Event Calendar
APRIL 2025
April 12 @ 2:00 pm
Riders in the Sky Concert
The Legacy Theater 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, United States
Winners of two Grammy Awards and back by popular demand, Riders in the Sky stand hats and shoulders above the rest of the purveyors of comedy and western! Ticket information is here.
April 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Annual Earth Day Fair
Victory Park 9 S. Water St., Keokuk, IA, United States
The Earth Day Fair will have live music, food, crafts, yoga, plant swap and an Easter egg hunt at Victory Park. For more information, email: yogapothecary.zensoul@gmail.com
April 25 @ 7:30 pm
“Doublewide Texas” Performance by the Great River Players
Kantamneni Building 17 S. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, United States
“Doublewide Texas” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St., Keokuk, IA04/25/2025, 05/02/2025 and 05/03/2025 – 7:30 p.m.; 04/26/2025 – 2:00 p.m. Ticket price TBA. For updated information, visit: Facebook or call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
April 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Family & Friends Springtime Geode Dig
Come on down and spend the day getting dirty, making friends, and finding awesome geodes at the Family & Friends Springtime Geode Dig! Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.
MAY 2025
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Keokuk Farmers Market
River City Mall 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, United States
Keokuk Farmer’s Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories – AND it helps the community!
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Keokuk Farmers Market
River City Mall 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, United States
Keokuk Farmer’s Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories – AND it helps the community!
May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Joyful Noise Piano Recital / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
May 10 @ 7:00 pm
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
The Legacy Theater 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, United States
Neil Berg’s – 100 Years of Broadway. Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
May 11 @ 3:00 pm
Rock & Roll with Jared Freiberg & The Vagabonds
The Grand Theatre 26 N. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, United States
Prepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country & Jazz hits from the 1950’s. Admission is $25 for adult non-Concert Association members. Free to k-college students.
May 18 @ 11:00 am
Fun & Speed Show
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Races, trot poles & barrels! Open to the public. Food & drinks. Come & watch these competitive riders show off their horsemanship!
JUNE, 2025
June 7 @ 7:00 pm
Them Smokin’ Crawdaddies Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk.
Freewill Donation / Food trucks – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
June 13 @ 7:00 pm
KSC & Wrights Sortin’ Donkeys
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Just as it says – sortin’ donkeys! Team competitions. Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!
June 14 @ 1:00 pm
KSC Open Show
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come watch the competitions and fun as these riders show their horsemanship!
June 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
Classic Reason Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk
Freewill Donation / Food trucks – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
June 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Boys Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk
Freewill Donation / Food trucks – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
June 21
Juneteenth Celebration / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk
Unity of Fungk, 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
June 21 @ 6:00 p.m.
An Evening With Kelsey Grammer Remembering the Life & Legacy of John Mahoney / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
JULY, 2025
07/04/2025 KEOKUK, IA
4th of July Celebration at Rand Park
4pm / Food Vendors open5pm to 9pm – music
9pm / Nauvoo Bagpipers and the National Anthem
9:30pm / Fireworks Display
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 ext 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
07/08/25 – 08/02/25 NAUVOO, IL
The Nauvoo & British Pageants / 260 Partridge St.
Tuesday – Saturday / Begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Country Fair beginning at 7:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-2429 or email: thenauvoopageant@gmail.com
07/09/25 – 07/14/25 DONNELLSON, IA
Lee County Fair / Donnellson Fairgrounds / 1100 N. Main St.
For information, call (319) 280-4631 or email: manager@leecountyfairiowa.com
July 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Stone Hill Band Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St., Keokuk
Freewill Donation / Food trucks – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
July 26 @ 1:00 pm
Fun & Speed Show
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Races, poles & barrels! Come and watch these competitors show off their horsemanship! Open to the public. Food & drinks available.
July 27 @ 11:00 am
KSC & Wrights Sortin’ Donkeys
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Just as it says – sortin’ donkeys! Team competitions. Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!
AUGUST, 2025
08/01/25 – 08/03/25 HAMILTON, IL
58th Annual Western Illinois Old Threshers / 1570 North County Road 900 (N. 19th Street)
For information, call (217) 845-3041 or (319) 524-5599
08/14/25 – 08/16/25 MONTROSE, IA
80th Annual Watermelon Festival / Montrose City Park / 710 Main St.
For information, call (319) 463-5533
August 16 @ 1:00 pm
KSC Open Show
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!
August 17 @ 11:00 am
KSC & Wrights Sortin’ Donkeys
Keokuk Saddle Club 3574 Hwy 218, Keokuk, IA, United States
Just as it says – sortin’ donkeys! Team competitions. Open to the public. Food & drinks available. Come and watch these competitors have fun and show off their horsemanship!
SEPTEMBER, 2025
09/01/25 KEOKUK, IA
Labor Day Celebration
Parade begins at 20th and Main Streets / 11:00 a.m. / ends at Main and 4th Streets
Keokuk Labor Temple Celebration / 301 Blondeau St. / Food, drinks & kids’ activities.
09/03/25 – 09/06/25 FORT MADISON, IA
Tri-State Rodeo / C.E. Richards Arena / 2103 303rd Ave. / For more information, call (319) 372-2550
09/18/25 – 09/20/25 KAHOKA, MO
38th Annual Clark County Mule Festival / Clark County Fairgrounds
For information, call (660) 341-4835 or email via website
09/26/25 – 09/28/25 KEOKUK, IA
Geode Fest / First Christian Church / 3476 Main St.
