September Festivals, Events and Fun
September is full of fun events throughout Menard County. See all there is to do in Menard County below and sign up for our monthly events calendar email.
Greenview Days - Labor Day
Monday, Sept. 5, 2022
A full day of activities including the parade, vendors, car show, live entertainment, food and much more. It's always a great time so join in the fun in Greenview for the annual Labor Day Celebration. Marbold Farmstead will host tours this day.
Bluegrass Festival at New Salem
Friday, Sept. 9
Join in the music at Theatre in the Park at Lincoln's New Salem for an evening of good 'ole bluegrass music.
Traditional Music Festival at New Salem - Saturdsay, Sept 10
Music will fill the air throughout the historic village. Enjoy people in period clothing re-enacting life during Lincoln's time in the 1830s and sing along with the many musicians performing throughout the park.
Annual Heritage Festival at the Marbold Farmstead in Greenview
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 10 & 11
Experience life on the Marbold family farm in the 1800s. Watch re-enactors, craftsmen, and artists. Listen to music while enjoying the food vendors. Two days of fun, rain or shine, and check out the antiques under the big tent on Saturday.
Harvest Fest in Petersburg
Saturday, Sept. 17
It's a once a year celebration of fall in downtown Petersburg. Enjoy the games, parade, car show, street vendors, live music and so much more.
Oktoberfest at Hand of Fate Brewery in Petersburg
Sunday, Sept. 18
Celebrate October in September in Petersburg. Enjoy music and locally brewed beer inside and outside the Hand of Fate Brewing Company on the square in Petersburg.
Pork at the Patch at Indian Creek Farmstead
Sunday, Sept. 25
Illinois pork products will be cooked to perfection and you can enjoy locally produced wines and beer inside the Saloon or outside in the beautiful countryside. Pumpkin season is in full swing through October.