Emerald Acres

06/05/2026

Our courts look a little different this weekend 👀

The Corn Belt Card Show is back at Emerald Acres Friday-Sunday with 140+ tables and 50+ vendors!

Whether you're hunting for sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia, or just want to browse, there's something for every collector.

See you this weekend!🃏🔥

🚨 THE STAGE IS SET! 🚨

The Corn Belt Card Show returns to Emerald Acres this weekend, and the venue is ready for what will be the BIGGEST card show Coles County has seen to date!

🔥 140+ tables
🔥 50+ vendors
🔥 Sports Cards
🔥 Pokémon
🔥 Memorabilia
🔥 Trade Night
🔥 Buying • Selling • Trading

📅 SHOW HOURS:
📍 Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🤝 Trade Night: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🛠 Dealer Setup:
Friday anytime after 12:00 PM
Saturday at 8:00 AM

Still thinking about setting up? There’s still time to reserve a table! Contact us at [email protected].

Whether you’re hunting for that missing card, looking to sell your collection, or just want to spend the weekend with fellow collectors, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

See you this weekend at Emerald Acres!

06/04/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our Emerald Acres graduates! 🎓

Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our team members as they reach this important milestone.

👏 Tori Agans - Eastern Illinois University
👏 Avery King - Mattoon High School
👏 Haydyn Thornton - Mattoon High School
👏 Tommy O'Donnell - Eastern Illinois University
👏 Curtis Bell - Eastern Illinois University

We are proud to have each of you as part of the Emerald Acres family and can't wait to see what the future holds. Your commitment, leadership, and impact on our team have not gone unnoticed.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

06/02/2026

🏀 Summer Skills Camp is underway at Emerald Acres with Breakthrough Basketball!

Great to see athletes in the gym building confidence and developing their game.

Over the next three days, participants will focus on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, decision-making, and game skills while learning from experienced coaches in a fun and competitive environment.

We’re excited to watch their progress throughout the week!

06/01/2026

🏀We're excited to welcome Breakthrough Basketball to Emerald Acres Sports Connection for a 3-day Basketball Skills Camp!

Athletes will focus on:
✅ Ball Handling
✅ Shooting
✅ Passing
✅ Footwork
✅ Decision-Making
✅ 1-on-1 Moves

🗓 June 2-4
👦👧 Grades 3 -8
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Emerald Acres Sports Connection

⚠️ Only 2 sports remain!

Register here:
https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/camps/basketball-camp/mattoon-il

05/25/2026

Memorial Day plans?

Bring the family out for some fun at Emerald Acres today! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 We’re open Memorial Day!

Join us Monday from 3–9 PM for holiday fun at Emerald Acres:

🎮 $1 Arcade Games
🏀 $5 Open Gym

Bring the family, get out of the house, and enjoy an afternoon/evening of fun with us!

📍 Emerald Acres Sports Connection
🕒 Monday | 3–9 PM

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

From all of us at Emerald Acres Sports Connection, thank you for those who served and gave everything for our freedom.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 We’re open Memorial Day!

Join us Monday from 3–9 PM for holiday fun at Emerald Acres:

🎮 $1 Arcade Games
🏀 $5 Open Gym

Bring the family, get out of the house, and enjoy an afternoon/evening of fun with us!

📍 Emerald Acres Sports Connection
🕒 Monday | 3–9 PM

05/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Mattoon, IL to the Mattoon and Emerald Acres community! Congratulations to Heather and the entire team! 🎉

As Emerald Acres continues to welcome athletes, teams, and families from across the region, we’re excited to have great hospitality partners like Fairfield helping support the visitor experience during tournaments and events throughout the year.

Thank you for allowing Emerald Acres to host your team this week, and we look forward to working together for years to come!

05/19/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Facility Maintenance Manager, Shawn Hamilton—Happy Birthday! 🛠️

Shawn plays a huge role in keeping Emerald Acres running at its best each and every day. From tackling challenges behind the scenes to stepping in wherever he’s needed, his dedication and hard work never go unnoticed.

We’re grateful to have him on our team—help us wish Shawn an awesome birthday filled with all the best! 🎂💚