Village of Carlock

08/17/2026

Carlock Market, tomoro from 5-7pm. Vendors will be set up and the corner of Church and Washington. The Healthy in a Hurry food truck will be there too! Come on out and show your support!

08/04/2026

Pizza Paya is here with our local market vendors.

Come on down to the park... the weather is perfect!

08/04/2026

‼️TONIGHT, TUESDAY, 8/4: 🍕PIZZA PAYA FOOD TRUCK‼️
‼️LOCATION: PARK PAVILION
⏰5PM - 7PM
https://www.pizzapayaa.com/

➕1st & 3rd Tuesday Market is back!
Check out this week's vendors:
🌽Kirby Family Sweet Corn
🍗Dry Grove Chicken
📿Adori Tori Designs
🧶Anita Otto Crafts
📖Carlock LIbrary
🍶Happy Hide Skincare
🍪Eaton Good Baked Goods

07/20/2026

Help?!? Out of 75 time capsule envelopes, I have 3 left in my office and I am looking for their owners.
1) I am looking Mark (Kathie) Olson- grandson of Harvey and Susie Ropp, son of Ron and Kay (Ropp) Olson.
I believe Mark is in Arizona.
2) I am looking for Jeri, Theresa or Victoria - an envelope placed in the time capsule from their grandmother Doris (Joseph aka “Jody” and Doris Williams). I believe Victoria is Victoria Sleevar whom I’ve messaged on FB with no reply.
3) I am looking for the Garlish’s - Lynn, Lori or Loretta. The envelope placed in the time capsule from their parents (their dad ran the bank). I believe they are all in Indiana. Attempted to contact Lynn Bauer, no reply.
**anyone who may have connections to any of the above, I would greatly appreciate any contact information or have them contact me at the office: 309-376-2219 or, [email protected].

07/20/2026

With the possibility of rain, smoke in the air and no food truck confirmed - we are cancelling the market for tomorrow (7/21) at the Park. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
We would love to add some 🌽🥕 vendors on August 4th and throughout the remainder of the season!
Upcoming markets: August 4, 18 and September 1, 15.

07/07/2026

The results are in for the home/business decorating contest…and winners have been notified.
West Washington “rocked it out” according to the “stealthy” judges.
🥇 - 102 W Washington: “From the neatly edged sidewalks to the bunting, this home was our overall pick for it’s dedication to small town charm and patriotic spirit, a true testament to the neighborhood making every corner beautiful”
🥈- 203 W Washington: “A perfect showcase of summer color and America 250 pride. Nice to see the family enjoying each others company on the porch with decorative chairs and pillows. Reminiscent of days spent sitting on the porch, family values and the old fashioned sweetness of spending slow hours together.”
🥉- 302 W Washington: “Upon entering town, this main stop welcomed us with a beautiful mural! It brought to mind the days they would paint the windows downtown. We rise by lifting others and this display elevated the entire community.”
Congratulations to all!

07/05/2026

Dogs are cookin', stage is being set.....Come on down to the park enjoy lunch and some music to close out this fabulous weekend if celebration!

07/05/2026

SHARE YOUR TIME CAPSULE PICS AND CONTENTS HERE!

If you are so inclined to share some pictures and or commentary of your time capsule contents, please do so here. We would love to have a record of items and we know many people are interested to know. We understand some items may be private and we do not wish to impede on your privacy. Only share what you feel comfortable sharing. We will be adding pictures of items left to the mayor and the Village of Carlock this week.

07/05/2026

POST YOUR PICS!

We want to see your pics from Carlock's America 250 Celebration! Let's make an event photo album. . . . post your pics in the comments!

07/05/2026

Today is the finale of Carlock's America 250 Celebration! Join us for one last gathering after we Pack the Pews, down at the Park.

Noon: Picnic Lunch - bring your own or enjoy a hot dog lunch by the Carlock Bible Fellowship Church.
12:30: The anticipated Duck Race! (Not too late to buy a duck, $3)
1:00: Music by The Gibson Girls!

Bring: Lawn chairs or blankets.

Home page of The Gibson Girls, a group from Jerseyville, Il. Here is a little bit about us. We are three sisters: Alisha, Kabryn, and Kathryn Gibson. We started singing in church when we were very young. It has always been our heart's desire to travel a