Please purchase 50/50 tickets to support the Festival Fireworks!

Pre-Festival Events
Thursday, June 19: 5-7PM – Royalty Party at My Play Village – pre-registration is required
Friday, June 27, 2025: 5:30PM-8PM – Sponsor Party at Mad Water Saloon – Invitations will be sent to appropriate sponsors
Saturday, June 28:⭐NEW EVENT⭐- 3v3 Soccer Tournament presented by 💎Rock River Wealth Management at Meadows Fields – Registration required
Tuesday, July 1, 2024: Quartermania at the Elks- Doors open at 5 – Vendor Sales will take place – Auction starts at 6pm – kitchen and bar will be open
Tuesday, July 1 & Wednesday, July 2, 2025: Youth Tennis Classic at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts
Wednesday, July 2, 2025: 1PM-3PM: Crafts with Royalty at the Dixon Public Library
Wednesday, July 2, 2025: 5PM – 11PM: Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli/Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Presale Voucher or $35 Armbands or Tickets (1/$1, 21/$20, 44/$40) in Carnival Grounds

Thursday, July 3, 2025:
🥞 6:30AM-12NOON: Pancakes & Petunias at DHS cafeteria by Dixon Boosters
🎾TBA: Youth Tennis Classic (Rain Date) at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts
🍀10AM Doors Open/ Noon Play – 3 PM: Elks Bingo (ages 18+, small bills only, no outside food/drinks)
🏠 10AM-4PM: Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitor Center Open
🌺🎡 2PM-4 PM: Special Needs Quiet Hours Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Must Pre-Register at Petunia Festival Headquarters or ONLINE for the special wristband for participant plus one rider and is valid only for the 2 hour designated time – Pick up wristbands day of in the carnival grounds -please note that no tickets/wristbands sold at carnival during this time and the carnival will only be open to pre-registered guests
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: Entry Gate Options into the 🏆Michelob Ultra Entertainment Venue
🛣️Hennepin Ave. Gate presented by 🏆102.3 The Coyote
🌉Peoria Bridge Gate presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros
🎫Presale Entry Ticket or $15/person at gates for those 13 and older
🎫🌺 5PM-11:30PM: Dixon Dish Food Vendors in the Entertainment Venue presented by💎Dennis Electric
🌺🎡 5PM – 11PM: Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli/Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Presale Voucher or $35 Armbands or Tickets (1/$1, 21/$20, 44/$40) in Carnival Grounds
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: VIP Sponsor Tent presented by🏆Shaw Local open for sponsors with badge, light snacks provided from 7-9PM
🎫🌺 Thursday Night Music presented by 🏆102.3 The Coyote
🎤🎫🌺 5:30PM: Out of Storage on the🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 6:30PM: The Smoking Popes on the 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🎤🎫🌺 8:30PM: Hard Love on the 🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 9:30PM: Blind Melon on the 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage

Friday, July 4, 2025: Happy Independence Day, America!
🥞 6:30AM-12NOON: Pancakes & Petunias at DHS cafeteria by Dixon Boosters
🖌️ 9AM-12PM: Brush and Bloom by DCCMS at Old Lee County Courthouse
🌺🍀10AM Doors Open/ Noon Play – 3 PM: Bingo at the Elks (ages 18+, small bills only, no outside food/drinks)
🌺 10AM-2PM: Cruise- In Style Car Show presented by 🏆Ken Nelson Auto Group – Registration8AM/10 AM Start/2PM Awards – at John Dixon Park – ONLY 120 spots available for the show with Pre-Registration LINK $10 until June 30 – Day of registration up to the 120 entries for $15
🗝️ 10AM-3PM: Old Settlers Cabin Open between the bridges by Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society
🌺🎡 1PM-11PM: Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli/Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Presale Voucher or $35 Armbands or Tickets (1/$1, 21/$20, 44/$40) in Carnival Grounds
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: Entry Gate Options into the 🏆Michelob Ultra Entertainment Venue
🛣️Hennepin Ave. Gate presented by 🏆102.3 The Coyote
🌉Peoria Bridge Gate presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros
🎫Presale Entry Ticket or $15/person at gates for those 13 and older
🎫🌺 5PM-11:30PM: Dixon Dish Food Vendors in the Entertainment Venue presented by💎Dennis Electric
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: VIP Sponsor Tent presented by🏆Shaw Local open for sponsors with badge, light snacks provided from 7-9PM
🌺 5PM – 7PM: Family Fun Night games and touch a truck event presented by 🏆OSF St. Katharine Hospital Center in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot by the Old Lee County Courthouse
🍨 5PM – 7PM: Ice Cream Social Dixon Wonder Workers 4-H Club at the Old Lee County Courthouse
❤️🤍💙6:30PM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Old Lee County Courthouse Lawn
🥁 7PM – 9PM: Dixon Municipal Band Concert at the Old Lee County Courthouse
🎫🌺 Friday Night Music presented by 🏆Ken Nelson Auto Group
🎤🎫🌺 5:30PM: Two Stroke Johnson 🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 6::30PM: BAJA 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🎤🎫🌺 8:30PM: Kirkland 🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 9:30PM: Too Hype Crew 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage

