17th Annual Scarecrow Festival set for Sept. 28
in downtown Dixon
} Annual event to
feature Doggy Zoo, The Great Pumpkin Patch and more
The 17th Annual Scarecrow Festival Presented by Hicks
Insurance will be in downtown Dixon
on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This year, the event will feature
many of the fan favorites like: Pumpkin Painting, The Great Pumpkin Patch,
Craft and Food Vendors, kids games, Doggy Zoo, Pie-in-the-Face Throw, and much
more.
The festival entertainment stage will feature three great
shows throughout the day to entertain the crowds. At 10 a.m., Jeremy The Amazer
will perform his magic show, at 11 a.m. bluegrass band Truman's Ridge will
perform, and at 1 p.m. the Hoo Haven Wildlife Refuge animal showcase will take
place. The festival stage will be set up at the corner of First and Hennepin Avenue in
the heart of the downtown.
"The Scarecrow Festival is definitely one of the great
fall traditions in downtown Dixon,"
said Josh Albrecht, executive director of Dixon Main Street. "It is a great
day for families to come and explore the downtown."
The festival is a favorite for families and kids with a wide
selection of activities for children. Nearly 5,000 people are expected to
attend this year's event.
The Doggy Zoo continues to grow in popularity, as well. With
more than 80 different dog breeds on display, kids can learn about what makes
each dog unique while they talk with the dog's owner. The Doggy Zoo takes place
on the Old Lee County Courthouse Lawn from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Patch will be set up at the parking lot on
the corner of First and Peoria
Avenue, where families get to hunt for their gourd
in a maze of pumpkins.
Again this year, the Lee County United Way Campaign Kick-off
will take place during the festival. The United Way volunteers are planning many
great family activities throughout the day. And Habitat for Humanity will host
their garage sale fundraiser, and the 4-H clubs will host their annual bake
sale.
"Every year we continue to grow with new events during
the festival," Albrecht said. "And we are excited that the
traditional events stay with us year after year."
For more information on the Scarecrow Festival, go online to
www.dixonmainstreet.com or www.facebook.com/dixonmainstreet
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A listing of some events at Scarecrow Festival
PUMPKIN PAINTING
Located at the corner of First and Peoria Ave. Sponsored by
Dixon Paint Company.
PIE IN THE FACE
Sponsored by Immanuel
Lutheran Church
corner of Hennepin & First
Street.
DOGGY ZOO
Located at the Lee County Courthouse lawn. Over 80 breeds of dogs will be on display with their owners to answer questions. 10 - 1 p.m.
Habitat For Humanity Garage Sale
Located at the Kenzley Title parking lot at the
corner of Commercial Alley and Hennepin
Ave.
FLOWER POT PAINTING
Sponsored by Lee County Master Gardeners.
Located in front of Town Square
Center on First Street.
JEREMY ‘THE AMAZER’ HAAK – 10 AM–3 PM
Performance at 10 a.m. at the corner of First &
Hennepin.
PALMYRA HILLBILLIES 4H BOOTH
Located on First
Street between Hennepin & Galena Avenues on the
south side of the street, the 4H will feature crafts and a bake sale.
FARMERS MARKET - 8 a.m. - noon
Dixon Park District's
weekly Farmer's Market. Come check out fresh foods, crafts, and more at Haymarket Square.
RETAIL AND DINING SPECIALS
Come and Visit the variety
of retail and dining options in downtown Dixon
during Scarecrow Festival. Try some great food, find some great shopping
bargains and enjoy our wonderful downtown
Hunter's Hope 3K Walk
Hunter's Hope Every
Step, the Walk for Expanded & Universal Newborn Screening
Every Child.
Every Time. Everywhere.
3K walk on the
Riverfront, 9am registration/10a.m. Start $10 fee
Register online www.everystepwalk.org.
More info
lisamc4674@hotmail.com
MOPS BOOTH
The local MOPS group will
be holding a food booth featuring apples and other treats.
The GREAT DOWNTOWN PUMPKIN PATCH
The Great Downtown Pumpkin Patch featuring a field of pumpkins. Come and pick out your favorite pumpkin or try your luck at the Pumpkin Raffle. Enjoy homemade soaps, gourds, and other fall decorations! Corner of First and Peoria Ave.
VENDOR BOOTHS
A variety of craft vendors will
be on display including Mary Kay, Thirty-One and more!
United Way Kick-Off Party
The
United Way
is hosting their campaign launch party during the festival. Corner of First and
Galena Avenue.
Christmas Walk 50/50 Tickets
Dixon Main Street will be selling our
50/50 Christmas Walk Raffle Tickets during Scarecrow Festival. Drawing will be
held at the Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 6.