48th Annual Dixon Petunia Festival July 3rd - July

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Monday, July 2, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
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48th Annual Dixon Petunia Festival
July 3rd - July 8th, 2012
Monday • July 2
7pm
chase. Free Admission to the Festival Grounds both Thursday
and Sunday - Family Fun Day!
176 Keys - Dueling Pianos - Historic Dixon Theatre
Back again this year, 176 Keys Piano Show is the most
engaging show of its kind you will see anywhere. At
its simplest, it’s audience sing-along from rock, country
and all types of music. From there, members of the audience will sing and do any number of activities in unison or in side vs. side battles. Join us for another funfilled evening! Tickets are $8.00 per person available
online at www.dixontheatre.com or at the door on the
day of the event. All seats will be general admission.
No outside food or beverage is allowed in the Historic
Dixon Theatre
“FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF”
at the Midway Drive-In
Bring your friends and family to see “Ferris Bueller’s
Day Off” on the largest movie screen in Dixon, IL at the
Midway Drive-In and bring your dancing shoes! Before
the start of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, the Petunia Festival King, Queen and Royal Court will gather at the front
of the Midway Drive-In screen to recreate the classic
“TWIST AND SHOUT” dance number from the film and
you are invited to join in! Gates open at 7:00pm and the
movie starts at dusk. Special family friendly admission
price for this event – only $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for
children ages 3-11. Visit www.themidwaydrivein.net or
call (847) 647-3124 for more info.
7pm
Tuesday • July 3
TBD
5pm - 11pm
28th Annual KSB Petunia Festival Tennis Tournament
Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts in Page Park.
The Youth Tournament will be July 3rd and July 5th
(rain date July 6th).The Adult Tournament will be held
July 7th and Mixed Doubles July 8th (rain date July
8th and 9th). For more information on times and registrtion dates, please call the Dixon Park District at
815.284.3306
Taste Trail – Festival Grounds (Page Park Drive)
Travel the Taste Trail to find some great food and
drinks! Choose something different for each day of the
festival ~ American, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Greek,
pizza, seafood, and BBQ. Refreshing drinks and tasty
treats like snow cones, ice cream, popcorn, elephant
ears, and much more will be available.
Gates Open 5PM
NOON
12pm - 11pm
1pm - 11pm
12pm - 3pm
TBD
4pm - 11pm
5pm - 7pm
5pm & 6:30pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday • July 4
6am - 11am
FREE ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS - FAMILY FUN DAY
6am - 11am
Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast
5pm - 7pm
Candid Country, Burns & Poe, Frankie Ballard.
Tickets will be $12.00 and wil include admission to
festival grounds for the entire festival.
Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
Serving delicious pancakes, sausage and drink for only
$6 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
6th Annual Dixon Petunia Festival Bean Bag
Tournament - Behind the Taste Trail (Page Park Drive)
This tournament, also referred to as “bags” or “Corn
Hole”, will be a single elimination tournament with best
three out of five games. Registration begins at noon
with play starting at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Cash prizes will be awarded. Bring your friends and
family along to enjoy music, food, beverages, and a
nice cold adult beverage too.
Taste Trail - Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Tuesday, July 3rd for details.
North American Midway Entertainment Carnival
Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
Purchase tickets per ride or get the most for your money by
purchasing an armband for unlimited rides on the day of pur-
PARK STAGE (Page Park Drive)
Burn N’ Bush
Tristan Bushman
Thunder Hooker
Tim Cavanaugh - Dixon Historic Theatre
This is an Adult Show. The quick-witted, word-twisting
comedy songwriter and stand-up comedian is making
his mark through his frequent guest appearances on
radio shows across the country. He can be heard regularly on The Bob & Tom Show where he is best known
for his “One Minute Songs.” The Historic Dixon Theatre. $15 / person. Tickets are available at the door and
online at www.dixontheatre.com. Doors open 1 hour
before the show.
Thursday • July 5
4pm - 11pm
COUNTRY CONCERT
RIVER STAGE (Page Park Drive)
7pm
5pm - 6:45pm
7pm - 8pm
8:15 - 10pm
8pm
9pm - Midnight
Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
Bingo - Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
Tear sheets used. Dobbers will be available for purchase. WIXN radio personality Steve Marco is our
bingo caller and Culver’s of Dixon will be on site selling
lunch each day. Bingo License #BL51170. Admission
FREE. Must be 18 to enter.
28th Annual KSB Petunia Festival Tennis Tournament
Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts in Page Park.
See Tuesday, July 3 for details.
Taste Trail - Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Tuesday, July 3rd for details.
North American Midway Entertainment Carnival
Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
Archery Demo - Near Park Stage (Page Park Drive)
Legacy Archery joins the Petunia Festival again this
year! Try your aim at different animals and test your
abilities at the bow! For questions or information,
please call Jose Martinez at (815) 440-5844. Admission is Free.
