Monroe County Courthouse Square
Firebird Fest in Waterloo
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesFirebird Fest, the largest all-Pontiac Firebird show in the Midwest, visits Waterloo this Saturday, May 21, from noon to 5 p.m. A special Firebird Parade will roll into town at about 11:30 a.m., with more than 200 Pontiac Firebirds expected along the Monroe County Courthouse square. Buford and Bandit re-enactors from the famous movie “Smokey…
Waterloo Optimist Club Beer-B-Que
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe Waterloo Optimist Club’s Beer-B-Que competition is this Saturday, May 7, on Main Street near the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. BBQ tasting will be from noon to 4 p.m. Buy your tickets online at beerbque.brownpapertickets.com or in person (cash only) at Stubborn German Brewing Company.
Vietnam Veterans Day program
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesNational Vietnam War Veterans Day is Tuesday, March 29, and the City of Waterloo is hosting a special program to mark this occasion at 10 a.m. in front of the Monroe County Courthouse near the bandstand. The public is invited to attend to honor and “welcome home” those who served during the Vietnam War era.…
Waterloo Chamber Concert Series – Scrambled
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesSanta Hut in Waterloo
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesSanta Claus will be on hand to visit youngsters in the Santa Hut stationed on the courthouse grounds in downtown Waterloo. The Santa Hut will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22. For more information, call Waterloo City Hall at 939-8600.
Waterloo PumpkinFest
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe 10th annual Waterloo PumpkinFest takes place from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12 on the courthouse grounds. Several vendors will be selling clothing, accessories, home decor, jewelry and more, with local businesses and community organizations hosting games for kids to play. Pumpkin-themed contests and activities are offered throughout the day, including…
Waterloo Homecoming
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe Waterloo Homecoming is this Friday and Saturday Aug. 23 and 24 with a theme of “Agriculture Past & Present.” Both days will feature food and cold drinks as well as kids rides. On Friday, the Waterloo Municipal Band will play from 7-8 p.m. with Tim Berg and the Kurtz Family Band playing from 8…
Porta Westfalica Festival
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesThe 38th annual Porta Westfalica Festival is Tuesday, June 18. Entertainment starts at 4 p.m. at the Courthouse Square with the New Hanover Deutschmeisters performing until the time of the parade, which kicks off from the Gibault parking lot at 6 p.m., winding up through Main and Mill Streets. Beginning at 7 p.m., the Bud…
Beer Trail Bash Festival
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesJoin 17 breweries on the Southern Illinois Beer Trail for their second annual Beer Trail Bash Festival June 15 from 12-4 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse Square in Waterloo. Tickets are only $30 and can be purchased in advance via Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets include tastings, music, the chance to “meet the brewers”, a…
The Waterloo Optimist Club Youth Benefit Car Show
Monroe County Courthouse Square 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United StatesBring your classic, hot rod, muscle car, custom truck, rat rod, bike and the family to The Waterloo Optimist Club Youth Benefit Car Show on June 2 at the Monroe County Courthouse. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with awards at 3 p.m. Contact Kevin Oeste at 618-410-2431 or kevin@v8tv.net for more info.