Ellisville Festivals and Events

10/06/2026

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09/18/2026

Well, there has been a change in plans. Barak Hill has come down with laryngitis, so Chris Vallillo himself of Hickory Ridge Concerts will take the stage tomorrow night and he never disappoints!

So, come on out to the Historic Ellisville Opera House this Saturday, September 19, for this month's installment in the Hickory Ridge Concerts Series! Doors open at 6 P.M. Tickets are $10 for adults, age 5 and under are free.

09/17/2026

Come on out to the Historic Ellisville Opera House this Saturday, September 19, for this month's installment in the Hickory Ridge Concerts Series! Doors open at 6 P.M. Tickets are $10 for adults, age 5 and under are free.

Barak Hill is a singer-songwriter from Spring­field, Missouri. Barak’s songs and sound run in the same vein as Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Steve Earle, and Gillian Welch. It’s heartbroken Americana hanging on to a fistful of hope that things might just get better. Honest, well-crafted lyrics set to strong melodies connect with people on an intimate, personal level. - Hickory Ridge Concerts

09/17/2026

Come see QR and Spoon River Home Health today at the Farmington Homecoming parade at 4:30!
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08/11/2026

Come join members of The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (HERO) and local artist, Julie Wasson, on Tuesday, August 25, at the Donaldson Community Center in Canton, for the unveiling of her two Spoon River Mussel murals. One of which will be placed on HERO property in Ellisville. We are excited to see how they turned out!

Come and join us for the grand unveiling of this truly exciting project. I have been involved with this event for the past 8 months creating 2 of the mussel shells that will be part of the Trail. The shells will be placed around the county in 10 different locations telling stories of our county and the Spoon River.

08/11/2026

The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (HERO) invites the public to join us on Saturday, August 15 at 7 PM for this month's edition of the Hickory Ridge Concert Series. Tickets are $10 for adults, age 5 and under are free.

HERO was founded in 1995 by a small group of concerned citizens to restore and maintain the historic Ellisville Opera House, Shoe Store, Post Office/Museum, and Bank, all located along Main Street. HERO is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that is supported through memberships, fundraising events, theater ticket sales, grants and donations. Donations to HERO are tax deductible.
Please consider making a donation to HERO through the Galesburg Community Foundation, 575 N. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, 61401 or by calling (309) 344-8890.

Hero acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the Galesburg Community Foundation.

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07/14/2026

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06/15/2026

You won't want to miss the Spoon River Rascals presentation of Fiddler on the Roof at the Historic Opera House in Ellisville! Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21.

06/15/2026

The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization is hosting an appreciation night on July 1. All are welcome to come and enjoy good food, company, and learning more about the non-profit that has been keeping the Opera Block alive for over 30 years!

06/12/2026

See Fiddler on the Roof this weekend, June 19, 20, and 21 at the Ellisville Opera House!