May

MAY 7TH 2026 Lyons Art & Wine Walk

Lyons Neighborhood | Clinton, IA

Enjoy all types of art, drink samples, musical entertainment, several dining options and shopping throughout the evening.

MAY 1-2ND 2026 Dutch Days

Heritage Canyon | Fulton, IL

Fulton’ s Dutch heritage is celebrated by wearing wooden shoes and authentic costumes, Klompen dancing, street scrubbing and a parade. Visitors can enjoy fresh Dutch pastries, food, an arts and crafts show, and a visit to Heritage Canyon.

MAY 16TH 2026 Cruisin 2 the Rescue Car Show

Clinton Humane Society | Clinton, IA

8th Annual Car Show benefitting the Clinton Humane Society. Registration from 9am-12pm, Hot Wheels Races start at 11am. Show & Shine from 12pm-2pm, Awards at 2pm. 50 / 50, basket raffles and door prizes!

MAY 17-18TH 2025 Lyons Art & Craft Show

Lyons Foursquare Park | Clinton, IA

This annual craft show is located in Lyons Foursquare Park( corner of Main Avenue and Roosevelt Street) from 10am- 5pm Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday in Clinton. No charge for admission. Crafts, food and other activities are

available.

MAY 27TH 2025

MAY 26TH 2026 Clinton Lumberkings Opening Day

NelsonCorp Field | Clinton, IA

Don’ t miss the first baseball game of the season for our Clinton LumberKings! First Pitch at 6:30pm- Clinton LumberKings vs. Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp!

MAY- OCTOBER Lyons Farmers’ Market

Four-Square Park | Clinton, IA

Providing the Clinton, Camanche, Fulton area fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meat, jams, honey, crafts and friendship. Come down early Wednesday’ s and Saturdays to treat you and your family to healthy food. WIC, SFMNP, SNAP accepted by several vendors. Open seasonally from the end of May to the beginning of November, Wednesdays from 3pm- 6pm and Saturdays from 8am- 12pm.

June

JUNE 5TH 2026 Finally Friday

Riverview Bandshell | Clinton, IA

Finally Friday is held once a month, from June to August. It’ s a fun, free event for all ages. A variety of bands are featured. Food and drinks are available, but you’ ll need to bring your own lawn chair. Concerts last from 6pm to 9pm. Check the Finally Friday Facebook page or website for

line-ups.

JUNE 7TH 2026 Blessings of the Bikes

Downtown Fulton | Fulton, IL

Hundreds of motorcycles descend up on downtown Fulton

for the annual Blessing on the Bikes ceremony performed by local clergy. Additional activities include live music, food, and vendors.

JUNE 7TH 2026 Clinton Symphony Orchestra POPs Concert

Riverview Bandshell | Clinton, IA

Come hear Hollywood hits and perennial summer favorites with your Clinton Symphony Orchestra at Riverview Park. Highlights include famous film scores like Jerome Moss Big Country, music from James Bond films, and John Williams Jurassic Park, Strauss waltzes, and Latin party music. And it wouldn’ t be a summer concert without John Philip Sousa! In case of rain, the concert will be held at Clinton Middle School.

JUNE 9TH 2026 Totally Tuesday

Drives Park | Fulton, IL

Enjoy some live music in the park! Food vendors and activities available. Visit our Fulton Fun Crew page on Facebook for line-ups and more

info!

LYONS FARMERS MARKET

JUNE 11TH 2026 Showboat Theatre Opening Night

Showboat | Clinton, IA

The preeminent summer theatre company in the Upper Mississippi River Valley region, C. A. S. T. serves an audience of over 10,000 annually, bringing in talent from around the country. This year’ s line-up includes: Guys & Dolls, Suessical the Musical, Bonnie & Clyde, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

JUNE 11TH 2026 Music on the Avenue

5th Avenue South | Clinton, IA

Bring your family and friends to downtown Clinton and enjoy live music, car shows, and food & drink vendors. Concerts are every Thursday night from 6-8pm!

MUSIC ON THE AVENUE