🌮🍋🧋 COME FOR THE MUSIC. STAY FOR THE FOOD.

We know you’re coming for the music…

…but you’re going to want to come hungry, too! 😋

We’re excited to have three great vendors joining us at Music with a Mission:

🌮 Taqueria Los Agaves
🍋 All Puckered UP
🧋 Cloud 9 Fizz

Grab some dinner. Get yourself a refreshing drink. Find a spot at the lake. Then sit back and enjoy an evening of live music.

Honestly, what better way to spend a Sunday evening?

🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses

📅 Sunday, September 13th
📍 Lake Pittsfield
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎵 Music starts at 5:30 PM
🎟️ $20 advance tickets at City Hall or $25 at the Gate
Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

Bring your appetite AND your concert crew! 🎶
about 23 hours ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission

❤️ WHY “MUSIC WITH A MISSION”?

Because this night is about more than having a great time.

It’s about coming together as a community and working toward something that will benefit Pittsfield for years to come.

The goal of Music with a Mission is to help raise funds for a golf cart path connecting the City of Pittsfield to Lake Pittsfield and build an amphitheater at the Lake.

Imagine being able to make that connection from town to the lake in a completely different way.

That’s what makes this night special.

You get to enjoy an evening of live music with friends and family—and at the same time, you’re helping support a project that can create more opportunities for our community.

🎸 Great music. Great people. A great mission.

Join us September 13th at Lake Pittsfield.

🎟️ Tickets are just $20 in advance at City Hall or $25 at the Gate
Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

Come be part of it. ❤️

2 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! ❤️💙
3 days ago, Brittney Emerick
City of Pittsfield will be closed monday september 7th in observance of labor day
🎶 WE’RE STARTING THE NIGHT OFF RIGHT.

Before The Filthy Heathens take the stage and Them Dirty Roses bring the house down, we’ll be kicking off Music with a Mission with Gabe Howard! 🎤

Gabe will get the evening started as everyone settles in, grabs some food and drinks, finds a spot, and gets ready for a great night of live music at Lake Pittsfield.

This isn’t just one band.

It’s an entire evening of live music, right here in our community. ❤️

🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses

🎟️ Only $20 in advance at City Hall or $25 at the Gate
Tickets can also be purchased at Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

📅 Sunday, September 13th
📍 Lake Pittsfield
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎵 Music begins at 5:30 PM

Your September 13th plans are officially made. 🎸
3 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer
🎸 LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FILTHY HEATHENS.

They’re bringing their sound to Lake Pittsfield on September 13th, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them as part of this year’s Music with a Mission lineup!

If you’re looking for a night of live music, cold drinks, good food, and a crowd of people enjoying themselves, this is your night.

And with Them Dirty Roses headlining, we’re expecting a pretty great evening. 🔥

The full lineup:

🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses

🎟️ $20 advance tickets are available at City Hall and $25 at the Gate
Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

Bring your friends. Bring the family. Bring a lawn chair. Come hungry.

Just make sure you’re there. 😉

📅 Sunday, September 13th
📍 Lake Pittsfield
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM
Music starts at 5:30 PM
4 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer
🔥 PITTSFIELD…ARE YOU READY TO ROCK? 🔥

One of the biggest reasons you’re going to want to be at Lake Pittsfield on September 13th?

Them Dirty Roses. 🎸

If you love southern rock, country rock, and a live show that gets people on their feet, you are NOT going to want to miss this.

Them Dirty Roses will be headlining this year’s Music with a Mission, and we’re bringing them right here to Pittsfield!

🎶 One night.
🌅 One beautiful setting.
🔥 One heck of a band.

And it’s all happening for a great cause.

🎟️ Tickets are only $20 in advance at City Hall or $25 at the Gate
Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

📅 Sunday, September 13th
📍 Lake Pittsfield
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎵 Music begins at 5:30 PM

13 days ago it sounded far away. Now we're getting close.

Tag your concert buddy! 👇
5 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer

📣 FALL FESTIVAL PARADE ROUTE UPDATE 🎉

The Pittsfield Fall Festival Parade will have a slightly different route this year, so please take note!

📍 NEW PARADE ROUTE:
The parade will travel down Memorial Street as usual, but instead of turning onto Adams Street, it will continue down Monroe Street for approximately half a block before the parade comes to an end.

Why the change?
Following the parade, the Fall Festival will be hosting the Drum Line Competition on Adams Street. Keeping the parade route on Monroe Street will allow the competition to take place on Adams immediately following the parade.

🗺️ Please see the attached map for the updated parade route and event area.

If you have questions about the Fall Festival, please contact David, Cera, or Cindy Forshey.

For additional Fall Festival information, updates, and announcements, visit the Pittsfield Fall Festival Facebook Group.

Thank you for helping us make this year's Fall Festival a great one! 🍂🎶

6 days ago, Brittney Emerick
parade route 2026
🎸 13 DAYS. THAT’S IT.

