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Darren & Aaron: Du Quoin State Fair Republican Day
Darren & Aaron: Du Quoin State Fair Republican Day

September 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832, USA
- 5:30-7pm
- VIP Tent near the 1/2 mile track
- This is a free event and meal will be catered by Uncle Joe's BBQ
- Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832, USA
Parking: Parking is cash only and options are
- South Gate off IL RT 14 ADA Parking- Daily $10.00
- Gate 1 Lot US 51 entrance Daily- $15.00
- Gate 4 Parking Jackson St entrance Daily- $10.00

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Darren & Aaron: Lake County Townhall
Darren & Aaron: Lake County Townhall

September 3, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Half Day Brewing Company, 200 Village Green S, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
- Half Day Brewing Company, 200 Village Green S, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
- POC Patrice

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Aaron: Buffalo Grove Days Parade
Aaron: Buffalo Grove Days Parade

September 5, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

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Darren & Aaron: (Will County) Frankfurt Labor Day Parade Kick Off

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Aaron: Carroll Co Labor Day Parade & BBQ
Aaron: Carroll Co Labor Day Parade & BBQ

September 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shannon, IL 61078, USA
- Parade
- BBQ after parade- Speaking to crowd

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Aaron: Battle of the Badges
Aaron: Battle of the Badges

September 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Corn Crib, 1000 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761, USA

Honor Heroes. Strengthen Our Community.

The Battle of the Badges 9/11 Memorial Game is more than a baseball game—it's a community tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of our police officers, firefighters, and all first responders. By becoming a sponsor, your business or organization demonstrates its commitment to those who protect our families every day while gaining valuable recognition throughout the community.

Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $100, with benefits that include recognition on the McLean County Republican website, social media promotion, event tickets, and premium sponsorship levels featuring Presidential Suite seating and radio advertising. Higher-level sponsors also have the opportunity to directly support local first responders through a special charitable presentation during the event.

The game will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Corn Crib Stadium in Normal. Sponsorships must be secured by August 30 to be included in promotional materials. Join us in honoring America's heroes while making a lasting investment in our community.

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Darren & Aaron: Harvest Breakfast Fundraiser for Bailey for Governor
Darren & Aaron: Harvest Breakfast Fundraiser for Bailey for Governor

September 12, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
10N785 Tower Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140, USA
- Ginger Ramano & Pam Carr
- DeRaedt Farm 10N785 Tower Road Hampshire, IL
- 9-11am
- Hosted by Kane for Bailey Team
- Tickets $20.00/person
- Sponsorships 5k 2.5k 1k $500 $100
- Questions: kaneforbailey@gmail.com 630-231-5138
- https://secure.winred.com/bailey-for-illinois/harvest-breakfast
Darren: & Aaron: RSVP by 09/06/26 | 2026 Republican Day at the Farm- Weaver Farm
Darren: & Aaron: RSVP by 09/06/26 | 2026 Republican Day at the Farm- Weaver Farm

September 12, 2026 4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Weaver Angus Farm, 5806 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61615, USA
- 4:15pm Gates Open
- 5pm Candidate Speaking Begins
- 6pm Dinner Served
- 7pm Live Music
- PCRCC Members- Free Need to RSVP Admission https://www.peoriagop.com/republican_day_at_the_farm_2026
- $25.00 Non-Member Need to Purchase a Ticket Admission https://www.peoriagop.com/republican_day_at_the_farm_2026
- Aaron speaking
- Darren Speaking
- All statewide candidates to be there
- Vancil and 2 local candidates

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Aaron: Burlington Fall Fest and (Parade Noon) Kane County
Aaron: Burlington Fall Fest and (Parade Noon) Kane County

September 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- noon parade
Darren: Sandwich Fair Meet and Greet
Darren: Sandwich Fair Meet and Greet

September 13, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sandwich Fair Main Parking lot Entrance, 15736-15738 Pratt Rd, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
- Go to GOP Tent Space 59

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Darren and Aaron: McHenry Town Hall
Darren and Aaron: McHenry Town Hall

September 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
101 N State St, Marengo, IL 60152, USA
- Wholesome Pets 101 N State St, Marengo, Il
- Doors Open 5pm
- Town Hall 6-8pm

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Aaron: Common Sense & Coffee Meet the Candidates (Cook)

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Darren and Aaron: Stop in 36th Annual Ribfest by Aurora Township Republican Central Committee

Darren: USRW Meet the Candidates RSVP by 9/10 Required to Attend
Darren: USRW Meet the Candidates RSVP by 9/10 Required to Attend

September 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Palos Country Club, 13100 SW Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
- United Southland Republican Women
- Palos Country Club Orland Park
- Doors Open 6:30pm
- $25.00 Donation at the Door
- Appetizers will be served
- 7-9pm
- RSVP 312-771-3857 info@usrw@gmail.com

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Darren: Morton Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
Darren: Morton Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast

September 19, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am
East Jefferson Street, E Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550, USA
- Morton Pumpkin Festival — Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 6:30–9:00 AM — Pumpkin Drive-Thru: donuts & scones
  
  6:30–10:30 AM — Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
  
  7:15 AM — 2-Mile Pumpkin Classic begins
  
  7:30 AM — Pumpkin Classic 10K begins
  
  8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Art & Craft Market at Birchwood Park
  
  10:30 AM — 🎃 Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade — along Jefferson Street
Darren: Tailgating ISU vs EIU
Darren: Tailgating ISU vs EIU

September 19, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Kaufman Football Building, 215 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Darren Bailey: Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner
Darren Bailey: Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner

September 19, 2026 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
119 N Capitol Ave, Mt Sterling, IL 62353, USA

https://rcca.gop/event/brown-county-republicans-fall-dinner/

Brown County Republican Central Committee

Fall Dinner

BCRCC welcomes Darren Bailey for IL Governor as our keynote speaker!

