City of Pittsfield

🍂✨ September is packed full of fun! ✨🍂

We’ve got something for everyone this month from outdoor adventures and family nights to celebrating fun days like Cheese Pizza Day, National Guacamole Day, and even Talk Like a Pirate Day 🏴‍☠️.
💡 Whether it’s Music With A Mission, hosting a family dinner, joining in on World Cleanup Day, or just having some laughs on Silly Questions Day. September is all about coming together as a community and making memories!

📅 Save this calendar and join in on the fun all month long!

📸 Help Us Update Our Website!

Do you have photos of our local schools or the library on your phone or computer? We’d love to feature fresh, community-shared photos on the City of Pittsfield’s website!
If you’d like your photos to be included, please send them to:
📧 bemerick@pittsfieldil.org
Thank you for helping us showcase the heart of our community! ❤️

🚧 ROAD WORK NOTICE – PLEASE USE CAUTION 🚧

The City will be completing road improvements this week.
✅ Milling Work will take place on:

North Orchard Street
Sycamore Street
Memorial Street
Gay Street
Jefferson Street (from the Secretary of State’s Office to the Fire House)

✅ Oil & Chip Work will be done on:

Conroy Street
South & North Orchard Street
Oklahoma Street
East & West Kellogg Street
Liberty Street
East & West South Monroe Street
South Monroe Cross Section
Meadow Creek
Knapp Lane
Gay Street

⚠️ Reminder: Please use extra caution and watch for workers and equipment when traveling these streets. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our city’s roadways!

Take a Friend to Lunch 🥪

Lunch is better with a buddy! Whether you're grabbing fast food, sharing a homemade sandwich, or meeting at a local diner spend some quality time catching up.
💬 Who would you take to lunch today and why? Tag them and let them know you’re thinking of them.

National Dog Day 🐶

Calling all dog lovers! Today we celebrate our furry friends who give us endless love, loyalty, and laughs.
💬 Tell us your dog’s name, breed, and one word that describes their personality.

🚗✨ Parking Reminder for Fall Festival ✨🚗

On Saturday, August 30th, there will be NO PARKING on the West side of the Square from 5:30 AM to approximately 3:30 PM.
🚫 Parking restrictions will be in place from Washington St. to Perry St. this will make room for the Hooligan Car Show during the Fall Festival.
We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s festival! 🎉

📢 Notice for Wednesday, August 27th

There will be a cross country meet at the lake from approximately 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
👉 During this time:
The disc golf course on the East side of the lake will be closed.
Please avoid parking near the water on the running path at the East Boat Ramp or the Kayak Launch.
Thank you for your cooperation, and good luck to all the runners! 🏃‍♀️

🎶🍔🥤 The 2nd Annual Music With a Mission is serving up more than just amazing music we’ve got some seriously delicious eats lined up!

While you’re enjoying Little Texas, Los Honky Tonkers, and hometown favorite Evan Darnell, make sure you stop by our awesome food vendors:

🍋 All Puckerd Up – refreshing lemonades & sweet treats you’ll love
🍔 Gypsies Mobile Kitchen – mouthwatering meals made fresh on the spot
🥟 Let’s Get Rolling Egg Rolls – the flavor-packed rolls everyone’s raving about

📅 Sunday, September 7th
📍 Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond
⏰ Gates open at 4 PM
🎟 $25 – All Ages (Tickets at City Hall or Eventbrite.com)
Tickets will go up to $30 the day of the event, make sure to get your ticket ahead of time.

Come hungry, come ready to dance, and come celebrate an incredible night of music, food, and community! ❤️🎤

#MusicWithAMission #PittsfieldIL #LittleTexas #LosHonkyTonkers #EvanDarnell #SupportLocal #FestivalVibes

National Banana Split Day 🍌

Today’s dessert is BANANAS! 🍨🍌
Banana Split Trivia: Which city is credited with inventing the banana split in 1904?
Pittsburg, Chicago, or Latrobe, PA? (No Googling!)

💬 Drop your guess in the comments, then tell us—what 3 toppings are going on your dream banana split?

Happy Birthday to John Neupauer! We truly appreciate your contributions and the positive energy you bring to the team. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year ahead filled with success, happiness, and good health

Paint a Rock to Hide in Town 🎨

Let’s spread a little unexpected joy! Paint a rock with a fun message or design, then hide it somewhere in town for someone else to discover.

Let’s get creative and keep the kindness rolling!

Happy Birthday, Alderman Kevin Ketchum! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate you and hope you take some time to celebrate!

Geocache Day! 🧭

Ready for a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is all about exploring and finding hidden containers using GPS there might be more around town than you think!
🗺️ Check out geocaching.com or use the Geocaching app to get started.
💬 Have you ever found one? Tell us about your coolest or weirdest find or let us know how many you tracked down today!

Go Kayaking at the Lake 🚣

Grab a paddle and hit the water it's the perfect day for a peaceful (or adventurous!) kayak trip.
Did you know you can rent Kayaks or Paddle boards at the Pittsfield Lake?
💬 Never been kayaking? No problem would you want to try it?
If you’ve done it before, tell us: what’s your favorite part the workout, the views, or just the quiet?

Update on Orchard St. it is now open to thru traffic but is reduced to one lane

Today, we celebrate, street and alley laborer, Nathan Fearneyhough for 2 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

🎶✨ Get ready for the 2nd Annual Music With a Mission! ✨🎶

📅 Sunday, September 7th
⏰ Gates open at 4:00 PM
📍 Pittsfield Lake Ball Diamond

🎤 This year’s incredible lineup:
⭐ Little Texas – Headliner
🎸 Los Honkey Tonkers – Straight from Nashville, TN
🎶 Evan Darnell – Proudly representing Pittsfield as our opening act

🍔 Delicious food & drinks from local favorites:

All Puckerd Up

Gypsies Mobile Kitchen

Let’s Get Rolling Egg Rolls

🎟 Tickets:

$25 in advance (available at City Hall or Eventbrite.com)

$30 on event day

👉 Important reminders:

🚫 No coolers allowed

✅ Bring your own lawn chairs

Come out, enjoy amazing live music, great food, and support a great cause! 🎵✨

#MusicWithAMission #PittsfieldIL #LiveMusic

Orchard st will be closed from W. Kellogg St.approximately 1/2 block South of Kellogg for sewer repair starting at 11 am until further notice.

Do a Kind Act for Someone 💛

Today’s challenge is simple but powerful: do something kind without expecting anything in return. It could be as small as holding the door, writing a note, or treating someone to lunch.
💬 What’s the nicest random thing someone has ever done for you? Share your story and inspire someone else to pay it forward today!