Discover Dixon's October Events: Scarecrow Festival, Chili Cook-Off & Trick-or-Treating

🍂 Fall is in full swing in Dixon, and Discover Dixon has a packed October planned!

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long talks with Jennifer Lang and Lucas Pauley from Discover Dixon about the community events bringing people downtown throughout the month.

🎃 Coming up in Dixon:

🌶️ Ultimate Tailgate
📅 Sunday, Oct. 11
⏰ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Bean Blossom parking lot, downtown Dixon
Enjoy a chili cook-off, bags tournament, lemonade, a mobile tattoo shop, and more before the Bears-Packers game.

🍁 Scarecrow Festival
Explore six blocks of downtown Dixon featuring more than 120 vendors, food, crafts, family activities, the Dixon Municipal Band, street performers, a scarecrow contest, and the popular Pumpkin Derby.

🎃 Pumpkin Derby
Registration begins at noon, with the derby starting at 1 p.m. during the Scarecrow Festival. Participants create their own pumpkin racer before sending it down Hennepin Avenue.

👻 Treat Street & Halloween Parade
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24
⏰ Parade at 9:30 a.m.
🍬 Treat Street and trunk-or-treat from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Families can enjoy the Halloween parade, downtown Treat Street with more than 20 businesses, and a trunk-or-treat featuring approximately 20 businesses at OSF Circle Drive.

Discover Dixon is also looking for volunteers to help with its events throughout the fall.

For event information, registration opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and updates, visit discoverdixon.com.

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🎤 Highlights:

00:22 – Introduction to Discover Dixon

00:59 – October Events in Dixon

01:03 – Ultimate Tailgate and Chili Cook-Off

01:50 – Bags Tournament, Tattoos and Tailgate Fun

02:34 – Bears-Packers Game Day Celebration

03:14 – Family-Friendly Activities and Event Information

04:09 – Dixon Scarecrow Festival

04:30 – Vendors, Entertainment and Family Activities

05:21 – Scarecrow Contest and Community Participation

06:03 – Exploring Downtown Dixon

06:39 – Pumpkin Derby at the Scarecrow Festival

07:01 – Pumpkin Derby Registration and Festival Traditions

07:31 – Community Spirit and Volunteer Opportunities

08:09 – Getting Involved and Supporting Local Events

08:30 – Student Volunteers and Community Partnerships

09:32 – Dixon's Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Events

10:07 – Halloween Parade Route and Awards

10:32 – Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treat

11:30 – Parade and Trick-or-Treat Schedule

11:57 – Halloween Costumes and Family Fun

12:29 – Getting Ready for October in Dixon

12:42 – Discover Dixon Visitor Information

13:05 – Exploring Dixon and the Sauk Valley

13:30 – Closing Remarks

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