From the opening day of the Galesburg Farmers Market to a community Cinco de Mayo celebration and a multi-day library book sale, there’s plenty happening around town this weekend.
Top picks
Farmers market opening day
Galesburg Farmers Market
Kick off the season with early garden greens, baked goods, starter plants and more.
Time: 8 a.m. Saturday
Location: 362 E. Simmons St.
Cost: Free
Cinco de Mayo celebration
Taste of Candy and Hispanic Latino Resource Group
Celebrate Mexican heritage and culture with food, activities and history.
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday
Location: 61 S. Seminary St.
Friends of the Library book sale
Galesburg Public Library
Browse a wide selection of books across genres during this multi-day sale.
Times: 3–7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday; 1–4 p.m. Sunday (bag sale)
Location: 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free admission (Friday preview requires $10 membership)
Friday, May 1
Friends of the Library book sale (preview)
Galesburg Public Library
Friends members-only preview sale.
Time: 3–7 p.m.
Location: 264 W. Main St.
Cost: $10 membership
Exhibition opening: Basia Kroll
Galesburg Community Arts Center
Opening reception for Polish artist Basia Kroll in the Mark & Jeannette Kleine Gallery.
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: 349 E. Main St.
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 2
Farmers market opening day
Galesburg Farmers Market
Early garden greens, baked goods, candy, popcorn, starter plants and more.
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 362 E. Simmons St.
Cost: Free
TSC 5K fun run/walk
The Strength Collective
Fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Knox County.
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: 1965 N. Henderson St.
Cost: $25
Run Walk Club
Barbells & Birdies
Group run/walk for all experience levels.
Time: 9–10 a.m.
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Cost: Free
Friends of the Library book sale
Galesburg Public Library
Wide selection of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and young adult titles.
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free
Fresh You Can Taste spring showcase
Hy-Vee
Free samples and seasonal food ideas in store departments.
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: 1975 National Blvd.
Cost: Free
Cinco de Mayo celebration
Taste of Candy and Hispanic Latino Resource Group
Cultural event featuring food, activities and history.
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: 61 S. Seminary St.
Grand opening celebration: Galesburg Clean and Lube
Galesburg Clean and Lube
Grand opening event with food, giveaways and service specials throughout the day.
Vargas Taqueria food truck will be on site from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday
Location: 1153 Grand Ave.
Cost: Free admission
Songwriters open mic
The Beanhive
Open mic for original music or casual listening.
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: 349 E. Main St.
Cost: Free
Create horse piñatas
Discovery Depot
Hands-on art activity for kids.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 128 S. Chambers St.
Cost: $1 with admission
Pillars of Democracy workshop
Galesburg Community Arts Center
Workshop with artist Niki Johnson.
Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: 124 E. Simmons St.
Cost: Free
Kentucky Derby watch party
Fisk Bier & Wine
Watch party with drink specials and a best-dressed vest contest.
Time: 5:30 p.m. (race time)
Location: 240 E. Simmons St.
Trip Hazard (live music)
The Corral
Rock ’n’ roll cover band performance.
Time: 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Location: 1685 Grand Ave.
Cost: Not listed
Sunday, May 3
Friends of the Library book sale (bag sale)
Galesburg Public Library
Fill a bag for $5.
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free admission
Flower sun catcher collage
Discovery Depot
Create a decorative sun catcher.
Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: 128 S. Chambers St.
Cost: Free with admission
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