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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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Lincoln Christmas Express

 

Downtown Lincoln 

Beginning the last weekend in November

FREE Carriage Rides Information - Come take a ride in a carriage around the Courthouse Square! Nov, 29th: 6:00-9:00 PM, all other Friday nights from 5:00-8:00 PM - Dec. 6th; Dec. 13th; Dec.20th; Saturday afternoons from 12:00-3:00 PM - Nov. 30th; Dec. 7th; Dec. 14th; Dec. 21st. 

  • Pick up and drop off will be in front of the arcade on Pulaski St.
  • A sign-up sheet will be available, so you don't have to wait in the cold! There will be a person with a clipboard at the pick-up and drop-off location and they will get you signed up for a time slot. Sign up for times begin that day, no signing up ahead. Once you check-in, you can go visit local downtown businesses while you wait! 
    • A big thank you to all our sponsors who make this FREE event possible!
      Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Experience Beauty Bar, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Indigo Quilt Studio, Ink & Imprint, Jerzi Rae's Boutique, J & M Meat Market, Mary Todd's Hallmark, Podbelsek Family Creations, Prairie Threads, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Rose & Thorn, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Take 2 Consignment, The Bee, Top Hat Creamery, Verdant Salon & Suites, Wild Petals, Action Jackson Lawncare, Arnold Insurance Agency, Bill Hauter State Representative, Christine Short - Edward Jones, Heartland Bank & Trust, J.M. Abbott & Associates, Lincoln Daily News, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer - Country Insurance, Onward Injury Law, Prairie Land Title, Precision Movement, Red Oak Financial, State Senator Sally Turner, & Tiffany Winebrinner - USA Mortgage

 

  • Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting - Local residents/ businesses sponsor and decorate a Christmas tree. The trees are displayed on the Courthouse Lawn beginning at the Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 29th at 5:30 PM.

 

  • Small Business Saturday - 
    • Beginning Friday, November 29th, come tour 24 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 17th for a chance to win over $600 in local gift cards and prizes!
      *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.
    • The winner will be drawn on December 17th. 
    • Your favorite participating businesses include...
      Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Experience Beauty Bar, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Indigo Quilt Studio, Ink & Imprint, Jerzi Rae's Boutique, J & M Meat Market, Mary Todd's Hallmark, Podbelsek Family Creations, Prairie Threads, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Rose & Thorn, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Take 2 Consignment, The Bee, Top Hat Creamery, Verdant Salon & Suites, & Wild Petals

  •  Thank you to our Christmas Express Sponsors!

    • Action Jackson Lawncare, Arnold Insurance Agency, Bill Hauter State Representative, Christine Short - Edward Jones, Heartland Bank & Trust, J.M. Abbott & Associates, Lincoln Daily News, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer - Country Insurance, Onward Injury Law, Prairie Land Title, Precision Movement, Red Oak Financial, State Senator Sally Turner, & Tiffany Winebrinner - USA Mortgage

 

For more information visit the 2024 CHRISTMAS EXPRESS FACEBOOK EVENT

 

  • Christmas Parade- Come kick off the holidays this year with Lincoln's Christmas Parade! The Christmas Parade is Thursday, December 5th, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM.
    This year’s theme will be “Songs of Christmas”.
    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 28th - August 4th

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Balloons Over 66 Information 2024

 

 

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BIG CHANGES THIS YEAR! ALL BALLOON LAUNCHES & GLOW AT ONE LOCATION!

 

Balloon Flights / Balloon Glow Schedule

 August 23rd & 24th 2024!

There are 34 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 the weather)

Balloon Flights are slated for:

  • Friday Night Flight - Hare & Hound Target Competition - 6:00PM
  • Saturday Morning - Balloons will fly into Open Arms - 6:15/6:30AM
  • Saturday Night Flight - 6:00PM
  • Saturday Night - Balloon Glow - 8:00PM

 

All balloon flights and glow will take place at Open Arms Lincoln! 1321 IL-10, Lincoln, IL 62656

 

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 Would you like to help crew a balloon during Balloons Over 66 Weekend? We would love to have you! If you are interested, please come to the Comfort Inn in Lincoln, IL at 5:00 PM Friday, August 23rd. Wear comfortable clothing. NO open-toed shoes, dresses, or skirts. Hope to see you there!

 

Purchasing Flights

There will be no tethered balloon rides this year; however, rides can be purchased, price to be discussed upon contact with the pilot. 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!

SOLD OUT

  • Dan Reusch -- 309-573-4641
  • Kevin Heinzmann -- 618-322-1578
  • Laurie Acuff -- 309-258-0529
  • Tim Cloyd -- 515-205-4855
  • Tom Klitz -- 217-257-7571
  • Chris Keefe -- 920-419-4791

 

 

 

 

Full Weekend Itinerary

 

Thursday, 22nd - Itinerary 

  • Lincoln Village Healthcare Kickoff Party - 4:00PM - 7:00PM
  • Balloon Media Flight - 6:00/6:30PM - Location TBD

 

Friday, 23rd - 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 Off the Wall from 7:00-11:00 PM
**Alcohol vending will be done from Spirited Republic, Alley-Bi Saloon, The Rusty Rail Pub, Famous Liquors** 

 

Saturday, 24th - Itinerary

  • Saturday Night Balloon Glow - 8:00 PM
    • The glow is where the pilots set up the balloons, stay tethered to the ground, and glow at night!
    • The Balloon Glow will take place at Open Arms. 1321 IL-10, Lincoln, IL 62656

 

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

 

Sunday, 25th - Itinerary

 

Food: Friday and Saturday

 

Local Eateries in Downtown Lincoln:

Alley-Bi Saloon – Lunch 11:00-2:00PM Bar Open 11:00AM - 2:00AM

Ami-gos World Friday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

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

Idle Hour - Open 11 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

Mama’s Arcade – Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sorrento’s – Open 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Rio Grande – Open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 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 Downtown: Opening Friday Afternoon!

