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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 24th at 5:30 PM.

 

  • Small Business Saturday
    • Beginning Saturday, November 25th, come tour 19 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 $450 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 19th. 
    • Your favorite participating businesses include...
      Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Dali Bliss, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, High Brow Studio, Indigo Quilt Studio, Mary Todd's Hallmark, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, The Bee, & Top Hat Creamery
  •  Thank you to our Christmas Express Sponsors!

    • Action Jackson Lawncare, City of Lincoln, First National Bank in Tremont - Lincoln, Grieme-Arnold Insurance Agency, Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home, Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hoblit Law, Lincoln Daily News, Logan County Board, Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Tourism Bureau, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Nourish Massage Therapy & Wellness Spa, State Senator Sally Turner, The Title Center, & Tiffany Winebrinner - USA Mortgage

 

  • FREE Carriage Rides - Come take a ride in a carriage around the Courthouse Square! Nov, 24th: 6:00-9:00 PM, all other Friday nights from 5:00-8:00 PM - Dec. 1st; Dec. 8th; Dec.15th and Saturday afternoons from 12:00-3:00 PM - Nov. 25th; Dec. 2nd; Dec. 9th; Dec. 16th. 
    • A big thank you to all our sponsors who make this FREE event possible!
      Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Dali Bliss, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, High Brow Studio, Indigo Quilt Studio, Mary Todd's Hallmark, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, The Bee, Top Hat Creamery, Action Jackson Lawncare, City of Lincoln, First National Bank in Tremont - Lincoln, Grieme-Arnold Insurance Agency, Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home, Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hoblit Law, Lincoln Daily News, Logan County Board, Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Tourism Bureau, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Nourish Massage Therapy & Wellness Spa, State Senator Sally Turner, The Title Center & Tiffany Winebrinner - USA Mortgage.

 

  • 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. 2nd, 5:00-7:00PM
    • Sponsored by Abe's Carmelcorn, Copper Penny, Dali Bliss, Debbie's Downtown Floral, Deep Roots, Flossie and Delzena's, Guest House Coffee & Pastries, Guzzardo's Italian Villa, High Brow Studio, Indigo Quilt Studio, Mary Todd's Hallmark, Podbelsek Family Creations, Renew Consignment & Thrift, Small Town Creations, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Spirited Republic, Studio Three Hair & Beauty, The Bee, Top Hat Creamery, Action Jackson Lawncare, City of Lincoln, First National Bank in Tremont - Lincoln, Grieme-Arnold Insurance Agency, Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home, Joe Ryan Country Financial, John Hoblit Law, Lincoln Daily News, Logan County Board, Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Tourism Bureau, ME Realty, Michelle Bauer Country Insurance, Nourish Massage Therapy & Wellness Spa, State Senator Sally Turner, The Title Center & Tiffany Winebrinner - USA Mortgage.

 

For more information visit the 2023 CHRISTMAS EXPRESS FACEBOOK EVENT

 

  • Christmas Parade- Come kick off the holidays this year with Lincoln's Christmas Parade! The Christmas Parade is Thursday, December 7th, 2023, starting at 6:30 PM.
    This year’s theme will be “Deck the Halls: Christmas Light Show”.
    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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Balloons Over 66 Information 2023

 

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Balloon Flights / Balloon Glow Schedule

 August 25th & 26th 2023!

There are 35 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:

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

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 25th. Wear comfortable clothing. NO open-toed shoes, dresses, or skirts. Hope to see you there!

 

Launch Sites

 

  1. Dugan Center -- 1500 N. McLean St., Lincoln 
  2. 455 Campus View Dr., Lincoln
  3.  Mayfair Park
 
Google Map 

 

 

 

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
  • Kevin Heinzmann -- 618-322-1578
  • Laurie Acuff -- 309-258-0529
  • Tim Cloyd -- 515-2052-4855 

 

 

 

Full Weekend Itinerary

 

Thursday, 24th - Itinerary 

  •  KICK OFF PARTY! (FREE!) - Lincoln Village Healthcare - 2202 North Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL - 4:00PM-7:00PM
    • Live music by Osborne & Campbell
    • Food, cotton candy, lemonade shake-ups
    • Carnival games

 

Friday, 25th - Itinerary

 

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

  • LIVE MUSIC from Fun DMC from 7:00-11:00 PM
**Alcohol vending will be done from Spirited Republic, Alley-Bi Saloon, The Rusty Rail Pub, Lincoln Banquet Center*

 

Saturday, 26th - Itinerary

 

 

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

 

Sunday, 27th - Itinerary

 

Food: Friday and Saturday

 

Local Eateries in Downtown Lincoln:

Mama’s Arcade – Saturday 6:30AM - 1:00PM

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

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.

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. Closed Saturday

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

Food Trucks: Opening Friday Afternoon!

Cheesed Out

Pat’s Famous Walleye

Nuthatch Hill BBQ Company

Cullers’ Fries

Missy's Sweet Shoppe

Los Rancheros

Pauly's BBQ

Gramma Nana's Kitchen

We Three Sweets

Wood Fire Pizza

The Dugan Center

Brew 66 Coffee - Friday & Saturday evening

Hello Boba - Friday evening ONLY

The Bateman Residence

Crossway Church will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, and chips

 

Lincoln Art Fair

Location: Downtown Lincoln - Lincoln Arts Institute

112 S. McLean Street., Lincoln, IL 62656

Friday, 25th 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Saturday, 26th 10:00AM - 5:00PM

www.lincolnartsinstitute.com 

 

Oasis Craft & Vendor Show

Location: Oasis Senior Center

2810 Woodlawn Road. Lincoln, IL 62656

Saturday, 26th 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 Brat/Hog dog and Corn on the Cob 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

     
     
    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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