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Mahomet's Community-Wide Garage Sales will take place again this fall on October 15, 16 and 17. The spring Community-Wide Garage Sales saw a record number of participants, with well over 100 sales taking place over the last weekend in May. Image by soupstock / stock.adobe.com Those who wish to list official sales should submit a form on our website with listing details. Please be sure to fill out the sale details carefully, as forms cannot be edited. If you have any questions

Family-owned and operated Crowley Pumpkins is back for another season of fall fun. Although their corn maze was “completely wiped out” by recent flooding, Colton Crowley said, many other traditions will return this year. Background The Crowley family Crowley Pumpkins began in 2007, after a family trip to a pumpkin patch got expensive. “The story goes,” Crowley shared, “that [our family] went to a pumpkin patch, and my brother wanted the biggest pumpkin, and it was super expen

This week in Mahomet, the calendar is full of opportunities to get outside at Lake of the Woods, where programming is back in full swing – check out the Community Calendar for even more than we have highlighted here. But if nature walks and bat exploration aren’t your favorite, there are plenty of other things to do around town, like trying out a new book club format, learning about the Christian faith, or seeing well-known comedian David Koechner perform live. This Monday, S

Established in 1839, First Baptist Church in Mahomet is the oldest operating church in Champaign County, with worship services still held today. Nearly two centuries of church history also tell a story of Mahomet’s growth and interconnectedness as a community. 1839 Just seven years after Mahomet (then Middletown) was settled, an initial gathering of nine men and women established the Baptist church. This group met in the home of the village founder, Daniel T. Porter. Later th

Have you ever driven down Route 47 and wondered what “THE Pig Sign” is? Technically located in Seymour at County Road 300E and County Road 1900N, the green wooden sign with a white pig – now sporting bright pink hooves – has nonetheless become a bit of a Mahomet icon. Barbara Herriott shared the pig sign’s origin story with us. Photo courtesy of Barbara Herriott My husband, Bill Herriott, raised purebred Landrace hogs. They are originally from Denmark and have an extra rib, s

Starting the week with Labor Day, many will enjoy a shorter work and school week – but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down this week in Mahomet! Check out these highlighted opportunities for all ages to explore hobbies, give back to their community, find a bargain, and laugh together. On Tuesday, September 8, a Village Board Study Session will include discussion of a possible amendment to an ordinance that would allow street parking restrictions during winter weather ev

Bird enthusiasts or those simply looking for a quiet place to reflect have a new spot to explore at Lake of the Woods. The Gloria and Richard Rayburn Bird Overlook recently opened near the Elks Lake Pavilion, offering benches, a shaded picnic table, and educational signage at a point overlooking a bend in the Sangamon River. According to the Champaign County Forest Preserves, the elevated overlook provides a rich habitat for birds because of its union of water, woodland and f

The Village of Mahomet will apply for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant for two projects in town. One of the projects concerns the rehabilitation and enhancement of the historic East Bridge (the iron pedestrian bridge that crosses the Sangamon River) An informational meeting about both projects will be held at the Mahomet Public Library on September 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Residents are also encouraged to complete a survey regarding the East Bridge project. P

Temperatures will hit the nineties this week, but the Community Calendar is beginning to hint at Fall’s arrival. This week in Mahomet, Bulldog athletic teams are in full swing, children’s programming returns at the library, and autumnal event themes begin to make an appearance. Go Bulldogs! The Community Calendar will always include Varsity Bulldog home games! This week, check out: Girls Flag Football (Monday at 4 p.m., Dutton Field) Girls Tennis (Monday at 4 p.m., Middletown

The Village Voice is a new Everything Mahomet series where we will share updates from the Village government, as well as follow and review decisions made at Board of Trustees meetings each month. Have questions or suggestions? Email us at everythingmahomet@mahometpubliclibrary.org. Village Surveys The Village is currently conducting several surveys for resident feedback on upcoming projects. A Comprehensive Plan for Mahomet will address growth over the next 20 years. Resident

