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Grab Your Hawaiian Outfit Tonight For a Chance to Win Dement Town Music Fest Tix!

Have some fun with us tonight from 5 to 8 at Dixon City Market at the Riverfront! You don't want to miss the always-amazing The Lone Canary as you shop while sporting your best Hawaiian gear to be entered to win two free tickets to Dement Town Music Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7! See more information on Dement Town Music Fest below!


This season of Dixon City Market is presented by River Country 101.7 and Tipsy!

Venetian Night This Saturday!

Venetian Night presented by Sauk Valley Bank is finally here this weekend!


You HAVE TO join us at the Riverfront at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 and behold a truly special night for the whole family! And don't fret – family or no family, there's fun for all ages to be had!


Magic, street performers, kids activities, spaghetti eating contests (sign up at the event!), rock hunts, art, music, dance party and one spectacular fireworks finale! 


Don't miss it!

Dement Town Music Fest Returns Sept. 7!

If you missed the boat last year, now’s your chance to redeem yourself! Dement Town Music Fest will return Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 600 block of Depot Avenue!


Hello Weekend, Burn ‘N Bush, and The Empty Pockets are ready to rock!


Local favorite Lil' Smoked Bar + Grill will have meals available to purchase, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Mary’s Diner will also offer great items to keep you fueled up, and PJ’s and Dement Town Tavern will be serving drinks that night, too!


There will be a mobile axe throwing station set up and the bags boards will be out for you to enjoy while you take in the music!


Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Gates open at 2 p.m., and the music will be bumping from 3 to 10! 


This event is all ages. Those 21 and older should be prepared to show ID in order to purchase alcohol. Picnic table seating will be available, but you can bring in your own chairs. Outside coolers will not be allowed.


Click here for all the details and to buy your ticket in advance!

Everybody's Gotta Come See Emilio Salinas!

Rockford artist Emilio Salinas Music will wow you this week at Music at the Square - bet!


Come enjoy a picnic in the park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at John Dixon Park!


This season is presented by Edward Jones! And don't forget to grab a free custard (while it lasts) courtesy of Culver's!

Enjoy a Free Session of Riverfront Yoga!

Enjoy the outdoors and enrich your Friday mornings with free sessions of Riverfront Yoga this summer!


Join at either 7 or 9:30 a.m. Friday mornings through August on the Riverfront!


This Discover Dixon series is presented by Midland States Bank. Sessions are free to attend, but please bring your own mat.

Congrats to Reagan Mass Transit District!

State, county and city officials joined Discover Dixon representatives to officially celebrate Lee-Ogle Transportation System (LOTS) rebranding itself as Reagan Mass Transit District! RMTD provides public transportation for a limited fare, aiming to provide safe, efficient and economical transportation services in our area. Congratulations to the RMTD team!


210 E Progress Dr, Dixon, IL 61021 • (815) 288-2117 • reaganmasstransit.org

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Discover Dixon Event Calendar

Discover Dixon is always looking for new and exciting events to add to our community calendar. If you have an event that you would like to share with our community, we encourage you to submit it to our calendar. Whether it's a charity event, a neighborhood gathering, or a cultural celebration, we welcome all events that contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of Dixon. Submitting your event to our calendar allows you to reach a wider audience and help create a stronger, more connected community. So why wait? Submit your event today at discoverdixon.com!

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Our full schedule of events can be found on

https://www.discoverdixon.com/events

This List Is Updated Monthly



Abiding Word Church

Ace Hardware

Al Morrison Baseball

All Safe Storage

Alley Loop

American Red Cross

Andrew Nelson Transport

AZZ Galvanizing 

Big John Portables 

Bison Meadows Wind Farm

Books on First

BorgWarner 

Boss Roofing 

Brown Construction

Castor Home Nursing 

CGH Dixon Health Center

Chad Weigle – Edward Jones

Clifton Larson Allen

Coffee Crush

County Market

County of Lee

Culligan Water

Culvers of Dixon

DD Homes

Dixon Autobody Clinic

Dixon Elks Lodge

Dixon Equity Group 

Dixon Family YMCA

Dixon Park District

Dixon Petunia Festival 

Dixon Stage Left 

Donaldson 

East of Yellowstone

Effectv

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine

Evanovich, Blessing & Associates

Faith Assembly of Grand Detour

Farley’s

Fehr Graham

Fresh Finds Boutique

G&M Distributors

Goodwill of Northern IL

Grace Point Church

Heartland Realty

Hope Bible Fellowship

Hvarre Realty

John Deere Foundation

JOHNSON CPA

Johnson Oil

Kaleel’s Clothing 

Ken Nelson

Kreider Services

Lee County Health Department 

Lee County Historical & Genealogical Society

LOTS

Lifescape Community Services

Liquor N’ Wine

Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning

Liquor N’ Wine

Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning 

Lost Lake Community 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois 

Mama Ciminos 

McDonald’s

McFalls, Berge & Associates

Midland States Bank

MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical

NAMI Sauk Area

Newman Central Catholic High School

Next Generation Wireless

NICIL

Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center

Northern Illinois Home Medical

Northwest Territory Historic Center

Oregon Living & Rehab

PAB Concrete

Palmyra Pub

Pam’s Hallmark

PC Tech 2 U

Peak Medical Home Care

PherDal

Premier Rental

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home

Quality Inn & Suites

Raynor

Reagan Boyhood Home

Rendezvous Arts

River Ridge Animal Hospital

Robin & Tom Canode

Rock River Energy Services Company

Salmandra’s Restaurant

Sauk Valley Bank

Sauk Valley Community College

Sauk Valley Collision

Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery

SBM

Scholl Insurance Agency

SERVPRO

Sewer Equipment 

Shining Star

Sjostrom & Sons

SPX Cooling Technologies

State Representative Bradley Fritts

Sterling Federal Bank

Sterling Park District

Sundog

Surf Internet

The Meadows of Franklin Grove

The Next Picture Show

The Pup House

The Stables

United Way of Lee County

US Army-Dixon Recruiting Station

Venier Jewelers

Wickert Insurance 

Willett, Hoffman & Associates

WQAD News Channel 8


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