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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Mike Duerst from the Dixon Petunia Festival

May 17, 2026 at 10:00 am CDT

Two girls hold a banner to lead the Petunia Festival parade Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Brian Hurley)

Listen to "Talk Line: Mike Duerst shares the 2026 Dixon Petunia Festival lineup" on Spreaker.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Mike Duerst of the Dixon Petunia Festival to unveil this year’s entertainment lineup and preview what festival-goers can expect during one of the Sauk Valley’s biggest summer traditions.

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Brandon Clark

I received my Associate's in Communication (Media) from Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. I'm currently finishing my Bachelor of Journalism at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. I enjoy engaging the community in thoughtful discussion on current events and look forward to hearing what you have to say. Stay curious. Stay informed.