Mahomet Music Festival, a two-day event organized by the Village of Mahomet, will take place this Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29. “Music Fest” has been a signature event of Mahomet’s for more than 30 years, drawing nearly 25,000 attendees with a wide array of entertainment and activities for all ages. Below, we outline the schedule of activities with all the information you need to know before you go. First, a few quick facts: The following areas will be closed to traf

The last week of August is a busy one, culminating with Mahomet Music Festival, the Village’s biggest weekend of the year! Check out our highlighted creative, active, social and educational events below. This Tuesday, August 25, head to The Village Garden Shoppe for a Pressed Flower Workshop (5 p.m., 201 E. Oak Street). Crafters will make two projects with pressed flowers and can bring their own drinks and snacks to make a night of it with friends. (Buy tickets) $45 The month

Almost exactly 18 years after originally opening on Mahomet’s Main Street, J. T. Walker’s Restaurant & Brewery will reopen in a renovated space that combines Justin Taylor’s previous ventures. At one time, J. T. Walker’s was comprised of a sit-down restaurant, private barrel room, brewery and tap room, but restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to keep so many spaces running. After closing the restaurant and focusing on the brewery space, re

Dawgapalooza, a festival and pep rally co-hosted by the Mahomet-Seymour Athletic and Music Boosters, will take place this Friday, August 21. The event, now in its 23rd year, always corresponds with the first home game of the Mahomet-Seymour football team. This year, the home opener will be against Morton High School. Photo courtesy of the Dawgapalooza Committee Never been to Dawgapalooza? Here’s what you need to know before you go! Where: MSHS Football Field, just outside the

As summer ends and you transition to your fall schedule, be sure to check our Community Calendar to find a new club, workout class, or volunteer opportunity to add to your routine. While kids programming has slowed down around town, there are still ample opportunities for Mahomet to gather, and, starting this week – cheer on the Bulldogs! Mahomet Area Youth Club's "After the Bell" Program begins this Monday, August 17. M-S students aged 5-15 can register for after-school care

At the July 28 Board of Trustees meeting, the Village of Mahomet passed an ordinance that restricts the use of scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and unicycles on certain Downtown Mahomet sidewalks. Mahomet Chief of Police Dave Smysor shared that the new ordinance was a response to numerous complaints about “close calls” in Mahomet's Main Street Business District. The Village Board of Trustees passed a new ordinance concerning the use of wheeled objects on downtown sidewalks Wi

Mahomet's Community-Wide Garage Sales will take place again this fall on October 15, 16 and 17. The spring Community-Wide Garage Sales saw a record number of participants, with well over 100 sales taking place over the last weekend in May. Image by soupstock / stock.adobe.com Those who wish to list official sales should submit a form on our website with listing details. Please be sure to fill out the sale details carefully, as forms cannot be edited. If you have any questions

Our Resident Spotlight series highlights individuals in Mahomet who contribute to our community in different ways. Below, we learn what Mahomet means to Rick Williams, who has devoted his life to learning and sharing local histories. A retired history teacher who has lived in Mahomet for 30 years, Rick Williams sees Mahomet’s ever-changing present through the lens of history. “The thing I love about Mahomet is that there are still vestiges of how things were at the very begin

School is back in session this week, but opportunities for fun and connection are not slowing down in Mahomet. Read on for a selection of game nights, club meetings, education and entertainment happening around town this week. And don't forget to check the Community Calendar for a full array of events! For a free, family-friendly event, head to the Mahomet Culvers on Monday, August 10 for dinner and bingo. There will be prizes! (6 p.m., 2006 Patton Drive) Free There is anothe

One of Mahomet’s biggest weekends of the year, the Mahomet Music Festival, is set to take place August 28-29. This signature event features seven different musical acts across two days, plus a carnival, food court, vendor booths on Main Street, and a VIP party tent. This year, the festival will celebrate America 250 with a United States theme for its traditional parade, scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at 9 a.m. Each year, the festival is made possible by volunteers who help