Elizabeth Farmer's Market
May-October
3:00 - 6:00 pm | Fridays
St Paul's Lutheran Church Parking Lot
Ride the Ups and Downs
May 06, 2023
7:30 am - 3:00 pm | $35
A self-paced, 1-day bike ride in Jo Daviess County, Illinois featuring hilly terrain, spectacular ridge-top panoramas and long-valley views.
More Info | Facebook | Register Here
Annual Spring Fling
June 04, 2022
9:00 am - 8:00 pm | Free
Bounce house, petting zoo, store sales, flea market, town-wide garage sales and much more.
Battle of the Apple River Fort
June 24, 2022
10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Sun
Interpreters will reminisce about the battle, cook a period meal and give musket firing demos. | More Info
Fourth at the Fort
July 03, 2022
Noon - 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Fourth at the Fort! Enjoy period games, dancing, listen to speeches and try Election Cake. | More Info
Elizabeth Community Fair
Jul 22-Jul 24, 2022
Fri-Sun | Parade Sat 11 am
One of the last two community fairs remaining in IL. | More Info | Facebook
Midwest Garlic Fest
Aug 20-21, 2022
Sat 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Free
A celebration of garlic, food, family and music! | More Info
Freedom Fest
July 01, 2022
4-10 pm | Terrapin Park
Parachute Show by the Army Golden Knights at 7 pm. Music, bounce houses, food booths and much more.
Autumn Craft Fair/Scarecrow Fest
Oct 8-9, 2022
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sun until 4 pm
Craft fair with over 90 artisans. Lots of variety and great food. Elizabeth businesses and residents create fun and original scarecrows for prizes. | More Info
Small Business Saturday
Nov 26, 2022
9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Sat
Forget about Black Friday...Save all your money for Shop Small Saturday!
Christmas in Elizabeth
Dec 03, 2022
9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Sat
Annual Christmas in Elizabeth. Various events throughout the day. | More info
Christmas at the Fort
Dec 03, 2022
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Christmas—the 1830's way! Visit the Apple River Fort and take part in historical Christmas celebrations.