September 19th

Doors Open: 4:30PM | Dinner and Program: 5PM – 7PM

American Legion Post 374

119 N Capitol Ave, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353

RSVP to David Kurfman at 217.577.9340 or bcpatriotsrising@yahoo.com

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Aaron: Three Headed Eagle Alliance- must register and $15.00 at the door
Aaron: Three Headed Eagle Alliance- must register and $15.00 at the door

September 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 325 Raymond Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136, USA
- Debbie Kanarowski 630-712-2141
- "Pints and Politics" THEA
- Aaron Del Mar
- Bryan Drew
- Register to attend: threeheadedeaglealliance.org
- Door Fee $15.00 which may be applied to a yearly membership
- threeheadedeaglealliance@gmail.com

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Darren: Defense Depot | Coles County Fundraiser
Darren: Defense Depot | Coles County Fundraiser

September 23, 2026 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Defense Depot, 2885 E Co Rd 800 N, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Steve and Mary Drake, Avery Adams and the Defense Depot invite you to a fundraiser supporting
Date: September 23
Time: 4:30pm - VIP Visit to the Shooting Range with Darren
5:30pm - General Reception
Location: Defense Depot 2885 E Co Rd 800 N, Mattoon, IL 61938
Pricing: $5,000 Diamond Sponsor
$2,500 Platinum Sponsor
$1,000 Gold Sponsor
$500 Silver Sponsor
$50 Ticket to attend
Link: https://secure.winred.com/bailey-for-illinois/defensedepot
RSVP / Questions POC: ato@tuckerobenshain.com

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Free Continental Breakfast
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Free Continental Breakfast

September 24, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Freeport Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
- Sponsored by Congressman Darin LaHood, Senator Andrew Chesney and Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll County Republican Central Committees
- Also invited: Don Tracy, Darin LaHood, Dillen Vancil, Max Solomon, Bob Fioretti, Diane Harris, Bryan Drew, Andrew Chesney, Tony McCombie. John Cabello
- Free Continental Breakfast
- Freeport Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032, USA
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Jo Daviess Free Luncheon
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Jo Daviess Free Luncheon

September 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
402 West St, Elizabeth, IL 61028, USA
- Sponsored by Congressman Darin LaHood, Senator Andrew Chesney and Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll County Republican Central Committees
- Community Building 402 West Street Elizabeth, IL
- Also invited: Don Tracy, Darin LaHood, Dillen Vancil, Max Solomon, Bob Fioretti, Diane Harris, Bryan Drew, Andrew Chesney, Tony McCombie. John Cabello
- Free Continental Breakfast
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Carroll County Free Appetizers
Darren & Aaron: Republican Candidates Meet & Greet Carroll County Free Appetizers

September 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Davis Community Center, 631 S East St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053, USA
- Sponsored by Congressman Darin LaHood, Senator Andrew Chesney and Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll County Republican Central Committees
- Davis Community Center, 631 S East St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053, USA
- Also invited: Don Tracy, Darin LaHood, Dillen Vancil, Max Solomon, Bob Fioretti, Diane Harris, Bryan Drew, Andrew Chesney, Tony McCombie. John Cabello
- Free Appetizers

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Darren and Aaron: Burgers with Bailey Dessert with Del Mar
Darren and Aaron: Burgers with Bailey Dessert with Del Mar

September 26, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Republicans of Wheeling Township 909 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, United States
- RSVP ASAP info@rowtgop.org
- Republicans of Wheeling Township hosting
- $10.00 to cover expenses
Darren: Huntley Fall Fest
Darren: Huntley Fall Fest

September 26, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
6–10 PM
- 🚌 Free shuttle service from the Union Special parking lot to the festival site. HHuntley Fall Fest
6:15–8:15 PM
- 🎸 Infinity — FNBO Main Stage
  Classic/current rock, including Journey, Boston, Bon Jovi, Queen, REO Speedwagon and more. HHuntley Fall Fest
~8:45 PM
- 🎆 Fireworks
The official 2026 site confirms Saturday-night fireworks, but has not yet posted the 2026 launch time. Last year's fireworks were at 8:45 PM, so that's a reasonable expectation, but I would not treat 8:45 as confirmed for 2026. HHuntley Fall Fest+1

9–11 PM
- 🤘 The Lounge Puppets — FNBO Main Stage
  80s hair-band & arena-rock tribute: Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Van Halen and more. HHuntley Fall Fest
11 PM
- 🏁 Festival closes for the night. HHuntley Fall Fest

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Darren & Aaron: Bailey Campaign Fundraiser hosted by Sangamon County Republicans
Darren & Aaron: Bailey Campaign Fundraiser hosted by Sangamon County Republicans

September 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Poe's on the Hill, 295 E Andrew Rd, Springfield, IL 62707, USA

$50 per person $80 per couple
Sponsorship levels $500 / $1000 /$2000 /$2500

Hosted by Sangamon County Republicans

Make checks payable to Bailey for Illinois

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026
Aaron: Rock Island Town Hall
Aaron: Rock Island Town Hall

September 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265, USA
- Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265, USA
- Room 308

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Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office
Early Voting M-F Some Saturdays- Check with Your County Clerk Office

September 24, 2026 - November 2, 2026

September 2026

6–10 PM

6:15–8:15 PM

~8:45 PM

9–11 PM

11 PM