Effingham Farmer's Market
2026-06-13, 2026-06-20, 2026-06-27, 2026-07-04
PrintThe Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st. The Market will be open from 8:00 – Noon on the old courthouse lawn.
There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.

Finishingology: Coatings, Color, & Innovation Camp
2026-06-15, 2026-06-16, 2026-06-17, 2026-06-18
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Dog Obedience Classes
2026-06-16, 2026-06-23, 2026-06-30

Moccasin Creek Festival
2026-06-18, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-20, 2026-06-21
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Weekend Pass $130 ($137.60 with fees)’
Day Passes on sale soon!
Kids 15 & under FREE with adult.
Free, convenient parking steps from the fest
Campground short distance away
REAL FLUSH TOILETS
Food, drink, craft vendors, kids activities
Festival info & tickets at http://www.moccasincreekfestival.com
Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 4-day music festival, which celebrates other arts and crafts as well. It takes place at beautiful Lake Sara near Effingham.
Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock, and blues – “Americana” music. This is what MCF is all about – in an outdoor setting, using a venue with great acoustics, at a beautiful time of year.
Food and beverages sold on site. Kids activities. Camping is next door to the festival venue, as well as cabins for rent at Anthony Acres beachfront campground & motel. There is a beach and golf course within walking distance. Boats, canoes and kayaks for rent. Effingham is only 5 miles away, and has thousands of hotel rooms available, as well as a plethora of restaurants catering to almost any taste.
Check out the website, moccasincreekfestival.com, and check out MCF on Facebook and Instagram. Most answers to your questions can be found there, if not, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to the event, and we hope you are too!
You can also get tickets via check (mail to Poss Music Works, 1915 S. Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401) with the ticket amount and ticket information (we have multiple events) – and also please provide a name and contact info for your order.
If you see us out-and-about, you can buy tickets in cash/check in person too!!
Poss Music Works NFP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit promoting live original music, especially Americana music, in downstate Illinois.
Visit http://www.possmusicworks.com to donate or learn more.

High School Healthcare Bootcamp at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
2026-06-18
PrintHigh school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamp at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. The bootcamp is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest.
“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in a choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospitals and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals,” said Ericka Mulroy, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS).
Through the bootcamp program, students will forge connections and gain valuable insight into what it means to pursue a career in health care. In 2023, Destiny Ross attended the HSHS High School Healthcare Bootcamp at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon and is now pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through HSHS St. Elizabeth’s CNA Program. Ross shares, “During the bootcamp, I learned the importance of compassion, attention to detail, and patient-centered care. It showed me that being a CNA is not just about skills, but about truly caring for others. I chose this path to make a difference, and I’m excited to begin my journey with HSHS.”
Interested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school.
Applications for the HSHS Healthcare Bootcamp are due May 2. Students selected will be notified by May 14.
The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Healthcare Bootcamp in Effingham will be on Thursday, June 18.
A link to the form is here: https://forms.office.com/r/wz4GiKF7ET
The bootcamp is free of charge to students, thanks to the HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation.

Jasper County Fair
2026-06-19, 2026-06-20, 2026-06-21, 2026-06-22, 2026-06-23, 2026-06-24, 2026-06-25, 2026-06-26 and 1 more date

Teutopolis KC Cruise Night
2026-06-19

Jennie Ashley Memorial Badge Tournament
2026-06-27

Connect - Adult Crochet Workshop
2026-06-27

On-Site Microchipping with E.A.R.S.
2026-06-27
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On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham on Saturday, June 27.
No appointment needed
No geography or number limit
No cost * But freewill donations are appreciated