The Annual Dana Stonesifer Classic - DHS Football Field
The Dixon High School girls and boys soccer team will
play their alumni. Girls play from 5 to 6:30PM and boys
play from 6:30 to 8:00PM. For any questions regarding
this event, please contact: Mahmoud Etemadi at 815441-0410. Admission is FREE.
Family Fun Night - Taste Area (Page Park Drive)
Kids’ activities such as Pick a Duck, Bottle Pitch, Memory Match, and Face Painting. Music and fun for all
ages! Admission FREE.
Steel Crazy - Park Stage Area (Page Park Drive)
11 piece full steel drum band. Admission FREE.
12pm - 3pm
4pm - 11pm
4pm - 11pm
Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
Bingo - Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Thursday, July 5 for details.
Taste Trail - Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Tuesday, July 3rd for details.
North American Midway Entertainment Carnival
Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
HERITAGE STAGE - ON THE RIVERFRONT
5pm -8pm
7pm
5PM - 7:30PM
8PM - 11PM
5PM - 8PM
9PM - 11PM
9pm - Midnight
River Street. Admission FREE.
Chameleon
Ice Cream Social & Dixon Municipal Band Concert
Join us on the Old Lee County Courthouse Lawn. The
ice cream social is sponsored by the Dixon Wonder
Workers and begins at 5 p.m. And then join the Dixon
Municipal Band as they feature a great variety of patriotic and American favorites. The music is from 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Admission is FREE. ~ Bring your own lawn
chair.
Footloose - The Historic Dixon Theatre
Join us for this 1984 tale of teen rebellion and repression featuring a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission $2.00. Tickets are
available for purchase at the door only.
RIVER STAGE (Page Park Drive)
Lizzi Neal Band
7th Heaven
PARK STAGE (Page Park Drive)
Kirkland
Big Daddy Woo Woo
Noyz Boyz
$3 admission charge to BeanBlossom Beer Garden.
River Street. Admission FREE.
Set Us Free
RIVER STAGE (Page Park Drive)
5pm -8pm
Out of Storage
8:30pm - 11:30pm Dot Dot Dot
PARK STAGE (Page Park Drive)
5pm - 8pm
Leo Moran
8:30pm - 11:30pm Strange Arrangement
9pm - Midnight Midwest Hype
$3 admission charge to BeanBlossom Beer Garden.
5pm -8pm
6am - 11am
Registration 7am
8am -10am
8am
9am - 12pm
9am - 3pm
9am - 4pm
9am - 3pm
11am - 2pm
12pm - 3pm
TBD
12pm - 11pm
1pm - 11pm
Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
Elks Fishing Derby - Located between the
Peoria & Galena bridges
The Annual Elks Fishing Derby is open to kids of all
ages. Brackets will be from 5 & under to 16 and older
with prizes for each division. Registration and permission forms can be picked up at the Dixon Chamber of
Commerce or at Dixon Elks Lodge. Call Dixon Elks
Lodge at 815-288-3557 if you have any questions. Admission is FREE.
13th Annual Reagan 5K Run/Walk
Race day registration from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. at Haymarket Square (255 Highland Avenue between W. 2nd and
W. 3rd Street). 5K Run/Walk start is 8 a.m. at Ronald
Reagan Boyhood Home (8th & Hennepin). Free Kid’s
Fun Run prior to race at 7:30 a.m.
Food, music and giveaways available at the finish line
in Haymarket Square Park. Call 815-288-2655 with
questions or check us out at www.reaganrun.com.
Kids’ Day - Washington School - 703 E. Morgan
Big Wheel races, arts & crafts, sack races, basketball shoot-out, water fights, Zack Percell magic show
& wild animals from Hoo Haven. Admission FREE!
Craft & Collectible Show - Dixon High School cafeteria.
Over 50 vendors and crafters. Admission is Free!
31st Annual Nuts About Art - John Dixon Park
Sponsored by The Next Picture Show. Admission
FREE.
Holland & Sons, Inc Antique Tractor Show
Featuring all makes of tractors and farm machinery. We
will have free tractor rides for kids. No admission fees.
Lincoln School Open House - 501 S. Lincoln Ave.
Lincoln School is turning 75 years old! Reminisce with
past classmates and tour the school.
www.dixonschools.org. Admission FREE.
Bingo - Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Thursday, July 5 for details.
28th Annual KSB Petunia Festival Tennis Tournament
Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts in Page Park.
See Tuesday, July 3 for details.
Taste Trail - Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Tuesday, July 3rd for details.
North American Midway Entertainment Carnival
Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
TICKETS
3-Day Admission to Festival Grounds
FREE ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS
6am - 11am
Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast
TBD
9:30am
12pm - 10pm
1pm - 11pm
1pm
3pm - 5pm
5pm - 8pm
5pm
9:30pm
Pancake Tent - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
28th Annual KSB Petunia Festival Tennis Tournament
Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts in Page Park.
See Tuesday, July 3 for details.