In just 13 days, Lake Pittsfield is going to be the place to be! 🌅🎶

The 3rd Annual Music with a Mission concert is coming up on Sunday, September 13th, and we’re getting ready for a BIG night!

🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses

Plus, great food, refreshing drinks, and an evening spent with friends, family, and our community.

But this night is about more than just music. ❤️

Music with a Mission is helping raise funds toward a golf cart path connecting the City of Pittsfield to Lake Pittsfield—a project that will create a new connection between our community and the lake.

🎟️ Tickets are just $20 in advance at City Hall or $25 at the Gate
Tickets are also for sale on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-music-with-a-mission-tickets-1995023612329

📅 Sunday, September 13th
📍 Lake Pittsfield
🚪 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎵 Music begins at 5:30 PM

13 days. $20. Great music. Great cause.

Who’s coming? 👇🎸
6 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer
🎉 THE PICKLEBALL COURTS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

Grab your paddles and your friends—the new pickleball courts are officially open and ready for play! 🏓

We’re excited to see our community enjoying this new recreational addition and getting out on the courts.

We’ll be hosting an official Grand Opening once a few final construction items are completed. Stay tuned for the date and details—we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible. We hope you enjoy the new courts! 💙
6 days ago, Brittney Emerick
pickleball court
🎂 Happy Birthday, Bill Irwin!

Happy Birthday to Assistant S&A Foreman Bill Irwin! Thank you for all you do to keep our city running smoothly.
6 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Birthday
Today we recognize Police Department Corporal Mitchell Barton for his continued dedication to the Pittsfield Police Department. His leadership and steady service are appreciated. Thank you, Mitchell, for being an important part of our team.
7 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
🌿 Business Spotlight: Mowing Junkies 🌿
📍 Proudly serving Pittsfield and the surrounding communities!

This week we're highlighting Mowing Junkies, a locally owned and operated lawn care and junk removal company owned by Brystol Crawford. Built on reliability, honesty, and affordability, Mowing Junkies is dedicated to helping homeowners and businesses keep their properties looking their very best.

🌱 What They Offer

Mowing Junkies provides a wide range of outdoor maintenance and junk removal services, making it easy to tackle projects big and small with one call.

Lawn & Landscape Services
• Weekly and bi-weekly lawn mowing
• Trimming and edging
• Blowing
• Yard cleanups
• Seasonal maintenance
• Mulching
• Planting and flower beds
• Shrub trimming
• Landscape design
• Rock and stone installation

Junk Removal Services
• Furniture removal
• Appliance removal
• Yard waste removal
• Garage and basement cleanouts
• Construction debris removal
• General junk removal

✨Mowing Junkies takes pride in providing reliable, honest, and affordable service while treating every customer's property as if it were their own. Their mission is simple:

"One Call. We Do It All."

Whether you need routine lawn care, help cleaning up your landscaping, or assistance hauling away unwanted items, Mowing Junkies is committed to providing fast, friendly service you can depend on.

❤️ How They Support Our Community

As a locally owned business, Mowing Junkies helps homeowners and businesses throughout Pittsfield maintain clean, attractive, and well-kept properties. Their commitment to dependable service and community pride helps make our neighborhoods and businesses look their best year-round.

🤝 How You Can Support Them

• Contact Mowing Junkies for your next lawn care, landscaping, or junk removal project.
• Recommend them to friends, family, and neighbors.
• Share their business on social media.
• Support local businesses that are committed to serving our community.

📣 Mowing Junkies — "One Call. We Do It All." Proudly helping Pittsfield stay clean, beautiful, and well maintained!
7 days ago, Brittney Emerick
mowing junkies
mowing junkies
🚨 HOOLIGANS CAR SHOW – ROAD CLOSURE & NO PARKING NOTICE 🚨

The City of Pittsfield would like to remind residents and visitors of a temporary road closure for the Hooligans Car Show on Saturday, September 5th.

📍 Madison Street from Perry Street to Washington Street
🕕 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

During this time, Madison Street will be closed to all through traffic, and no on-street parking will be permitted along this section of the street.

Please make sure any vehicles are moved from the area before 6:00 AM and plan to use an alternate route during the closure.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us make the Hooligans Car Show a safe and successful event! 🏁🚘
7 days ago, Brittney Emerick
hooligan car show
🏈❤️🖤 HAPPY HOMECOMING, SAUKEE NATION! 🖤❤️🏈

The City of Pittsfield is wishing our Saukee Football Team the best of luck tonight as they take on Riverton in the Homecoming game!

There’s plenty of Saukee spirit happening before kickoff, so come out and make it a night to remember!

🔥 TR1BE TAILGATE PARTY — 4:00–10:00 PM
📍 Monroe Street, between the two practice fields

The first TR1BE Tailgate of the year kicks off at 4:00 PM! Come out to grill, play yard games, visit with friends, and get ready for the game. Saukee Nation will also have giveaways for the kids!

