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PETUNIA FESTIVAL

It’s back!

After a pandemic nipped last year’s Petunia Festival in the bud, the annual event returns DIXON – You can’t keep a good festival down – just ask the team behind Dixon’s Petunia Festival.

The dedicated group of volunteers from the city’s business community, civic and religious organizations, community leaders, and local residents are cranking up the flower power again to bring the annual city celebration back after it took a forced vacation last year, due to the pandemic.

While patrons of this year’s Petunia Festival may not be able to enjoy every blooming thing they’ve come to expect from the annual festival – organizers are scaling things back a bit this year out of an abundance of caution as pandemic restrictions ease up – but they’re still committed to putting on the best show of Petunia City pride as possible.

Festival leadership has been work-

ing with the health department, police department and City Council on safely bringing back the city’s signature event while keeping safety precautions in place, Petunia Festival President Jennifer Bubrick said. The event, which usually runs for several days, has been scaled back to the Independence Day weekend, running from July 2-4.

“It will be different than it has ever been, but we have to be conscious as a group for the community,” she said.

But no matter how the festival plays out, organizers promise the bloom won’t be off. It’ll still be the same bigcity festival with the small-town heart.

For more information, go to https:// petuniafestival.org/, and for the latest updates, follow Dixon Petunia Festival on Facebook.

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The Dixon in Bloom Committee lived up to its name as its float full of flowers made its way down the street during the 2019 Petunia Festival Parade. The parade returns this year on Sunday; line-up begins at 11 a.m., and the parade steps off at 1 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JULY 2 PAT ANDERSON — 5-6 p.m., Reagan Stage, acoustic music.

COUNTY LINE LIVE — 6-8 p.m., Stella Main Stage, classics, country, rock.

DICKY JOHNSON — 8-9 p.m., Reagan Stage, one-man acoustic show featuring a wide variety of music.

BRUSHVILLE — 9-11 p.m., Stella Main Stage, country rock.

SATURDAY, JULY 3 EVAN ATHERTON — 5-6 p.m., Reagan Stage, cover tunes.

MCCRAE — 6-8 p.m., Stella Main Stage, combines orchestral elements through rock and R&B. ROBBIE LEBLANC & THE REAL LIVE SHOW — 8-9 p.m., Reagan Stage, original rock, rock classics and electric blues.

ROD TUFFCURLS AND THE BENCH PRESS — 9-11 p.m., Stella Main Stage, Chicago-based cover artists with a diverse set list.

SUNDAY, JULY 4 LYLE GROBE & THE RHYTHM RAMBLERS — 3-5 p.m., Stella Main Stage, legendary local band that’s been playing classic country for 50-plus years.

GINA VENIER — 6-8 p.m., Stella Main Stage, combining soulful blues and pop to create an original sound.

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The crowd enjoys some music during 2019’s Petunia Festival. From rock to R&B, country rock to cover songs, and more, this year’s Petunia Festival lineup will provide a little something for everyone.

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PETUNIA FESTIVAL Music to your ears: Who’s tuning up for the festival?

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A bouquet of Petunia Festival information What’ll it cost?

Entry into the festival is $10 a day at the gate for ages 13 and older. Entrance to the carnival grounds is free, but there is a charge for the rides and games.

Prices for the rides are ...

Individual ride tickets are $1.50 per ticket; 20 for $25; or 50 for $60.

Each rides costs 2, 3 for 4 tickets.

Wristbands for unlimited rides are also available for $28 on Thursday and Friday, and $30 on Saturday and Sunday.

Commemorative buttons come home for the holidays Button, button, who’s got the Petunia Fest button? St. Vincent de Paul does, and they’re selling them again this year.

The 57th Petunia Festival will be July 2-4. There has been a commemorative button for each year. This year’s button was designed by Nora Balayti, with the theme of “Home For The Holidays.”

Buttons can be purchased from any member, Veniers,

Books On First, Main St., and the Petunia Festival Headquarters. Buttons will also be sold at all major events of the Petunia Festiva, including the pancake breakfast, the Riverfront Market, band concert and Art in the Park.

Buttons sell for $3, and there are full sets for sale of all 57 years. Proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul Society to help people with rent, food, utilities, car gas, food and more.

Find some photos, win a prize Fancy yourself a photographer? Want to focus on Dixon? Want to win free passes to next year’s Petunia Festival? Then grab your camera or cell phone and take a tour of the Petunia City for the first-ever Petunia Festival Town-Wide Photo Scavenger Hunt.

People are invited to keep there eyes peeled and their cameras ready to grab some photos from a list put together

by Petunia Festival organizers. The categories and contest rules can be found at petuniafestival.org/2020/05/04/ town-wide-photo-scavenger-hunt/ and on the event’s Facebook page (check under the Events page).

The event will be hosted on social media during the festival. The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 5.

Winners will be announced July 6. Each photo posted (either all together in one post or individually) will count as one

entry, for one point. For bonus points, capture all 20 photo categories and receive an additional five entries!

The winner will receive four free festival admission passes for the 2022 Petunia Festival. (The whole Festival has to happen before a winner can be named.)

July 4 could be your lucky day Raffle tickets for a 50-50 drawing will be sold to help support the Petunia Festival fireworks show.

The winning ticket will be selected on the main stage (the Stella Stage) before the fireworks Sunday.

Ticket prices: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5.

Tickets are on sale at: Coffee Crush Dixon, Curate Dixon, Discover Dixon (Dixon Main Street/Chamber), Herbal Essentials, J Boutique, Oliver’s Corner Market, Rustic Roots, Shamrock Pub, Stone Bridge Running, Twin Blend, Venier Jewelers Inc., Willey Flower Company

Looking for more information?

