September 21, 2025

Carnival Rides: 12 PM – 5 PM ($35 Wristband or Tickets)
Food Booths: 10 AM – 5 PM
Craft/Flea Market: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tractor Show

​​7 AM – 11 AM | Franklin Street
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Take an up-close look at some of the farm equipment that will be in today's parade. Located on Franklin in front of Willy's Pub.

Ecumenical Service

9:15 AM - ? | Main Stage

Join the pastors and members of several area churches in a combined worship service. Those of all faiths are welcome. Collection goes toward the Dwight Ministerial Association's good works.

Dash for Cash

9:30 AM & 10 AM | West Main

Who remembers searching in hay bales for coins as kids? Join us South of Santa's House for a modern take on that Harvest Days classic. Kids will race to find coins in age groups 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10.

Caricatures

10 AM – 1 PM | West Main

Visit local artist Carillo Art Studios on the south side of the old depot to have your caricature made.

Face Painting

10 AM – 1 PM | West Main

The only thing more fun than being at Harvest Days is being at Harvest Day as a lion, a fish, or your favorite cartoon character. Located on the south side of the old depot.

Illinois Basset Waddle & Parade

12:45 - ? | Mazon Ave.

The Harvest Days Parade is kicked off by the 27th annual Illinois Basset Waddle. The theme for this year's Waddle is Mardi Gras. The Harvest Days Parade immediately follows and will have a Farming theme. Enjoy the Bassets, the Bands, the tractors, and other parade entries. The parade begins at Mazon and Clinton, heading East on Mazon to North Franklin. Bassets exit Franklin on Seminole. The parade disburses at Renfrew Park/North Street.

Live on Stage

Franklin Corner:

• Ecumenical Service – 9 AM – 10:30 AM
• Aaron Newsom – 11 AM – 1 PM
• Kyle Yap – 3 PM – 5 PM

South Lot:

• Sunday Football - 9 AM - 5 PM
• Christian Allen Hansen – 11 AM – 1 PM
• Nate Rector – 3 PM – 5 PM

Sat/Sun Special

Cutest Baby/Pet Contests
8 AM - 3 PM | Clock Park
Bring your spare change out and place your vote for the Cutest Baby and the Cutest Pet!

Lucy's Advice Booth
9 AM - 5 PM | Clock Park
We're bringing Lucy's "5 cent" booth to life!  But since Lucy will be at the carnival with her friends, she has invited guest advisors.
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SUNDAY GUEST ADVISORS
9 am - Social Services Advisor
10 am - Real Estate Advisor
11 am - Public Health Advisor
12 pm - College Advisor
1 pm - (Closed for Parade)
2 pm - (Closed for Parade)
3 pm - Dog Training Advisor
4 pm - Reading Recommendations Advisor