The two-day Watseka Family Festival actually begins Thursday evening at Legion Park.  Tickets are still available for the two nights of musical entertainment.  Visit www.watsekafamilyfest.com

The Kentucky Headhunters and the Confederate Railroad share the stage Friday 8/28.  Then on Saturday, Rodney Atkins performs with an opening from Eddie Montgomery. 

There’s family fun for all visitors.  Admission for all non-concert activities is completely Free.

Thursday events include A Natural High singing from 5 – 6:30 pm.  An All Faith Service at 6:30 pm and then Faith on Fire, a local band, performs from 7 – 9 pm.

                            Ashkum Homecoming

The Ashkum Lions Club extends a welcome for the annual Ashkum Homecoming Saturday 8/29 and Sunday 8/30.  “Come for the Fun, Stay for the Memories.” 

Activities include a 5K Run/Walk at 8 am Saturday, followed by a 10 am Parade.  Kids events, food and craft vendors and a Sunday Car Show 12 Noon ‘til 3 pm.  There’s also an AGT – Ashkum’s Got Talent Showcase.

                           Fried Green Tomato Fest

Dunning Park in Iroquois is the host site for 2026 Fried Green Tomato Fest.  Saturday’s event includes family fun, music, food… and all the proceeds benefit local charities.  (The event is re-scheduled after weather postponed the original date on August 15).

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