10, 11 & 12, 2021 from 9:00 pm until midnight.

Weiskopf Observatory Annual Perseid Meteor Watch - August 10, 11 & 12, 2021 from 9:00 pm until midnight.

Woodhaven Lakes Car Show Aug 8th 10 am - 3 pm

Bos Brothers Old-Fashioned Threshing Bee will be held July 30 through Aug 1st on their farm in rural Erie. Admission is free

Guided Hike of Franklin Creek Natural Area 9 am - noon 4th Saturday of each month May through Sept.

Bos Brothers Old-Fashioned Threshing Bee will be held July 30 through Aug 1st on their farm in rural Erie. Admission is free

Bos Brothers Old-Fashioned Threshing Bee will be held July 30 through Aug 1st on their farm in rural Erie. Admission is free

Burgers & Classics Cruise NIghts in Oregon June 8th and 29th and July 27th

2021 ACCA event at Whiteside County Airport July 23-25 gates open each day at 7 am

Sauk Valley Water Ski Show • SATURDAY, JULY 24 • 11 AM – 5 PM

2021 ACCA event at Whiteside County Airport July 23-25 gates open each day at 7 am

2021 ACCA event at Whiteside County Airport July 23-25 gates open each day at 7 am

Chaplin Creek Muzzleloaders Open House July 17 & 18

JULY 17 | BYRON: Join Byron Forest Preserve as they host the 8th Annual Archaeology Artifacts ID Day. Experts will demonstrate how to identify various types of artifacts, bones, tools, and much more!

3rd Annual Squarebody Chevy Truck • Saturday July 17th •10am - 6p

Chaplin Creek Muzzleloaders Open House July 17 & 18

This annual classic car show includes awards, music by 3D Sound, 50/50 drawing, photos  and more!

Sunday, May 9th from at 8 AM – 2 PM, the Dakota Wolber Memorial Car Show will be held in downtown Mt Carroll.

Sat, May 1st the Byron Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Power Combat Fitness to bring to the Byron area the annual Byron Rocks 5k/10k Race.

This 5k run/walk raises money for the Eastland Council of Churches “Winter Wear” program.