Discover Dixon

04/04/2025

1 Week Away ✨👏 From Founder's Day ✨👏

Join Discover Dixon at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 at Loveland Community House & Museum to hear Tori Highley share the story of one of Dixon's most cherished landmarks: The Dixon: Historic Theatre 🙌🎭

Doors open at 3! Start your weekend off right, celebrating the city's rich history! 📜🤩

2025 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Raynor Garage Doors Sauk Valley Bank

04/01/2025

It might be April Fools' Day, but the DCCMS Ambassador Scholarship is no joke! 🥁 😏 Graduating seniors from Dixon, make sure you apply! ✨🙌

The scholarship can be applied to an accredited trades program, or 2 or 4-year College/University attendance for Fall 2025. 🎓📚

✅ Click on "Scholarship" at the top of the Discover Dixon website for more information to apply today!

03/31/2025

Your future as a top-notch leader ✨ awaits at the Midwest Summit on Leadership on May 15 in Dixon, Illinois! 🚀 It's the event to take you to the next level! 📈

Click on "Midwest Summit on Leadership" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website for all the info and a link to sign up!

03/28/2025

🚴‍♀️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Ready, set, GO! 🏁 Tortoise Multisport is officially opening its doors this Saturday, March 29, with a Grand Opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! 🎉🎉

This triathlete’s dream shop is loaded with gear, equipment, and inspiration to help you train, race, and crush your goals. 💪🔥 Whether you're an Ironman regular or just starting your fitness journey, Tortoise Multisport has what you need to get moving! 🐢💨

📍 609 W 3rd St

03/27/2025

Hey! 👋 Yeah, you! ✨ This is your sign to lock down 🔒 the date so you and the crew can enjoy a much-needed May Day Meetup on Thursday, May 1! 🌸😎 Enjoy some drinks! Support your Dixon shops! Grab some dinner! 🍸

👜 All the details and deals will be posted at "May Day Meetup" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website soon!



2025 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors 🙌
Raynor Garage Doors Sauk Valley Bank

03/26/2025

The Dixon Arts Coalition is excited 👏✨ to officially announce that applications are now being accepted for a new mural 🎨 opportunity at the Water Department Building on East River Street. 💦 Find "Arts Coalition" under the "Living" tab at the Discover Dixon website for all of the details! 🙌

03/25/2025

Got a little spring in your step and ready to get outside?! 🚵‍♂️✨ Sign up for Rock River Madness! 👏👏 Beginners, have no fear! All skill levels are welcome! Click on "Rock River Madness" at the Discover Dixon website for more information and to get registered today! 🙌

Presented by The First National Bank in Amboy

2025 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Sauk Valley Bank and Raynor Garage Doors

03/24/2025

Dive into The Dixon's history 🤯 with an engaging and historical overview of the Theatre on Friday, April 11! 📜

Tori Highley of The Dixon: Historic Theatre will present a free ✨ program at 3:30 p.m. at Loveland Community House & Museum, 513 W. Second St. Doors will open at 3. 👋

Light refreshments will be served. Come hear 👂 the story of this cultural landmark! 👏👏

2025 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Raynor Garage Doors and Sauk Valley Bank

03/20/2025

Applications continue to be accepted for the DCCMS Ambassador Scholarship! 🎓 Up to 10 are available, in the amount of $1,000, to Dixon residents who attend DHS, Newman HS, Faith Christian, or are homeschooled. 📚 Click on "Scholarship" at the top of the Discover Dixon website for more information and to apply today! 👋

03/19/2025

Did you miss the Candidate Forum? 🇺🇸🗳 Get to know your local candidates by viewing the recap of the event on YouTube!

Candidates running in local races spoke at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Wiltz Auditorium at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.City Council, Dixon Sc...

03/19/2025

First day of Spring is Thursday?! 🌿☀️ Perfect time to register for this year's Rock River Madness! 🚴‍♀️

3 Road Rides and 3 Trail Rides 🚵‍♀️ equal something for everyone, from seasoned vets to rookie riders! Sign up today! 😎

Rock River Madness is a Discover Dixon event presented by The First National Bank in Amboy

Hang out after you ride this year and enjoy food and beverages, sponsored by Tortoise Multisport

2025 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors Raynor Garage Doors and Sauk Valley Bank

03/17/2025

Standing for more than a century, The Dixon: Historic Theatre has been through a lot! 🙌✨ Today, it stands as a vibrant and vital piece of downtown Dixon! 📍

Come hear Tori Highley tell the historical building's story 📜 during this year's Founder's Day presentation at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 at Loveland Community House & Museum!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about your community's history! Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.

2025 Pinnacle Sponsors Sauk Valley Bank and Raynor Garage Doors 🙏

03/14/2025

Helping unlock futures 🚀 jump-starting new endeavors ✨ creating new pathways! 🙌

That's what businesses and organization did this past Wednesday at the second ⚙️🧰 Career Fair and Hiring Expo 🩺📚 presented by Discover Dixon and Lee County Industrial Development Association! Thank you to all who participated! 🙏

Save the date for next year! Registration will open in fall!
📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026

03/13/2025

You're not going to want to miss this year's speakers! Registration for the 2025 Midwest Summit on Leadership is live! 🤩🙌

Join aspiring leaders and proven difference makers on Thursday, May 15 at The Historic Dixon Theatre for what will be an inspiring experience! Get ready to get motivated! 👏👏

Find "Midwest Summit on Leadership" at Discover Dixon's website for more info on this year's event and to reserve your spot! 👋

03/12/2025

Stay engaged! 🇺🇸🗳 Meet the candidates running in your local races at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Wiltz Auditorium at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. ✅

City Council, Dixon School Board, Dixon Township Supervisor, and Township Highway Commissioner candidates 🚧📚 will be offered the chance to speak to the audience, as Dr. David Hellmich of Sauk Valley Community College moderates. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 👏

Make sure you're an informed citizen 🫵 for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election by joining Discover Dixon at the Candidate Forum!

03/10/2025

Looking for something new? Stop by this year's Career Fair & Hiring Expo from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at Dixon High School! ✨‍👨‍🚒👩‍⚖️ Click "Career Fair" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website for sneak peak of the businesses and organizations slated to be in attendance! ✅ Presented in coordination with Lee County Industrial Development Association and Dixon High Schol Dixon Public Schools #170

03/05/2025

Award-winning pumpkin 🎃🚗 racers – almost as impressive as the new facility 😁 in Part 2 of Where Are We Wednesday with Raynor Garage Doors

03/05/2025

Where Are We Wednesday debuts with Part 1 of Discover Dixon's trip to Raynor Garage Doors to tour its 😮 IMPRESSIVE new facility! 🛠