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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/07/2024
All Day
Location
Arcola
Categories
Arcola celebrates its rich heritage each year with the Broomcorn Festival. The “Broomcorn Capital of the World” hosts this 3 day festival in historic downtown Arcola. While in town, check out all the craft and food vendors, Broom Tent with live broom making demonstrations, 5k/10k annual race, and a huge parade featuring their own, world famous “Lawn Rangers”! Lots to do in Arcola on September 6, 7 & 8!
Festival Schedule
Friday 9/6
10am Festival Opens
10am Street & Food Vendors Open
12pm Kids Rides Open
3pm Grand Marshall Reception – Arcola Center
4pm National Broom Sweeping Contest
4pm Beer Pavilion Opens
8pm X-KRUSH Performs in the Beer Pavilion
Saturday 9/7
8am Broomcorn Festival 5k/10k Race at Moore Park
9am Festival Opens
9am Street & Food Vendors Open
10am Kids Rides Open
11am-1pm Worship and Praise Bands
12pm Miss Arcola Baby Pageant
12pm Beer Pavilion Opens
3pm HUGE Broomcorn Parade
5pm Los Fara Fara Performs in the Beer Pavilion
8pm Jane Doe Performs in the Beer Pavilion
Sunday 9/8
9am Festival Opens
9am Street & Food Vendors Open
10m Outdoor Church Service at Christian Church
11am Kiddie Tractor Pull
12pm Kids Rides Open
12pm Beer Pavilion Opens
1pm Jake & Mikayla Perform at Christian Church
2pm Drake Milligan Performs on Oak St. Stage
5pm Beer Pavilion Closes
5pm Festival Closes
For more information, contact the Arcola Chamber of Commerce at (217) 268-4530 or visit the Festival website at this link.
