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06/14/2024

Talent is on tap in City of Hillsboro, Illinois!

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05/25/2024

Shags Vintage is just one of many unique shopping experiences in Hillsboro IL! Visit headtohillsboro.net or just and see for yourself!
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05/24/2024

Summertime means extra movie nights!

Summer matinees are here this weekend! And extra shows on Monday!!
Check for tickets and times at bestmoviedeal.com!
And we’ll see YOU at the show!

05/18/2024

05/14/2024

Say less!! Hillsboro Farmers Market brings an array of vendors with high quality products located right in the heart of Downtown Hillsboro. So to experience the hype for yourself. Don’t forget to visit the shops, restaurants, and breweries all within walking distance of the market! Visit headtohilsboro.net for a more comprehensive list of local businesses and experiences in City of Hillsboro, Illinois

✴️ Wednesdays on Wood Street ✴️

Head to Hillsboro for an evening Farmers Market this Wednesday, May 15th.

🔸4 to 7 p.m.
🔸Wood Street
🔸 Every third Wednesday - May through September

02/29/2024

02/21/2024

09/25/2023

Craft Beer Week is returning this year from October 14 - 21! Kick off the week of suds with Craft Beer Fest at Old Herald Brewery & Distillery October 14 with special brews by five southwest Illinois brewers, coffee from local roasters, live music, vendor shopping, food, and fun! Tickets are $30 for beer & coffee tastings and $10 for coffee only. Get your tickets at the link below! ☕🍺🍻🎤🍂
https://oldheraldbrewing.com/event/brewfest/

The Old Bakery Beer Company - Alton
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery - Collinsville
Historic Red Rooster - Hillsboro
Opera House Brewing Company - Hillsboro
Mississippi Culture Oak Fermented Ales - Staunton

08/11/2023

The Historic Red Rooster is back in downtown Hillsboro! Come and stay in the boutique hotel or grab a meal or drink in the Red Rooster Brewery & Distillery taproom! The historic hotel, built in 1902, is an ideal home base from which to explore the Montgomery County seat- and there's plenty to do! Go shopping, catch a film at the Orpheum theater, hike at H & B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary, or sip a coffee at Black Rabbit Coffee Company on a trip to Hillsboro! 🐔🍺🥪🐓😴
https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/the-historic-red-rooster-inn/
📸 The Historic Red Rooster Inn

07/08/2023

Yay! New business downtown Hillsboro! Mark your calendars for The Sweet Spot on July 16!!

Hillsboro is about to be even sweeter!

We are so excited to announce our grand opening next Sunday, July 16th from 12-5 pm!

Stop in to try our 500+ varieties of candy, gourmet chocolate, ice cream, sodas, and novelty items. Hope to see you all there!

07/08/2023

More Hillsboro merch! It’s our birthday this year 🤩 Hillsboro200 Old Settlers Days of Hillsboro, IL

📢📢 You asked. Tee Shirts Ink provided. Hillsboro200 commemorative shirts are now available for purchase online at https://hillsboro200.spiritsale.com

🛍 Hurry, our online sale closes next Thursday.

07/07/2023

The 6th Annual Imagine Hillsboro Cardboard Boat Regatta! is coming up on July 15th! Still plenty of time to get your boat ready and entered.

Thank you to Hillsboro Area Hospital for sponsoring the event!

06/08/2023

The Historic Red Rooster will open once again this Friday, June 9, 2023! This iconic downtown building is a landmark in Hillsboro and the nostalgia associated with it transcends generations. Hillsboro is so fortunate and grateful for the visoionary investors who have poured their passion and resources into restoring these invaluable historic buildings. Don't Forget to and support all of our businesses and enjoy everything a small town should be!

The Tap Room & Restaurant will be open starting Friday 6/9.

Tap room & Restaurant hours of operation:

Thursday
tap room 4-11
restaurant 4-9

Friday
tap room 11-12
restaurant 11-9

Saturday
tap room 11-12
restaurant 11-9

Sunday
tap room 11-4
restaurant 11-4

Call (217)851-5863 To Place An Order!

