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he Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce along with the City of Mendota would like to invite you to join us for three and a half days of fun.

Our 74th Annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival will be held Aug. 12-15 in downtown Mendota. Come enjoy the carnival, food and fun that will be happening throughout the weekend.

Thursday evening kicks off with entertainment by The Valley Katz. Friday will bring the reign of the 2021 Sweet Corn Festival Queen, and Greenfield Station will be providing the entertainment in the Beer Garden. Saturday is jam packed fun, including Carnival Rides, Food Vendors, Craft and Flea Market and Entertainment, along with Eric Chesser rocking in the Beer Garden. Sunday offers a Grand Parade at 1 p.m. and free hot, delicious sweet corn starting at 2 p.m.

Remember to buy your 50/50 tickets throughout the weekend. The 2019 winner took home $20,722!

So, pack up the car and bring your family and friends to Mendota for a fantastic event!

Thank you for your support!

Shelby Weide

Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

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Matt & Kat Saturday, August 14 • 3-5 p.m.

Matt Harmon and Kat Blomquist are from the LPO area (Matt was born and raised in Waltham; Kat was born and raised in Oglesby). They met in high school, played in a couple of the talent shows together and both shared a love for music.

Matt started to play in a band before high school was over, and he’s still in that same band (formerly Snap Holiday; now Trophies for Tryin’) Kat started to spread her musical wings when friends in Las Vegas asked her to be their lead singer. She learned a lot and had a blast in that band and eventually played solo gigs in Austin, TX. She learned a lot from local musicians in the LPO area and finally wanted to play solo gigs in the area when Matt stated he’d love to play in a duo with her. Matt and Kat have played in their duo since the fall of 2018.

Though they’re always adding new songs from different decades, they find themselves playing many songs from the 90s.

Be sure to check out Matt & Kat – sponsored by Dr. Tara N. VanDeWyngaerde O.D., P.C – from 3-5 p.m. Saturday on the First State Bank Stage.

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An Oglesby native, Andrew was the ninth of 12 children. He and his siblings each learned an instrument in the school concert band, and music from classical to classic filled his home. At age 13, he took guitar lessons from an old woman at the local pawn shop. Still, music would not become his primary pursuit until years later when he moved to Chicago.

His family provided his introduction to music, from Elvis to Gospel to Musicals to Duran Duran. True to his Midwest culture, Americana and Soul music have resonated through his live performances of both covers and originals.

Be sure to check out Andrew Blomquist – sponsored by Mendota Mutual Insurance – from 5-7 p.m.

Saturday in the hospitality tent.

Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 2021 presents Nashville Recording Artist Eric Chesser Live in Concert on Saturday, August 14th in the Beer Tent.

Come out for an exciting and fun concert night with Eric and his Band playing many fan favorites of Country, Classic Rock, and other top songs!

Eric is an emerging American Country Music Artist originally from Plainfield, Illinois.

Eric recently released his Top 40 Billboard Country Radio charting song called “Date Night”. Eric has shared the stage opening at events with top country headliners Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, and more.

This is a show you don’t want to miss this Summer on Saturday night at 8PM on August 14th at the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 2021!

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Thursday - Sunday • August 12 - 15

Thursday, August 12 • 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Windy City Amusements of St. Charles will be setting up on the midway again this year at Mendota’s Annual Sweet Corn Festival.

Not only will the carnival be bringing exciting rides to Mendota, but is offering a host of special promotions. The popular Mega Pass will be offered again this year. The Mega Pass will let you ride every day Aug. 12 - 15, as many rides as you want, as many times as you want.

The cost of the Mega Pass is $65 if purchased before Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.

Mega Passes can be purchased at the Mendota Chamber office or at WindyCityAmusements.com. There is a limited supply. After the Aug. 11 deadline the price will be $80, and will be available at the carnival ticket booth.

There will still be Regular Unlimited Ride Armbands available: Thursday: 6 - 10 p.m. - $25 Friday & Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m.

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Windy City Amusements of St. Charles, Illinois will again be setting up on the midway at this year’s Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. They will be having a Special Afternoon for Special Kids on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

It does not matter where the family is from, if they would like to participate they are welcome. The Chamber asks the family to preregister online at sweetcornfestival.com by clicking the calendar tab and downloading the form and getting it to the Chamber office or just stop by the Chamber office to fill out the form.

Families are to check in at the registration tent beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12.

