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 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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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

  • 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 25th at 5:30 PM.

 

  • 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

 

  • Activities for Kids at the Lincoln Arts Institute - Head to the Lincoln Arts Institute on November 26th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM! They teamed up with The Center for Creativity & Community and will be offering kids face painting and a Candyland photo opportunity for families to enjoy. Donations are accepted and appreciated! Facebook Event

 

  • Small Business Saturday
    • Beginning Saturday, November 26th, come tour 27 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 over $750 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 20th. 
    • Your favorite participating businesses include...
      Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Elite Kicks, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Idle Hour, Indigo Quilt Studio, Lincoln Arts Institute/Moksha Center, Lincoln Library, Mary Todd's Hallmark, McEntire's Appliances, Midwest Dental, Pink Shutter, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Sherwin Williams, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, Sublime Skin, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery
  •  Thank you to our Christmas Express Sponsors!

    • Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hobblit Law, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Logan County Farm Bureau, State Senator Sally Turner, & Logan County Tourism Bureau

 

  • Lincoln Christmas Express 12 Days of Christmas (New this year!)
    • Starting December 6th, multiple downtown businesses will be raffling off prizes! A prize from a different business will be drawn each day up until December 18th, representing the 12 days of Christmas.
    • To enter the raffle, you must fill out a ticket at each business. For example, if you enter the drawing at Flossie & Delzena's, you will be entered to win the prize at Flossie & Delzena's and only their prize.  If you would like to enter for the prize from Top Hat Creamery, you will have to sign up at Top Hat Creamery. 
    • Day 12: December 8th - Joe Ryan at Country Financial: 1 Dozen Fancy Assorted Melo-O-Cream Donuts
    • Day 11: December 9th - Copper Penny: 11(+1) Blue Fluted Champagne Glasses
    • Day 10: December 10th - Pink Shutter: $10 Gift Card
    • Day 9: December 11th - Sublime Skin: Sample Size Care Pack, Moksha Center: Yoga Shirt and Yoga Package
    • Day 8: December 12th - The Learning Center: A gift basket for the kiddies
    • Day 7: December 13th - Midwest Dental: A tooth care gift basket
    • Day 6: December 14th - Elite Kicks: $25 gift card
    • Day 5: December 15th - Flossie & Delzena's: 5 chicken salads
    • Day 4: December 16th - Guest House: Bag of Advent Blend Coffee, Small Town Creations: 1 Christmas coffee & Christmas tumbler
    • Day 3: December 17th - The Tri-fecta (Guzzardo's, Spirited Republic, Top Hat Creamery): A trio of gift cards
    • Day 2: December 18th - Sorrento's: Dinner for 2 + Cannoli
    • Day 1: December 19th - Lincoln Public Library: A Christmas book to read on Christmas Eve

 

  • FREE Carriage Rides - Come take a ride in a carriage around the Courthouse Square! Nov, 25th: 6:00-9:00 PM, all other Friday nights from 5:00-8:00 PM - Dec. 2nd; Dec. 9th; Dec.16th and Saturday afternoons from 12:00-3:00 PM - Nov. 26th; Dec. 3rd; Dec. 10th; Dec. 17th. 
    • A big thank you to all our sponsors who make this FREE event possible!
      Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Elite Kicks, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Idle Hour, Indigo Quilt Studio, Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hoblit Law, Lincoln Arts Institute/Moksha Center, Lincoln Library, Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Tourism Bureau, Mary Todd's Hallmark, McEntire's Appliances, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Midwest Dental, Pink Shutter, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Sherwin Williams, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, State Senator Sally Turner, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, Sublime Skin, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery

 

  • FREE Train Rides in Latham Park - Bring your kiddos to ride a mini train around Latham park! The train will be at Latham Park on Dec. 3rd, 10:00am-1:00pm & Dec. 10th, 1:00pm-3:00pm.
    • Sponsored by Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Elite Kicks, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, Idle Hour, Indigo Quilt Studio, Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hoblit Law, Lincoln Arts Institute/Moksha Center, Lincoln Library, Logan County Board, Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Tourism Bureau, Mary Todd's Hallmark, McEntire's Appliances, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Midwest Dental, Pink Shutter, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Sherwin Williams, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, State Senator Sally Turner, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, Sublime Skin, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery

 

For more information visit the 2022 CHRISTMAS EXPRESS FACEBOOK EVENT

 

  • Christmas Parade- Come kick off the holidays this year with Lincoln's Christmas Parade! The Christmas Parade is Thursday, December 1st, 2022, starting at 6:30 PM.
    This year’s theme will be “Christmas in Candyland”.
    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

 

PARADE ROUTE

 2022 Christmas Parade Route

 

 

     

  

 

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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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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

 
 
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.