06/02/2023

Hillsboro is going to be totally tubular this weekend!! Don't miss out on this event

It's going to be a fun Saturday in The Boro. Start your day at the Hillsboro Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Plaza. Then pull out your Aqua Net and parachute pants and Head to Hillsboro for the ultimate 80s themed Shop Hillsboro Putt-Putt Crawl Saturday afternoon. Registration opens at 1 p.m. The Abbey on Broad or you can sign up online at the event page. (21 and up to participate - 🏆for best dressed)

Holes will be located at:
⛳️ Historic Red Rooster
⛳️ Half Time Bar & Grill
⛳️ The Courthouse Pub
⛳️ Black Rabbit Coffee Company
⛳️ Atlas 46
⛳️ Shags Vintage
⛳️ The Lodge on Main
⛳️ The Abbey on Broad

While you are downtown make sure to with our participants: 🛍 Toast of the Town, Frida's Tacos, Blackboard Mercantile, Sage on Sage, The Dressing Room, Hillsboro Gianni's Pizza and Italian Ristorante

End the evening dancing the night away to a totally rad performance by 80s band, The Brat Pack, live on stage at The Backyard at The Abbey at 7 p.m.

06/01/2023

Our hotel rooms will finally be available for reservations beginning on June 15, 2023. You can book now at historicredrooster.com

05/27/2023

This post speaks fact!
and visit the shops, restaurants, breweries, outdoor live music, food trucks, and a stellar movie theater among so many other things to see and do here in our little town 💕

Open 10:00-2:00!

05/24/2023

Our soft opening is finally happening... June 3rd we will be celebrating from 11 am until midnight!

A Crawfish & Shrimp boil will be starting at 11 am that day and will be available while supplies last. Also happening that day is the Imagine Hillsboro Shop Hillsboro Event with a Golf Outing. Our hole will be out on the front lawn.

Come on out, have a look at our beautiful tap room, and enjoy our beer garden!

05/20/2023

What’s for dinner? The Imagine Hillsboro Farmer’s Hillsboro Farmers Market has locally raised meats and homegrown produce, baked breads, farm fresh eggs, jellies and so many sweet treats. Open until noon at Lincoln Plaza.

05/18/2023

The City of Hillsboro, Illinois continues to grow and offer new and exciting experiences! We are so excited for our businesses to expand especially when it means food and drinks! So and get ready to explore the new food and drink offerings, savor delicious flavors, and enjoy the exciting experiences that Downtown Hillsboro has to offer!

We are excited to announce that we are now serving food at our outdoor venue The Backyard @ The Abbey on Broad. Join us for some great food and enjoy the wonderful ambiance of our patio.

Our food serving hours are (as weather permits):
- Thursday: 4pm - 8pm
- Friday: 4pm - 8pm
- Saturday: 11am - 8pm
- Sunday: 11am - 4pm

We have curated a delightful menu that caters to all taste buds, offering a variety of scrumptious dishes and appetizers from Chef Ryan Turner.

But that's not all! We have also arranged live acoustic music to add a soulful touch to your Sunday afternoon. We are delighted to have the talented Josh Holland perform on our patio from 2pm to 5pm.

Come on by, bring your friends and family, and indulge in the culinary delights while enjoying the fantastic melodies of Josh Holland. It's the perfect combination to make your weekend unforgettable!

See you there!

05/05/2023

It’s that time of year!!

🪴 Head to Hillsboro tomorrow for the first Hillsboro Farmers Market of the season. We have a great lineup of vendors.

🔸 Lincoln Plaza
🔸 9 a.m. to Noon

04/30/2023

April 30-May 6, 2023 is NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

Celebrate and support our community by shopping locally

04/27/2023

Hillsboro has a new Thai American Restaurant coming soon! Happez is located on the South Marina at Lake Glenn Shoals in Hillsboro, IL opening on May 1st, 2023.
Not only will Happez be serving up both American and Thai food, you can also purchase lake essentials such as boat permits, ice, beer, and gas for your watercrafts.

Happez hours of operation will be from 7 AM to 7 PM every day Friday through Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Go local to Grow local and check out the new business out at the lake, get a bite to eat, a beer to drink, and feed the fish

Located at 700 Glenn Shoals Dr, Hillsboro, IL 62049
https://goo.gl/maps/uGHG2qdL57Wgdu8n6

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092333586272

04/07/2023

I’m so ready!

The 2023 Hillsboro Farmers Market dates have been finalized. We have already heard from so many great vendors,and there is still time to register. Check our pinned post for more details.

See you on the square!

04/05/2023

Do you have tickets yet!?

04/03/2023

1527 S Main Street. Move in ready! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, energy efficient, ranch style home is neutrally decorated throughout and is situated on 2 lots totaling .30 +/- acres with a fenced rear yard with kids playhouse and a one car attached garage! Contact your agent today to schedule a showing...

04/02/2023

Get ready! Easter is just around the corner, and we have some treats for you. 3 Fern Hill is hosting an Easter market on Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. Venders and hours will be announced in the coming days.

Look forward to an egg decorating station (for kids and adults!), freshly baked goods, and shopping with other local artisans.

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