Music festivals, a model train fair and farm toy show, a Taylor Swift tribute and bridal expo are among the highlights of activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

A model train and toy show, dozens of museums on display, a daddy-daughter dance, adult pinewood derby and art exhibit are among the event highlights this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Listen to the Walls 102 interview with Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live driver Mike Menter, who drives Tiger Shark. Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live is coming up at the Peoria Civic Center on February 15.

He placed eighth on the fifth season of American Idol. Bucky recently released his first independent project in the form of a 6 song EP titled, “Happy Man”

Listen to the Walls 102 interview with country music artist Amy Sheppard on the Walls 102 Shaw Local Radio podcast

He aspired to be a country music singer since childhood, citing Garth Brooks as an influence. Trey Lewis stated that he had never played guitar until after completing rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction

A sweet stroll, winter wine walk, author visit, big game watch party and pet hike are among the activities set this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Daniel ‘Day’ Jones of Q Hit Music WSTQ interviews Stage 212 on the upcoming production of “Tarzan” for Shaw Local Radio. The show started January 31 and runs through February 9.

Watch the "Tarzan" musical, mini golf in a historic library, enjoy a Tom Petty cover band, go to a vinyl record show or take part in a trivia night this weekend in the Illinois Valley.