The Dixon Tourism Board and the City of Dixon is planning a re-dedication for the Monument and re-enactment of the speech given July 17th, 1856, by Abraham Lincoln. He was in Dixon giving  a campaign speech for Fremont for President. The speech was given in the 200 block of South Ottawa Avenue on the east side of the Old Courthouse Lawn, which is the location of the monument.

The re-dedication and re-enactment will take place on the same spot, on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. For more information please contact www.discoverdixon.com or call 815-284-3496 or the Mayors  Office at 815-288-1485.

The state along the old Lincoln Highway that has the best signage, Illinois, now has another gazebo interpretive center, this one in Dixon. It is one of 16 planned or already built along the state's stretch.

These gazebos are designed for tourism. Visitors can read about the Lincoln Highway and obtain information.

A Federal Highway Administration grant covers 80% of each one, while the city picks up the remaining part.

The new Dixon Lincoln Highway Gazebo is located at the corner of Galena Avenue and River Street.

Here is the Schedule of Events for this year's 14th Scarecrow Festival by Dixon Main Street.

This year's event includes pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, flower pot painting, pie-in-the-face booth, chalk the walk art contest, motorcycle show, sidewalk sales, food vendors, doggy zoo at Haymarket Square, crafts, kid's games and much, much more.  CLICK on "Read More" below for entire schedule.

"Tales From Beyond the Grave"

First Annual Cemetery Walk Featuring Stories about "Late" local Citizens

Oakwood Cemetery     Dixon, Illinois

Saturday,October 17, 2009     2-5 pm       Rain Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009

$5.00 Donation Per Person

Sponsors:    DIXON TOURISM           LEE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

DIXON – Ever wonder how a petunia tastes? Sweet, and “really good,” according to soon-to-be sellers of an exclusive petunia-infused wine.

The wine, a sweet blush laced with petunias, was made specially for the Dixon Tourism Board by Illinois River Winery in Utica.  The Welcome Center is the only place in town the wine will be available, Tourism President, Colleen Brechon said. Illinois River Winery also has agreed it won't make the same wine for anyone else.

To buy a bottle
Petunia Wine, described as a sweet blush, is available only through the Welcome Center, 106 W. River St.  Call 815-284-3496 or stop by.  The wine sells for $15 a bottle.

The historic Dixon downtown will become a scarecrow wonderland with Art on The Square!

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a scarecrow decorating contest, a progressive restaurant walk, pumpkin painting and more. Enjoy the start of fall with something for all ages!

For more information call 815-288-2308 or go to http://www.dixonil.com/mainstreet.

WORLD FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES TO APPEAR LOCALLY

Dixon, IL - The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area. 

On Thursday September 10^th at 5:00 – 6:30 pm, a single Clydesdale horse will appear at Darius-Miller Park in Princeton and at the Depot Museum in Amboy for a photo opportunity with the public.  The public is encouraged to bring their cameras to have a picture taken up close with a Clydesdale. 

WHO:
World-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, representatives of Anheuser-Busch for more than 75 years.

WHAT:
LRB Distributors Inc. is sponsoring a visit from the Budweiser Clydesdales, one of the world’s most recognizable symbols. The “gentle giants” have been ambassadors of Anheuser-Busch since 1933. The public is invited to stop by to view and take photos with the Clydesdales.

WHEN & WHERE:

Single Clydesdale Photo Op:  Thursday, September 10th 5-6:30 pm

• Princeton, IL: Darius-Miller Park
• Amboy, IL:  Depot Museum

Hitching and Parade: Friday, September 11th 5:00 hitching / 6:00 parade

• Downtown Dixon, IL

Hitching and Parade:  Saturday, September 12th noon hitching / 1:30 parade

• Princeton, IL Homestead Festival Parade

FEATURE IDEAS:

• Talk with the Clydesdale handlers about what it takes to prepare these majestic beauties for more than 300 appearances made annually.
• Show how the horses are bathed, brushed and braided in a visual behind-the-scenes grooming piece.
• Illustrate the fascinating history of the Budweiser Dalmatian – the official mascot of the Clydesdales since the 1950s.
• Explain what it takes to be part of the famous hitch. As a symbol of Budweiser quality, horses must meet strict requirements to be chosen as a Budweiser Clydesdale.

MEDIA INFORMATION:

• For more information contact Dave Cain, LRB Distributors Inc. 815-288-4463