Events

10th Annual Reagan Trail Days

Date: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Sunday, August 15, 2010
Click Address below to view map: 
Dixon, IL 61021

Friday night: Reagan Ball honoring former Dixon citizens who have gone on to fulfill their lives much as President Reagan did. Dinner and dancing. Saturday: Trolley tours of all the Dixon Reagan sites. Free pontoon rides on the Rock River starting at the beach where Reagan was lifeguard. Jelly Belly (Reagan’s favorite candy) contests, and many other events fill the day. Saturday’s events are all free and include cash prizes for contest winners. Members of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier are usual attendees at all the Reagan Trail Day events.

Phone: 
815-288-2308
Email: 
mainst@grics.net
Website: 
http://www.dixonil.com/mainstreet

11th Anniversary of the Reagan 5K Race

Date: 
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Click Address below to view map: 
816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

Begins at the Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon at 8:00 a.m. Free Kids Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. for 9 years and younger. Watch for details in local publications.

Phone: 
815-288-3211
Email: 
nvarga@vargascc.com
Website: 
http://www.reaganrun.com

14th Annual Sauk Valley Talent Showcase

Date: 
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Click Address below to view map: 
113. W. 1st St., Dixon, IL 61021

The Next Picture Show. Music talent of Jr. High through college age students. Recommendations required. Refreshments served following showcase.

Admission: Adults $5, children 12 & under $3, seniors $4. 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Dixon.

Phone: 
815-288-1890
Email: 
jweaver@grics.net

28th Annual Ashton Summer Celebration and 24th Annual Farm Toy Show

Date: 
Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Sunday, June 13, 2010
Click Address below to view map: 
Ashton, IL

Saturday - Downtown Ashton - Cole Family Memorial Walk, horseshoe contest, Beanbag tournament, Bessy bingo, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, youth Olympics, talent shows, bed races, entertainment garden with live entertainment. Sunday: parade and entertainment. High School.

Phone: 
815-453-2103

28th Annual Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show

Date: 
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Sublette, IL

Eight buildings in downtown Sublette with over 400 tables of farm toys. Antique tractor show with over 200 tractors lining the streets. This year's show will feature Massey Harris and Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment. Other features include a semi-tractor show, quilt show, train show and a pancake and sausage breakfast. Vendors from 10 Midwestern states. Collectibles. Admission $2 adults, $1 children. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Phone: 
815-849-5929
Website: 
http://www.subletteweb.com

31st Annual Franklin Grove Summer Harvest Festival & 30th Annual LHAEH Antique Tractor Show

Date: 
Friday, July 30, 2010 - Sunday, August 1, 2010
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Franklin Grove, IL

The friendly folks of the Franklin Grove area invite you to enjoy activities of today and yesterday. Community-wide rummage sales, events by local groups, food and parade. The Chaplin Creek Historic Village features crafters, artisans, and a blacksmith demonstrating skills of days gone by in buildings restored to replicate life in the 19th century. The Living History Antique Equipment Association site offers two exciting days of working exhibits such as: threshing, shingle-making and rock crushing. Watch the saw mill, the corn shredder, and the draft horses at work.

Phone: 
815-456-3030
Email: 
franklingroveharvestfest@yahoo.com
Website: 
http://www.franklingroveil.com
http://www.LHAEA.com

3rd Annual Cruise Night

Date: 
Sunday, July 4, 2010
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Paw Paw, IL

Downtown Paw Paw, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Cars, trucks & cycles 1980’s & earlier. Free registration, cash plaques for the first 50 entries. Trophies, music, popcorn, games for the kids and drawings for prizes. 4 – 8 p.m. 

Phone: 
815-627-9404

5th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Date: 
Friday, April 30, 2010
Click Address below to view map: 
602 Main Street, Steward, IL

Steward Elementary School, 602 Main Street. The Village of Steward and Steward Elementary School have paired up to hold an educational and celebratory assembly in honor of Arbor Day. Trees improve air quality, conserve energy, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, aesthetics, and increase property values. 8:45-9:45 a.m.

Phone: 
815-396-2413
Email: 
villageofsteward@juno.com
Website: 
http://www.stewardschool220.org/steward.com

63rd Annual Phidian Art Show

Date: 
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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513 W. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021

Show displays artwork entered in the Phidian Art Club sponsored competition. Winners will be announced by the show’s judge at 7 p.m. Art remains on display two weeks after the show. Loveland Building hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult artists within 35 driving miles of Dixon can obtain show entry rules by calling 815-288-7254 or 815-652-4735.

Phone: 
815-288-7254
815-652-4735
Email: 
pegmiller@grics.net

9th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Date: 
Sunday, July 4, 2010
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S. Whitney Rd., Franklin Grove, IL

Chaplin Creek Pioneer Village. South of Franklin Grove on Whitney Road (State St. in town). This one hour event is free and includes choir music in support of the reading. Many Sauk Valley people participate each year in this very patriotic event. Bring your own seating and plan to stay for refreshments. 9 a.m. sharp.

Phone: 
815-631-7841
Email: 
rtpsally@yahoo.com