Fourth of July events

For all events, visit jg-tc.com/calendar or the individual websites listed for exact times and details.

CHARLESTON

Red, White and Blue Days, 7:30 p.m., June 28, Community Band Concert, Kiwanis Park; 2-5 p.m., July 1, BINGO, Morton Park; 3 p.m., July 3, food vendors, live music, award presentations, Morton Park; 7:30 a.m., July 4, Habitat for Humanity race begins, Great Chalk-In, vendors, foam pit fire safety house, inflatable games, all you can ice cream, Andrew’s Magic Family, 1 p.m. — Parade, Bell Ringing, Blue Moon Swamp, Morton Park; dusk, Fireworks at Coles County Airport. www.charlestonredwhiteandblue.com, Charleston Tourism, (217) 345-7691.

MATTOON

Mattoon Fourth of July Parade, 9 a.m., July 4, Broadway Ave., (217) 258-6286.

COLES COUNTY

Fireworks at Coles County Airport, 5 p.m. July 4, free shuttle rides starting at 5 p.m, Charleston: O’Brien Stadium Parking Lot, Mattoon: Cross County Mall, east end.

ARTHUR

Arthur Freedom Celebration, 1 p.m., June 30, downtown and Mo-Do Fairgrounds, Arthur, www.arthurfestivals.com.

BEMENT

Bement Freedom Celebration, 1 p.m., July 4, parade, family friendly games and food; fireworks at dusk, Forest Preserve Park, Bement, www.bement.com, (217) 678-8184.

CASEY

Casey 4th of July Celebration, 4 p.m., July 3, carnival, food and craft vendors, Whisky Jack performs; 10 a.m., July 4, parade, carnival, food and craft vendors, fish fry, live entertainment and fireworks, Fairview Park, Casey, (217) 932-2600.

DECATUR

Decatur Park District Independence Day Celebration, 6:30 p.m., July 4, Concert by the Decatur Park Singers and Young Park Singers; fireworks at dusk, Nelson Park, 2301 E. Lakeshore Dr., Decatur, (217) 422-5911.

EFFINGHAM

Fourth of July Celebration, 10 a.m., July 4, parade, downtown; live music, Hendlemeyer Park, South Fourth Street; fireworks at dusk, www.visiteffinghamil.com.

MARSHALL

Fireworks at Mill Creek Lake, 7 p.m., July 3, boat parade, fireworks at dusk, west of Marshall on the Clarksville Road, www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com, (217) 889-3901.

Marshall Fourth of July Celebration, 9 p.m., July 4, fireworks at dusk, Clark County Fairgrounds, Marshall, (217) 826-8087.

SHELBYVILLE

Fireworks in Shelbyville, 9 p.m. July 4, Forest Park, Shelbyville, www.lakeshelbyville.com.

STEWARDSON

Stewardson Old-Fashioned 4th, 11 a.m., July 1, Community Park, Stewardson.

SULLIVAN

July 4th Celebration, 5 p.m., today through July 3, carnival; 11 a.m., Wed. carnival, parade, turtle races, watermelong eating contest, fireworks; Wyman Park, Sullivan, (217) 728-4612.

TUSCOLA

Sparks in the Park, 5 p.m., July 6, parade, inflatables, bands, fireworks at dusk, Ervin Park; 7 a.m., July 7, pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, farmer’s market, baseball, horseshow, mud volley ball and soccer tournaments, horseshow tournament, water balloon toss tournament, kids activities, live music, pool party, mulitiple locations, point2tuscola.org/sparks-park-0.

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June 29

12-5 p.m., Mattoon Farmer’s Market, Peterson Park, 500 Broadway, 234-3611, www.mattoonillinois.gov.

4-7 p.m., Clark County Farmer’s Market – West Union, West Union Cafe Lot, 203 N. Illinois Highway 1, West Union, (217) 932-3982 or (217) 264-3990.

5 p.m., Paap Printing Friday Fun Night, Coles County Dragway USA, 4700 W. State St., Charleston, www.colescountydragwayusa.com, (217) 345-7777.

5 p.m., Blues, Brews BBQ Festival, downtown Champaign, visit the website for a complete schedule of events, bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com, (217) 351-4133.

6-9 p.m., AMP program featuring EIU athletes and trainers, Ashmore Community Center, Ashmore, Ashmore Community Center on Facebook, (217) 349-8606.

6-8 p.m., Marie McGlone performs, Oilfield, North of Casey on Highway 49, Oilfield Illinois on Facebook, (217) 549-9053.

