New exhibition for 2024 You are in for a visual feast at The Next Picture Show (TNPS) in Dixon, IL. From July 18 to August 31, TNPS proudly presents this first-time event, “Blooming Fusion,” a captivating art exhibition celebrating the world of flora and fauna. Wander through the gallery, where every piece of art captures […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Gather on the Riverfront Dixon City Market features local and regional crafters, artisans, and food stands. On Wednesdays from June through August, it features live music, drinks, and kids' activities. Consistently featuring 50+ vendors weekly, it's the best place to provide a pick-me-up during the summer work week! Musical artists lined up for the 2024 […]
Summer 2024 Artist Exhibitions The month of July brings a new lineup of artists to display at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon, IL. Featured Artist Wall | July 1-31 Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon is the featured Artist for July. Cindy’s love of nature, the North Woods, and wildlife is […]
Summer 2024 Artist Exhibitions The month of July brings a new lineup of artists to display at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon, IL. Featured Artist Wall | July 1-31 Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon is the featured Artist for July. Cindy’s love of nature, the North Woods, and wildlife is […]
New exhibition for 2024 You are in for a visual feast at The Next Picture Show (TNPS) in Dixon, IL. From July 18 to August 31, TNPS proudly presents this first-time event, “Blooming Fusion,” a captivating art exhibition celebrating the world of flora and fauna. Wander through the gallery, where every piece of art captures […]
Remember the thrill of 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀? They're back! Stop by The Next Picture Show Community Art Center in Dixon on Aug. 29-30 for a pop-up art sale. It runs from 10 AM - 4 PM. Shop unique and affordable art with prices so good, you won’t want to leave! And guess what? No reasonable offer […]
Enjoy Summer Friday nights with friends. Every Friday, June 7-August 30. Music at the Square entertains hundreds of people during its 13-week summer season at John Dixon Park in Dixon, IL. Local and regional acts serenade the crowd. Bring your own food, beverages, and chairs and enjoy it picnic-style each Friday this summer. The events […]
Summer 2024 Artist Exhibitions The month of July brings a new lineup of artists to display at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon, IL. Featured Artist Wall | July 1-31 Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon is the featured Artist for July. Cindy’s love of nature, the North Woods, and wildlife is […]
New exhibition for 2024 You are in for a visual feast at The Next Picture Show (TNPS) in Dixon, IL. From July 18 to August 31, TNPS proudly presents this first-time event, “Blooming Fusion,” a captivating art exhibition celebrating the world of flora and fauna. Wander through the gallery, where every piece of art captures […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
View distant wonders in the night skies. The J. Weiskopf Observatory, with its 11” Celestron reflecting telescope, is available for public viewing and special programs. During the weekly FREE public viewing sessions, experienced staff guide you through the night skies. Visitors see the planets, the moon, and fainter objects in the sky. Special events and […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty that only the refuge can bring. Participants will be able to view various species of migratory birds, native plants, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars. Binoculars are available to borrow. From Spring thru […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m. Enjoy a night in downtown Dixon. This evening, you can mingle with the artists, view all the original art, listen to live music and have a beverage or two. LEARN MORE about this exhibition.
