# Events & Things To Do In Carthage, IL This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Carthage, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Carthage, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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- **Event Name**: Martin Garrix
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Martin Garrix, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA sets the stage for an unforgett
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Gorge Amphitheatre
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## Weekend Events in Carthage

- **Event Name**: One Sweet Mother
  - **Description**: Join us while we celebrate Mom!  First 20 moms in the door get a small gift from us!  We’ll have wine, chocolate, and snacks!  Register to win the Sweet Mother gift basket!
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/one-sweet-mother/200030017555638
  - **Venue**: 412 Wabash, Carthage, IL
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## Trending Events in Carthage

- **Event Name**: Mother Road Mayfest
  - **Description**: Join us Friday, May 8 in Central Park for a full day of food, fun, and community vibes from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of food trucks, retail and nonprofit vendors, plus live entertainment. The evening lineup includes Ovation Spirit Dance Teams at 5:3
  - **Venue**: Central Park
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- **Event Name**: 80th Annual Panola County Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: See the date for the 80th Annual Panola County Christmas Parade!
  - **Venue**: 300 W Panola St, Carthage, TX, United States, Texas 75633
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- **Event Name**: 49th Annual Carthage Stampede
  - **Description**: The 49th Annual Carthage Stampede is riding into Municipal Park at the Carthage Saddle Club Arena on June 5 & 6!
Experience two nights of rodeo action as we celebrate:
🇺🇸 250 years of America
🛣️ 100 years of Route 66
🐂 49 years of Stampede tradition
🎟
  - **Venue**: 521 Robert Ellis Drive, Carthage, MO, United States, Missouri 64836
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- **Event Name**: 52nd Annual Saint James Fair
  - **Description**: CHECK BACK OFTEN - DETAILS UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION IS OBTAINED:

FAIR DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday 6/25 5-9pm
Friday 6/26 5-9pm
Saturday 6/27 12-9pm (rides shut down 4-5pm)

Don't miss the 52nd Annual Saint James Fair!  New and exciting ente
  - **Venue**: St James Catholic Church
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- **Event Name**: David Frizzell in Carthage
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for David Frizzell Live at Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 8, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. David Frizzell is set to light up Texas Co
  - **Venue**: Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Carthage Pro Rodeo
  - **Description**: The Carthage Pro Rodeo is back!!

3rd Annual Carthage Pro Rodeo
May 15 & 16, 2026
Gates open at 6pm nightly 
Rodeo starts at 8pm nightly 
Come see 8 exciting rodeo events including Bucking horse riding, Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, and BULL RIDING!
  - **Venue**: Moore County Agricultural Fair
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- **Event Name**: 37th Annual Carthage Buggy Festival
  - **Description**: Join over 150+ craft and food vendors, FREE Kid's Zone, Live Music with the Chocolate Chip & Company Band out of Myrtle Beach and Jill Charles & Nobody's Business out of Fayetteville!

For the first time, we will have BINGO games scheduled every 1
  - **Venue**: Carthage Downtown
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- **Event Name**: Bobbo Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Come on out to Lake Linda to celebrate the 17th annual Bobbo Fest, in memory of Robby White. 🎸

The day includes a wide variety of kids activities, bands, and delicious food options. 🍕🍧

Coal Haus 337! 🍕
Ferris and June’s Shaved Ice! 🍧 
Authentic Native A
  - **Venue**: 2396 East County Road 1800 North, Carthage, IL
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- **Event Name**: Achnacarry Stables Horseback Riding Summer Camps
  - **Description**: 🌞🐴 ✨ 2026 SUMMER HORSE CAMP — DATES RELEASED! ✨

We’re excited to share our official 2026 Summer Horse Camp schedule! Every year our camps bring together riders of all ages and levels for unforgettable days filled with horses, learning, teamwork, and pure
  - **Venue**: 1425 McCaskill rd, Carthage, NC
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **A:** One Sweet Mother (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at 412 Wabash, Carthage, IL), Martin Garrix (Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm at Gorge Amphitheatre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Carthage this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** One Sweet Mother (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at 412 Wabash, Carthage, IL).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Carthage in May 2026?
  - **A:** One Sweet Mother (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at 412 Wabash, Carthage, IL), Martin Garrix (Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm at Gorge Amphitheatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Carthage on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **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 venues for Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Carthage include 412 Wabash, Carthage, IL, Gorge Amphitheatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Carthage include Lilly's Gift and Sweet Shop, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Carthage?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Carthage.

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