7 p.m., Acoustic Circle Jam, Jackson Ave. Coffee, 708 Jackson Ave., Charleston, (217) 345-5283, www.jacksonavenuecoffee.com.

7:30 p.m., music and dancing, Paris VFW, 601 W. Court St., Paris, (217) 466-3110.

8 p.m., Eric Gordon performs, Bement Country Opry, 111 S. Macon, Bement, www.bementcountryopry.com, (217) 877-6499.

8 p.m., Poprocks perform, The Stage @ Lake Sara, 8724 Marine Drive, Effingham, www.thestagepage.com.

8 p.m., Marshall Community Band Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Marshall, (217) 826-3174.

8-10 p.m., “Sounds at the Grounds” live music, Common Grounds, 1612 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, (217) 235-2326, www.mattooncommongrounds.com.

9 p.m., Fuedin’ Hillbilly’s perform, Tolono Fun Days, Tolono, www.feudinhillbillys.com.

9:30 p.m., Superbad performs, Mac’s Uptowner, 623 Monroe Ave., Charleston, (217) 345-4622.

June 30

7-11 a.m., Neoga Farmers Market, downtown Neoga, Sixth and Chestnut, (217) 895-3237, www.neoga.org.

7-11 a.m., Edgar County Farmer’s Market, north side of the square in Paris, (217) 465-8511, www.edgarcountyfarmbureau.org.

7:30 a.m., 2nd Annual Mayhem at Mill Creek Extreme Trails Run, Mill Creek Park, Marshall, www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com, (217) 889-3901.

8 a.m.-12 p.m., Abundant Market — Tuscola Downtown Farmers’ Market, Main and Sale streets, Tuscola, (217) 253-2552, www.point2tuscola.org.

8 a.m.-12 p.m., Effingham Farmer’s Market, Village Square Mall, south U.S. Route 45, Effingham, www.wix.com/effinghamfm/farmersmarket.

8 a.m., Tolono Fun Day, West Side Park, Tolono, www.facebook.com/TolonoFunDay.

9 a.m.-noon, Findlay Farmers’ Market, Community Center, South Second Street, Findlay, (217) 855-3946, www.findlayillinois.com.

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Garden Walk and Art Fair, $5, Methodist Park, 300 W. Court St., Paris, (217) 466-4215.

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Volunteer to Help Plant, Douglas-Hart Nature Center, 2204 Dewitt Ave. East, Mattoon, www.dhnature.org, (217) 235-4644.

10 a.m., World War II Re-enactment, Rockome Gardens, 125 N County Road 425 E, Arcola, www.rockome.com, (217) 268-4106.

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., “Gather at the Gardens” 2012 Garden Walk, $5 advance, $6 day of event, throughout Mattoon, (217) 234-3018.

11 a.m., 401 in Steam, times vary, check the website for a complete schedule, Monticello Railway Museum, 92 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, www.mrym.org, (217) 762-9011.

12 p.m., Blues, Brews BBQ Festival, downtown Champaign, visit the website for a complete schedule of events, bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com, (217) 351-4133.

1 p.m., DIY Wizards Weekend, Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, 346 N. Neil, Champaign, (217) 352-5895, www.orpheumkids.com.

1-4 p.m., Homestead Prairie Farm tours, Macon County Conservation District, Decatur, (217) 423-7708, www.maconcountyconservation.org.

2 p.m., Firecracker $600 No-Box Purse” featuring box, No-Box and Novice Street, Coles County Dragway USA, 4700 W. State St., Charleston, (217) 345-7777, www.colescountydragwayusa.com.

2 p.m., Bird Watching Basics, Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, www.maconcountyconservation.org, (217) 423-7708.

3-5 p.m., Vahling Vineyards hosts Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers, Vahling Vineyards, R.R.1 Box 51, Stewardson, www.vahlingvineyards.com, (217) 682-5409.

3-10 p.m., One Year Anniversary featuring Heather Marty and Good Wood, Tuscan Hills Winery, 2200 Historic Hills Drive, Effingham, www.effinghamwinery.com, (217) 347-9463.

4-6 p.m., 68th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition opening reception, Swope Art Museum, 25 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute, Ind., www.swope.org, (812) 238-1676.

4:30-8 p.m., 44th Annual 4-H Pork BBQ – Cumberland County, Toledo Christian Church, 501 S. Maryland St., Toledo.

5:30 p.m., Prairie Land Rebels performs, Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Road, Decatur, www.longcreekvineyards.com.

