Discover Dixon

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 As our nation marks 250 years of independence, join organizers on Saturday, June 27 for a special fundraiser that will bring our community together for a night of celebration and purpose. ❤️🤍💙

🎶 Guests will enjoy live entertainment from the nostalgic Yorkville Big Band and the crowd-favorite Time Bandits Band, keeping the dance floor full all evening long!

⭐ Between performances, organizers will welcome Wounded Warrior guest speaker Danielle Green. Danielle is a U.S. Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and former University of Notre Dame basketball player who was injured while serving in Iraq.

🍽️ This is a 21+ event. A suggested donation of $50 per person is requested, with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and its mission to honor and empower wounded veterans.

🎟️ To make a donation and RSVP, find "America 250" under the Events tab at the Discover Dixon website.

06/24/2026

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is such an important and special part of our community! ❤️ If you are able to support them, please do! 🐾 And adopt Pete (or another furry friend) before we do! 😄

06/24/2026

Cookiebread Instrumental Music Co is ready to give you something different this week at Music at the Square! 🌟🎵

🎸 Come enjoy his unique brand of instrumental music and stellar guitar work from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 26 at John Dixon Park! ☀️

Gather your crew, settle in with a picnic, and enjoy a refreshing Lemon Ice courtesy of Culver's 🍋🍦 Add live music and a beautiful summer evening, and you've got the perfect Friday night at Music at the Square. 🎶✨

Presented by
Ken Nelson Auto Group
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center
Palmyra Pub and Eatery
Mad Water Saloon

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors
Raynor Garage Doors and Sauk Valley Bank

06/23/2026

🏋️‍♀️ It's Total Body Blast presented by Dixon Family YMCA, set for this Friday at 7 a.m. on the Riverfront! 💪

🔥 Get ready to move! This full-body workout combines bodyweight strength moves, core crushers, and heart-pumping cardio to leave you feeling strong and energized. Bring water and a mat! ✅

🚗 Fitness Friday Parking Reminder

Please use public parking only:
• In front of the pavilion
• Beanblossom Parking Lot
• Public lot at Peoria & First Street
• Downtown street parking

🚫 Please do not park in the business lot on River Street.

Summer Series presented by
Mad Water Saloon
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center
Palmyra Pub and Eatery
Ken Nelson Auto Group

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors
Sauk Valley Bank
Raynor Garage Doors

06/22/2026

What a beautiful Friday afternoon it was celebrating the new location of Lou+Co Hair Lounge! 💅😎 This local luxury hair lounge specializes in hair extensions, color, Brazilian blowouts, nails and spray tans! 💇🏽‍♀️ And we're happy to have them in downtown Dixon! 🙌 Give them a follow and schedule an appointment! 👏

📍 111 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon
🤳 815-441-8093

06/20/2026

It was a beautiful morning on Friday for some fitness! ☀️💪 Thank you, Grit & Grace Fitness for your great Tone and Transform class, and to all the people who joined! 🙌🏋️‍♀️ What a crowd! 🎉

06/19/2026

🎉 The DCCMS Ambassador Scholarship recipients for 2026! Congrats to Dani Lovett (left), Olivia Arduini, Sarah MacRunnels, and Micki Worrell! 👏🎓 The group and entire organization wishes the best for all of you and can't wait to see the great things you do! 🚀

06/18/2026

🌬️🍃 You never know where the wind will take you! Stop by the Welcome Center at 📍 87 S. Hennepin Ave. and check out some of our new arrivals! ✨ The staff would love to see you!

06/17/2026

No Dixon City Market this week. Get it together, weather! 😔

Due to continued rain, and the threat of high winds and severe weather during market hours, Discover Dixon has made the difficult decision to cancel Dixon City Market for tonight – 6/17. 😔

With two dates now affected by weather, Discover Dixon will be adding a Sept. 16 pop-up Dixon City Market. 🙌🧡

Look forward to seeing you all next week! ✨

06/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week's Legislative Luncheon! 🏛️🍽️

We appreciate State Representative Bradley Fritts and State Senator Li Arellano, Jr for providing an informative recap of the 2026 legislative session and sharing insights on issues impacting businesses and communities across Illinois.

The discussion sparked great questions and thoughtful conversation, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with their elected officials and gain a better understanding of the policies shaping our region's future.

Thank you to our speakers and all who attended for helping make this event a success! 👏