Village of Forsyth, IL

06/13/2026

The countdown is on for one of Forsyth's favorite traditions!

Join us June 19-20 for two days packed with family fun, live entertainment, great food, local vendors, community spirit, and fireworks as we celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Highlights include:
🎸 Live Music from Blue Rock Band and Kapital Sound
🎈 Inflatables, Zipline & Rock Wall
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ Local Vendors
🚚 Food Trucks
🍻 Beer Garden
🎆 Fireworks at Dusk
🎉 Parade on Saturday at 10:00 AM
🎨 Community Mural Ribbon Cutting at 3:00 PM

Whether you're coming for the parade, the food, the music, the kids' activities, or simply to spend time with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone.

Check out the full schedule below and start making your plans!

We can't wait to celebrate with you June 19-20 at Forsyth Community Park.

Happy Birthday America!

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Visit the Village of Forsyth Tent at Forsyth Fest! 🇺🇸

Stop by and learn about the exciting plans for the Veterans Memorial Renovation Project and how you can help honor those who have served our country.

🎖️ Make a donation of $20 or more toward the Veterans Memorial and receive a limited-edition Village of Forsyth 32 oz. Koozie while supplies last!

🥤 And yes... it fits a McDonald's Large Diet Coke perfectly. 😉

Every donation helps us create a lasting tribute to the veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom.

📍 Visit us during Forsyth Fest
❤️ Support the Veterans Memorial
🎁 Take home a limited-edition Forsyth Koozie

Together, we can build something meaningful for generations to come.

06/12/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Forsyth Friends Sponsors!

Community events like Forsyth Fest are made possible because of the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and families who invest in our community.

Please join us in thanking our Forsyth Friends Sponsors for helping make this year's celebration possible. Their support allows us to provide family-friendly activities, entertainment, and traditions that bring our community together.

We encourage everyone to support these businesses and organizations whenever you can—they are helping make Forsyth a great place to live, work, and celebrate.

💚 Thank you for your partnership, your generosity, and your commitment to Forsyth!

06/12/2026

Become a Part of Forsyth's Veterans Memorial Legacy

As we work to renovate and enhance the Forsyth Veterans Memorial, we are inviting businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to help create a lasting tribute to those who have served our nation.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available and will help fund improvements that ensure the memorial remains a place of honor, reflection, and remembrance for generations to come.

Sponsor Levels:
⭐ Gold Sponsor – $5,000
⭐ Silver Sponsor – $2,500
⭐ Bronze Sponsor – $1,000

In addition, commemorative bricks are available for $100 and provide a meaningful way to honor a veteran, military family member, or loved one.

Every contribution helps preserve the stories, sacrifices, and service of those who defended our freedoms.

Together, we can create a memorial that reflects the gratitude of our entire community.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, commemorative bricks, or to make a contribution, visit:

www.forsyth-il.gov/page/veterans

06/11/2026

We are excited to welcome two new businesses to town! Make sure to check them out! NOW OPEN!

104 S. US-51
Forsyth IL 62535

06/11/2026

⚾ Forsyth Night at the Ballpark! ⚾

Join us on Thursday, June 25 for Forsyth Night with the Decatur Bean Ballers

🎟️ FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Stop by the Village booth at Forsyth Fest on June 19 & 20 to pick up your complimentary tickets.

📍 We have 100 tickets available and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring your family, enjoy a summer evening at the ballpark, and help us show our Forsyth pride!

⚾ June 25
⚾ Free Tickets Available at Forsyth Fest (June 19 & 20)
⚾ Limited to the first 100 people

We hope to see you there! 💙❤️🤍

06/11/2026

Please note (as of June 11 at 8:15) no one has a permit to be out doing door to door sales.

Send a message to learn more

06/10/2026

🎉 TOMORROW IS THE SOCIAL PROJECT! 🎉

Looking for a new hobby, activity, or way to meet people? The Social Project is your chance to connect with others and discover something new—all for FREE!

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Decatur Civic Center

Sign up for dozens of FREE small-group experiences, including:
⚾ Chicago Cubs games
🐾 Exclusive animal encounters
⛳ Golf and bowling outings
🎭 Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater shows
🥒 Pickleball
🧘 Yoga
🚶 Nature walks
🏊 Water aerobics
⛸️ Ice skating classes
…and so much more!

🎁 Plus, enter for a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card and other great prizes!

We're especially excited that attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE wreath-making class at Rudolph's Village Market later this year.

Come out, have some fun, try something new, and find your people.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Stop by Village Hall to get your ticket

06/09/2026

🎉 Forsyth Fest is Almost Here! 🎉

Get ready for two days of family fun, great entertainment, delicious food, and community celebration as Forsyth Fest returns June 19-20!

Here's just a sample of what's waiting for you:

🎈 Inflatable Fun
🧗 Rock Wall
📸 Picture Booth
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ 40+ Vendors
🚚 Food Trucks
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎪 Sally the Clown
🪂 Zipline
🐂 Mechanical Bull
🏆 Bags Tournament
🎲 BINGO
🍻 Beer Garden
🎆 Fireworks at Dusk

Plus enjoy live music all weekend:
🎸 Friday, June 19 | Blue Rock Band | 6:00-9:00 PM
🎤 Saturday, June 20 | Kapital Sound | 6:00-9:00 PM

Don't miss the parade Saturday morning at 10:00 AM and the Community Mural Ribbon Cutting at 3:00 PM as we celebrate creativity, community, and America's 250th birthday.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for one of Forsyth's favorite traditions!

🇺🇸 June 19-20, 2026
📍 Forsyth Community Park

06/08/2026

Veterans Memorial is more than stone, brick, and landscaping.

It is a place where we honor those who answered the call to serve. It is where families remember loved ones, where future generations learn about sacrifice, and where our community comes together to show gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Over the years, our Veterans Memorial has served as a meaningful gathering place for ceremonies and reflection. As we approach America's 250th birthday, the Village of Forsyth has an opportunity to enhance and preserve this important space for generations to come.

The renovation project will create a more welcoming and lasting tribute to the men and women who served our nation while providing a beautiful place for residents and visitors to honor their legacy.

In the coming weeks, we'll share more information about the project, sponsorship opportunities, commemorative bricks, and ways you can become part of this lasting tribute.

Because remembering those who served is not just about our past—it is an investment in our future.

Honor. Remember. Respect.

Learn more at: www.forsyth-il.gov/page/veterans