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Autumn on Parade
The first Saturday and Sunday in October, thousands of visitors
come to Oregon to enjoy the fun and festivities of the annual Autumn
on Parade. Many of the activities and events take place at the Ogle
County Courthouse Square located at the corner of Ill. 64 and Ill.
2 in downtown Oregon.
Autumn on Parade features a Farmer's Market, with homemade items
from over 175 booths, plenty of live entertainment, a variety of
food, and the ever popular Harvest Time Parade, which is held on
Sunday afternoon.
Highlights of the festival include:
Olde English Faire
Stronghold Castle hosts the Olde English Faire (including tours
of the castle) throughout the weekend. All that is required of thee is a merrie spirit and a donation to the treasury of $8 per adult and $4 for those under the age of 12— wee bairns not yet five shalt be admitted without charge.
Harvest Time Parade
If you love a parade, you'll love ours. Marching bands, clowns,
and plenty of other entertainment all at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Fun Zone
The Autumn on Parade Fun Zone is bigger and better in 2009.
The location for this event is in the Fifth Street parking lot, located just north of Illinois 64, just behind the Coliseum.
There will be a Rockwall, Kiddie Playland, Inflatable Slide, Obstacle Course, Pony Rides, Big Bounce, Games.
Duck Dash
Spend $5 and see if your rubber duck can be the first to race down
the "river" to win you a prize.
The ducks will be released on Sunday following the Harvest Time Parade, with The Oregon Fire Department providing the "river" on Franklin Street.
Auto Classic
Autos, trucks, and motorcycles are displayed at Oregon Park East
across from the Rendezvous encampment. Saturday only.
Tractor Show
See antique tractors and learn about the days of early agriculture
in Ogle County. Sunday only.
Food Court
Apple fritters, pork chops, lamb sandwiches...they all can be found
at the AOP Food Court. Booths are run by volunteers from local
non-profit organizations.
Date:
1st Saturday & Sunday in October
Autumn on Parade
P.O. Box 234
Oregon, Illinois 61061
815-732-3465
Click here
to visit the Autumn on Parade web site.
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