Most adult rides will be unavailable during this special time and the lights will be dimmed and music lowered for those who would be uncomfortable with it.

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Sunday, August 15 • Grand Parade 1 p.m.

Some very, very tall birds will be parading down the tree-lined streets, during Mendota’s Annual Sweet Corn Festival Parade on Sunday, Aug. 11.

They are the Jolly Giant Stilt Walkers from Madison, Wisconsin, and are coming to Mendota thanks to the generosity of Mendota Shell and Mendota Mutual Insurance.

For more than a decade the Jolly Giant Stilt Walkers have thrilled audiences at events throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the United States. These award winning stilt artists have been walking tall for nearly 20 years. They have walked thousands of miles in hundreds of cities across the country. At fairs and festival singing, dancing, and just having fun with those watching the parade, they have entertained in costumes of every description.

They have performed for events as small as the Sauk City Cow Chip Parade and as big as the Indianapolis 500, for the NFL, and in Hollywood films.

The Jolly Giants are delighted to bring their colorful pageantry to Mendota’s Sweet Corn Festival.

Strolling the Sweet Corn Festival Midways will be Magician and Balloon Artist, Matthew Scherer.

Magic Matt has been entertaining in the Chicago Area and Midwest Region for over thirty years, presenting his family fun shows and close-up magic.

He has been featured at Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic Festival, the Illinois State Fair and many more festivals and family oriented events.

Magic Matt will be found delighting audiences all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Sweet Corn Festival Weekend, Aug. 13 - 15.

Crafters’ Market Place Saturday & Sunday • August 14 & 15 The very popular Crafters’ Market Place and Flea Market, will again be featured at Mendota’s Annual Sweet Corn Festival. The dates have been set for Aug. 14 & 15, 2021.

Artists, craftsmen and flea market dealers from around the Midwest are expected to fill the 200 spaces at this year’s event.

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5 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday.

The event will be held in Veterans’ Park on Rt. 34 and in the Mendota Elks Club Parking Lot on Indiana Avenue as well as on the adjacent Jefferson Street. The two show areas are about 1/2 block apart and are in downtown Mendota, right in the heart of all the Sweet Corn Festival activities.

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We The Least is a band of singer/ songwriters from Mendota, IL. Members include Michaela DeLong (vocals/keys), Nathanael DeLong (vocals/bass/guitar), Noah DeLong (drums), and Dell May (vocals/bass/guitar). They released their first 11-track album entitled “Screw It Up” in 2019. The band hopes to inspire both deeper faith and deeper joy in the lives of their listeners, thus why they choose to write in a variety of musical and lyrical styles. The band recently released their second album “Sundae Best” on February 23, 2021. Both albums are present on all major streaming platforms, and physical copies will be available for sale

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We The Least likes to refer to themselves as “your mom’s favorite band.” They enjoy Marchelloni’s pizza and long walks on the beach.

The band was hoping to be contestants in the pageant itself, but after they couldn’t find anyone to sponsor them, they agreed to play music for the pageant instead.

On August 13th at 7:00 p.m., the band will be playing a mix of oldies, classic rock, contemporary pop/country, and a few original songs. In everything that they do, We The Least wants to be the least important, so that God would get all of the glory. John 3:30.

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Mendota’s Sweet Corn Festival Parade will again welcome the Dixon American Legion Post 40 & 8, Lee County Voiture #409 to their parade on Sunday, Aug. 11.

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The unit navigates under its own power down the parade route and usually is surrounded by Legion members carrying American Flags.

It is made of wood and pressed wood and has an interesting history.

It is a replica of the engines that were used on the narrow gage railroads of France during WWI to transport Americans. They hauled small box cars called “voitures” with a capacity of 40 men and 8 horses. Hence the name 40 & 8.

The “40 & 8” is a Veterans Honor Society today. The group sponsors nurses training scholarships, veterans support groups, youth sports, and child welfare. The locomotive has attended many State parades and veterans conventions to raise funds for these projects.

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We The Least Friday, August 13 • Pre-pageant entertainment & Queen Pageant Intermission

Friday, August 13 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 12 • 7 - 10 p.m.

Mendota’s annual weekend of Fun, Food & Entertainment will open Thursday evening, Aug. 12 with the energetic band, “The Valley Katz,” courtesy of Triple Service Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Mendota.

They will take to the First State Bank Stage at 7 p.m. with a rockin’ style you are sure to dig! Their style...Rockabilly/Rock, featuring covers by Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Brian Setzer and many more.

