# All Events in Ava - **City**: Ava - **State**: Illinois - **Country**: United States - **Continent**: North America - **Timezone**: -06:00 - **Currency**: USD - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/4a/3eb947ce48417e9f724bc0a3c8a200/USA-default.webp ## Ava's Most-Loved ### Events Categories - [Music (8 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/music) - [Parties (5 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/parties) - [Performances (5 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/performances) - [Sports (10 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/sports) - [Trips & Adventure (2 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/trips-adventures) ## Popular Events in Ava - **Event Name**: 4th Annual Riding For Hope - **Description**: 4th annual riding for hope will be may 2nd this year! This year we are riding for Hillary Ellett and her fight against breast cancer! Sign ups will start at 11:30 at Longbranch in Ava, 20 dollars a hand and buy as many hands as you would like! we will hav - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 208 - **Date**: Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/4th-annual-riding-for-hope/200029933008929 - **Venue**: Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82YzBlMzkyZTgzMDE3YjYyODBjNDI5MzFkNDIzYWYwOGJlNmE4OTE0YTg3YTI4MDRhOWY5YWNiZTc3Mzc3ZWYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzkyOTE4Yy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAxNDQ4OQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Celebration of 70 years of music - **Description**: We are having a celebration at First Baptist Church of Ava. In April, Gerald Speith will celebrate his 70th year (he started when he was 9!) of filling our church with the best music anywhere. If you have ever attended FBC Ava, if Gerald played at your we - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 52 - **Date**: Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr at 11:59 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/celebration-of-70-years-of-music/200029894180750 - **Venue**: 208 S Russell St, Ava, IL, United States, Illinois 62907 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNmQ1MjQ0ODcyMGI3ODIyYWM4ODk5NjVlMGNhYzFmNzlkZjFkYmZkNTlmNjAzZTExNGY2Y2MyYjFkMDYxYTlmLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjdmN2Y3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDE0NDgz.avif - **Event Name**: LIVE AT: "Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon" - Ava, IL - **Description**: Straight out of Nashville, TN Shawn Mayer is coming back to Ava, IL !!! LIVE AT: "Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon" (369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL 62907) SUNDAY, JULY 12 | 3PM–6PM With her soulful voice and rock-meets-country sound, Shawn brings - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sun, 12 Jul at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/live-at-longbranch-shooting-house-and-saloon-ava-il/200029949595449 - **Venue**: Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lM2ZmZmIzNjU3ZjQ0MjQwN2E5MGJjM2MwYWViMmYyMTlhOWMzZWU0ZTBjYTI1NjUzYjUzNDZiMzYxY2FmODUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzBmNGI1ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjI5NjY4OA.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Hoot N Holler Time at Longbranch Shooting House - **Description**: Party with the Hoot N Holler Band - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/hoot-n-holler-time-at-longbranch-shooting-house/200029739615827 - **Venue**: Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85ZDk0MmE3Y2FhYmE3ZDI5ZjJjZjMyY2MxZTNhZmFiM2NkOGQ3ODIyMmU1ZGEwYmM5NGFiZTMwMjA0MTIxYmQwLXJpbWctdzc1MC1oNDEwLWRjMWEwOTJkLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1ODQxNzg5.avif - **Categories**: sports, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: 1st Morel Mushroom Contest - **Description**: The winner will be announced on May 8th at 7 PM. 🍄 Morel Mushroom Contest at Longbranch! 🍄 Think you’ve found the biggest morel around? Bring it in and show us what you’ve got! Starting Monday, bring your morel mushrooms to the Longbranch Shooting Hous - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/1st-morel-mushroom-contest/200029933008724 - **Venue**: 369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wNWVhYTJjOWU4NjdjYTE1ZTVlNGVlMjNmZTE3YWYwNjJkY2U3NGU2NTM2ZmE0ZGYyMTI4ZDMzNDdhNGI2OTYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZlYWYyZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAxNDQ4Mw.avif - **Categories**: contests, sports - **Event Name**: New World Outlaws - **Description**: Don't want to miss this. We will also have Juicy J's food for the event serving at 5 p.m. I will post their menu soon - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/new-world-outlaws/200029933008624 - **Venue**: 369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84MGY0ZTgyMTRmMDNjZDFlM2JkMWFlM2U2MGRkZjkxOTVkMjAzYmVmYjVjNjZiZjBkZDNiM2MzNWEzZjMxYmJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU1NC1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAxNDQ4Mw.avif - **Event Name**: Night Train band - **Description**: First time playing at Longbranch. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/night-train-band/200029933008523 - **Venue**: 369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NzdmMzIwYmYwNWUwZWIyYWJjNzliZGY4MDFlMGRhNTdjM2I3ZjI5ZWMyNzM1NjZmYTZiMWI4NjFhMDc4MTg3LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDEwOTItZGM1YzRiMzEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwMTQ0ODc.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: NWO @ Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon!! - **Description**: The gang will be bringing our brand of music to the Ava rural area! So come on out, Ava, Campbell Hill, Steeleville, Willisville, Percy! It's fun to be an Outlaw! WOOOOOOOO! