If you missed the boat last year, now’s your chance to redeem yourself! Dement Town Music Fest will return Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 600 block of Depot Avenue!

The first year of Dement Town Music Fest was in 2023, and it’s been an event that people still haven’t stopped talking about.

It was a great combination of community spirit, neighborhood pride, local business support, and top-notch live music acts. We’re not messing with the recipe in 2024!

Hello Weekend, a high-energy cover band from Chicago, put on an unbelievable live show last year, playing hits that spanned decades and genres, not just the same ones you always hear! From Lady Gaga to Guns N’ Roses, you truly didn’t know what was coming next!

Discover Dixon knew after the band’s set last year that we had to bring them back. They’ll return to headline the event!

Joining them this year will be local favorite Burn ‘N Bush, hailing out of Ashton, who will get the party started out right with their 2-man acoustic jams that has garnered them a huge and loyal following!

Also on the bill this year is The Empty Pockets, a powerhouse Chicago band boasting “a joyful friction of blues, Americana, folk, and rock n’ roll spiked with roots soul.”

The live show these three bands put on are all next level, creating a lineup that’s sure to give us a night not soon forgotten!

Local favorite Lil’ Smoked will have meals available to purchase, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Mary’s Diner will also offer great items to keep you fueled up, and PJ’s will be serving drinks that night, too!

There will be a mobile axe throwing station set up and the bags boards will be out for you to enjoy while you take in the music!

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Gates open at 2 p.m., and the music will be bumping from 3 to 10!

This event is all ages. Those 21 and older should be prepared to show ID in order to purchase alcohol. Picnic table seating will be available, but you can bring in your own chairs. Outside coolers will not be allowed.

Sponsors for 2024 include Gold Rush Gaming, M.O.S.T. Plumbing & Mechanical, Raynor Garage Doors, and 102.3 The Coyote!