| May
thru December
Jones
House & Catherine V. Yost Museum. Open
for visitation. The Jones House, 314 E.
Madison St., is a Gothic Revival Civil War Era home. The
Yost Museum, 298 W. Water St., is an upper middle class home circa 1900. Open every Sunday 2pm – 4pm $ 815-844-7401
May
Girls
14 and under Fast Pitch Softball
Tournament. Games are played at the Rec Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior Baseball. Games start each day about 9am. Free. For more information, contact Jack Vietti at
815-844-3337.
Girls
10 and under Fast Pitch Softball
Tournament. Games are played at the Rec Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior Baseball. Games start each day about 9am. Free. For more information, contact Jack Vietti at
815-844-3337.
Girls
12 and under Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Games are played at the Rec
Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior Baseball. Games start each day about 9am. Free. For more information, contact Jack Vietti at
815-844-3337.
Livingston
County 4-H Traders Post “Outback”
at the 4-H Park-NW edge of Pontiac. Buy-sell-trade nearly everything (no guns). Free Gate Admission.
Gates open at 6am, event concludes by 5pm.
For information, contact Joe Howard at 815-844-5045.
Gold
Wing Road Riders Association Ride-In and Safety Weekend
at the 4-H Park. Park
open daily from 8am to 6pm. Join motorcyclists
from all over the Midwest at this Ride-In which features classes on safety. General admission is $10 and classes are an
additional registration fee. For more
information, contact Richard Ores at 815-844-3506.
June
Zonta
Flea Market
in Chautauqua Park – 9am-4pm. Come find some treasures at this sale. For more information, contact Navana Ahrends at
815-743-5981.
Friday
Square Meals
11am – 1pm. Enjoy
lunch prepared by PROUD each Friday on the Courthouse Square. The menu varies each week. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
Friday
Night Concert
on the Square – 7:00pm – Free. South side of Livingston County Courthouse. A concert of 60 to 70 members playing classic band
literature, sometimes based on themes with guest soloists.
Music for all ages and musical interests.
In case of inclement weather, concerts are usually played in the Fellowship
Hall of the Pontiac First United Methodist Church – one block each of the Courthouse
Square. Contact Richard Alderman –
815-844-7274.
Route
66 Association Motor Tour Stop
in Downtown Pontiac. The
tour group that will be traveling the “Mother Road” will make a stop in beautiful downtown Pontiac to enjoy our Courthouse
and the shopping in the district. Come greet
this group and give them a great Pontiac welcome. About
1pm. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
Girls
18 and under Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Games are played at
the Rec Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior
Baseball. Games start each day about
9am. Free.
For more information, contact Jack Vietti at 815-844-3337.
Vermilion Players – Will generally have a
play in the park. Show starts at 8pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and
$6 for children 6-12. For more information,
please call the box office at 815-844-3221 or 800-835-2055.
Hang
Loose 50’s – 60’s Weekend “Cruise In”
– Location TBA. Food,
fun, give-aways, dash plaques, and 50 & 60’s music.
For more information, contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Hang
Loose 50’s – 60’s Weekend
– Downtown and Humiston Riverside Park. Craft show, live entertainment, food booths and fun
for the whole family. For more information,
contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Hang
Loose Auto Show
in Riverside Park sponsored by the Rustic Auto Club. “Let the Good Times Roll” Chapter XVIII. 1900 thru 1993 original and restored. 1900 thru 2003 modified/custom. 8am – 4:30pm.
For more information, contact Chris Matich at 815-844-5783 (days) and Tom
Dunham at 815-844-7219.
Boys
& Girls Club of Livingston County Three on Three Basketball Tournament
for youth and adults at South side of Courthouse Square. 8am start. For
more information contact Lori Pemberton at 815-842-3089 or email kidsclubad@mchsi.com.
Mighty
Vermillion Duck
Race – Humiston Riverside Park.
For more information contact Gary Beckman at 815-842-3089.
Attic
Treasure Sale
– 112 Division Street, Pontiac. 8:30am – 1:30pm.
This sale is run by the Pontiac Salvation Army and offers used furniture,
antiques, collectibles, toys, appliances, books, etc.
Lunch will also be available for $2.50.
For more information, contact Glenda Kilpatrick 815-844-5005.
Soccer
Clinic
for all ages with members of the Chicago Fire Reserve Professional Soccer Team at Pontiac
Township High School. Start time is 12pm and
will run 3 hours.. Registration is $30. Each participate will receive a t-shirt to
commemorate the day. For more information,
contact Bob Kinas at Dad’s Magic Frozen Custard Shoppe at 815-842-0400 or Pontiac
Tourism at 800-835-2055.
Chicago
Fire Reserve Professional Soccer vs. Canada’s Thunder Bay Chill
at Pontiac Township High School. Game time is 7:30pm/
Tickets for adults are $7 and $5 for children 12 and under. Contact Bob Kinas at Dad’s Magic Frozen
Custard Shoppe at 815-842-0400 or Pontiac Tourism at 800-835-2055.
Girls
16 and under Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Games are played at
the Rec Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior
Baseball. Games start each day about 9am.