Coordinated by the Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
OCTOBER, 2025
NOVEMBER, 2025
11/11/25 KEOKUK, IA
Veteran’s Day Memorial Service / Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial / 1701 J St. / 11am
For more information, call (319) 524-7831 o4 (319) 524-5599
11/27/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
11/28/25 – 11/30/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. / Open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
DECEMBER, 2025
12/01/25 – 01/01/26 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
12/25/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open all night beginning at 5:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
Alice in Wonderland
The Legacy Theater 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, United StatesPerformed by Lexington Children’s Theater, Alice chases the White Rabbit and journeys into a topsy-turvy world of fantastical adventures! Ticket information is here.
Paoli Schianchi Virtuoso Guitarist Performance
The Grand Theatre 26 N. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, United StatesPaolo will perform on classical, jazz, electric and acoustic guitars, talking about the incredible and fascinating stories behind the music he will perform. Hosted by the Keokuk Concert Association. Price is $20 for non-Concert Association member adults, free for students through college.
Riders in the Sky Concert
The Legacy Theater 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, United StatesWinners of two Grammy Awards and back by popular demand, Riders in the Sky stand hats and shoulders above the rest of the purveyors of comedy and western! Ticket information is here.
Annual Earth Day Fair
Victory Park 9 S. Water St., Keokuk, IA, United StatesThe Earth Day Fair will have live music, food, crafts, yoga, plant swap and an Easter egg hunt at Victory Park. For more information, email: yogapothecary.zensoul@gmail.com
“Doublewide Texas” Performance by the Great River Players
Kantamneni Building 17 S. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, United States“Doublewide Texas” Performance by the Great River Players / 17 S. Sixth St., Keokuk, IA04/25/2025, 05/02/2025 and 05/03/2025 – 7:30 p.m.; 04/26/2025 – 2:00 p.m. Ticket price TBA. For updated information, visit: Facebook or call (319) 795-5355 or email: greatriverplayers@gmail.com
Family & Friends Springtime Geode Dig
Come on down and spend the day getting dirty, making friends, and finding awesome geodes at the Family & Friends Springtime Geode Dig! Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.
Keokuk Farmers Market
River City Mall 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, United StatesKeokuk Farmer’s Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories – AND it helps the community!
Keokuk Farmers Market
River City Mall 300 Main Street, Keokuk, IA, United StatesKeokuk Farmer’s Market has everything! It features local produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, photography, knitted accessories – AND it helps the community!
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
The Legacy Theater 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL, United StatesNeil Berg’s – 100 Years of Broadway. Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rock & Roll with Jared Freiberg & The Vagabonds
The Grand Theatre 26 N. 6th St., Keokuk, IA, United StatesPrepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country & Jazz hits from the 1950’s. Admission is $25 for adult non-Concert Association members. Free to k-college students.
JUNE
06/21/2025 CARTHAGE, IL
An Evening With Kelsey Grammer Remembering the Life & Legacy of John Mahoney / The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St. / 6:00 p.m.
Tickets available at www.thelegacytheater.com, by calling (217) 357-9479 or in person at the Legacy Theater Box Office 2 hours prior to performance or during office hours of Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
JULY
07/04/2025 KEOKUK, IA
4th of July Celebration at Rand Park
4pm / Food Vendors open
9pm / Nauvoo Bagpipers and the National Anthem
9:30pm / Fireworks Display
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 ext 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
07/08/25 – 08/02/25 NAUVOO, IL
The Nauvoo & British Pageants / 260 Partridge St.
Tuesday – Saturday / Begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Country Fair beginning at 7:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-2429 or email: thenauvoopageant@gmail.com
07/09/25 – 07/14/25 DONNELLSON, IA
Lee County Fair / Donnellson Fairgrounds / 1100 N. Main St.
For information, call (319) 280-4631 or email: manager@leecountyfairiowa.com
AUGUST
08/01/25 – 08/03/25 HAMILTON, IL
58th Annual Western Illinois Old Threshers / 1570 North County Road 900 (N. 19th Street)
For information, call (217) 845-3041 or (319) 524-5599
08/14/25 – 08/16/25 MONTROSE, IA
80th Annual Watermelon Festival / Montrose City Park / 710 Main St.
For information, call (319) 463-5533
SEPTEMBER
09/01/25 KEOKUK, IA
Labor Day Celebration
Parade begins at 20th and Main Streets / 11:00 a.m. / ends at Main and 4th Streets
Keokuk Labor Temple Celebration / 301 Blondeau St. / Food, drinks & kids’ activities.
09/03/25 – 09/06/25 FORT MADISON, IA
Tri-State Rodeo / C.E. Richards Arena / 2103 303rd Ave. / For more information, call (319) 372-2550
09/18/25 – 09/20/25 KAHOKA, MO
38th Annual Clark County Mule Festival / Clark County Fairgrounds
For information, call (660) 341-4835 or email via website
09/26/25 – 09/28/25 KEOKUK, IA
Geode Fest / First Christian Church / 3476 Main St.
Coordinated by the Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
NOVEMBER
11/11/25 KEOKUK, IA
Veteran’s Day Memorial Service / Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial / 1701 J St. / 11am
For more information, call (319) 524-7831 o4 (319) 524-5599
11/27/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
11/28/25 – 11/30/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. / Open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
DECEMBER
12/01/25 – 01/01/26 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
12/25/25 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane
Donations Accepted. Open all night beginning at 5:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org