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 73 - **Date**: Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ava/nwo-longbranch-shooting-house-and-saloon/200029808292914 - **Venue**: Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zOWNhYmYyZWVhOTBjNGI0YTg5NWQ1ZDlmZmQ4ODVmZjAwMzVkMjk4OTEyZmViZDZjNjYxMGJhMDNmZDc1ZGM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MDQwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA5ODg3NQ.avif - **Categories**: sports ## Browse Events in Ava by Date - [Events Today in Ava](https://allevents.in/ava/today) - [Events This Weekend in Ava](https://allevents.in/ava/this-weekend) - [Events in April 2026 in Ava](https://allevents.in/ava/april) - [Events in May 2026 in Ava](https://allevents.in/ava/may) ## Moments from Events in Ava - **Review**: "Great HS Play!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: neal hamilton - **Event**: Murphysboro High School Presents Chicago Teen Edition 3/7/26 at Murphysboro High School - **Date**: 2026-03-10 02:11:55 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/23/094e51f0e646089f79dc537c05f13f/images/image_picker_24661321-EABF-407D-A4C4-4D20C994611C-15088-000001BDE4CB88D1.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4a864a266df7dff20c0ce47d55f14e91?s=800&d=identicon&r=g?sz=200 - **Review**: "my 5 year old son had a blast!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Annie Brown - **Event**: Skate Like a Champion at 1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702-2644, United States - **Date**: 2026-03-03 14:50:53 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7c/54ae2523cd49a6b8fb04773c488f4d/images/image_picker_EB11D31E-2B44-4190-B09B-846E0ECEA74A-16984-000003E5002DA90D.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ_evPus75DGBTtnSYHAfje1C6mFVct-aJdEluivbVqXYeIEA=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "I had a great time. I just didn't like that there was no warning that everything inside and parking outside was cash only. In fact that angered me that parking was not free." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Claribel Gallegos - **Event**: CHITOWN SHOWDOWN at CICERO STADIUM - **Date**: 2026-03-29 23:02:07 - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLsIdvcnniwZK7WZ7fqXAGW2027EhAGbC2GpBrvVvNObFli3wW=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "A fun evening with good food, drinks & friendly kitties." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Kathy Strawn - **Event**: Cat Tuesday Fundraiser at 524 E. Capitol Ave., Downtown Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 - **Date**: 2026-02-18 22:28:33 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/9c/230dc264f84b64bdd9694a3ea3e521/images/20260217_205410-COLLAGE.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJJJCRqn8I_y17Tqwkf_O_G7mb2g3nea-a-KbK77WKloKrOXBJF2A=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "GOD'S IRRESISTIBLE LOVE PEN PAL CLUB HOTTEST HUMANS IN AMERICA 🇺🇸 paperchasersinfo.blogspot.com" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Brandon C. - **Event**: Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Forum at South Suburban College - Performing Arts Center - **Date**: 2026-01-31 04:57:19 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fd/fa3d0ce0e542e496b9addaf627275f/images/hottest-humans-in-america.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXhraW6ZWSTDimSYRM9GAz9hMPgBkeLheDRIVf4ZwnZUPL-5h3=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "What a great time very nice experience." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: yoly navarrete - **Event**: The Grinch Sip and Paint at Crepas Culichi - **Date**: 2025-12-19 19:09:05 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/de/a4054208134123b3596f89f2d41397/images/IMG_2098.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "Great event - lots of different cookies and great to meet some of the Chicago bakers!" - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Ku Chiang - **Event**: The Chicago Cookie Market at Christmas Club Pop-Up Bar - **Date**: 2025-12-17 14:14:01 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d8/5b8c75c558487082d9a5d5558e8fa9/images/BAAD3FF4-F999-41C1-97A7-67F0AA12EA1B.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocItSlIPyPkE8RwrBJ1jyM5xXxsWZFKnA3VmJLrdKIXlzTP7Ng=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Very well done! My dog had a great time and looked like all the other pups were having a good time too! Great fundraiser for a great rescue group" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Amy Legrand - **Event**: 11th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt Benefitting Homeward Bound Waggin at Quincy Town Center - **Date**: 2026-03-29 19:03:14 - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXkZskchK8wEfdUj1WTHBjxfwOD3_TJvMrPC7PRZtdp7jHRg=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "The streets were very clean from the snow and salt an No ice. I loved the scenic route. And the 3 hills were a challenge however I will be doing it again next year. P.S I drove 40 mins from Chicago to do this 5k. From the list of runners I was the only one." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Sandra Gardea - **Event**: Santa Shuffle 5k at Roc City Bar and Grill - **Date**: 2025-12-11 12:47:23 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/46/c7d62b29f548a7ba03b11db542f42c/images/9993.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJoz0rxH3s7LRw3xyt87MkyUx_nR_4QsgZBQc16QBTDz1B2_A=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "It was awesome! My 2 lady friends & I had the best time!