Free. For more information, contact Jack Vietti at 815-844-3337.
Women’s
Major Fast Pitch softball Tournament. Games are played at
the Rec Plex. Sponsored by Pontiac Junior
Baseball. Games start each day about 9am.
Free. For more information, contact Jack Vietti at 815-844-3337.
Zonta
Club Garden Walk. View 6 beautiful area
gardens on this walk from 1pm – 5pm. Dessert
will be provided by the Zonta Club at the start of the Garden Walk at The Butterfly Garden
in the Humiston Riverside Park. Tickets are $5
in advance and available at the Pontiac Greenhouse. Tickets
will be $6 on the day of the walk. For more
information, contact Navana Ahrends at 815-743-5981.
Farmer’s
Market
Downtown south side of the square. Local producers have their fresh produce and goods
available for sale each Saturday morning throughout the summer. Come get a taste of the goods grown in Central
Illinois, 8am – 12 noon or until sold out. For
more information, contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Sunday
Fest
– Mill Street Downtown Pontiac – 5pm – 9pm. Enjoy free entertainment each Sunday evening in the
summer on the Courthouse Square. Entertainment
varies each week. For more information,
contact Bob Kinas at Dad’s Magic Frozen Custard Shoppe at 815-842-0400 or
800-835-2055.
Livingston
County 4-H Traders Post “Outback”
at the 4-H Park NW edge of Pontiac. Buy-sell-trade nearly everything (no guns). Free Gate Admission.
Gates open at 6am, event concludes by 5pm.
For information, contact Joe Howard at 815-844-5045.
July
4th
of July Fireworks
at dusk at the Pontiac Elks Club. Open to the
public. For more information about the
fireworks display, contact Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-844-5131.
Friday
Square Meals 11am—1pm. Enjoy lunch prepared by PROUD each Friday on the
Courthouse Square. The menu varies each week. For more information, contact PROUD at 815-844-6692
or 800-835-2055
Friday
Night Concert on the Square—7pm
–Free, South side of Livingston County Courthouse.
A concert of 60 to 70 members playing classic band literature, sometimes
based on themes with guest soloists. Music for
all ages and musical interests. In case of
inclement weather, concerts are usually played in the Fellowship Hall of the Pontiac First
United Methodist Church—one block each of the Courthouse Square. Contact Richard Alderman—815-844-7274.
Sunday
Fest—Mill
Street Downtown Pontiac—5pm—9pm. Enjoy
free entertainment each Sunday evening in the summer on the Courthouse Square. Entertainment varies each week. For more information, contact Bob Kinas at
Dad’s Magic Frozen Custard Shoppe at 815-844-0400 or 800-835-2055.
Vermillion
Players—Chautauqua
Park Pavilion. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets
are $8 for adults, $7 for Seniors and $6 for children 6 –12 . For more information, contact the box office at
815-844-3221 or 800-835-2055.
Christmas
in July—Downtown
Shopping district. Contact PROUD for more
information at 815-844-6692.
Chicago
Fire Reserve Professional Soccer vs. The Wisconsin Rebels at
Pontiac Township High School. Game time is
7:30pm. Tickets for adults are $7 and $5 for
children ages 6-14, age 5 and under are free. Contact
Bob Kinas at Dad’s Magic Frozen Custard Shoppe at 815-844-0400 or Pontiac Tourism at
815-844-6692.
Zonta
Flea Market in
Chautauqua Park 9am—4pm. Come find some
treasures at this sale. For more information,
contact Navana Ahrends at 815-743-5981.
Farmer’s
Market Downtown
south side of the square. Local producers have
their fresh produce and goods available for sale each Saturday morning throughout the
summer. Come get a taste of the goods grown in
Central Illinois, 8am—12 noon or until sold out.
For more information, contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Livingston
County 4-H Fair—4-H
Fairgrounds. Evening entertainment includes a
rodeo, country showdown, talent show, demolition derby and fireworks, carnival rides and
other attractions. For more information,
contact Darla Brinkley 815-842-1776.
Livingston
County 4-H Traders Post “Outback” at
the 4-H Park—NW edge of Pontiac. Buy-sell-trade
nearly everything (no guns). Free Gate
Admission. Gates open at 6am, event concludes
by 5pm. For information, contact Joe Howard
815-844-5045.
August
Farmer’s Market
Downtown
south side of the square. Local producers have
their fresh produce and goods available for sale each Saturday morning throughout the
summer. Come get a taste of the goods grown in
Central Illinois. 8am—12 noon or until
sold out. For more information, contact PROUD
at 815-844-6692.
Friday
Square Meals 11am—1pm. Enjoy lunch prepared by PROUD each Friday on the
Courthouse Square. Then menu varies each week. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
Heritage
Days—Downtown
Square. Old time craft demos, good, crafts,
riverside activities and fun for the whole family. Fri
5pm—9pm, Sat 9pm—4pm. For more
information, contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Scroll
Saw Picnic at
the 4-H Park. Watch Scroll Saw demonstrations
as they create beautiful designs in wood. Also
view equipment for sale, painting projects, contest and kids activities. 8am—4pm. Admission
is $5. For more information, contact Sara or
Joe Dively at 815-743-5922.
