9/5/2025 - 9/7/2025
A celebration of history and recognition of the significance of the farming community to America's growth.
9/20/2025
Schedule of Events:Event Hours: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Artists Creating Art on the Streets:
Street Art Fest attendees will stroll the streets and watch as talented artists create artwork of amazing color, depth and complexity - with chalk! The Street Art competition will be judged at 4pm and winners will be announced at 6pm
Entertainment: Sponsored by Big R Farm & Home and the Highland Jaycees
Local dance/cheer studios will take the stage and perform. Live music from local bands will fill the air!
Food & Drink:
Brats, burgers, hot dogs, bbq, nachos, ice cream, sno cones, funnel cakes, and MORE will be available for purchase!
Makers Market:
The Makers Market will include hand-crafted items by local artisans: soy candles and wax melts, macrame, pottery, glitter tumblers, acrylic wine glasses, handmade jewelry, custom hats, holiday decor and MORE!
Kids Korner Activities: Sponsored by the Highland Optimist Club and organized by the Highland Civic Woman's Club
Kids will have their own special "Kreative Kids Korner" at this family-friendly event where they will have the chance to make their own works of art, play in a bounce house, and enjoy some imaginative fun and games!
- Stop by the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, hosted by the Highland Arts Center & Music School, where kids can see, touch, and try out a variety of real instruments - no lessons required, just curiosity! It’s a fun, hands-on way to spark a lifelong love of music.
- Discover Downstate Illinois will offer an immersive experience for artists of all ages with their Monster Mural. Learn more about all their 21-county region has to offer while painting pieces of Downstate.
9/22/2025
Join us for a safe, compassionate space where healing begins. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one or supporting someone who is, our GriefShare group offers comfort, understanding, and hope. The group will meet on Mondays starting September 22, from 6-8 pm. The group will convene weekly at the Parsonage located at 2520 Poplar Street (look for signage). This 13-week session includes an additional meeting in November titled “Surviving the Holidays”. To register, please contact the church office at 618-654-7549. We kindly request a $10 registration fee, if possible, to offset the cost of workbooks. We look forward to welcoming you.