Trail Events

The city of Henry has added a year long event called "Hometown Fun" for 2011.  Items included vary from tourism to community service to good eating.  Check our website for more info. www.henryil.com  

JANUARY

13-15: Reagan and the Midwest conference, Eureka College www.eureka.edu

 Annual event, August:  A week filled with events honoring our hometown President, Ronald Wilson Reagan, including a wine tasting at the Reagan Boyhood Home , ice cream social on the Riverfront), free Pontoon rides on the Rock River from Lowell Park where Reagan served as lifeguard ,  Taste of Dixon, all day on the Riverfront with music, beer garden,  Ronald Reagan Heritage Bike Ride  www.rrvbc.net or www.reagantraildays.net

Dixon's annual Petunia Festival is one of the state's premier events.  Every year over the July 4th week. Various events in and around the city include a carnival, pancake breakfasts, Taste Trail and over 30 entertainment events for all ages.  Parade,  fireworks,  Carnival admission:  Children 12 and under, Free.  www.petuniafestival.org

December 11 thru January 23, 2011, Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave.
December 11 opening event: 10 am to 12 noon: "Cider and Carols"
December 14: 6:30 pm: Mossville Band Concert
January 3: 6 pm: Native American Drum Circle
January 5: 6:30 pm: Remembering the Hub w/Kay Stevens &Lynn Furness.
January 8: 7 pm: Old Time Barn Dance
January 9: 2 Pm: Old Fashioned "Parlor Night"
January 16: 2:30 pm: 800 Pounds of Harmony: Chillicothe's Big Four.
January 23: 4 pm: The Heritage Ensemble
Ph 309-274-2719...........www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org

October 16,2011. Dixon Tourism in partnership with Lee County Genealogical Society is presenting their third annual cemetery walk. The history of Dixon and some of its ancestors will be reenacted at grave sites by local actors dressed in period costume. This event, celebrating the many tragedies and triumphs of persons that make up the rich history of Dixon, will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Tour groups of 8 to 10 will assemble from 2 to 5 PM. near the cemetery entrance. Guided walking tours last approximately one hour. Golf carts are available for those needing assistance.