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3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

Held on the 3rd Friday May-July 

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Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival

Postville Courthouse 

Held the third weekend in September

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LMH Farmers Market

Logan County Fairgrounds 

1408 Short 11th St.

Lincoln, IL 62656

(217)-605-5008

Held on Saturdays 8am-12pm May-September 

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Balloons Over 66 Information 2022

 

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Balloon Flights / Balloon Glow Schedule

 August 26th & 27th 2022!

There are over 40 Balloons coming to town this year! The pilots meet soon before the launches to determine whether they will set up and launch, set up and stay tethered to the ground, or not launch at all- (depending on weather)

 

The flights are slated for:
  • Friday Evening (Approx. 6:00/6:15 PM)
  • Saturday Morning (Approx. 6:15/6:30 AM)
  • Saturday Evening (Approx. 6:00/6:15 PM)
  • Balloon Glow - Saturday Evening at 8:00 PM at the (4) Launch Sites Listed Below-

The glow is where the pilots set up the balloons, stay tethered to the ground and glow at night.

 

 

Launch Sites

 

  1. Mayfair Park (Mayfair subdivision is located off of N. Kickapoo St. across from Graue Chevrolet) 
  2. Dugan Center -- 1500 N. McLean St., Lincoln 
  3. 315 8th St., Lincoln--City owned lot 
  4. 455 Campus View Dr., Lincoln
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Purchasing Flights

 

There will be no tethered balloon rides this year; however, rides can be purchased at $300.00/person. If interested, please contact a pilot directly ASAP to book your flight! I can assure you -- this will be an experience that you will NOT soon forget!

 

  • Dan Reusch -- 309-573-4641
  • Greg Saul -- 309-337-7927

 

 

 

 

Full Weekend Itinerary

 

Thursday, 25th - Itinerary 

  • Ribbon Cutting at The Lincoln Arts Institute - A dedication to Moses Pinkerton - 5:30 PM

 

Friday, 26th - Itinerary

 

MAIN STAGE: Downtown - Stage will be set up on the corner of Pulaski St and Kickapoo St (facing North toward Broadway St.)

  • LIVE MUSIC from BIG SUNS from 7:00-11:00 PM
**Alcohol vending will be done from Spirited Republic, Alley-Bi Saloon, The Rusty Rail Pub** 

 

Saturday, 27th - Itinerary

**Alcohol vending will be done from Spirited Republic, Alley-Bi Saloon, The Rusty Rail Pub**

 

Sunday, 28th - Itinerary

 

Food:

 

Local Eateries in Downtown Lincoln:

Mama’s Arcade – Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Alley-Bi Saloon – Friday starting at 5:30 p.m.

Guest House Coffee and Pastries – Friday 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Guzzardo’s – Friday 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Sorrento’s – Open 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Rio Grande – Open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Joe’s Pizzeria – Open 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Blue Dog Inn –  Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Idle Hour – Open 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Flossie’s – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Deep Roots – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sir Renna Tea – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Food Trucks:

Cheesed Out

Pat’s Famous Walleye

Nuthatch Hill BBQ Company

Cullers’ Fries

The Traveling Top Hat & Treats

Shaved Ice Shack

Pauly's BBQ

Compassionate Crumbs

 

 

Lincoln Art Fair - Vendor Sign Up

Sign up today! Guidelines and applications for artists on www.lincolnartsinstitute.com

$75.00 Fee - no juried entries

Location: Lincoln Arts Institute

112 S. McLean Street., Lincoln, IL 62656

Contact Marcia Cook: (217) 870-0482

or mcook@lincolnartsinstitute.com

 

Oasis Craft & Vendor Sign Up

Sign up today! $35 ~ Vendor Space 10 ft X 10 ft

Location: Oasis Senior Center

2810 Woodlawn Road. Lincoln, IL 62656

Walk-in Registration: Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM

Phone: (217) 732-6132

Email Registration: Kmiller@oasisseniorcenter.com

 

Questions?

For questions, please contact the Logan County Tourism Bureau at (217) 732-8687

or stop in at 101 N. Chicago Street., Lincoln, IL 62656

Email: assistant@destinationlogancountyil.com

 

   
  
 
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    Lincoln Christmas Express

    Downtown Lincoln 

    Beginning the last weekend in November

     

    • Gingerbread House Contest- Local residents can participate in creating a Gingerbread House. The houses will be judged by the community and will stay on display from December 11th - December 18th at the Lincoln Art Institute.  For more information and/or to enter a house, see the following form: Gingerbread House Entry Form

     

    • Small Business Saturday - 
      • Beginning Saturday, November 27th, come tour 25 of your favorite Downtown local businesses to launch your Christmas Season. You will receive a ticket to be stamped at each location. Turn in your ticket by December 18th for a chance to win $650, $375, or $250 in local gift cards.
        *You must visit at least 10 participating locations and make a purchase (no minimum required, where applicable). Your ticket can be turned in at any participating business.
      • Your favorite participating businesses include...
        Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Idle Hour, Indigo Quilt Studio, Lincoln Art Institute, Lincoln Grand VIP Cinema, Mama's Arcade, Mary Todd's Hallmark, McEntire's Appliances, Mystic Rose Antiques, Pink Shutter, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Sherwin Williams, Sir Renna Tea, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery

     

    • FREE Carriage Rides - Come take a ride in a carriage around the Courthouse Square. Nov, 26th: 6:00-9:00 PM, all other Friday nights from 5:00-8:00 PM - Dec. 3rd;  Dec. 10th; Dec.17th and Saturday afternoons from 12:00-3:00 PM - Nov. 27th; Dec. 4th; Dec. 18th. 
      • A big thank you to all our sponsors who make this FREE event possible!
        Abe's Carmelcorn, Bennet Funeral Home, Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots Cafe, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Indigo Quilt Studio, Jenny Abbott - American Family Insurance, Joe Ryan - Country Financial, Lincoln Art Institute, Logan County Title Co., Mary Todd's Hallmark, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer - Country Financial, Midwest Dental, Renew Consignment, Sir Renna Tea, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery

     

    For more information visit the 2021 CHRISTMAS EXPRESS FACEBOOK EVENT  

     

    • Christmas Parade- Come kick off the holidays this year with Lincoln's Christmas Parade! The Christmas Cruise is Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, starting at 6:30 PM.
      This year’s theme will be “Christmas Movies”.
      Christmas Parade Entry Participants: If you wish to have an entry in the Christmas Parade in Downtown Lincoln, please fill out the form by clicking the link! -Christmas Parade Participant/Float Entry Form

     

     For more information visit the CHRISTMAS PARADE FACEBOOK EVENT

     

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    Logan County Fair

    Logan County Fairgrounds

    1408 Short 11th St.

    Lincoln, IL 62656

    (217)-732-3311

    July 31st - August 7th

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    Route 66 Weekend

    Lincoln, Illinois

    Held the second weekend in June

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    Logan County Tourism Bureau

    101 North Chicago Street
    Lincoln, IL 62656

     
    (217)732-8687
     
    Normal Hours
    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Mon.-Fri.
    June-August
    10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sat. also
    January-March
    10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Mon.-Fri.
     

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