Community Worship Service
River Stage (Page Park Drive)
Join the Dixon Area Christian Ministerial Assoc. in this
annual event in which all people will have a chance to
praise the Lord together in worship and fellowship in
a unique setting. Come experience the power of worship along the Rock River in the park area. Admission is
free.
Taste Trail - Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Tuesday, July 3rd for details.
North American Midway Entertainment Carnival
Festival Grounds - Page Park Drive
See Wednesday, July 4 for details.
48th Annual Petunia Festival Parade
SDCA Drum Corps Show - SVCC Gym
Tickets are $10 at the door with children 5 and under
free and one child under 12 admitted free with a paid
adult admission. Check out the SDCA website at www.
thesdca.org
Fireworks
Fireworks will be launched from the south side of the
Rock River near the 900 block of West First Street.
Spectator seating will be allowed on both sides of the
river. Enjoy the show with synchronized music on River
Country 101.7 FM.
2012 Festival Fundraiser
ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL CHOOSE A 2012
HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA SWITCHBACK OR
$10,000 IN COLD HARD CASH!! Only 2500 tick-
ets will be sold. Get your tickets at the Dixon Main
Street office or call (888)441-7851. Ticket prices for
this fundraiser are as follows: 1 for $20, 3 for $50
and 7 for $100.
The drawing will be held on Sunday night, July 8, 2012, at
the River Stage on the festival grounds at approximately
8:00 p.m. See the Harley on display before the festival
at Ace Hardware in Dixon on the weekends and during
the festival at numerous events and at the Taste Trail. All
proceeds benefit the Dixon Petunia Festival, a nonprofit
organization. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees.
AMBOY
This ticket will be needed for admission to all
events shown in red.
Galena Steak
House
Mayor: James Burke
Commissioners:
David Blackburn, Colleen Brechon
Dennis Considine, Jeffrey Kuhn
HERITAGE STAGE - ON THE RIVERFRONT
905 N. Galena
Ave. Dixon
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710 North Galena
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-1010
Heritage Square
815-288-4448
815-288-4449
116 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon
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(just off of Palmyra Road)
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815-288-9403
1901 Harley Drive
Rock Falls, IL
Come See Us At The
Bingo Tent!
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1317 North Galena Avenue
Dixon, IL
815-535-9401
Dixon, IL 61021
Have fun at the festival!
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815.288.3257
1101 North Galena Avenue
Dixon
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the Festival in 2 ways.
1.Purchase a ticket for our Tuesday night Country Concert at
the River Stage on the Festival grounds for $12.00 and that
includes your entry ticket for Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.
2. OR purchase an entry ticket for $6.00 for Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Each ticket will have three separate, detachable
tickets at the bottom for admission on Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday during festival hours. Each person, over the age of
twelve, will simply need to hand the entire ticket to the gate attendant for admission. Please do not tear your own ticket, as
only whole tickets will be accepted by the gate attendant. You
will need to keep your one ticket for the entire Petunia Festival.
For same day re-entry, you will be given a wrist band that will
allow you re-admittance to the festival.
Please note that Thursday and Sunday are free admission
days. The Board of Directors welcomes you to the 48th Annual Dixon Petunia Festival. Any questions can be directed
to the Dixon Chamber of Commerce or check our website at
www.petuniafestival.org
Entry ticket for Festival Grounds including Carnival
needed for: Tuesday, July 3 Note: No Carnival on Tuesday,
Wednesday, July 4, Friday, July 6, Saturday, July 7
FREE Admission DAYS for the Festival Grounds and Carnival
are: Thursday, July 5 & Sunday, July 8. PLEASE NOTE:
RIVER STAGE (PAGE PARK DRIVE)
Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers
Rock River Jazz Band
- $6.00 at Gate
2012 Petunia Festival Ticket - Purchase your ticket to
This year’s Parade Theme is “Star Spangled Petunias”.
Includes: floats, drum corps, dancing, clowns & novelty
units from our area Tebala & Medinah Shriner organizations. Chicago Honey Bear Dancers, Pipes & Drums of
Clan MacAlpine and The Small Drum Corps Association
(6 corps). Judging will once again take place at Haymarket Square.
Where you come first
www.fnbamboy.com
1314 N. Galena Ave.
728 S. Crawford Ave.
800-216-0008
- $23.00 at Gate Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. $20.00 at the gate Thursday & Friday. $5.00.
Discount for advance purchase at Dixon Chamber
of Commerce. Located in the Town Square Center
at 101 W. 2nd Street, Suite 301.
Carnival Wristbands
Sunday • July 8
Saturday • July 7
Robbie LeBlanc and the Real Live Show
$3.00 admission charge to the Beanblossom Beer
Garden.
Friday • July 6
6am - 11am
6pm
Nichol’s Flowers
& Greenhouse
1228 W. 4th Street
Dixon, Illinois
815-284-3805
Burkhardt’s
LP Gas
The Royal
Palms
83 S. Galena Ave.
Dixon
815-288-9336
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815-288-2241
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815-288-6600
Sun 10-4pm
1135 N. Galena Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-1016