Petunia Festival

Check out the latest photos from the Sauk Valley for July 3 through July 9, 2022

Smiles, togetherness and a tight community spirit was on full display last weekend during Dixon's Petunia Fest. Take a look at the smiling faces of the community members who make the Sauk Valley such a great place.

Sunday marked Grobe’s 58th performance in the annual Dixon festival.

Fireworks and the popular hip-hop group Too Hype Crew capped off the fun for the most part in Dixon.

Petunia Fest is in full gear Friday with lots of activities for visitors.

A trio of bands, including local act Class Field Trip, rocked a big crowd at Petunia Fest Saturday, July 2, 2022.

The annual Petunia parade stepped off at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2022. After moving through residential neighborhoods, it turned onto Peoria Avenue and crossed the Rock River, ending at Dixon High School.

Lots of activities happening at Petunia Fest Saturday. Visitors could check out the glossy fins on some classic autos, peruse some fine art at Nuts About Art or take part in a fishing derby between the bridges.

A heaping of patriotism and family activities makes gathering at Old Lee County Courthouse one of the Petunia Festival's best-attended events.

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Petunia Fest is in full gear Friday, July 1, 2022 with lots of activities for visitors.

Lots of activities happening at Petunia Fest Saturday, July 2, 2022. Visitors could check out the glossy fins on some classic autos, peruse some fine art at Nuts About Art or take part in a fishing derby between the bridges.

Parade and fireworks scheduled for Sunday.

Artists decorate the sidewalk of the old Lee County Courthouse as part of Dixon's Petunia Fest.

With the first fried dough and spinning rides, the Petunia Festival in Dixon kicks off with the opening of the carnival and first musical acts of the weekend.