Visit Menard County

05/04/2026

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03/23/2025

🚨 PLEASE READ 📢 if you're planning on coming to Lucky’s for our Lucky's Spring Kick-Off Party!!

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be parked IN THE ALLEY DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR from noon until 7pm

🚗 There is NO PARKING in the alley so please find parking elsewhere and come through the bar or walk down the alley

📱 It is strongly suggested to download their mobile app to reduce wait time

🕛 Lucky’s opens at noon

🎶 Antone DeRocchi & Jaigh Lowder will be jamming inside from 3pm until 6pm. These guys are absolutely amazing so come give them a listen

It wouldn't be spring without a little rain this morning, but chances for precipitation greatly decline throughout the day so come Visit Menard County & Explore Petersburg! Walk around and show some love to all the shops, boutiques and businesses on the square!!

03/18/2025

Starting tomorrow, March 18th, our hours of operation will be extended by one hour. Our friends Railsplitter Gifts and Eatery will also be opening for the season.

For the next two weeks, Fireside Chats will be conducted daily at 1:00 PM, from Tuesday through Saturday.

We invite you to spend part of your Spring Break at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site!

03/14/2025

We are excited to announce the 2025 Athens Glory Days Concert lineup! We cannot wait to see you in just a few months! Stay tuned for more information on the entire Glory Days Schedule!

📅 Fri, May 9
(8PM) Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

📅 Sat, May 10
(6:30PM) Devin Clemons Band and Longmeyer
(8PM) Tennessee Wh***ey Chicago and Ultimate Tribute to Eric Church by Tim Gleason

11/06/2024

The Menard County Tourism Council has its annual meeting on November 21, 2024 at 6pm at Broadgauge. This is a great opportunity to become a member and join us in promoting all that Menard County has to offer visitors and residents alike! Membership is $25 annually, and can be brought to the meeting or mailed to P.O. Box 531, Petersburg IL 62675. Checks should be made out to Menard County Tourism Council.

At the annual meeting we will elect up to three new board members to fill upcoming vacancies. Please consider joining the Menard County Tourism Council as a member, or board member!

Visit Menard County and all it has to offer from restaurants and boutiques, the beautiful Lincoln's New Salem State Park, two great golf courses, two wineries, a award winning brewery, and much much more!