Upcoming Events

As usually, there is a lot happing in downtown Dixon and we hope you get the time to come and explore our great dining and shopping opportunities. Below are some big events coming up for Dixon Main Street, as well as many events being provided by our downtown businesses and organizations.

The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
The 62nd Phidian Art Show will be held from April 7 through April 22, 2009 at the Loveland Community House. Entry registration will be Thursday April 2, 2009 from 2 - 7 pm and Friday April 3, 2009 from 3 -6 pm on the lower level of the Loveland Building. Entry Fee is $10 per picture (limit2) size no larger than 48: wide, max 25 lbs. Entrants must be 17 years and older and live within 35 driving miles of Dixon, IL.
April 11 – Second Annual Founders’ Day celebration at the Loveland Community House. This year’s program is titled “Dixon, Lincoln and the Blackhawk War.” The evening will also feature the unveiling of the restored Father John Dixon portrait and a special announcement. The Loveland Museum will open at 6 p.m., with the program at 7 p.m. For details, call 815-288-2308.
April 19 -- Canterbury Concert Series - Spring Gala: Heaven & Hell with Michelle Areyzaga, Julia Bentley, John Concepcion, Levi hernandez, Metropolis Symphony, and The Canterbury Singers will be held at St. Luke's Church at 4:30 pm. Reservations suggested - Admission is Free.
May 2 – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in downtown Dixon, with a Mariachi Band, games, and much, much more. Sponsored by Salamandra Restaurant.
May 9 -- The 2nd Annual Dixon Home Show will be held on May 9 and booth spaces are available for $120. The show will feature area businesses, music, food and much more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. For details call 288-2308.
Cabella's Catfish Tournament the weekend of June 6th & 7th Concert in Beanblossom parking lot featuring The Late Nite Blues Brothers 9 to 11 pm

Updated Calendar of Events for 2009

March 18 – Lunch and Learn @ Noon/Post House Ballroom
March 28 – Martini Night/Volunteer Recognition Night
April 11 – Founders’ Day @ 6 p.m. /Loveland Community House
May 2 – Cinco de Mayo
May 9 – House and Home Show at Kitzmans Lumber
May 20 – Lunch and Learn @ Noon/Post House Ballroom
June 5 – First Musical Fridays Concert @ Noon/Town Square Center
June 12 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
June 18 – Second Annual Golf Outing / Timber Creek
June 19 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
June 26 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
July 2-5 – Petunia Festival (RR5K/Beanblossom)
July 10 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
July 15 – Lunch and Learn @ Noon/Post House Ballroom
July 17 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
July 24 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
July 31 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
August 7 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
August 14-16 – Reagan Trail Days
August 21 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
August 28 – Musical Fridays @ Noon/Town Square Center
September 16 – Lunch and Learn @ Noon/Post House Ballroom
September 19 – Downtown Bike Races (Criterium)
September 26 – Scarecrow Festival
October TBA – Chili Cook-off
October 31 – Halloween on Main
November 18 – Lunch and Learn @ Noon/Post House Ballroom
December 4-5 – Christmas Walk