This group of very talented veteran musicians include lead singer Gary Masters, playing bass and singing vocals, Rick Topolski, and on guitar and vocals, Pat Egan.

Thursday night opens officially at 7 p.m. as the carnival opens with a discount armband from 6 - 10 p.m., and the many food booths open on the midway featuring an array of festival foods.

Triple Service reminds everyone to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy this opening evening concert, and if the music will not let you just sit and listen…GET UP AND DANCE!

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Saturday, August 14 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, August 13 & Sunday, August 15 “The Electrix” will be some of the great entertainment to be enjoyed at Mendota’s 74th Annual Sweet Corn Festival. They will have 4 free performances in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent on Friday, Aug. 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. and then will return to entertain from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 15 their performance is in the afternoon from noon - 2 p.m., and again from 3 - 5 p.m. Their per-

formances are courtesy of Mendota businesses Ekana Nursery & Landscaping, First Federal Savings Bank, and Nightengale’s Thrift Shop.

“The Electrix,” Iggy Campos and John Kolat hale from Sandwich, IL and are an acoustic guitar duo.

Both sing and play the guitar. Their genre is a mix of good old classic rock-n-roll, pop country, and fun sing along.

Steve Cerqua has been performing in the Illinois Valley for over 25 years.

He will be appearing at Mendota’s 74th Sweet Corn Festival courtesy of Diversifoam on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 14.

Steve will be covering some great blues legends such as Big Bill Broonzy and Robert Johnson. You

may also hear some Eric Clapton hits from this talented vocalist and guitarist.

Cerqua will perform from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the First State Bank Stage. HCC invites everyone to enjoy the sounds of blues and much more on Sweet Corn Festival Saturday in downtown Mendota.

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Calendar of Events 3:30 - 5:30 PM - A Special Afternoon for Special Kids. The Carnival will be open for a private armband for anyone with Special Needs and their immediate family. Please call the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce for more details.

Registration is required to get an idea of how many we should expect: www.sweetcornfestival. com 6:00 PM - Carnival Midway & Food Booths Open - Carnival and Midway open to the general public. (Discount ride armband from 6:00 - 10:00 PM)

7:00 PM - The Valley Katz performance on the First State Bank Stage. Sponsored by Triple Service Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling.

4:30 - 6:30 PM - The Electrixx - performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent.

Sponsored by: Nightengales Thrift Store

Friday, August 13

6:45 PM - Pre-pageant Entertainment featuring We The Least. Sponsored by Eureka Savings Bank.

10:30 AM - Food Booths featuring festival, ethnic, and regional delights, and a variety of Merchandise Booths, & First State Bank Hospitality Tent open for the day.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Dallas Stamberger will be playing a mix of 50s, 60s, blues & country in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent. Sponsored by Edward D. Jones

12:00 AM - Carnival opens for the day - (Discount armband from 12:00 - 4:00 PM) 2:00 - 4:00 PM - The Electrixx - performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent.

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7:30 PM - Sweet Corn Queen Pageant on the First State Bank Stage on Rt. 34 downtown with intermission entertainment featuring the We The Least.

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7:30 PM - 12:00 AM - Beer Garden featuring entertainment from Greenfield Station.

Sponsored by ADM Co. & Euclid Beverage Co. ALL DAY - Magic Matt Performing his Strolling Magic & Balloon Artistry in downtown Mendota. Sponsored by Kaleel Law Firm & Prairie State Tractor

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Calendar of Events 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Crafters Market Place & Flea Market.

Vendors are in two locations.

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12:00 - 2:00 PM - Lica Lorraine will be showing off her talents at balloon artistry at the intersection of Washington St. and 8th Avenue. Sponsored by: Central Bank Illinois 10:30 AM - Food Booths, featuring festival, ethnic, and regional delights, and a variety of Merchandise Booths, & First State Bank Hospitality Tent open for the day.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Nicodemus musical performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent.

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10:00 AM - Mini Royalty Pageant 5 year olds competing to wear the crown of Mini King & Queen of Mendota’s Annual Sweet Corn Festival, on the First State Bank Stage on Rt. 34 downtown. Sponsored by Plano Molding Company.

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3:00 - 5:00 PM - Matt & Kat musical performance in the First State Bank Stage. Sponsored by Dr. Tara VanDeWyngaerde OD PC.

