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Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
From Saturday, September 16, 2023
To Sunday, September 17, 2023
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Location Postville Courthouse 914 5th Street, Lincoln, IL
Held the third weekend in September

Will be held at the Postville Courthouse - 914 5th St. Lincoln, IL  - SEE THE ON MAP

 and the VFW- 915 5th St. Lincoln, IL - SEE THE ON MAP

 *CAR SHOW at Postville Park (1300 5th St.) - SEE MAP HERE

The Mill Museum will be open from 12:00PM - 4:00PM


SATURDAY, September 16th: (Schedules still being finalized)

10:00 AM - Ribbon Cutting

11:30 AM - Women's Firewood Splitting 

12:00 PM - Team Railsplitting Contest

1:00 PM - Crosscut Saw Contest

3:15 PM - Amateur Railsplitting Contest

*Postville Courthouse Open for Touring throughout the day*

 


SUNDAY, September 17th:

9:00 AM - Non Denominational Church Service

11:00 AM - Tomahawk Throwing Contest

12:30 PM - Corn Shucking Contest

1:00 PM - Water Boil Contest

2:00 PM - Jr. Railsplitting Contest

3:00 PM - Re-Christening of the Town of  Lincoln - Learn More

3:15 PM - Professional Railsplitting Contest

Pioneer games and activities throughout both days along with LIVE MUSIC by Chris Vallillo and Mike Anderson.  So, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the weekend. 

*Postville Courthouse open for touring throughout the day*

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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