Events for November 20, 2026

Pope county is the ‘Deer Capitol of Illinois’ and the bucks are what legendary trophies are made from, you have to celebrate the opening day of deer season with a holiday. Prize-winning bucks abound in Pope County where the joke is, deer easily outnumber humans ten to one. Deer Festival Read more

The annual Touch of Nature Buffalo Tro at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Those attending the Tro can expect a fun night of good food, local beer and wine, and a chance to support Touch of Nature. The meal features a steak cooked over hot, stacked hardwood with a Read more