It’s a beautiful day to explore Petersburg.
From live local musicians to family owned businesses…we are a family. And when you are here, so are you. Surround yourself with nothing but love and good vibes on this perfect summer Sunday.
Petersburg. We love ya.
Tuesday is Community Night! Over 50 organizations will be hosting informational tables at Broadgauge. Make plans to join us, learn more about how to get involved in building our community, and meet some new people! It should be a great night!
Participating organizations:
Menard Caring
Give N' Take/Petersburg
Menard County Historical Society
Menard County Tourism Council
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
Historic Marbold Farmstead Association
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
Menard County Trails and Greenways
Girls on the Run and Stride
Menard County Jaycees
The Menard County United Fund
Town & Country Women's Club
Menard Animal Protection
Menard County Family Collaborative
University of Illinois Extension
Petersburg Fire Department
Menard County Garden Club
United Way of Central Illinois
Petersburg Women's Club
Rotary Club of Menard County
Springfield Area Arts Council
Birth to Five Illinois
Skydrop Energy
Hurley Funeral Home
Alliance Community Bank
Knob Hill Landscaping
Moonbeams & Magpies - The Mercantile
Your Obedient Servants Mission Camp
Petersburg United Methodist Church
PORTA Pool
Menard County Singers
PORTA Sports Boosters
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
Sunny Acres Therapy & Senior Services
The Studio On The Square
Theater in the Park
The Yellow Door
Broadgauge Events
Three Pines Petersburg
River Bank Lodge
Vintage Ag Association
Image Landscaping and Design
Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance
Rehabilitation & Performance Institute, PSC
Land and Home Real Estate
Salt and Light Direct Primary Care
Petersburg Public Library
Oakford Children's Halloween Party
City of Petersburg
Menard County Democrats of Illinois
Menard County Republicans
It’s finally here: COMMUNITY NIGHT is this Tuesday.
Mark your calendars and make plans to join your friends and neighbors from Menard County as over forty organizations gather at Broadgauge to greet the community with information, ways to get involved, job and volunteer opportunities, and a great way to be a part of our incredible community.
This event is open to the public, free childcare is provided, and we hope everyone will come out to support and learn about our local organizations!
Help us spread the word (and excitement) and we look forward to seeing you this Tuesday, April 30th at Broadgauge.
Questions on how to get involved or needing more information? Email [email protected]
With just one week til Christmas, we celebrate the magical holiday spirit that fills the streets and homes of Petersburg, Illinois and all of Menard County.
Our shops and stops are open this week to help you finish up your shopping or welcome you to feel that holiday feeling.
For just a taste of our holidays here in Petersburg, enjoy this video featuring our PORTA School District #202 High School Choir under the direction of Raquel Leigh Carlock Reid as you take a virtual tour of some of the sights of our hometown.
Don’t miss your last week to rove the streets of your very own Hallmark moment, and support our incredible small businesses.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Explore Petersburg.
Can’t visit Salem? Stars Hollow too far away? Join the witches right here in Petersburg for this perfectly spooky Saturday! The Witches Walk is underway, the shops are open, the drinks are brewing, and the magic is out here waiting for you!
Petersburg Kids Gear Up For The Menard County Fair
Looking for ways to beat the mid-summer blahs? Get ready for the MENARD COUNTY FAIR! Running July 18-23, there's no better reason to head to Petersburg and see all we have to offer than by visiting the most charming county fair you ever did see!
Visit Menard County Fair for all the details! And special thanks to students from The Studio On The Square for sharing some of thier favorite fair happenings with us!
Have you seen some of the incredible work that volunteers are accomplishing with Menard County Trails and Greenways?! The transformation they are creating by Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is one that you are going to want to see in person!
Watch this video with our dear friend Terri as she discusses what is going on, and how you can get involved!
Lodging in Petersburg
For visitors, there is so much to Explore in Petersburg, you may just want to stay the night!
In this video, you can see some of the lodging Petersburg has to offer....and some of the views! Visit broadgauge.com/lodging to see a list and booking details.
Regional Semifinals Highlights hosted by Petersburg PORTA/AC
The Petersburg PORTA/AC Lady Jays hosted the regional semifinals last night, facing off against the Athens Warriors. Followed by a close matchup between the Pleasant Plains Cardinals and the Camp Point Central Southeastern Panthers that came down to the last shot!
You won’t want to miss this highlight reel!
Great season to the Warrior and Cardinal ladies!
Looking forward to watching the Bluejays go head to head at home against the Panthers on Thursday!
Explore Petersburg Podcast - Episode 3 - Hand of Fate Brewing Company
Episode 3 of the Explore Petersburg Podcast is LIVE!!!
This week we get to sit with the Owner's of Petersburg's very own Hand of Fate Brewing Company, Mike and Brie Allison!
Join us as Mike and Brie explain what got them started, what they have loved about the process, what they have coming up, and so much more! You won't want to miss this! Thanks for watching!
BTS at Hand of Fate in Petersburg, IL
A little behind the scenes for our next podcast!
We came by Monday and Mike was gracious enough to walk us through Hand of Fate Brewing Company's canning process!
Unfortunately, we had to wait for the short window between the compressor going on and off. Check out how awesome the timing was! Thanks again Hand of Fate for showing us around!
Stay tuned for more, or in the meantime, go Explore Petersburg for yourself! We can't wait to see you here!
The 2nd Episode is LIVE and ironically enough, it happened with 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar!
Come hang out with us as Liz Carter tells us all about this adorable addition to the Petersburg square! Looking for wine, fashion, entertainment, and more? You won't want to miss this episode!
Don't take our word for it though. Explore Petersburg and come see for yourself!
