# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Scarecrow Festival always has the streets buzzing with excitement each year! The annual festival will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to downtown Dixon.

More than 100+ booths and activities await on 6 city blocks, including crafters, pumpkin painting, street performers, games, donut eating contests, a petting zoo, face painting, flower pot decorating, and pumpkin bowling.

Pumpkin race “cars” will battle to be named the fastest racer down Hennepin Avenue as the annual Pumpkin Derby returns at 1 p.m. between First and Second Street.

For those looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, stores and downtown shops will be running specials and sales!

The Dixon Municipal Band will perform along the Riverfront. And make sure you come hungry, as food trucks will be located throughout the festival grounds!

Creativity will also be on display, as scarecrows decorated by local businesses and organizations can be seen throughout the festival and beyond in the downtown area.

Make sure you join Discover Dixon for Dixon’s largest festival of the year!

This year's event is Presented by CGH Medical Center, Ken Nelson Auto Group, Mad Water Saloon, Palmyra Pub & Eatery, and Hicks Insurance Agency

2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors: Raynor Garage Doors and Sauk Valley Bank
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/discover-dixons-annual-scarecrow-festival/200030496185443
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, art, fine-arts, performances, sports, music, food-drinks, shopping, food-truck-festivals, holiday, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 299

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dixon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Dixon
- **lat**: 41.843408807729
- **long**: -89.484174918819
- **full address**: Downtown Dixon, 201 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021-3027, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival being held?
  - **A:** Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Downtown Dixon, 201 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021-3027, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival?
  - **A:** Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival is organized by Discover Dixon.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Discover Dixon's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Discover Dixon a rating of 1/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Discover Dixon has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dixon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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