Visit Menard County

06/01/2026

🌟 Calling all local businesses! 🌟 We'd love to hear from you!!

Drop your updates in the comments below! Share things like:
• 🍔 Weekly food specials
• 🛍️ Sales or promotions
• ⏰ Hour changes or updates
• 📅 Upcoming events or happenings

We want this to be a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike to see what’s going on, so check back each Monday AM and share what is coming up this week!

Let’s support local and keep our community thriving! 🤝

05/30/2026

The beautiful and historic Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is hosting a BIG summer event next week! On Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, they will host "Pioneer Days" in collaboration with Visit Springfield and the popular History Comes Alive program.

The historic village at Lincoln’s New Salem will come alive with costumed interpreters opening many of the log homes and buildings, while also providing 1830s period demonstrations. The demonstrations will include blacksmithing, quilting, 1830s games, open heath cooking, and much more.

🚌 There is also complimentary shuttle service (provided by Visit Springfield) from Springfield for this event on June 5 & 6 so you can ask questions from a step-on interpreter from Lincoln's New Salem!

⏰Each day will include two round trip shuttles featuring an onboard New Salem staff guide:
• 9:00 AM: Departs Springfield at 9:00 AM and returns at 1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM: Departs Springfield at 1:00 PM and returns at 5:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and space is limited.
Plan your visit: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Events?id=Upcoming

History is calling you!

05/29/2026

Pouring for Paws is a great way to help support Menard Animal Protection! Happening soon!!!

🐾 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🐾

Lucky's 5th Annual Pouring for Paws is happening tonight at Lucky’s from 5–7 PM benefiting MAP Menard Animal Protection in Illinois !

Celebrity bartenders, silent auction items, a 50/50 raffle, cold drinks, and our friends at RiverBank Lodge bringing pizzas down at 5 PM 🍕🍻

Come hungry, tip big, bid often, and help us raise money for local animals. Let's make it a great night! ❤️🐶

05/29/2026

We are just a week away from ' WITH LINCOLN 5K AND STREET FEST, a yearly fun and unique Petersburg event!!

The simplest way to learn more?? Hear about it right from local participants!

This amazing video was made by Jared Long

05/28/2026

🌿This Sunday marks the first Community Cottage Farmers Market 🌿

Make plans to attend the local Farmers Market, happening the last Sunday of each month from May through October, 1–4 PM!

We’re kicking off the season with our “Summer Shake-Up” on Sunday, May 31st — and you won’t want to miss it!

Come shop and support local vendors offering:
🍓 Fresh, seasonal produce
🥖 Delicious baked goods
🌱 Plants & garden starters
🍯 Local honey
🌿 Soil supplements
🧵 Handcrafted goods & more
🚚 This month’s featured food trucks:
🍋 Lemonade Factory
🍦 Soft Serve Social
🎶 Enjoy live music while you browse and bring the whole family for fun kids activities!

Shop local, eat well, and connect with your community. Hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

STEP RIGHT UP and become a RINGMASTER of local history!!
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Petersburg's CIRCUS DAYS is looking for partners for this fun upcoming first time (but hopefully annual) event...are you interested in becoming a Sponsor??
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Take a peek below at the sponsorship benifits and consider if you'd like to support this event to help it thrive for years to come!
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Looking for more details about Petersburg's Circus Days event? Visit the event page! Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or message our page!

05/23/2026

We want to take a moment to thank the Ansar Shrine for their generous support of our upcoming Petersburg's CIRCUS DAYS event!! We are so grateful for their partnership for this exciting first year event and hope you are making plans to attend!
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We are excited to share more details over the next couple of weeks leading up to it-- see the facebook event for more information!