Online: Go to https://petuniafestival.org/, fine “Dixon Petunia Festival, Inc.” on Facebook Call: 815-288-PINK (7465) Stop by: Petunia Festival headquarters is at 77 S. Hennepin Ave. Check the festival’s Facebook page for updated hours.

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After graduation, Logan intends to pursue a degree in business.

Marlee Oros Petunia Festival Queen Marlee, daughter of Andrew and Mary Oros, is the 2021 Petunia Festival Queen. Marlee is a student at Dixon High School where she participates in cheerleading, theater and Group Interpretation. Outside of school she works at the Willey Flower Company, as well as tutoring younger students. She serves on Faith Assembly of Grand Detour’s worship team and teaches childrens church as well. After high school, Marlee wants to attend a 4-year university and eventually become an English professor.

Logan Moeller Petunia Festival King Logan, son of Matt and Cheryl Moeller, is the 2021 Petunia Festival King. Logan is a student at Dixon High School where he is Class President and is involved in Key Club, Student Council and tennis. Logan also has a part-time job at Coffee Crush and helps out with his family’s dance studio, Centerstage. He

Jacob Schumacher Petunia Festival Attendant Jacob, son of Kandi and Matt Schumacher, is this year’s male attendant. Jacob is a student at Dixon High School and is involved in Theater and Key Club. Outside of school, Jacob enjoys scuba diving, hiking and is working on getting his pilot’s license. Jacob also works for his family’s construction company. After high school he plans to join the military and eventually have a career in solar technology installation.

Ellenor Zimmerman Petunia Festival Attendant Ellenor, daughter of Corinne and Eric Zimmerman, is this year’s female attendant. Ellenor is a student at Dixon High School where she is involved in many extracurricular

activities including theater, track, Math Team, Student Council, Key Club (as President), band and jazz band. While she loves the time she spends in all of those activities, she is most passionate about the time she spends in cheer and in the volunteer opportunities in which the Cheer Squad participates. In her free time Ellenor can often be found babysitting for other families or biking. Ellenor is still deciding what life after high school will look like for her, but she knows that she wants to do something that makes a positive impact on society.

Madison Cumberland Pinky Petunia Madison, daughter of Michele and Troy Cumberland, is the 2021 Pinky Petunia. Madison is a student at Dixon High School where she is involved in Dance Team, soccer, theater, Madrigals, Student Council and Key Club. She is also involved in the Penguin Project and is Key Club’s District 13 Lieutenant Governor. She has volunteered as a Petunia Festival Ambassador in the past. Madison loves her job at Culver’s. After high school, Madison intends to go to college with the ultimate goal of being a pediatrician someday.

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Introducing this year’s Petunia Festival court ...

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A lot of family fun at the festival Food and fun, bingo and brushes, art and Air Dogs — you won’t run out of things to do this weekend

NOTE: The Peoria Avenue bridge will be closed for the weekend, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 CRAFTS WITH ROYALTY — 1-4 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. REAGAN BOYHOOD HOME TOURS — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 810 S. Hennepin Ave.

FRIDAY, JULY 2 DHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 6-11 a.m. in the Dixon High School cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive TONE UP WITH TWINBLEND (free classes at Twinblend Boutique Fitness Bar, 116 E. First St., Suite 110 — Spin at 6:30 a.m., Spin and sculpt at 7:15 a.m., HIIT (high intensity interval training) and stretch at 8 a.m., Sculpt and stretch at 8:45 a.m.

BRUSH & BLOOM — 9 a.m.-noon at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Go to petuniafestival.org/other-local-activities/ and scroll down to Brush and Bloom to register.

Renner Rosengren Rock Falls adds some color to the street during the Brush and Bloom event at 2019’s Petunia Festival in Dixon. This year’s Brush & Bloom runs from 9 a.m.-noon Friday at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@ saukvalley.com

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FRIDAY (cont’d) BINGO — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, for ages 18 and up THINK PINK CRAFT SHOW – noon-6 p.m., Loveland Community Home, 513 W. Second St. FAMILY FUN NIGHT — 5-7 p.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St., featuring Touch-A-Truck ICE CREAM SOCIAL — 5-7 p.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. DIXON MUNICIPAL BAND — 7-9 p.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 1112 E. Second St. ULTIMATE AIR DOGS SHOWS — Times To Be Announced; between the bridges on Lincoln Statue Drive

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Players aim for the basket during the disc golf tournament during 2019’s Petunia Festival. This year’s tournament runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Page Park.

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PARADE — line-up begins at 11 a.m., parade at 1 p.m., steps off at St. Mary’s School, 704

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DHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PANCAKE BREAKFAST — 6-11 a.m. in the Dixon High School cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive REAGAN RUN — 6:30 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. start at Lowell Park (note location change); in-person and virtual options available; go to http://reaganrun.com/ for more information BLIND DRAW VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT — 8 a.m. at Plum Hollow, 1933 state Route 26 (pre-registration required) DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT — 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Page Park; Trilogy format for all skill levels; three divisions — adult & child doubles, mens doubles, and mixed doubles; $35 per player. Go to petuniafestival.org/other-local-activities/ and scroll down to the disc golf entry to register.

THINK PINK CRAFT SHOW — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Loveland Community Home, 513 W. Second St. ART IN THE PARK — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. John Dixon Park BINGO – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, for ages 18 and up ULTIMATE AIR DOGS SHOWS — Times To Be Announced; between the bridges on Lincoln Statue Drive

OLD SETTLERS CABIN OPEN — 3-5 p.m. between the bridges; presented by Lee County Historical Society FIREWORKS — 9:30 p.m. on the riverfront, with music provided by River Country 101.7 FM ULTIMATE AIR DOGS SHOWS — Times To Be Announced; between the bridges on Lincoln Statue Drive

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