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A large crowd filled Soldiers and Sailors Park for Sunday’s Princeton Community Band’s concert during a previous summer. <\/span>(Kevin Hieronymus)
Bureau County is gearing up for a summer packed with excitement! From lively community festivals to outdoor adventures and farmers markets, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to soak up the season.
Whether you\u2019re a longtime resident or planning a visit, get ready to fill your calendar with fun.
Saturdays, May-October<\/b>
Princeton Farmers Market \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; find fresh produce, seasonal items and handmade items and local vendors; 8:30 a.m.-noon; Facebook<\/a>
Wednesdays, June to August<\/b>
Walnut Farmers Market \u2014 Liberty Square on Main Street, Walnut; featuring fresh produce and handmade items in the weekly market; 5-7 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
Mondays, June 9-Sept. 15<\/b>
Ladd Farmers Market \u2014 War Memorial Park, 301 S. Main Ave., Ladd; featuring produce, local products and food trucks; 4-6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Through August<\/b>
Festival 56 summer theatre festival \u2014 Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton; this season \u201cCabarets\u201d (June 20-Aug 3); \u201cHairspray\u201d (June 27-July 5); \u201cCarrie: The Musical\u201d (July 11-20); \u201cThe Little Mermaid\u201d (July 25-Aug.3); \u201cThe Polycule: A Comedy of Manners\u201d (July 11-20) \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream\u201d (July 6-30) will be presented in Soldiers & Sailors Park as a free show, see website for show times; festival56.com<\/a> or 815-879-5656
The Grace Theater, home of Festival 56 in Princeton <\/span>(Derek Barichello)
May 24-25<\/b>
RD 6 Sunset Ridge MX \u2014 Sunset Ridge MX race track, 24558 1100 East St., Walnut; motocross racing; see website for schedule; atvmotocross.com<\/a> and Facebook
May 26<\/b>
Tiskilwa Memorial Day \u2014 East Park; ceremony, speaker and patriotic events 11 a.m.; tiskilwahistory.org<\/a> and Facebook
May 31<\/b>
Paws on Park Avenue \u2014 Greenfield Retirement Home, 508 Park Ave., Princeton; pre-register to bring four-legged friends for a parade at 10:30 a.m. and meet pet-friendly vendors and local animal organizations; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
Music in the Park \u2014 War Memorial Park, 301 S. Main Ave.; Ladd; bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy music by Steve Sharp; 6-9 p.m. villageofladd.com<\/a>
June 1<\/b>
Princeton Community Band \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park,; bring chairs and enjoy live music from volunteer community band; 6-9 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
June 5-7<\/b>
Spring Valley City Wide Garage Sales \u2014 Spring Valley; see website for details; bureaucounty-il.gov\/events<\/a>
June 6<\/b>
Music in the Park: Rays Rockets \u2014 War Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St., Ladd; 6-9 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov\/events<\/a>
Museum on Main: Jazz Concert with John Cooper \u2014 Tiskilwa Historical Society, 110 E. Main St., Tiskilwa; visit the museum galleries after the concert; 7-8 p.m.; tiskilwahistory.org\/events<\/a>
June 7<\/b>
All Truck Show \u2014 Psycho Silo Saloon, 8811 US. Hwy 6 and Route 40, Langley; truck show to support Christmas for Kids; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; thepsychosilo.com\/events<\/a>
The Princeton Mile \u2014 Apollo Theater to Rotary Park; 10 a.m.; princetontourism.org<\/a>
ShrimpFest & Brew Hullabaloo \u2014 Rotary Park, 13593 Bicentennial Drive, Princeton; includes craft beer, family activities and fried shrimp boats; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; princetonshrimpfest.com<\/a>
June 8<\/b>
Spring Valley Historical Association Car Cruise \u2014 downtown Spring Valley, 100-200 West Saint Paul St., Spring Valley; 12-3 p.m.; springvalleyil.us <\/a>
June 11<\/b>
Music on Main \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; featuring live music outdoors; performance by Mr. Grimm & His Bad Luck 6-9 p.m. Facebook<\/a>
June 13<\/b>
Open House & Hosta Walk \u2014 Hornbaker Garden, 22937 1140 N. Ave., Princeton; discounts on hostas and refreshments and door prizes available while you shop in the garden center; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; hornbakergardens.com<\/a>
June 13-14<\/b>
More In Bureau County Rummage Sale \u2014 Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton; find deals and treasures in the two-day sale; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; princetontourism.org<\/a> and bureaucountyfair.com<\/a>
June 13-15<\/b>
Buffalo Days \u2014 Lamoille; food, beer garden, live music, Bags Tournament, carnival, tractor show, craft and vendor fair, petting zoo, a parade and more; lamoillebuffalodays.org <\/a>
June 14<\/b>
Homestead Festival Lawn \u2014 Owen Lovejoy Homestead 905 E. Peru St., Princeton; entertainment and festivities; 5-7 p.m.; princetontourism.org\/event<\/a>
June 15<\/b>
Lake DePue Father\u2019s Day Car Show \u2014 DePue, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; awards for best in show; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Princeton Community Band Concert \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; bring chairs to enjoy concert; refreshments available to purchase; 6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov <\/a>
June 19-22<\/b>