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
View distant wonders in the night skies. The J. Weiskopf Observatory, with its 11” Celestron reflecting telescope, is available for public viewing and special programs. During the weekly FREE public viewing sessions, experienced staff guide you through the night skies. Visitors see the planets, the moon, and fainter objects in the sky. Special events and […]
The tradition continues–rain or shine! The historic Village of Grand Detour hosts one of the oldest art festivals in Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE! The beautiful grounds of the John Deere Historic Site enhance the artwork and ambiance. The festival offers art for sale, music, food vendors, blacksmith demonstrations, […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
View distant wonders in the night skies. The J. Weiskopf Observatory, with its 11” Celestron reflecting telescope, is available for public viewing and special programs. During the weekly FREE public viewing sessions, experienced staff guide you through the night skies. Visitors see the planets, the moon, and fainter objects in the sky. Special events and […]
By Jim Stowell & Jessica Zuehlke Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Sept 6-15th Timber Lake Playhouse presents the hilarious and entertaining play "Church Basement Ladies | A Second Helping." A Second Helping picks up the story in 1969 with the world changing. As Vietnam War protests swelled and women everywhere demanded equal pay for […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty that only the refuge can bring. Participants will be able to view various species of migratory birds, native plants, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars. Binoculars are available to borrow. From Spring thru […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Mark your calendars for a great evening Our annual get-together of tourism partners, local retailers, lodging partners, and proud community leaders and members. Our 4-county region takes turns hosting each year. This year, it is Lee County on Thursday, September 19. Come to downtown Dixon The Mad Water Saloon, located at 321 W. First Street, […]
Fall is the best time for a craft & vendor show. Friday Noon - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 2 pm The Craft and Vendor Show will be throughout the building and features a wide variety of handmade crafts, gift items, and nationally known brand items for sale. NO ADMISSION The Loveland is handicap […]
Harvesting tradition Sept. 20-22 Experience the tradition of the fall harvest at the Bos Brothers Fall Working Farm Show. This event showcases a bustling harvest, with corn and soybeans being gathered right before your eyes. Delve into a world of agricultural prowess with demonstrations that span from plowing stalks and stubble to milling cornmeal and […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
Fall is the best time for a craft & vendor show. Friday Noon - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 2 pm The Craft and Vendor Show will be throughout the building and features a wide variety of handmade crafts, gift items, and nationally known brand items for sale. NO ADMISSION The Loveland is handicap […]
Harvesting tradition Sept. 20-22 Experience the tradition of the fall harvest at the Bos Brothers Fall Working Farm Show. This event showcases a bustling harvest, with corn and soybeans being gathered right before your eyes. Delve into a world of agricultural prowess with demonstrations that span from plowing stalks and stubble to milling cornmeal and […]
Sept. 22, 2024 Celebrate the start of autumn with the Friends of the Hennepin Canal. The event starts in Rock Falls at the Route 40 Hennepin Canal boat launch (Bridge 45) at 10:30 a.m. and goes to the Rock River and back, approximately 4.4 miles round trip. Lunch will be served afterward at the Route […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Tacos and Wrestling Come to the RB&W District on Friday, September 27, from 3 pm to 10 pm for our Taco Throwdown. There will be tacos and other great treats. Sundae Funday and Brito’s Grill are helping with our first-ever taco-eating contest at 6 pm. The first to eat all 20 tacos wins. ZOWA Live […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
View distant wonders in the night skies. The J. Weiskopf Observatory, with its 11” Celestron reflecting telescope, is available for public viewing and special programs. During the weekly FREE public viewing sessions, experienced staff guide you through the night skies. Visitors see the planets, the moon, and fainter objects in the sky. Special events and […]
Lee County history comes to life. Sept. 29 | 1-3:30 p.m. Step back in time at the Oakwood Cemetery Walk in Dixon, IL! Join the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society for a captivating afternoon where fascinating local figures from Lee County's past come to life right before your eyes. 🌳✨ Explore the historic grounds, […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Embracing our region’s rural heritage The Next Picture Show is excited to welcome back one of its most popular events. The Farms & Barns art exhibition runs from September 5-October 19. This exhibition is presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase the best of the Midwest. Farms & Barns features talented artists who […]
Open May-October Local produce is everyone's favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. Its open every Wednesday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes […]
Every Saturday | Memorial Day through October The Mt. Carroll Farmers Market features local vendors and artisans with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, locally grown specialty crops, and more! Discover something new every week. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with live music and the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh, affordable products directly from […]
Everyone loves Autumn on Parade. OCT. 5-6, 2024 The ever-popular Autumn on Parade Festival is a volunteer-based organization held the first weekend of October. The first Autumn parade festival was in 1970 and opened with seven booths lined up on Third Street on a rainy day. Fifty-four years later, it has grown into an average […]
Everyone loves Autumn on Parade. OCT. 5-6, 2024 The ever-popular Autumn on Parade Festival is a volunteer-based organization held the first weekend of October. The first Autumn parade festival was in 1970 and opened with seven booths lined up on Third Street on a rainy day. Fifty-four years later, it has grown into an average […]
Get your tickets early! Thinking about fall weekends? Include Havencrest Castle in your plans. Be a king or queen for the day and explore 27 amazing, one-of-a-kind rooms in this Dream of a Castle. It has thousands of interesting antiques, artworks, and historical objects. The castle is located on a wooded hilltop in Savanna, IL, […]
Two days of merriment Step back in time for a weekend of merriment and revelry at the Olde English Faire, October 5-6 at the Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center in […]