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The purpose of the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is to promote the service area as a destination for overnight visitors.

Listed below are some exciting things to do in and around Macomb.

Upcoming Festivals:
Gazebo Art Festival & Al Sears Jazz Festival – September 18th in Chandler Park.
The Al Sears Jazz Festival is held in conjunction with the Gazebo Art Festival. Both events take place at Chandler Park September 18, 2010. The Gazebo Arts Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Jazz Festival runs from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Saturday. There will be plenty of food, music and fun.

WIU Home Football Schedule:
Sept 18th vs. Sam Houston State
Sept. 25th vs. Indiana State – Homecoming 2010
Oct. 16th vs. Youngstown State – Family Weekend
Oct 30th vs. Illinois State
Nov 20th vs. Northern Iowa

Historic Barn Tour
Since the beginning of settlement after the War of 1812, McDonough County has enjoyed a rich and varied agricultural history.  Almost thirty barns dating from the early part of the 20th century remain standing today.  While some have been well maintained and restored, others stand in silent tribute to an era when butter was churned on the porch and dirt roads were for getting to and from.  The barns are of various styles from gambrels, to half pitch, to stick.  A true round barn is very unusual and is just north of Argyle Lake State Park.  Since many of the barns are on private property, we ask all to respect the owners privacy and take photos from the road.  The barns are part of self guided tours and may be done anytime during the year.

West Central Illinois Arts Center
25 East Side Square
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 318-0127
View and purchase works of art from regional artists and enjoy the aesthetic of various artistic philosophies. Exhibits change frequently. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5 and Saturday from 8 to 5.

Western Illinois Museum
201 South Lafayette
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2750
http://www.westernillinoismuseum.org/
The Western Illinois Museum showcases history from the military tract area of Western Illinois.  Exhibitions are changed on a regular basis.  Open weekdays Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4.

Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
http://www.wiu.edu/