Discover Dixon

10/01/2024

This weekend! ✨🍁 Ultimate Tailgate Rib & Chili Cookoff is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6! 🌶🎃 Come ready to eat some chili! $5 while supplies last! 😎🎸 Live music, Bears game, bags, beverages, BBQ and more! All information can be found under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website! 🏈🍻

Event presented by Ken Nelson Auto Group 👏🙏

09/27/2024

🎉👏 Congrats to CGH Medical Center, who celebrated CGH Dixon Ready Care being ready and open for services in the Dixon Medical Center with a special ribbon cutting! Walk-ins and all patients are welcome at this location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 🎉👏

📍 1321 N. Galena Ave.
📱 815-564-1999
💻 cghmc.com/readycare

09/26/2024

We're just 10 days away from the best Sunday Funday all year in Dixon! 🏈🍻🎶

Come enjoy the Ultimate Tailgate Rib & Chili Cookoff presented by Ken Nelson Auto Group 😎✨ Watch the Bears 🐻 take on the Panthers at noon on the big screen outside! Enjoy drinks specials, and live music, too! 🎸

Locals and traveling teams will compete for bragging rights with their chili and ribs in the Beanblossom parking lot! 🌶 There is a $5 admission while chili supplies last. 🚨 **Please note: This is not a rib tasting event.** 🚨

Grab some lunch from Back Road Bar-B-Q, who will be on site and have food to purchase Wild Wrek will be playing live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🤠👏

The bars offer specials and get involved in the competitions, too! It always makes for a great fall afternoon downtown! 🎃🍁

Find "Ultimate Tailgate" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website to for all the information! 🙌

09/25/2024

Pull open the group chat 📱 and get that Witches Night Out planned for Thursday, Oct. 17 in Dixon! 🎃✨ It's a special evening of fall shopping, sipping, socializing and prizes (!!!) that you don't want to miss! 🍁🧙 All the deals will be posted at the "Witches Night Out" page under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website! 💻

Sponsored by Evanovich, Blessing & Associates 👏👏

09/24/2024

If you're unable to attend, stream the Candidate Forum at the link below! The event begins at 6 p.m. 🗳🇺🇸

Be part of a community dialogue as Illinois State Representative candidates Brad Fritts (R) and David Simpson (D) discuss the pressing issues facing our stat...

09/24/2024

Tonight's the night! 🗳✅ Engage in the democratic process!

Join Discover Dixon, as it hosts a Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Doors will open at 5:30. 🇺🇸

This forum presents an opportunity for voters to gain insight into the policies, visions, and personalities of the candidates vying for a critical role in shaping the future of Illinois.

Be part of a community dialogue as Illinois State Representative candidates Brad Fritts (R) and David Simpson (D) discuss the pressing issues facing our state.

Illinois Senate Candidate Li Arellano (R), who is running unopposed, will also address the audience. The event will be moderated by Dr. Dave Hellmich, President of Sauk Valley Community College.

Community members can go to bit.ly/canfor24 for a link to a live stream tonight.

09/21/2024

So ready to see some scarecrows downtown (and beyond)! 🍁✨Have you started planning your setup for this year?! Never entered the scarecrow contest? 😎🎃 No sweat! Find all the information you need to know – including rules and instructions on how you'll register your spot – at the "Scarecrow Festival" page under the "Events" dropdown at the Discover Dixon website! 💻📍

09/20/2024

🎃👻 BOO-YAH! Ghosts, ghouls and goblins, get pumped! Because the annual Halloween Parade is back! 🙌🎉 Treat Street Parade and Palooza - a Dixon tradition with a new title – returns Saturday, Oct. 26! 🍁✨

The parade will begin and end at Haymarket Square, 317 W. 3rd St., and Treat Street will continue with a 🍬🍭 Trunk & Treat at KSB Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., and treats at participating downtown businesses. 🦇💫

Schedule 🕤
9 a.m.: Parade Assembly
9:15 a.m.: Judging Concludes
9:20 a.m.: Parade Begins
10 a.m.: Awards (Categories are Pre-K, K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-8th) & Dismiss to Treat Street
10-11:30 a.m.: Treat Street/Trunk & Treat

This Discover Dixon event is presented by Raynor Garage Doors with additional support from Dixon Park District, KSB Hospital and BorgWarner 👏👏

09/19/2024

You better believe there will be a bags tournament at The Ultimate Tailgate Rib & Chili Cookoff 🔥🏈 presented by Ken Nelson Auto Group on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in the Beanblossom Parking Lot on River Street! 🌶🍻 Find this event under the "Events" dropdown at the Discover Dixon website for a link to register! 💻😎

• $10 per team
• Single elimination
• Registration from11 to 11:15 a.m.
• Bags fly at 11:30 a.m.
• Must Be 21+
• Yes, you can sign up the day of the tournament, but space is limited. Teams will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
• You must pay your team's $10 at registration.
• If you fail to register by 11:15 a.m., your spot is forfeited.