Cheesed Out

Pat’s Famous Walleye

Nuthatch Hill BBQ Company

Cullers’ Fries

Bay Area Mexicana

Moe's Porch

Johnny's Smashburger

Gramma Nana's Kitchen

We Three Sweets

Wood Fire Pizza

Donut Daddy

Giovanni's Pizza, Subs,& Salads

Froggies Groovy Goodies

 

Other Activities

  • Lincoln Heritage Museum - Escape the summer heat and take in some history and family fun at the Lincoln Heritage Museum, open from 1-4 PM on Saturday.  Located at 1115 Nicholson Road in Lincoln.  Special half-price admission of $5/person on Saturday, August 24th!
  • The Mill Museum on 66 - The Mill Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 4:00PM. Admission is free! The Mill Museum has Route 66 memorabilia as well as exhibits from the original Mill Restaurant, The Tropics, and The Pig Hip. All were iconic Logan County restaurants during the Route 66 heyday! 

 

Lincoln Art Fair

Location: Downtown Lincoln - Lincoln Arts Institute

112 S. McLean Street., Lincoln, IL 62656

Friday, 23rd 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Saturday, 24th 10:00AM - 5:00PM

www.lincolnartsinstitute.com 

 

Oasis Craft & Vendor Show

Location: Oasis Senior Center

2810 Woodlawn Road. Lincoln, IL 62656

Saturday, 24th 10:00AM - 4:00PM

The Oasis will host a Craft and Vendor show during the Balloons Over 66 weekend here in Lincoln. There will be pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, & chips sold. They will be packed with vendors!

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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: director@destinationlogancountyil.com

   
  
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    Logan County Route 66 Days 2023

     

     2023 June 18th July 4th 17 11 in 11 85 in

    When you shop locally, you help Logan County thrive!

    We're celebrating small businesses along the historic Route 66, which is why we're doing Logan County Route 66 Days. This 3 week-long event is a great way to check out some local businesses along Route 66- while earning the chance to win awesome prizes! See below for how to earn multiple entries!

     

    Step 1: Pick up a passport at any of the local businesses listed below. 

    Step 2: Make a purchase at TEN businesses. *Make sure to show the business your passport for them to stamp/sign*

        • Visit at least 10 Businesses = 1 ENTRY
        • Visit at least 12 businesses = 1 EXTRA ENTRY

    Step 3: (Optional): Take a picture in front of your favorite Logan County business and post it on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag: #locoroute66day

        • Upload your photos with #locoroute66days = 1 EXTRA ENTRY

    You can get up to 3 total entries per passport!

    Step 4: Write your name, email, and phone number on the top of the passports.

    Step 5: Drop off your passport at one of the 5 Drop-Off Locations by July 9th:

    Drop-Off Locations: *Drop-off by July 9th!

    The Logan County Tourism Bureau 101 N Chicago Street - Lincoln, IL
    Spirited Republic 509B Pulaski Street - Lincoln, IL
    The Davis Dairy Bar 511 E Chestnut Street - Mt. Pulaski, IL
    The Country Bumpkin 103 Governor Oglesby Street - Elkhart, IL

     

    Step 6: Winners will be drawn on July 14th! Shop Local & Good Luck!

     

    Questions? - Call The Logan County Tourism Bureau 217-732-8687

     

     

    Participating Businesses:

    TOWN NAME ADDRESS
    LINCOLN  The Bee 514 Pekin Street
      Cindy's Cottage 533 Woodlawn Street
      Copper Penny 612 Broadway Street
      Dali Bliss Boutique 604 Broadway Street Suite 2
      DeMarchi's 811 Woodlawn Road
      Guest House 113 S Kickapoo Street
      Guzzardo's Italian Villa 509 Pulaski Street
      Mary Todd's Hallmark 610 Broadway Street
      McEntire's Appliance 403 Broadway Street
      The Mill Museum 738 S Washington Street
      Moksha Center 112 S McLean Street
      Mystic Rose 429 Pulaski Street
      ReNew Consignment & Thrift 201 S Sangamon Street
      Rusty Rail 405 Pulaski Street
      Sherwin Williams 523 Pulaski Street
      Small Town Creations 115 S Kickapoo Street
      Sorrento's Pizzeria 614 Broadway Street
      Spirited Republic 509B Pulaski Street
      Top Hat Creamery 513 Pulaski Street #9
    ELKHART The Country Bumpkin 103 Governor Oglesby Street
      Elkhart Station 101 Governor Oglesby Street
      Gina's Talk of the Town 115 Governor Oglesby Street
    MT. PULASKI Davis Dairy Bar 511 E Chestnut Street
      Market on the Hill 125 S Lafayette Street
    ATLANTA Chubby's Bar & Grill 111 SW Arch Street
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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.