Good morning, Decatur.

Local volunteers helped make Hardy's Race for the Lake a success in Decatur + the event marks its third year following a 20-year pause that ended in 2024.

The Macon County Fair is in town — running through Sunday and offering ag shows, tractor pulls, kids zone, karaoke and hog calling contests along with carnival rides and food.

Bob Brady Auto Mall hosts the fair for the community.

Decatur Municipal Band will present its second annual Family Concert in Central Park on Monday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. with activities for kids starting at 6:00 p.m. including storytime from the library, sing-along, costume contest, and more — all free and supported by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation.

The African American Cultural and Genealogical Society of Illinois will host its 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Gala on Friday, June 19 at Grand Palace Banquet Hall in Decatur at 6:30 p.m. and a festival on Saturday, June 20 in Central Park — featuring a noon parade and family activities.

Ken Johnson, a horticulture educator from the University of Illinois Extension, will speak on 'Good Bugs that Get a Bad Name' at the Garden Club meeting Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1 Bachrach Court), where gardeners can ask questions and enjoy refreshments afterward.

Community Game Afternoon

1-4 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of board games and card games.

Stryper Live Concert

June 17-18 — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Tickets from $47 — Experience Stryper's electrifying performance as they celebrate 40 years of iconic hits by the lakeside.

Avery Irons Author Event

5:30-6:00 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Experience a reading and book signing event with local author Avery Irons presenting her debut novel.

35th Annual Decatur Train Fair

4-7 p.m. — Decatur Civic Center — Family-friendly event — Explore diverse train layouts and engage with passionate vendors at this nostalgic celebration.

Decatur Baseball vs. Jackson Rockabillys

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Workman Family Baseball Field — Tickets start at $34 — Experience a thrilling matchup between local baseball teams in Decatur.

BSR Opening for Daya

7-8:30 p.m. — Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater — Concert tickets available — Experience a night of live music with Daya in Decatur.