46th Annual Beef & Ag Festival!
2025-06-21 | Soldiers & Sailors Park, 14 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
46th Annual BEEF AND AG FESTIVAL with the Bureau County Cattlemen at Soldiers and Sailors Park – June 21 – Enjoy music by Flash in a Pan

Z-Tour Bike Ride & Bike Fest
2025-06-21 05:30 - 16:00 UTC | Zearing Park, 100 Zearing Park Drive ​, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
IT’S FOR THE KIDS

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IN PRINCETON, ILLINOIS

This Z Tour Bike Ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate hills, rolling terrain, beautiful views of Bureau Creek with minimal traffic, beginning and ending at Princeton’s beautiful Zearing Park.

Well-marked bike routes
Well-paved, low traveled roadways
Map and cue for all routes
Radio-dispatched SAG until 3:00 pm
Post-ride meal provided
Rest stops supplied with food and beverages.
Easy and fast check-in
All riders must start between 6:00 am-9:30 am

Princeton Farmer's Market
2025-06-21 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-06-28 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-05 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-12 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-26 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-02 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-09 08:30 - 13:00 and 6 more dates | Soldiers & Sailors Park, 14 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
Visiting a farmers market is a great way to get to know your local food system, support local businesses, and enjoy fresh, healthy food!
Saturdays 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | June-October @ Soldiers & Sailors Park – 14 Park Ave E

Princeton Community Band
2025-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeton Community Band
PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND at Soldiers and Sailors Park – June 1, 15, and 29 at 6pm

Princeton's 4th of July Celebration!
2025-07-04 | Zearing Park, 100 Zearing Park Drive ​, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
Princeton Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with an entertaining fireworks display at Zearing Park. Come early and enjoy other activities happening before the big show. Featuring Birdchild!

Arukah's Freedom Color Run
2025-07-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Soldiers & Sailors Park, 14 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
FREEDOM COLOR RUN
Our Annual Freedom Color Run was held on July 4, 2025 at Soldiers and Sailors Park! The Freedom Color Run is held to celebrate our freedom, honor our military, and for fun for the whole family!
Thank you to the runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors who helped make this another successful event

RUN DETAILS

The race starts at 8am with The Princeton Veterans & Color Guard with the Star Spangled Banner playing as we celebrate our freedom and honor our veterans and those who are serving our country. There are three color stations and water stations located throughout the race. Run along Princeton’s historic south Main St and quaint streets. What better way to start your Fourth of July celebrations!
How much is the race registration? $30 covers your registration and race bag (+runsignup processing fee) Family Registration $100 includes 2 adults and 2 children with the option to add additional children for $10 (tee shirt fee) Race bags include mental health resources, a race tee that can be creatively cut or colored prior to race, white sunglasses, a bandana, and other surprises.

Princeton Community Band Concert
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeton Community Band
PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT at Soldiers and Sailors Park – July 9, 20, 27 at 6pm

170th Bureau County Fair Presentation
2025-07-12 14:00 | Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave E., Princeton, IL, 62356, United States
Presented by the Bureau County History Center

Hornbaker Gardens Open House and Hosta Walk
2025-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Hornbaker’s Garden, 22937 1140 North Ave., Princeton, 61356, United States
HORNBAKER GARDENS OPEN HOUSE AND HOSTA WALK – June 13 & 14 8a-5p, 15 12-5p

Bureau County Fair!
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-24 | Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 West Peru Street, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
BUREAU COUNTY FAIR August 20-24
Visit bureaucountyfair.com for a list of events
at the Bureau County Fairgrounds

Shop Late Event
2025-08-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00
On the third Thursday of the month, stores are open late – 4-8 p.m. Fun promo each month. Shop small. Support local. Experience Princeton, Illinois.

Bureau County History Center present Henry Immke Photo Exhibit
2025-09-04 | Bureau County History Center, 109 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
Immke Exhibit opens at Bureau County History Center

Bureau County Homestead Festival
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-07 | Princeton, Illinois, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
History of the Homestead Festival

54th Annual BUREAU COUNTY HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL – Sept 4-7

The annual Homestead Festival honors Reverend Owen Lovejoy and his contributions to our nation’s history. Lovejoy was prominent in the abolition movement and the Underground Railroad, a founder of the Illinois and national Republican Party, and a congressional leader.

Walk of Fame Dedication
2025-09-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Apollo Theater, 455 S. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
WALK OF FAME DEDICATION – Apollo Theater – September 4 – 5p

Homestead Festival Lego Competition!
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave E., Princeton, IL, 62356, United States
PRAIRIE ARTS CENTER GALLERY EXHIBIT – HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL LEGO COMEPETITION, Opening Reception Sept 5 5-7p, Gallery open for voting Aug 30-21 1-3p, Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays Sept 7-21 1-3p