6 p.m., Blue Suede Crew performs, Ste. Marie Music Festival, Ste. Marie.

6:30 p.m., Tinsley Ellis performs, Miller Beer and MGKC Main Stage, downtown Champaign, Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, www.urbanablues.com, (217) 359-6960.

7 p.m., Evening Nature Hike, Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, www.maconcountyconservation.org, (217) 423-7708.

7 p.m., The Edwards Family performs, Jackson Ave. Coffee, 708 Jackson Ave., Charleston, (217) 345-5283, www.jacksonavenuecoffee.com.

7 p.m., Scott Haggard performs, Boot City Opry, 11800 S. U.S. Highway 41, Terre Haute, Ind., www.bootcityopry.com, (812) 299-8379.

9 p.m., Fuedin’ Hillbilly’s perform, Rockin’ the Runway, Rantoul, www.feudinhillbillys.com.

10 p.m., Evil Tents performs, Mike N’ Molly’s, 105 N. Market, Champaign, www.mikenmollys.com, (217) 355-1236.

July 1 

10 a.m. World War II Re-enactment, Rockome Gardens, 125 N County Road 425 E, Arcola, www.rockome.com, (217) 268-4106.

11 a.m., 401 in Steam, times vary, check the website for a complete schedule, Monticello Railway Museum, 92 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, www.mrym.org, (217) 762-9011.

12:30-4:30 p.m., Teutopolis Monastery Museum open, East and Garrott Streets, Teutopolis, (217) 857-3586.

1-4 p.m., Homestead Prairie Farm tours, Macon County Conservation District, Decatur, (217) 423-7708, www.maconcountyconservation.org.

2 p.m., How Baseball was Born: The Myths of its Early Days, Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, www.maconcountyconservation.org, (217) 423-7708.

2-4 p.m., Twilighters perform, Forest park, Shelbyville, (217) 774-2251.

2-5 p.m, Dove Fundraiser featuring Joyful Noize, Long Creek Vineyards, 7185 E. Firehouse Road, Decatur, www.longcreekvineyards.com.

6-8:30 p.m., Battle Creek County performs, 4th of July Celebration, Raymond.

6:30-8 p.m., Hessel Park Concert Series, Gavin Stolte Project, Hessel Park, Kirby Avenue Grandview Drive, Champaign, www.champaignparkdistrict.com.

7 p.m., Music in the Park, Spicer Pavilion, West Park, Paris, www.parisillinois.org.

8 p.m., K. Flay performs, Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, www.canopyclub.com, (217) 344-2263.

July 2

11:30 a.m.-1p.m., Hay Livestock Auction, Arthur Sale Bar, Arthur, (217) 543-3255.

4:30 p.m., Stewardson Farmer’s Market, Community Building, Stewardson, (217) 682-5555.

6 p.m., Muddy Grove CD release party, $10, $6, Bourbon Street Steakhouse, 2100 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, www.muddygrove.com, (217) 254-0029 or (217) 246-4964.

9-10 p.m., Abe Froman Project: Live Improv Comedy Troupe, Mike ‘N Molly’s, 105 N Market, Champaign, (217) 355-1236, www.mikenmollys.com.

10-11 p.m., Rockstar Karaoke, Mike ‘N Molly’s, 105 N Market, Champaign, (217) 355-1236, www.mikenmollys.com.

July 3 

6-10:30 a.m., Charleston Farmer’s Market, Courthouse Square, Charleston, (217) 348-8018.

3-6 p.m., Bethany Farmer’s Market, Bethany American Legion, 112 W. Highway 121, Bethany, Bethany Farmer’s Market on Facebook, (217) 665-3453.

4:30-6:30 p.m., Shelbyville Farmer’s Market, 4-H County Fairgrounds, North Highway 128, (217) 744-2221, www.shelbyvillefarmersmarket.com.

6:30 p.m., Jason and the Haymakers perform, Red, White Blue Days, Morton Park, Charleston, www.charlestonredwhiteandblue.com.

7 p.m., Jazz and Blues Jam, Jackson Ave. Coffee, 708 Jackson Ave., Charleston, (217) 345-5283, www.jacksonavenuecoffee.com.

8 p.m., Jake Owen performs, Red, White Blue Days, Morton Park, Charleston, www.charlestonredwhiteandblue.com.

8 p.m., Fireworks Train, Monticello Railway Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, www.mrym.org, (217) 762-9011.

July 4

2:30 p.m., Blue Moon Swamp performs, Red, White Blue Days, Morton Park, Charleston, www.charlestonredwhiteandblue.com<