Calendar of Events

No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Waverly.  Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. 

Know of an upcoming event that we need to add?  Give us a call at (217) 435-4611, send us an email or come to the City Office and we will be happy to add it for you.  If a flyer is provided, we can also post at the City Office.

Upcoming Events

Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Begins: 10/1/2023 - TBA
Ends: 10/7/2023 - TBA

Scarecrows will be displayed in downtown Waverly along the light poles from October 1 - 7.  Deadline for entry is October 7, 2023.  Entry forms are available at the Waverly Public Library and People's Bank & Trust - - voting will take place at People's Bank & Trust and Dollar General.  The winner will be announced on Monday, October 30.  Please contact Aurora Grimmett at (217) 408-6781 if you have questions.

City Council Meeting

Begins: 10/3/2023 - 7:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall

Waverly Fall Yard Sales

Begins: 10/13/2023 - TBA
Ends: 10/14/2023 - TBA

The Waverly Fall Yard Sales will be held on October 13 & 14, 2023.

Zoning Committee Meeting

Begins: 10/16/2023 - 6:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall

Waverly Food Pantry Distribution

Begins: 10/21/2023 - 10:00 am
Ends: 10/21/2023 - 12:00 pm

Pick up at 341 East Elm.  Enter the alley from East State Street and exit onto East Elm Street

HEAVY TRASH CLEAN-UP DAY

Begins: 10/21/2023 - 9:00 am
Ends: 10/21/2023 - 12:00 pm

The Fall CITY-WIDE HEAVY TRASH CLEAN-UP DAY is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.  Dumpsters will be on State Street for trash (non-construction).  THERE WILL NO ELECTRONIC DROP-OFF AVAILABLE THIS YEAR. If you have questions, please contact City Hall at (217) 435-4611.

WVFD Annual Fish & Chicken Fry

Begins: 10/29/2023 - 11:00 am
Ends: 10/29/2023 - ??:??

Event held at the Fire Department on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Dining and Take Out available.  Raffle tickets for a Golf Cart can be purchsed for $20.00 per ticket at: City Hall, People's Bank & Trust, Whalen Trucking (office on the square), T & S Auto Sales, Penny's Garden Party and the Waverly Journal Office.  Thank you for your support!

City Council Meeting

Begins: 11/7/2023 - 7:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall

Waverly Food Pantry Distribution

Begins: 11/18/2023 - 10:00 am
Ends: 11/18/2023 - 12:00 pm

Pick up at 341 East Elm.  Enter the alley from East State Street and exit onto East Elm Street

Zoning Committee Meeting

Begins: 11/20/2023 - 6:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall

City Council Meeting

Begins: 12/5/2023 - 7:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall

Waverly Food Pantry Distribution

Begins: 12/16/2023 - 10:00 am
Ends: 12/16/2023 - 12:00 pm

Pick up at 341 East Elm Street.  Enter from the alley on East State Street and eixt onto East Elm Street

Zoning Committee Meeting

Begins: 12/18/2023 - 6:00 pm

Meeting held at City Hall