🐷 June 13 – Kick Off Pig Days!
🎉 Pig Days is here and the fun is just getting started!
Grab your family and friends and head downtown for one of the biggest and best community celebrations of the year. From carnival rides and food trucks to games, music, and vendors — there’s something for everyone.
🐖 Did You Know?
The first Pig Days was held decades ago to celebrate Pike County’s agricultural roots — especially its strong history in pork production. What started small has grown into a beloved local tradition!
📸 We want to see your Pig Days fun!
Tag us in your posts, share your favorite memory in the comments, or drop a photo from today’s adventures.
Let the good times oink!
#PigDaysKickoff #CommunityTraditions #PittsfieldPigDays #SmallTownBigFun
🎨✨ ART DAY IS COMING! ✨🎨
Join us on Friday, July 18th from 5–8 PM on the north side of the Courthouse Lawn for a fun evening of art and community creativity! 🎉
We’ll have:
🖍️ A Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
🎨 Rock Painting
🎭 A Face Painting Artist
🛍️ Plus — we’re inviting any kids who create their own crafts or items to set up a booth and sell their creations! 💡
📍 Hosted in partnership with the Community Arts Center and the City of Pittsfield
💬 More details to come — so keep an eye out!
Let’s make downtown colorful together! 🌈
#PittsfieldArtDay #FamilyFun #CreativeCommunity #PittsfieldIL
Happy Birthday to Harmony Clendenny! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate all that you do and hope you take some time to celebrate!
June 11 – National Corn on the Cob Day 🌽
🌽 Did You Know?
The average ear of corn has 800 kernels arranged in 16 rows, and every single cob has an even number of rows!
Pretty a-maize-ing, right?
🔥 Celebrate today by grilling up some buttery corn or picking up fresh ears at a local stand.
📸 Snap a pic of your plate or share your favorite corn topping in the comments — butter, cheese, lime, or something wild?
#CornOnTheCobDay #SweetSummerEats #FunFoodFacts
Today, we celebrate, street and alley laborer, Isaac Helms for 1 year of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou
June 10 – National Frosted Cookie Day
🍪 It’s National Frosted Cookie Day — and we’re not cookie-ing around!
Treat yourself to a sweet frosted treat today. Whether you bake them at home or grab one from a local bakery, today’s the day to indulge.
🧁 Got a favorite frosted cookie flavor or bakery? Share it in the comments and tag your favorite place to grab one! Let’s make this post a cookie-lover’s guide to town.
#FrostedCookieDay #CookieCravings #LocalTreats
📣 Your Voice Matters, Pittsfield! 🗣️
The City of Pittsfield and Picture Pittsfield are teaming up to launch a Community Voice Survey — and we need YOU!
We want to hear from every corner of our community. How do you feel about life in Pittsfield? What do you want to see improved? What opportunities should we focus on? This is your chance to speak honestly, and anonymously, about what really matters.
This isn’t just for city leaders — your feedback will directly guide Picture Pittsfield’s future projects and priorities, too. 🛠️🎨🏞️
👉 The survey has 69 questions and takes just a few minutes to complete. We know that’s more than your average survey — but that’s because your insight is incredibly valuable and we want to get the full picture.
📢 Please take a moment to share this post and help us spread the word. The more voices we hear, the better our town can grow — together.
https://www.pittsfieldil.org/forms/pittsfield-community-voice-survey
Let’s shape the future of Pittsfield — one voice at a time. ❤️
#PicturePittsfield #PittsfieldIL #CommunitySurvey #YourVoiceMatters #ShapeOurFuture
June 9 – Visit a Historical Site
🏛️ Step back in time today and visit a local historical site!
Our town is full of rich history and fascinating stories — you just have to go looking for them. Whether it’s an old courthouse, a museum, or a landmark plaque, you might learn something new about where we live.
📸 Share a pic from your visit or tell us your favorite historical spot around here. Let’s celebrate our local history together!
#LocalHistory #ExploreYourTown #StepBackInTime
June 8 – Have a Family Game Night
🎲 Unplug and reconnect — it's Family Game Night!