09/18/2024

You can call us Limp Bizkit, 👻😎 because we keep pumpkins rollin', rollin', rollin' rollin' (what?) 🎃✨ at Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 19! The Pumpkin Derby – sponsored by Moore Tires - 1315 N Galena Ave. Dixon, IL Moore Tires – kicks off at 1 p.m. this year! ⌚💻 Click on "Scarecrow Festival" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website for a link to register, and get your gourds ready to go cruisin' down Hennepin! 🍁🎢

09/17/2024

✨🧙‍♀️ It's spooky season, sisters! 👻🎃 Dixon's Fall Witches Night Out returns Thursday, Oct. 17! Just one month away from a wicked girls night! 💫🍁 All deals will be posted at the Discover Dixon website! 🍸🍜 Businesses can still contact our office if you'd like to participate, but hurry! You don't want to miss out! 🎃🫶

Sponsored by Evanovich, Blessing & Associates

09/17/2024

There's still time to have your questions answered! 🗳✅ Submit a question today the upcoming Candidate Forum!

Discover Dixon will host a Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Doors will open at 5:30. 🇺🇸

This forum presents an opportunity for voters to gain insight into the policies, visions, and personalities of the candidates vying for a critical role in shaping the future of Illinois.

Illinois State Representatives candidates Brad Fritts (R) and David Simpson (D) will discuss the pressing issues facing our state. Illinois Senate Candidate Li Arellano (R), who is running unopposed, will also address the audience. The event will be moderated by Dr. Dave Hellmich, President of Sauk Valley Community College.

Click on "Candidate Forum" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website to submit a question. The most frequently asked questions will be addressed at the forum. 👋

09/12/2024

It’s one of the best Sunday Fundays all year in Dixon! 🏈🍻🎶

Come enjoy the Ultimate Tailgate Rib & Chili Cookoff presented by Ken Nelson Auto Group! 😎✨ Watch the Bears 🐻 take on the Panthers at noon on the big screen outside! Enjoy drinks specials, and live music, too! 🎸

Locals and traveling teams will compete for bragging rights with their chili and ribs in the Beanblossom parking lot! 🌶 There is a $5 admission while chili supplies last. 🚨**Please note: This is not a rib tasting event.** 🚨

Grab some lunch from Back Road Bar-B-Q, who will be on site and have food to purchase!

Wild Wrek will be playing live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🤠👏

The bars offer specials and get involved in the competitions, too! It always makes for a great fall afternoon downtown! 🎃🍁

Looking to sign up your chili or rib team? Find "Ultimate Tailgate" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website to sign up! 🙌

09/11/2024

Your voice matters! 🗳✅ Submit a question today the upcoming Candidate Forum!

Discover Dixon will host a Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Doors will open at 5:30. 🇺🇸

This forum presents an opportunity for voters to gain insight into the policies, visions, and personalities of the candidates vying for a critical role in shaping the future of Illinois.

Illinois State Representatives candidates Brad Fritts (R) and David Simpson (D) will discuss the pressing issues facing our state. Illinois Senate Candidate Li Arellano (R), who is running unopposed, will also address the audience.

The event will be moderated by Dr. Dave Hellmich, President of Sauk Valley Community College.

Click on "Candidate Forum" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website to submit a question. The most frequently asked questions will be addressed at the forum.

09/10/2024

Dement Town Music Fest fills the Discover Dixon team's cup to the brim! 🙌✨ It is such a feel-good event for the neighborhood and city as a whole! 🫶🎶🥁 Even with an abundance for people to do and enjoy in our area on Saturday, Discover Dixon saw an increase in attendance in the event's second year and is already brainstorming away about how to make Year 3 pop even more! This event doesn't happen without the great volunteers, the Dement Town businesses, the bands, the community, the sponsors – you're all appreciated! 🥁😎🎸🎨 Let's do it again in 2025!

MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical LLC Raynor Garage Doors 102.3 The Coyote Gold Rush Gaming Burn N' Bush The Empty Pockets Hello Weekend Mary’s Diner Lil' Smoked Bar + Grill Dement Town Tavern PJ's Pub, Quick Quality Signs & Banners SVCC Impact Program

09/10/2024

Interested in participating in this year's Scarecrow Festival?! 🍁🎃 Applications are now being accepted for Discover Dixon's largest event of the year! 😎👻 Join in on the six blocks of fun downtown on Saturday, Oct. 19! 📍Click on "Scarecrow Festival" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website for a link to register! 🙌

09/07/2024

Beautiful day for music festival, don’t you think?! 🤔 🎸🥁 Dement Town Music Fest is here! Check the pinned post at the Discover Dixon page for all the info!