Saturday, July 5, 2025:
🥞 6:30AM-12NOON: Pancakes & Petunias at DHS cafeteria by Dixon Boosters
🎾 TBA: Adult Tennis Classic at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts
🏃‍♂️ 6:30AM Registration/8 AM Start: Reagan Run at Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
🎣 7AM Registration/8AM-10AM: Elks Fishing Derby between the bridges on the north side of the Rock River
🥏 8AM: Rock River Disc Golf presents The Petunia Fest Trilogy Challenge at Lowell Park- Registration Required
🌺 8AM Check In/8:30AM Play: Volleyball Tournament at Plum Hollow Courts – $25/Person Tournament Pre-Registration Required
⚾ 9AM: Al Morrison All-Star Festivities at the Page Park Ball Diamonds
🎨 9AM-2PM: Think Pink Craft & Vendor Show at Loveland Community Home (Contact – 815.284.2741)
🖼️ 9AM- 4PM: Nuts About Art Show by The Next Picture Show at John Dixon Park
🗝️ 10AM-3PM: Old Settlers Cabin Open between the bridges by Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society
🏠 10AM-4PM: Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitor Center Open
🌺🍀 10AM Doors Open/ Noon Play-3PM: Bingo at the Elks (ages 18+, small bills only, no outside food or drinks)
🌺 10AM Registration/11AM Start: Bean Bag Tournament in front of BeanBlossom Parking Lot – $20/team for social play LINK & $40/team for competitive play
🌺🎡 1PM – 11PM: Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Presale Voucher or $35 Armbands or Tickets (1/$1, 21/$20, 44/$40) in Carnival Grounds
🌺1PM: Dog Parade presented by 💎Treehouse Foods in partnership with Furology at Haymarket Square – Pre-Registration must be completed by June 30.
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: Entry Gate Options into the 🏆Michelob Ultra Entertainment Venue
🛣️Hennepin Ave. Gate presented by 🏆102.3 The Coyote
🌉Peoria Bridge Gate presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros
🎫Presale Entry Ticket or $15/person at gates for those 13 and older
🎫🌺 5PM-11:30PM: Dixon Dish Food Vendors in the Entertainment Venue presented by💎Dennis Electric
🎫🌺 5PM-11PM: VIP Sponsor Tent presented by🏆Shaw Local open for sponsors with badge, light snacks provided from 7-9PM
🎫🌺Saturday Night Music presented by 🏆River Country 101.7
🎤🎫🌺 5:30PM: Marques Morel 🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 6:30PM: VeryGently 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🎤🎫🌺 8:30PM: Loess Hills🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage
🎤🎫🌺 9:30PM: Tyler Braden🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🎤🎫🌺 Afterparty: Sheez-It🏆 G&M Kona Reagan Stage

Sunday, July 6, 2025:
🥞 6:30AM-12NOON: Pancakes & Petunias at DHS cafeteria by Dixon Boosters
🙌 9AM: Community Worship on Reagan Stage Downtown
🎾 TBA: Adult Tennis Classic at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts
🌺 12AM-10PM: Dixon Dish Food Vendors in the Entertainment Venue presented by💎Dennis Electric
🌺 12AM-10PM: 🏆Michelob Ultra Entertainment Venue Open for Patrons
🌺1PM: Petunia Festival Parade presented by 💎Dabney Services steps off at St. Mary’s School and progresses down Peoria, around Haymarket Square to First Street, across the bridge to the Dixon High School Parking Lot/Line up at 11AM with placement provided week of parade to participants
🌺🎡1PM-10PM: Carnival presented by 🏆Arthur’s Garden Deli & Don Pedros – In front of DHS – Presale Voucher or $35 Armbands or Tickets (1/$1, 21/$20, 44/$40) in Carnival Grounds
🌺 Sunday Music presented by 🏆Mad Water Saloon/Palmyra Pub
🎤🌺 3:30-5:30PM: Rosbrook Hall on the 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🎤🌺 6:30-8:30PM: Brushville on the 🏆 Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🌺 9PM: 50/50 Drawing on the 🏆Dixon CGH Medical Center Main Stage
🌺🎆 9:30PM: Fireworks presented by🏆Dixon CGH Medical Center: Music will be played on 🏆 River Country 101.7 FM with a special thank you to ComEd for the use of the land to display the fireworks!