12:00/2:00/4:00 PM - 3 Shows - Mr. Steve - includes music, magic, balloons and comedy all blended into wholesome family entertainment. Located on the corner of Illinois Ave. and Jefferson St. Sponsored by McDonald’s.

2:00 PM - Annual Sweet Corn Festival Food Contest. All categories of food must be made with sweet corn and prepared in advance. Judging will be held at 2:00 PM in the Mendota Elks Lodge, 707 Indiana Ave. downtown. Entry forms available at the Mendota Chamber Office.

Sponsored by Nightengales Thrift Shop.

2:30 - 4:30 PM - Christina Eltrevoog Musical performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent. Sponsored by: Quality Inn 3:30 PM - Canine Demonstration coordinated by the Mendota Police Department.

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5:00 - 7:00 PM - Andew Blomquist musical performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent. Sponsored by: Mendota Mutual Insurance 7:00 PM - De Colores a youth Mexican Folk dance group will introduce culture and heritage by celebrating their background by performing Northern Region, Jalisco, & Costa de Nayarit dances on the First State Bank Stage on Rt. 34. Sponsored by El Zarape and Taco Madre.

7:30 PM - 12:00 AM - Beer Garden featuring Eric Chesser.

Sponsored by Rosati’s Pizza Pub & G & M Distributors.

ALL DAY - Adult division tennis tournament doubles sponsored

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Calendar of Events 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Crafters Market Place & Flea Market.

Over 200 vendors in two locations. Veteran’s Park on Rt. 34 in downtown Mendota and the Elks Club parking lot on Indiana Ave. & Jefferson St., just 1/2 block north of Veteran’s Park.

10:30 AM - Food Booths featuring festival, ethnic, and regional delights, and a variety of Merchandise Booths, & First State Bank Hospitality Tent open for the day.

11:00 AM - Carnival opens for the day.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - THE ELECTRIXX - performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent. Sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank.

12:00 - 2:00 PM - Lica Lorraine will be showing off her talents at balloon artistry at the intersection of Washington St. and 8th Avenue. Sponsored by: Sullivans Foods 12:00 PM - The Jesse White Tumblers special high-flying performance in front of the Mendota Elks Lodge on Indiana Ave. Sponsored by Mendota Agri Products and Mauch Carpentry.

Enjoy The Festival!

1:00 PM - SWEET CORN FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE Featuring floats, bands, antique & classic vehicles, Shriners, and more! Special highlights include The Jesse White Tumblers and The South Shore Drill Team.

2:00 PM - FREE SWEET CORN! finest served steaming hot!

Served at the intersection of Illinois Ave & Jefferson St. 2:00 PM - 3D Sound will be providing entertainment & music at the intersection of Illinois Ave & Jefferson St. Sponsored by Midland States Bank.

2:00 - 4:00 PM - THE ELECTRIXX - performance in the First State Bank Hospitality Tent.

Sponsored by: Nightengales Thrift Shop

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606 S. Main Street • Mendota, IL 61342

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3:30 PM - The South Shore Drill Team will perform in front of the Mendota Elks Lodge at 707 Indiana Ave. You have watched them in the parade, don’t miss this very special performance!

Sponsored by: Black Bros. Co., Financial Plus Credit Union, Prescott Brothers Inc., Starved Rock Wood Products.

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ALL DAY - Magic Matt Performing his Strolling Magic & Balloon Artistry in downtown Mendota. Sponsored by Merritt Funeral Home.

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ALL DAY - Adult division tennis tournament singles sponsored

by OSF Saint Paul Medical Center. Tournament takes place at the Mendota High School tennis courts located at 2300 West Main St.

Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

Enrollment restrictions apply. Not open to persons who are employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company other than H&R Block. H&R Block reserves the right to immediately cancel any such student’s enrollment. Cost is for course materials. There is no cost for tuition. CTEC# 1040-QE-2538

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Non-profit that supports the

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Trinity Healthcare Clinic of Mendota Thank you

Fullfilling the collision repair needs of Mendota since 1983

to our donors and shoppers for helping us support our community!

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Enjoy the Weekend!

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ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

Lilja Tiling & Excavating, LLC 2000 Welland Rd., Mendota, IL 61342 Office: 815.539. 3485 • Email: liljatilingllc@gmail.com

Farmland, Commercial & Residential Office 815/539-5673 Cell 815/910-5673 mcconvillerealty.com

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