Our 2026 Event Season Schedule Is Here!

Discover Dixon is proud to announce our 2026 event season schedule – and we’re kicking it off with huge gratitude for our Pinnacle Sponsors, Sauk Valley Bank and Raynor Garage Doors!

Their decision to buy back in and return as event season sponsors for another year is an incredible commitment to Dixon and the community we’re building together. We truly couldn’t do this without partners like them

2026 Discover Dixon Event Season Highlights:

• April 17 – Best of Dixon Gala

• May 27–Aug. 5 – Dixon City Market

• May 30 – Dement Town Music Fest

• June-August – Music at the Square & Fitness Fridays

• June 6 – Summer Block Party

• June 9 – Legislative Luncheon

• July 3 – Brush & Bloom

• July 24 – Annual Golf Outing

• Aug. 5 – Dixon City Market Jr.

• Aug. 8 – Venetian Night

• Sept/Oct (Date TBD) – Ultimate Tailgate

• Oct. 17 – Scarecrow Festival

• Oct. 24 – Treat Street Parade & Palooza

• Nov. 28 – Shop Small Saturday

• Dec. 4 – Christmas Walk

• Dec. 11 – Santa at the Cabin

It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable year in Dixon – and this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for details, themes, and surprises along the way!

Thank you again to Sauk Valley Bank and Raynor Garage Doors for investing in Dixon, year after year.

Join Discover Dixon for a Lunch & Learn with Robert Lockwood of PC Tech 2 U, who will share practical insights on technology services designed to support and protect your business.

Topics include:

• VOIP phone systems

• Surveillance cameras

• Improving cybersecurity and protecting sensitive data

• Reducing digital risks in today’s business environment

Click here to reserve your spot!

Discover Dixon is on the lookout for a Community Relations Intern with a passion for marketing and community connection! 🎉

What to expect:

• Immediate availability

• Part-time hours (some nights & weekends may be included)

• Marketing-focused role with hands-on experience

• Assisting with community events and initiatives

• Paid internship

What to send our way:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Marketing work samples (if you have them!)

Email everything to amanda.wike@dixonnow.com.

If you love storytelling, events, and supporting the Dixon community, this could be a great fit!

Ready to explore what’s next? Whether you’re curious about a new career path or actively job hunting, this is the place to start!

Discover Dixon, the Lee County Industrial Development Association (LCIDA), and Dixon Public Schools #170 are hosting a Career Fair and Public Hiring Expo on Wednesday, March 11 at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Dr.

• 8-11 a.m.: Career Fair for DHS Students

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Public Hiring Expo

Local businesses and organizations will fill Lancaster Gymnasium with hands-on displays, demonstrations, and real conversations about career opportunities. 

Click here to register your business/organization!

Love is in the air … and so are the deals! We’re switching things up and hosting Cupid Shop & Shuffle on Saturday – Feb. 7!

Stroll through Dixon and enjoy specials from participating businesses all day (and night)! It’s the perfect excuse to shop local and treat yourself!

Businesses can sign up now at the Discover Dixon website at “Cupid Shop & Shuffle” under the "Events" dropdown!

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

Click here for more information!

Dixon shines because of the people and businesses behind it!

Nominations are now open for the Best of Dixon Awards – your chance to spotlight those making a difference every day.

Recognizing:

• Citizen of the Year
• Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• 4 Under 40
• Volunteer of the Year

Don’t miss the celebration on Friday, April 17!

Click here to nominate now and RSVP for the April 17 event!

Discover Dixon sponsorships connect your business with the community through expansive marketing campaigns – built to fit organizations of every size! They're filling up quick! Contact us today to discuss opportunities!

Call 815-284-3361 or email Events Director Jennifer Lang at jennifer.lang@dixonnow.com to schedule a meeting!

For Our Discover Dixon Investors

New Submissions This Week

Our full schedule of events can be found on

https://www.discoverdixon.com/events

Abiding Word Church

Ace Hardware

All Safe Storage

Alley Loop

American Red Cross

AZZ Galvanizing 

Big John Portables

Bison Meadows Wind Project

Books on First

BorgWarner 

Brown Construction

Castor Home Nursing 

CGH Dixon Health Center

Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens

Choice Builders

Clifton Larson Allen

County Market

County of Lee

Culligan Water

Culver's of Dixon

DD Homes

Dixon Autobody Clinic

Dixon Elks Lodge

Dixon Equity Group 

Dixon Park District

Dixon Petunia Festival 

Dixon Stage Left

Dog Trot Pottery

East of Yellowstone

Effectv

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine

Evanovich, Blessing & Associates

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites

Farley’s

Franklin Creek Conservation Association

Fresh Finds Boutique

G&M Distributors

Goodwill of Northern IL

Granny Rose Animal Foundation

Granny Rose Animal Shelter

Grit & Grace Fitness

Harrison Insurance

Heartland Realty

Hicks Insurance Agency

Immanuel Lutheran Church

John Deere Foundation

JOHNSON CPA

Johnson Oil

Kaleel’s Clothing & Printing

Ken Nelson Auto Group

Kreider Services

Las Palmas

Lee County Council on Aging

Lee County Health Department 

Lee County Historical & Genealogical Society

Liberty Court

Lifescape Community Services

Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning

Lost Lake Community

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Mabley Developmental Center

Majeski Motors

McFalls, Berge & Associates

Midland States Bank

MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical

Mosaic Theatre Troupe

Mr. GoodWater

NAMI Sauk Area

Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center

Northern Illinois Home Medical

Northridge Properties

Northwest Territory Historic Center

OnCall Imaging

Oregon Living & Rehab

PAB Concrete

Palmyra Pub

Pam’s Hallmark

PatiO's Irish Pub

PC Tech 2 U

Peak Medical Home Care

PherDal

Plews & Edelmann

Prairie Brome Solar

Premier Rental

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home

Primerica

Quality Inn & Suites

Raynor

Rays of Wellness

Reagan Boyhood Home

Reagan Mass Transit District

Rendezvous Arts

Reuter Counseling

Robin & Tom Canode

Rock River Hospice & Home

Salamandras Restaurant

Sauk Valley Bank

Sauk Valley Community College

Sauk Valley Collision

Scholl Insurance Agency

ServiceMaster of Dixon

SERVPRO of Sterling

Sewer Equipment

Sjostrom & Sons

SPX Cooling Technologies

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

St. Paul Lutheran Church

State Representative Bradley Fritts

Sterling Federal Bank

Sundog

Surf Internet

The Junction

The Meadows of Franklin Grove

The Next Picture Show

The Pup House

Tortoise Multisport

Tri-County Opportunities Council

United Way of Lee County

US Army-Dixon Recruiting Station

Venier Jewelers

Viva Performing Arts School

Water Castle Car Wash

White Pines Lodge

Wickert Insurance 

Willett, Hoffman & Associates

Workforce Wellness and Compliance Solutions LLC

WQAD News Channel 8

Unless otherwise expressly stated, any products, events, statements, views or opinions offered or expressed within this newsletter are those of the submitter and are not the products, events, statements, views or opinions of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street, nor endorsed by the Chamber or our members. The Chamber accepts submissions from both members and non-members.