Tonight’s the perfect excuse to break out the board games, laugh over a round of Uno, or challenge your crew to a trivia battle. Whether it’s old-school Monopoly or a silly card game, memories are guaranteed.
🧩 What’s your family’s favorite game? Drop it in the comments and share your game night photo! Bonus if you include snacks. 😄
#FamilyGameNight #UnplugAndPlay #CommunityFun
June 7 – National Trails Day
🥾 Happy National Trails Day!
Get outside, stretch your legs, and take in the fresh air along one of our beautiful local trails. Whether you walk, bike, jog, or just wander, today’s all about reconnecting with nature and appreciating the paths that connect our community.
🌳 Know a hidden gem or favorite trail? Drop it in the comments! Better yet, challenge a friend to go with you and share your outdoor adventure.
#NationalTrailsDay #HikeLocal #ExploreOutdoors
Today, we celebrate Street and Alley Superintendent, Todd Scranton for 3 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou
The water on the brush yard road has receded so brush pick up will continue in the part of town they had not gotten to yet and we will have it open today since it was closed yesterday. It will be open tomorrow as usual.
June 6 – National Doughnut Day
🍩 One of the sweetest days of the year is here — National Doughnut Day!
Whether you’re a jelly-filled fan or all about that chocolate glaze, today is the day to treat yourself. Even better? Grab a doughnut from a local bakery and support a small business while you snack.
📸 What’s your go-to doughnut? Show us your treat or tag your favorite local doughnut spot! We just might need to try them all...for research, of course. 😉
#NationalDoughnutDay #SweetSupport #ShopLocal
June 5 – Volunteer Somewhere
🤝 Be the good you want to see!
Today is a great day to roll up your sleeves and make a difference — whether it’s helping out at an event, picking up trash at the park, or delivering a meal to someone in need.
💡 Tell us about your favorite local organization or volunteer experience. Know of a group looking for help? Share it below so others can get involved too!
#VolunteerDay #GiveBack #BetterTogether
Due to the water still covering the brush yard road there will be no brush pickup today and the brush yard will not be open. We will continue to monitor the water level and keep updates posted. Pickup will resume as soon as the water goes down.
We have had to temporarily postpone brush pick up due to the road at the brush yard being flooded by the rains last night. We will resume pickup as soon as the water recedes.
We will update if this will affect brush yard hours this week.
June 4 – National Cheese Day
🧀 Calling all cheese lovers — this one’s for you!
Celebrate National Cheese Day by indulging in your cheesiest cravings! Whether it’s a grilled cheese, a plate of nachos, or a gooey slice of pizza from your favorite local spot, today is about living that dairy dream.
🍕 Tell us: what’s your favorite cheesy dish, and where in town do you go to get it? Tag them below — let’s show our local eateries some love!
#NationalCheeseDay #SayCheese #SupportLocalEats
June 3 – Bicycle Day
🚲 It’s Bicycle Day!
Get those tires pumped and hit the streets or trails. Whether you're cruising through your neighborhood, heading to a local shop, or pedaling through the park, riding your bike is a fun and healthy way to explore our town.
🗺️ Have a favorite bike route? Share it in the comments!
📸 Don’t forget to post a pic of your ride — we’d love to see your adventure on two wheels.
#BicycleDay #RideLocal #ExploreYourTown
Happy Birthday Wastewater Operator Bill Jenkins! Your hard work and dedication make such a difference, and we’re grateful to have you on the team. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year full of success and happiness!
June 2 – Watch the Sunset
🌅 Let’s slow down and enjoy one of nature’s most beautiful shows — the sunset.
Whether you're watching from your backyard, the lake, or a favorite park bench, take a moment to breathe it all in and soak up the peace that comes with it.
📸 We want to see your view! Snap a photo of the sunset tonight and share it in the comments or tag us in your post. Let’s see who can find the best spot in town to watch the sun go down.
#SunsetSunday #LocalViews #GoldenHourVibes
