The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market opens at 8:30am – 11:00am with Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Crafts and something new every week!  Find the Farmers’ Market at the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon 4pm – 6pm!

The Outdoor Youth Jamboree is from 9:00am-2:00pm at Big Hollow Recreation Area. The annual Outdoor Youth Jamboree brings families together at Big Hollow for an opportunity to try outdoor activities. This year we’ll have boat rides on the lake, canoeing, a self-guided story walk, pond study, live critters, and tours of the observatory. There will also be instructor-led shooting sports like archery, BB guns, .22 rifles, and shotguns. We’ll also have a free lunch for participants. Register today at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Des-Moines/Park/Big-HollowRecreation-Area/Events/24483/Outdoor-Youth-Jamboree.aspx or check out Starr’s Cave Nature Center on Facebook to find the event and the link to register.

Explore the Historic Harlan-Lincoln House at 101 W. Broad Street in Mt. Pleasant.  The museum features memorabilia featuring Senator James Harlan & President Abraham Lincoln.  The Harlan-Lincoln House is open Saturdays and Wednesdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Calling all area youth! YOUTHIFY is hosting Summer Fest at First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant (100 E Webster St) from 4-8pm. Enjoy live praise and worship, a 100 foot water slide, games and activities, and a hot dog eating contest! Bowen Davis will present a message. This is for all youth grades 6-12. Preregister at the following link for a chance to win Air Pods https://forms.gle/8qiLmqn2L9UCYwPK6

Denmark Heritage Days Today – Sunday!

• 7 am – Breakfast at the Fire Station
• 8 am – Town Wide Yard Sales
• 8:30 am – Flag Raising by Boy Scouts
• 9 am – Pink Heals of Western Illinois
• 9 am – Pedal Tractor Pulls
• 10 am – 3 pm – Custom Care & Pickup Show
• 10 am – Noon – Sidewalk chalk drawing contest
• 1 pm – Car & Tractor Parade
• 1:30 pm – Silver Steppers Performance
• 2:30 pm – LIVE Auction
• 6 pm – LIVE MUSIC: Jive Radio
• DAILY ACTIVITIES
  • Tractors and Gas Engines on display
  • Homemade Ice-cream
  • Antiques/Primitives
  • Flea Market, Book Sale, Crafts
  • Book Sale
  • Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
  • Train rides for kids
  • Kettle Korn