Petunia Festival

Dixon High School senior Molly Oliver has appeared in many plays and musicals since her fifth grade debut and was chosen to Petunia royalty this last summer as Pinky Petunia.

Alternative rock band Everclear performed on the G&M Stella main stage at the Petunia Festival on July 3. The performance started at 10 p.m., immediately following fireworks.

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The 2023 Petunia Fest wrapped up a weekend of fun with their annual fireworks show and a packed concert from 90's pop band Everclear Monday, July 3, 2023.

The annual Petunia Fest car show was moved to John Dixon park this year to the delight of car enthusiasts who found a bit of cool shade among the hot cars.

The Next Picture Show's annual art show Nuts About Art once again brought in artists and art lovers to John Dixon Park for Petunia Fest.

Budding artists decorated the sidewalks around the Old Lee County Courthouse Monday, July 3, 2023 for the popular Petunia Fest Brush and Bloom.

The Elk's Club Fishing Derby at Petunia Fest had 50 kids signed up to compete for trophies and fishing gear Saturday, July 1, 2023.

The 23rd annual Reagan Run saw a familiar face cross the finish line first Saturday, July 1, 2023. Jacob Gebhardt of Sterling has won the race four times now.

Petunia Fest, Dixon's annual celebration of summer, kicked of Friday, June 30, 2023 with Family Fun Night which featured an ice cream social, kid's games and music from the Dixon Municipal Band.

The Petunia fest royalty visited the Dixon library Wednesday, June 28, 2023 to help young artists work on crafts to start off their week of Petunia fun in Dixon.

Building of the rides, games and vendors for Dixon's Petunia Fest carnival was in full swing Monday, June 26, 2023 ahead of the Friday opening date for the fun.

The festival will run from June 30 to July 4, and the lineup ranges from the headliners and tribute bands to local talent and acts with ties to the Sauk Valley.

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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.