📅 Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
⏰ Gates open at 2 p.m. • Music from 3-10 p.m.
✅ Gates at Seventh Street and Depot Avenue, and Sixth Street and Depot Avenue
💸 TICKETS AT GATE ARE $20 CASH – ATM AVAILABLE
🆗 Yes, the event is ALL AGES. Kids 5 and younger are free.

Support the Dement Town establishments and come hungry and thirsty! 🙌

09/05/2024

Discover Dixon has just added live painting to the fun for Saturday's Dement Town Music Fest! 🎨🖌 Local artist Pharaoh Kemet will be showing off his skills on Depot Avenue! 😎🙌 Check the Discover Dixon page's pinned post for all the information!

📅 Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
📍 600 Block of Depot Avenue
⏰ Gates open at 2 p.m.
🎶 Music from 3-10 p.m.
💸 TICKETS ARE $20 CASH – AT GATE – ATM AVAILABLE
✅ Gates at 7th St and Depot Ave, and 6th St and Depot Ave

🎤 Burn N' Bush
🎸 The Empty Pockets
🥁 Hello Weekend

09/04/2024

Your voice matters! 🗳✅ Join Discover Dixon, as it hosts a Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Dixon: Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Doors will open at 5:30. 🇺🇸

This forum presents an opportunity for voters to gain insight into the policies, visions, and personalities of the candidates vying for a critical role in shaping the future of Illinois.

Engage in the democratic process and be part of a community dialogue as Illinois State Representatives candidates Brad Fritts (R) State Representative Bradley Fritts and David Simpson (D) David Simpson for Illinois discuss the pressing issues facing our state.

Illinois Senate Candidate Li Arellano (R) Li Arellano For State Senate, who is running unopposed, will also address the audience. The event will be moderated by Dr. Dave Hellmich, President of Sauk Valley Community College.

Community members can go to bit.ly/canfor24 submit a question for the forum. The most frequently asked questions will be addressed at the forum.

09/04/2024

Let's give it up for ✨ Grit & Grace Fitness 🏋🏻‍♀️ for investing in their community and becoming a member! 👏👏

The new fitness studio, located at 113 E. 1st St. Suite 50, prides itself on being a diverse fitness space offering strength training, step aerobics, barre sculpt, rebounding and more! 🤸‍♀️🎉 Go give them a follow and sign up for a class! 💪🤩

09/03/2024

Dement Town Music Fest 2024 is almost here! 🎉🤩 Year 2 is about to be amazing! ✨ Saturday's looking beautiful! 😎☀️ Come celebrate this historic neighborhood in our beautiful community! All the info you need to know is below! ⬇️

First, PLEASE BRING CASH! 💵💸💵 Thank you in advance! 🙏🙌 Gate entrance is CASH ONLY - An ATM will be available.

GATES & TICKETS

📅 Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
⏰ Gates open at 2 p.m. • Music from 3-10 p.m.
✅ Gates at Seventh Street and Depot Avenue, and Sixth Street and Depot Avenue

🚨 You have until NOON, Thursday, Sept. 5 to get get $15 advance tickets! 🚨
💸 TICKETS AT GATE ARE $20 CASH – AT GATE – ATM AVAILABLE

🆗 Yes, the event is ALL AGES. Kids 5 and younger are free.

🍺 Please have your ID ready if you plan to drink alcohol. You will not be served without a wristband.

🪑 You can bring your own lawn chairs, but no outside food, drinks and/or coolers are allowed. Support the Dement Town establishments!

MUSIC 🎶

🎸 Burn N' Bush 3 p.m.
🥁 The Empty Pockets 5:30 p.m.
🎹 Hello Weekend 8 p.m.

PARKING 🚘

Yes, much of the available parking in the area is street parking. Please be careful, respectful and mindful when finding available parking. 👏🙌 Thank you!

FOOD & DRINKS 🍻

• Lil' Smoked Bar + Grill will be serving food and selling drinks
• Mary’s Diner will serve food
• PJ's Pub and Dement Town Tavern will be serving drinks

Support the Dement Town establishments and come hungry and thirsty! 🙌

🟣 🔴 ⚫️ 🟢

Thank you to sponsors MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical LLC, Raynor Garage Doors, 102.3 The Coyote and Gold Rush Gaming 🙏

09/03/2024

Congrats to new Chamber investor – and Discover Dixon neighbor 😁 – Lou+Co Hair Lounge at 93 S. Hennepin Ave. on a 🤩 stunning grand opening celebration 🎉 and ribbon cutting! ✨✂ The new downtown salon specializes in extensions, color and Brazilian Blowouts. 💇‍♀️ Make sure to follow them and show your community support! 🙌

08/30/2024

Help Beautify Dixon 🙌🌸 and meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the 600 block of Depot Avenue. The group will be cleaning up the area in preparation for Dement Town Music Fest, set for Saturday, Sept. 7! Visit our page for more details about the event! ✨🌞 All are welcome to help clean! The group has brooms, but feel free to bring your own. Thank you! 🙏🌳