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For the betterment and growth of Dixon, Discover Dixon advocates for our businesses, community, and visitors by promoting economic development, cultural programs, civic engagement, and historic preservation.

🎃🍂 TOMORROW! Downtown Dixon is the place to be!The Scarecrow Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., an...
10/16/2026

🎃🍂 TOMORROW! Downtown Dixon is the place to be!

The Scarecrow Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Discover Dixon is ready to fill SIX city blocks with fall fun, family activities, shopping, entertainment and more!

With 100+ booths and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy! 🍁

🎨 Pumpkin painting, face painting and flower pot decorating

🐐 Petting zoo, games and pumpkin bowling

🍩 Donut eating contests and street performers

🛍️ Crafters, vendors and downtown shopping specials

🎶 Live music from the Dixon Municipal Band along the Riverfront

🍔 Food trucks and plenty of delicious festival treats

🏁 The Pumpkin Derby returns at 1 p.m.! Watch creative pumpkin racers battle down Hennepin Avenue for bragging rights and prizes!

And don't forget to check out the incredible scarecrows created by local businesses, organizations and families throughout downtown!

Dixon's largest festival of the year is almost here! Bring the family, invite some friends and spend your Saturday enjoying everything downtown Dixon has to offer! 🎃

Click "Scarecrow Festival" under "Events" at the Discover Dixon website for a full list of vendors and activities!

Presented by
Palmyra Pub and Eatery
Mad Water Saloon
CGH Medical Center
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Hicks Insurance Agency & Associates, Inc.

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors
Raynor Garage Doors
Sauk Valley Bank

Look at all these creative Scarecrow Contest displays! 👏🍁 More beautiful creations have been added since the official pi...
10/16/2026

Look at all these creative Scarecrow Contest displays! 👏🍁 More beautiful creations have been added since the official pictures were taken earlier this week! 🎃

Come see them all during the Scarecrow Festival THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 17 – 6 blocks of downtown Dixon full of family fun! 😎✨

🥇 1st – WACC CEO Class - West

🥈 2nd – Donaldsons CO

🥉 3rd – Rock River Garden Club

Finding the right employees can be a challenge. Discover Dixon’s next Breakfast Blend is all about workforce solutions t...
10/15/2026

Finding the right employees can be a challenge. Discover Dixon’s next Breakfast Blend is all about workforce solutions that work! 💼☕

Join Discover Dixon and Kreider Services on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to learn how Thrive Employment Services can help local businesses connect with dedicated, pre-screened candidates while providing ongoing support for successful employment.

It’s a great opportunity to discover new ways to fill staffing needs, improve retention and build a stronger workforce. 👏

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 20
⏰ 9-10:30 a.m.

➡️ Register today and join the conversation!
https://bit.ly/wf-blend

10/14/2026

Congrats to Nora Kate Paints LLC- Balayti! 🙌🎨 This morning, the Dixon Arts Coalition alongside City of Dixon Illinois Government officials, Discover Dixon members and ambassadors, and many supportive community members and officials celebrated the completion of the mural on the Water Department Building on the corner of East River Street and Artesian Place! ✨📍 Around 350 hours of work went into it, and there is so much to see! 🤩 Go see for yourself!

Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff was a blast this past Sunday! 🌶🔥 Thank you to our nine competitors for providing great-t...
10/14/2026

Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff was a blast this past Sunday! 🌶🔥 Thank you to our nine competitors for providing great-tasting chili for a big crowd! 🏈😎

🏆 People's Choice: Clueless
🏆 Judges' Choice: The Royal Palms
🏆 Best Showmanship: Drifters Saloon

Bowling For Dollars provided some great tunes! 🎶🥁 Huge shoutout to bar sponsors The Stables Bar, Drifters Saloon, The Royal Palms, Lo’s Lounge, Shinny's and Alley Loop!

🙌 Event sponsored by
Ken Nelson Auto Group
Hicks Insurance Agency & Associates, Inc.
Mad Water Saloon
Palmyra Pub and Eatery
CGH Medical Center

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

🎃 Dixon, get those costumes ready! 👻The Treat Street Parade & Palooza is returning Saturday, Oct. 24, and we're ready fo...
10/13/2026

🎃 Dixon, get those costumes ready! 👻

The Treat Street Parade & Palooza is returning Saturday, Oct. 24, and we're ready for a morning full of costumes, candy and Halloween fun! 🍬🦇

👻 9:30 a.m. - Treat Street Parade
🏆 10 a.m. - Costume Awards
🍭 10-11:30 a.m. - Treat Street throughout downtown Dixon
🚗 After the parade - Trunk & Treat at Haymarket Square

Come dressed to impress and join the fun as downtown Dixon fills with ghosts, goblins and plenty of trick-or-treaters! 🎃

Mark those calendars, start planning those costumes and get ready for another great Treat Street Parade & Palooza, a Discover Dixon event presented by Midland States Bank! 🎃🍭

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors
Raynor Garage Doors
Sauk Valley Bank

🎃🏁 Off with the kids today?! Have some free time tonight! Get building your racer!The Pumpkin Derby returns to Scarecrow...
10/12/2026

🎃🏁 Off with the kids today?! Have some free time tonight! Get building your racer!

The Pumpkin Derby returns to Scarecrow Festival on THIS Saturday, Oct. 17! Build your best pumpkin racer and see if it has what it takes to speed down Hennepin Avenue using nothing but gravity!

🏁 Racing starts at 1 p.m.
📝 Registration begins at noon
🏆 Cash prizes for Grand Champion & Best in Show!

There are categories for all ages, plus a Business/Organization division, so get creative, build your racer and join the fun!

Want to know how to build your pumpkin racer and see the full rules? Visit the Discover Dixon website and find Scarecrow Festival under the Events tab.

🎃 Start planning your pumpkin-powered masterpiece now!

Sponsored by Moore Tires - 1315 N Galena Ave. Dixon, IL

10/11/2026

Come down to the Beanblossom downtown for a Sunday Funday! 😎 Ultimate Tailgate runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it’s a beautiful day! 🏈🌶️ $5 entry while supplies last!

Thank you to the TheRadar.online for partnering with Discover Dixon to film the Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026...
10/09/2026

Thank you to the TheRadar.online for partnering with Discover Dixon to film the Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. 🗳️ 🇺🇸 The video is now available on YouTube! 🙌

🎃 Downtown Dixon is about to get a whole lot more festive!This weekend, families, businesses, organizations and groups c...
10/09/2026

🎃 Downtown Dixon is about to get a whole lot more festive!

This weekend, families, businesses, organizations and groups can start putting up their creations for the annual Discover Dixon Scarecrow Contest! 🌾🍂

Scarecrows can go up beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 throughout downtown Dixon. Get creative, have some fun and make sure the name of your family, business, organization or group is displayed somewhere on your scarecrow!

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the three most creative scarecrows!

Judging takes place Tuesday, Oct. 13, so make sure your scarecrow is looking its best!

📧 Once your scarecrow is up, email [email protected] with your name/group and the location of your scarecrow so it can be included in judging.

Let’s see what you’ve got, Dixon! We can’t wait to see downtown filled with scarecrows! 🎃🌾🍁

Address

87 S Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL
61021

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18152843361

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