Spring Valley SummerFest Carnival \u2014 Spring Valley; rides, entertainment and food; $30 for daily armbands for unlimited rides; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday; bureaucounty-il.gov\/events<\/a>
June 20<\/b>
Down on Main Street Concert: Mae Estes \u2014 Main Street, Princeton; featuring live music, food and a fun atmosphere; 6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
June 21<\/b>
Z Tour Bike Ride \u2014 Zearing Park, Princeton; join fellow cyclists for a day of biking with routes starting at 11 miles through 102 miles and support the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton; advance registration online; select a route; ztour.org<\/a>
Beef & Ag Festival \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; featuring live music, food and more; 12-9 p.m.; princetonchamber-il.com<\/a> and bureaucounty-il.gov\/events <\/a>
June 25<\/b>
Music on Main \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; featuring The Wise Guys performing outdoors; 6-9 p.m. Facebook<\/a>
Princeton Community Band Patriotic Concert \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; bring chairs to enjoy concert; refreshments available to purchase; 6 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
June 26-28<\/b>
Sheffield Summerfest \u2014 Sheffield; includes carnival, food, parade, live music and more; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
July 2<\/b>
Walnut Public Library\u2019s 3rd annual Children\u2019s Business Fair \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; young entrepreneurs will share their hardworking crafts, baked goods and more; 5-7 p.m.; walnutpubliclibrary.org<\/a>
Music on Main \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; featuring Paul Franklin performing music outdoors; 6-9 p.m. Facebook<\/a>
July 4<\/b>
Fourth of July Celebration \u2014 Zearing Park; includes food, music and fireworks; bureaucounty-il.gov\/events\/princetons-4th-of-july-celebration<\/a>
July 4-6<\/b>
Walnut Days Celebration \u2014 Parade, inflatables, Little Miss Independence pageant, 5K run\/walk, bags and softball tournaments, soap box derby, car and truck show, fireworks on July 6; walnutdays.com<\/a>
July 6<\/b>
Princeton Community Band Concert \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; bring chairs to enjoy concert; refreshments available to purchase; 6 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
July 10<\/b>
Wyanet Summer Festival \u2014 Wyanet; live entertainment, craft and vendor show, rides and food; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
July 10-12<\/b>
Bureau County 4-H Fair \u2014 Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton; displays of 4-H projects and a livestock and horse show; web.extension.illinois.edu, bureaucounty-il.gov <\/a>
July 12<\/b>
Sheffield Tractor Pull \u2014 Psycho Silo Saloon, Route 6 and Route 40, Langley; 11 a.m.; Facebook<\/a>
July 16<\/b>
Music on Main \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; A Leg and a Thigh in outdoor performance; 6-9 p.m. Facebook<\/a>
July 18<\/b>
Down on Main Street Concert: Dave Matthews Tribute Band \u2014 Main Street, Princeton; featuring live music, food and a fun atmosphere; 6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
July 19<\/b>
Big Truck Show \u2014 Route 89\/Main Avenue, Ladd; Convoy Against Cancer Big Truck Show, proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society; prizes for vehicles; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 20<\/b>
Princeton Community Band Concert \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; bring chairs to enjoy concert; refreshments available to purchase; 6 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
July 21<\/b>
Buda Fun Day \u2014 Stewart Park, Buda; parade at 11 a.m., activities for families including food trucks, petting zoo, bags tournament and more; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
July 27<\/b>
Princeton Community Band Concert \u2014 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton; bring chairs to enjoy concert; refreshments available to purchase; 6 p.m.; Facebook<\/a>
July 30<\/b>
Music on Main \u2014 Liberty Square, Walnut; featuring Liberty Square Talent Show; 6-9 p.m. Facebook<\/a>
July 31-Aug. 2<\/b>
Pow Wow Days \u2014 Tiskilwa; features a parade, 5K run, beer garden, food stands and historical tours; powwowdays.com<\/a>
Aug. 3<\/b>
Charity Car Show \u2014 Sheffield, 300 block of Church Street; car show to support Sheffield Food Pantry; prizes, awards and attendees can bring a donation and enter a raffle; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Aug. 5<\/b>
Princeton National Night Out \u2014 Zearing Park, Princeton; Princeton Police Department hosts the community event; 5-8 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Aug. 8<\/b>
Down on Main Street Concert: Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute \u2014 Main Street, Princeton; featuring live music, food and a fun atmosphere; 6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Sept. 4<\/b>
Down on Main Street Concert: Electric Avenue: The 80\u2019s MTV Experience \u2014 Main Street, Princeton; featuring live music, food and a fun atmosphere; 6 p.m.; bureaucounty-il.gov<\/a>
Sept. 4-7<\/b>
Homestead Festival \u2014 Princeton; multi-day festival includes a parade, 5K run\/walk, class reunions, car show, BBQ contest, music and food; homesteadfestival.com<\/a>
Sept. 5<\/b>
Music in the Park : Wise Guys\u2014 War Memorial Park, 301 S. Main Ave.; Ladd; bring blankets and lawn chairs; 6-9 p.m. villageofladd.com<\/a>
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