Bygones and Buds

06/12/2026

🇺🇸Henderson County Historical Society Invites You to the Star Spangled Celebration! 🇺🇸

🎆 On Saturday, July 4th in Raritan, Illinois for a day full of family fun, history, and tractors!🎇

🚜 Tractor Show will be held from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the ball field as part of the Henderson County Historical Society's Star Spangled Celebration. 🚜

Come enjoy: 🚜 Antique & Classic Tractors
🇺🇸 A Patriotic Community Celebration
🏛 Museum Tours
🧵 Quilt Show
🥧 Apple Pie Contest
👧 Kids' Activities & Parade
🍔 BBQ Lunch

Bring your tractor and help us fill the field! Tractors may arrive the evening before if needed. Any questions contact Vince 309-221-2714

We hope to see everyone there as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday and our nation's independence!

📍 Raritan, Illinois
📅 Saturday, July 4
⏰ Tractor Show: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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06/10/2026

Karen Cole Retirement Party Saturday July 31st at Meks on main 201 N Main Monmouth from 1-4 pm.

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

It's BBQ day! Visit us tonight from 4:30 to 7 for a dinner including a porkchop sandwich, baked beans, apple sauce, chips, and homemade desserts all for a free will donation (suggested price $10). Our members are eager to serve you! We have drive thru, dine in, and carry out options available.

If you plan to use our drive through option, please enter from the highway. All other traffic, please use the Jones St entrance.

06/05/2026

Get a delicious meal and support the Henderson County 4-H!

This Friday, swing by the Henderson County Fairgrounds and pick up a delicious meal - no cooking required! Plus, you’ll be supporting your local 4-H community!

Enjoy great food, give back to a great cause, and make your evening dinner plans stress-free!

June 5th, 4:30-7:00pm, Henderson County Fairgrounds, Stronghurst

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Let's introduce another vendor this morning! Burgus Bees has been with us from the start of our Market! Burgus Bees is owned by Mark and Lisa Burgus of Stronghurst, IL. You can find him during the Market sitting in the sun in front of Bygones and Buds! Burgus Bees offers locally sourced honey. Local honey has become very popular over the last few years due to it's many health benefits. We are so lucky to be able to offer a locally sourced honey vendor from our very own little community! Welcome Burgus Bees!