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Events Near Smithfield IL

Good Hope Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Good Hope Firehouse
Good Hope, IL
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Run Run Rudolph 5K

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
RC Outfitters
Peoria, IL
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Western IL Longspurs Virtual Raffle

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Roseville, IL
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Get Lit New Year's Eve Celebration

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:15pm
Folepi's Winter Wonderland
East Peoria, IL
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Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lomax, IL
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Ducks Unlimited - 2025 Illinois State Convention & Banquet

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 4:00pm
Paradice Hotel Casino
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Mega Prize Raffle

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Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Canton, IL
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Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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