📣 SAUK WALK — 5:00 PM
Come out and cheer on the Saukettes, Cheerleaders, and Football Team as they get ready for tonight’s matchup!

🏈 KICKOFF — 7:00 PM
Saukees vs. Riverton

Let’s get out, support our students and athletes, fill the stands, and show them just how much Saukee Pride our community has! ❤️🖤

Good luck, Saukees! The City of Pittsfield is cheering you on!

LET’S GO SAUKEES! 🏈❤️🖤

#SaukeePride #SaukeeNation #Homecoming #GoSaukees #SaukeeFootball #TR1BETailgate
10 days ago, Brittney Emerick
homecoming queen
football players
football players

After 19 amazing years serving the City of Pittsfield, Kenny is hanging up his hat and heading into retirement — and you know we can’t let that happen without a proper send-off! 🥳

Come laugh, swap your favorite Kenny stories and help us give him the celebration he deserves!

📅 Monday, August 31st

🕑 2:00 PM

📍 City Hall — Council Room

Everyone is welcome — coworkers, friends, neighbors, all are invited! Come help us wish Kenny a huge congratulations and a happy retirement! 🙌👏

See you there! 🎈

11 days ago, Brittney Emerick
You are invited to Kenny Gwartneys retirement party 2pm on Monday August 31st

🔥🎸 DON’T WAIT — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎸🔥

The countdown is ON! Music with a Mission is happening Sunday, September 13th, and you do NOT want to miss this incredible night!

🎤 Gabe Howard
🎸 The Filthy Heathens
🔥 Them Dirty Roses

🚪 Gates Open: 5:00 PM
🎶 Music Starts: 5:30 PM

This is more than just a concert — it’s a night of LIVE MUSIC, GOOD TIMES, and a GREAT CAUSE! Your ticket helps support our goal of building a golf cart path from the city to the lake and helping make an amphitheater at the lake a reality.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

You can purchase your tickets in person at City Hall or online through Eventbrite using the link below.
Eventbrite

👉 Don’t wait until the last minute — get your tickets NOW, grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night!

📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
📍 PITTSFIELD, IL
🎸 MUSIC WITH A MISSION

Get your tickets. Bring your crew. Support a great cause. Let’s make this a night to remember!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

12 days ago, Brittney Emerick
music with a mission flyer
vendor flyer
🚨 Pittsfield High School Cross Country Meet

The Pittsfield High School Cross Country Team will be hosting a meet at the Pittsfield City Lake on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00–6:00 PM.

The meet will take place on the east side of the lake. We ask that everyone please refrain from parking on the grass in and around the area where the course will be set up.

Thank you for helping us keep the course clear and safe for our student-athletes! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Come out and support the Pittsfield Saukees Cross Country Team! ❤️🖤
13 days ago, Brittney Emerick
cross country meet
City crews will be replacing a tube under Kellogg st just EAST of Dutton. The road will be closed to thru traffic during this time. They will start approximately 8:30 am to allow for bus traffic before school.
14 days ago, Tom Reinhardt
👕 Business Spotlight: Geared Up 👕
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL

This week we're highlighting Geared Up, a small, locally owned business that's making a big impact in our community. Based right here in Pittsfield, Geared Up is more than just a custom apparel and promotional products business—their primary mission is to give back.

Through fundraising opportunities, they proudly support local schools, businesses, families facing health challenges, nonprofits, and community organizations. Their goal is simple: help make a difference whenever and wherever they can.

🎨 What They Offer

Whether you're looking to promote your business, outfit a team, or create custom gifts, Geared Up works closely with customers to bring their ideas to life.

Services include:
• Screen Printing
• DTF (Direct-to-Film) Transfers
• Embroidery
• Engraving
• Custom apparel and promotional items
• And much more!

No matter the project, Geared Up is known for being creative, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.

✨Geared Up believes strong communities are built by supporting one another. They take pride in using their business to help others through fundraising and community partnerships, while providing high-quality custom products and exceptional customer service.

Their willingness to help local organizations, schools, businesses, and families has made them a valued part of the Pittsfield community.

🕐 Hours of Operation
• Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📞 Contact Information
📍 114 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363
📞 Phone: 217-407-4515
🌐 Website: wegearyouup.com

❤️ How They Support Our Community

Giving back is at the heart of Geared Up. By providing fundraising opportunities and partnering with local schools, businesses, families, and community organizations, they help strengthen Pittsfield and make a positive impact throughout our area.

🤝 How You Can Support Them

• Contact Geared Up for your next custom apparel or promotional project.
• Choose them for your organization's fundraising needs.
• Recommend them to friends, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Support local businesses that are committed to giving back to our community.

📣 Geared Up — creating quality custom products while helping our community grow, one project at a time!
14 days ago, Brittney Emerick
geared up

🎂 Happy Birthday, John Neupauer!

Happy Birthday to Street and Alley Superintendent John Neupauer! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

14 days ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Birthday