Zonta
Flea Market in
Chautauqua Park 9am—4pm each day. Come
find some treasures at this sale. For more
information, contact Navana Ahrends at 815-743-5981.
Sunday
Fest—Mill
Street Downtown Pontiac—5pm—9pm. Enjoy
free entertainment each Sunday evening in the summer on the Courthouse Square. Entertainment varies each week. For more information, contact Bob Kinas at
Dad’s Magic Frozen Custard Shoppe at 815-844-0400 or 800-835-2055.
Vermillion
Players—Chautauqua
Park Pavilion. Show starts at 8pm. Thicket are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6
for children 6-12. For more information,
contact the box office at 815-844-3221 or 800-835-2055.
Livingston
County 4-H Traders Post “Outback” at
the 4-H Park-NW edge of Pontiac. Buy-sell-trade
nearly everything (no guns). Free Gate
Admission. Gates open at 6am, event concludes
by 5pm. For information, contact Joe Howard
815-844-5045.
Central
States Threshermen’s Reunion—2
miles North of I-55 on Rt 23, Pontiac. Join us
to celebrate our 55th Anniversary! Enjouy5
days of steam engines, 2 trains to ride, bailing hay, running saw mill, flea market,
entertainment and tractor, horse and semi pulls. Lots
of music each day in the Big White Tent, 9am—evenings each day. Adult admission is $5, children 13 & under
free. For more information, contact Gus Rinker
at 815-249-5024 or Emily Burton at 815-844-3317.
Threshermen’s
Parade—Downtown.
1:15pm start time; Enjoy bands, floats and steam engine tractors and other parade
favorites. The parade will begin at the corner
of South St. and Mill St.—Proceed one block to Main St.—proceed north on Main
St. to Indiana Avenue where the parade ends. For
information, contact the Pontiac Chamber 815-844-5131 or email clambert@pontiacchamber.org
September
Farmer’s
Market Saturdays
- Downtown south side of the square. Local
producers have their fresh produce and goods available for sale each Saturday mornings
throughout the summer. Come get a taste of the
goods grown in Central Illinois, 8am—12 noon or until sold out. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
Zonta
Flea Market in Chautauqua Park 9am—4pm.
Come find some treasures at this sale. For
more information, contact Navana Ahrends at 815-743-5981.
Annual
Threshermen’s Bluegrass Festival—2 miles north of I-55 on Route 23.
Music concerts rain or shine, indoors, bring lawn chairs. Food Booths. Camping
available on the grounds Thursday thru Sunday $5—$7 per night. Concerts: Thurs. 5:50, Fri. 7:30—11pm;
Saturday all day; Sunday all day. Admission
Costs $5—$15 per day or $27 for weekend pass. Children
under 12 free with adult, 12 –16 half price. 800-835-2055 or 815-844-5847.
Livingston
County 4-H Traders Post “Outback” at
the 4-H Park—NW edge of Pontiac. Buy-sell-trade
nearly everything (no guns). Free Gate
Admission. Gates open at 6am, event concludes
by 5pm. For information, contact Joe Howard
815-844-5045.
October
Farmer’s
Market Downtown
south side of the square. Local producers have
their fresh produce and goods available for sale each Saturday morning throughout the
summer. Come get a taste of the goods grown in
Central Illinois. 8am—12 noon or until
sold out. For more information, contact PROUD
at 815-844-6692.
Halloween
Costume Parade in
Downtown Pontiac. Bring your little goblins
and princesses into downtown to show off their costume and to do a little
trick-or-treating. Sponsored by PROUD and
Pontiac Junior Women’s Club. Time TBA. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
December
Jolly
Trolley Christmas Open Houses—Downtown
Shopping District. Enjoy great savings,
holiday giveaways and free transportation to the different downtown shopping areas on our
Trolley. For more information , contact PROUD
at 815-844-6692.
Santa
Arrives at
10am—Downtown. Form more information,
contact PROUD at 815-844-6692.
Christmas
at the Jones & Yost houses. See
how Christmas was celebrated in the early 1900’s at the Yost Museum, 298 W. Water
St., and the late 1800’s at the Jones House, 314 E. Madison St., 2pm—4pm $
815-844-7401
4th
Annual Christmas Light Parade Downtown
Pontiac. Get in the Holiday Spirit with our
annual Light Parade. 5:30pm. For more information, contact PROUD at
815-844-6692.
City
of Pontiac Luminary Display. Enjoy
the glow of over 20,000 candle luminaries throughout the city. Dusk till 11pm.
815-844-5131.
Holiday
Tournament—Pontiac
Township High School, 1100 Indiana Ave. Games
on Thursday 9am, 1pm & 6:30pm; Friday 8am, 1pm & 6pm; Saturday 8am, 1pm and 6pm.
Admission TBA 815-844-3560 or 800-835-2055.
Annual
First Night Celebration Downtown. Substance-free, family oriented entertainment on
New Year’s Eve! 6pm with fireworks at
midnight. Admission TBA. 815-844-6692.
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