Discover Dixon

Dixon Dish
2026-07-04 16:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Downtown Entertainment/Food Venue
Presented by Dennis Electric
Ticket required for entry

CGH Medical Center Venue
2026-07-04 16:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
5:30 p.m.- Bobbi White & Co.
7:00 p.m.- The Rangers
8:30 p.m.- Desiree & The Wilde
Headliner (9:30 p.m.)- Graham Barham
Afterparty- Loess Hills

OSFD Healthcare Tennis Classic
2026-07-04 14:00 - 18:00 | 1028 Palmyra Street
Click here for printable form

Petunia Festival- Carnival
2026-07-04 13:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Dixon High School, Dixon High School 300 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

Dog Parade
2026-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Haymarket Square

Lee County Honor Flight Cookout
2026-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 | County Market, 1380 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Lee Count Honor Flight Committee is hosting a cookout at County Market on N Galena Ave. on July 4, 2026. They will have steak, pork chops, hot dogs, and brats available for purchase. All proceeds from cookout will help fund area Veterans going on the next Honor Flight Trip to Washington D.C. Applications for Veterans and Guardians will be available for our next flight.

Pedestrian Bridge Dedication
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Pedestrian Bridge
Join us as we celebrate two historic milestones: the dedication of our new pedestrian bridge and America’s 250th Anniversary.
This special ceremony will officially dedicate the bridge as a lasting symbol of connection, community, and progress while honoring the 250-year legacy of our nation. Community members, visitors, elected officials, and special guests are invited to gather on the bridge for this memorable event.
The ceremony will feature remarks from local and regional leaders, patriotic reflections, and the official dedication of the bridge. A stage will be located at the center of the bridge, with viewing areas available on both sides on the bridge.
Whether you are a longtime resident or visiting for Dixon’s Independence Day celebrations, we invite you to be part of this historic occasion.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Come help us celebrate our community, our country, and a new landmark that will serve generations to come.

Bags Tournament
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Beanblossom Parking Lot, 106 River St, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
10:00am Registration / 11:00am Start

Reagan Boyhood Home Tours
2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 810 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

Old Settlers Log Cabin Open
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Old Settlers Log Cabin, 78 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Lincoln Statue Drive between Galena & Peoria bridges
Presented by the Lee County Historical Society
Find information about our raffle!

Bingo
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Doors Open 10am; Play Noon-3:00pm

Nuts About Art
2026-07-04 09:00 - 16:00 | John Dixon Park

Al Morrison All-Star
2026-07-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Page Park, 1 Page Park Drive, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

Elks Fishing Derby
2026-07-04 07:00 - 10:00 | North Side Riverfront
Registration at 7:00am
8:00-10:00am
North side riverfront between Galena & Peoria bridges

Reagan Run
2026-07-04 06:30 - 11:00 | Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 810 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Race day registration starting at 6:30am
Run start: 8:00am
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
Reagan Run Online Registration
Printable Brochure / Entry Form
Course Map

Pancakes and Petunias
2026-07-04 06:00 - 23:00 | Dixon High School, Dixon High School 300 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

Dixon Municipal Band Concert
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 298-200 S Ottawa Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, United States

Dixon Municipal Band Patriotic Concert
2026-07-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 298-200 S Ottawa Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, United States
The Dixon Municipal Band presents its annual Patriotic Concert in conjunction with the Petunia Festival on Friday July 3 at 7:00 PM on the Old Lee County Courthouse lawn.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
2026-07-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 298-200 S Ottawa Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, United States

Petunia Festival- VIP Sponsor Tent
2026-07-03 17:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Open for sponsors with badge, light snacks provided from 7:00-9:00pm
Downtown Entertainment/Food Venue
Sponsored by: Dabney Services
Thank you, sponsors!

Ice Cream Social
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 298-200 S Ottawa Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, United States

Family Fun Night
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. 3rd Street, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

CGH Medical Center Venue
2026-07-03 16:30 - 23:00 | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
5:30 p.m.- Mirabilia
7:00 p.m.- Sybris
8:30 p.m.- Invisible Cartoons
Headliner (9:30 p.m.)- Gin Blossoms
Afterparty- Hard Love

Dixon Dish
2026-07-03 16:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Presented by Dennis Electric
Ticket required for entry

Petunia Festival- Bingo
2026-07-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States

Old Settlers Cabin Tours
2026-07-03 10:00 - 2026-07-04 15:00 | Old Settlers Log Cabin, 78 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
The Old Settlers Cabin will be open for tours on July 3 and 4 from 10 to 3 p.m. There will be activities and games for children and books for sale for the adults.
A Civil War Reenactor will have his “living history” display on the lawn in front of the cabin. He will be conducting tours and answer questions about the life of a Civil War soldier.

Old Settlers Log Cabin Open
2026-07-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Old Settlers Log Cabin, 78 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Presented by the Lee County Historical Society
Find information about our raffle!

Cruise-In Style Car Show
2026-07-03 10:00 - 14:00 | John Dixon Park
Car Show from 10:00am-2:00pm
Sponsored by Ken Nelson Auto

Think Pink Craft Show
2026-07-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Loveland Community House & Museum, 513 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
