Arukah's Freedom Color Run
2025-07-04 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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 Farmer's Market
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, 2025-08-16 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 08:30 - 13:00 and 5 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 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

12th Annual Artisan Market
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Hornbaker’s Garden, 22937 1140 North Ave., Princeton, 61356, United States
Like the Artisan Market FB page to stay up to date on all the details: https://www.facebook.com/ArtisanMarketatHG
Join us in our beautiful country setting for a day filled with 30+ fine artists, craft beer, delicious home baked items, live music, wine tasting, fresh-picked local produce, local lunch fare, ice cream and more. Mark your calendars now and plan to spend a beautiful, fall day in the country. Free Admission.

Bureau County History Center presents K.Hamilton-Smith Postcards Presentation
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave E., Princeton, IL, 62356, United States
Bureau County History Center presents K.Hamilton-Smith Postcards Presentation at Prairie Arts Center (2PM)

Witches Night Out!
2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeton, Illinois, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
Spooky season is upon us with the popular Witches Night Out shopping event. SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 3RD!

Prairie Arts Center presents Matthew Adams
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave E., Princeton, IL, 62356, United States
PRAIRIE ARTS CENTER GALLERY – Matthew Adams – Opening Reception Oct 3 6-8p, Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays Oct 4-26 1-3p

Nightmare Haunted Attraction
2025-10-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 West Peru Street, Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
From the depths of the Plague…
…the Nightmare has returned…
…the Pirates are restless…the clowns await your return…our lab has been compromised and zombies have run wild down our hallways…Raves, caves, and a call for the brave to experience a Nightmare that has re-imagined as an affordable attraction…high prices does not make one great…dedicated haunters do!
WELCOME TO THE
NIGHTMARE HAUNTED ATTRACTION!
This year’s event features: haunted barns, bonfire, and souvenirs. Be prepared for a full evening of fun and entertainment.
The old, creepy, barns at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton, IL are transformed into the stuff of nightmares. Wind through the dark on dirt floors of these old wooden buildings, which only adds to the atmosphere and come with bats. You never know what is around the next corner or appear in our maze of tunnels!
You don’t want to miss this year’s Haunted Attraction.