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Joanie Nutting - **Event**: Lockport Annual Cookie Walk at 222 E. 9th Street, 60441 - **Date**: 2025-12-07 20:03:13 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/64/b21b304aaa4452aeec801f3968c175/images/IMG_9359.webp - **User Avatar**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d396a510-bc31-11f0-9774-53901ea914e5-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Review**: "I truly enjoyed the Puppy Yoga event at Inspyr. My experience was unique and very calming! Everyone was very friendly and I felt welcomed by the staff, fellow yoga-goers, volunteers, and puppies. The price I paid was well worth it!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: yolanda flowers-olaosebikan - **Event**: Pop-Up Puppy Yoga at 2924 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60005 - **Date**: 2025-12-07 15:39:14 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/ca/72e830d8a747bfaccd152e46bca27b/images/1000023984.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "One of the best. We’ve only lived here a few years, but this was an excellent example of a community coming together." - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Kyle Karsten - **Event**: 2025 Decatur Christmas Parade at Decatur Downtown Historic District - **Date**: 2025-12-07 14:26:59 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/0b/9d81fa68ed4a2f8f4c96d7e836c30d/images/IMG_1424.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AGNmyxZl7EAullFtImxxzXYH9NYZBCFzetXoxF1uvsJK=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Loved it, had a lot of fun!!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Mary Martin - **Event**: Mahjong Lesson at Mary’s Market at Mary's Market (Roscoe) - **Date**: 2026-03-25 17:12:37 - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7zrCCi7lVgsQ4O4kJTO-ltLA3ifvl1KS-ZQ6vBBwdQUO0dw=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "It was an amazing and epic event. I truly feel honored to be part of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class 🥊🏆" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Tim Mazurkiewicz - **Event**: 2025 Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony at The Abbington Banquet - **Date**: 2025-11-17 16:12:24 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/52/c9114c65c24f139f56e2d4e3b2df81/images/IMG_0144.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIvZePAE3G3-hA0ZRPpC4bKDQmzyUkb03omQv9vfDV44vGh3Mc=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Very fun little scavenger hunt and trick or treating time with games, prizes, costumes and candy!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Laurel Hays - **Event**: Creepy Critters Halloween Open House 2025 at 5700 College Road, Birck Hall of Science - 2nd Floor, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532 - **Date**: 2025-10-23 15:59:41 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6b/961b08026f4f1a803b140139e27ff9/images/1000016695.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQ-HPR7hPTTbDKLt1JtU07inq-nQHXRGz2yJshuJl5SeYDdRP8=s96-c?sz=200 - (more moments omitted) ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What are the top events happening in Ava? - **A:** Here are the top events in Ava: 4th Annual Riding For Hope (Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am, at Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon, Ava), Celebration of 70 years of music (Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am, at 208 S Russell St, Ava, IL, United States, Illinois 62907), LIVE AT: "Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon" - Ava, IL (Sun, 12 Jul at 03:00 pm, at Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon, Ava), Hoot N Holler Time at Longbranch Shooting House (Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm, at Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon, Ava), 1st Morel Mushroom Contest (Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm, at 369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL). - **Q**: How can I find events happening in Ava? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ava on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ava? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Ava? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ava include Longbranch Shooting House And Saloon, 208 S Russell St, Ava, IL, United States, Illinois 62907, 369 S McBride Rd, Ava, IL. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ava? - **A:** Follow Ava on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city. ## Ava at a Glance - **Total Upcoming Events**: 8 - **Followers**: 8 - **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 2, Live Music: 4 ## Trending Categories in Ava - [Live Music (4 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/live-music) - [This Weekend (2 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/this-weekend) - [Easter Bunny (1 events)](https://allevents.in/ava/easter-bunny) ## Explore Ava - [Car Shows 2026 In United States](https://allevents.in/events/car-shows-in-usa) - [Easter 2026 Celebrations In USA](https://allevents.in/events/easter-celebrations-in-usa) - [Live Music Events Near Ava](https://allevents.in/ava/live-music) ## Events in Nearby Cities - [Events in Steeleville, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/steeleville) - [Events in Murphysboro, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/murphysboro) - [Events in Pinckneyville, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/pinckneyville) - [Events in Du Quoin, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/du quoin) - [Events in Chester, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/chester-il)