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SUMMARY:Market on Canal
DESCRIPTION:We’ve waited all winter to be reunited with the amazing vendors at Market on Canal hosted by Mabel’s Market. We are so proud of this sweet outdoor vintage and handcrafted market that includes over 50+ talented vendors\, live music\, food truck\, and drinks. It’s a vibe you can find nowhere besides Downtown Lemont!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/market-on-canal-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Lemont\, Canal & Stephen St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Run the Rock
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to run into summer with the most exciting and energetic event of the season! The Giant Summer Kickoff Run is not just a race—it’s a celebration of sunshine\, good vibes\, and the start of an unforgettable season. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun\, this event has something for everyone! $45 per person.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/run-the-rock/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Spring Planter
DESCRIPTION:S \ntart the Season in STYLE and deck out your porch patio\, or garden area with a gorgeous\, handmade planter…done by YOU!\nWe are there to help and guide you as you create\, but the sky is the limit on what you bring to life. The class is a $20 sitting fee and the pot and flowers you choose are additional and dependent on your choices.\nCustomize to your hearts desire! Your final total will be based on the flowers and add-on’s you chose as you create away. These classes are ALL AGES so whether 6 or 60 – planters can be made!\nHave a favorite planter or two you want to use\, feel free to BRING YOUR OWN POT and dive into your beautiful creation!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/create-your-own-spring-planter/
LOCATION:Bronkberry Farms\, 18061 Bronk Rd.\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60586\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Swinging Bridges Art Festival & Red Carpet Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 18th Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival on Saturday\, May 2nd and Sunday\, May 3rd as we celebrate 100 miles of Route 66 through Illinois! This exciting event spans 14 communities\, each hosting their own unique activities and attractions.\nPontiac is packed with exciting events you won’t want to miss! The celebration features the Swinging Bridges Art Festival\, hosted by the Pontiac Community Art Center. During the festival\, two blocks of Madison Street will be closed to traffic and filled with local artists and vendors creating and showcasing their work\, live music performances\, and more.\nIn celebration of the Route 66 Centennial\, we’ll also unveil our newly constructed Centennial Plaza this weekend. The plaza is located behind the Historic Museum Complex and next to the iconic Route 66 shield mural.\nBe sure to check out the Skoolie Swarm as well – a gathering of 30 to 50 converted vans\, buses\, and other unique vehicles taking over Downtown Pontiac for the entire weekend. This Route 66 Swarm honors the legacy of Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and adds a vibrant\, one-of-a-kind element to the festivities.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/2026-swinging-bridges-art-festival-red-carpet-corridor-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Skoolie Swarm
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Pontiac for the first-ever Skoolie Swarm during Red Carpet Corridor Weekend. In honor of the beloved Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and his Road Yacht\, what better way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial than with a gathering of conversion vehicles? Explore 50+ unique rigs displayed throughout downtown Pontiac while enjoying the Red-Carpet Corridor and Swinging Bridges Art Festival\, all happening simultaneously. This free\, walkable event invites you to take photos\, meet the vehicle owners\, and tour their one-of-a-kind homes on wheels.\n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/route-66-skoolie-swarm-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival as Duncan Manor opens its grounds for a lively spring weekend just steps off historic Route 66. Visitors are invited to wander the property\, explore a curated outdoor vendor market\, enjoy drinks and food from local vendors\, and soak in the energy of one of the most celebrated travel weekends along the Mother Road. Throughout the day we will also be offering small-group guided tours of the historic 1866 Duncan Manor\, where guests can step inside the Italianate home and hear the story of its restoration and the generations of life that have unfolded within its walls. Whether you’re traveling the Route 66 corridor or visiting from nearby Bloomington-Normal\, we invite you to stop by\, explore the grounds\, and experience a piece of Towanda’s history. Grounds access is free. Historic house tours are $20 and offered in limited small groups throughout the day. Duncan Manor is a 501c3 Not for Profit Organization. A ll proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation of the house and its grounds.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/route-66-spring-social-2/
LOCATION:Duncan Manor House & Gardens\, 1002 Towanda-Barnes Rd.\, Towanda\, IL\, 61776\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Marjorie Myers\, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester\, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16×20 canvas. Ages: All ages welcome | Instructor: Marjorie Myers (Margie Paints) $65 per person. Preregistration required. BYOB friendly for 21 plus!\n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/oil-painting-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Open Space Art Gallery & Studios\, 223 W. Madison St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a jumping off point to get into watercolor? In this beginner class\, we will cover a variety of techniques to help get you started! We will be making multiple small paintings experimenting with masking\, layering\, wet-on-wet\, and dry brushing techniques. All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any you wish to experiment with. $45 per person. Preregistration required. BYOB friendly for 21 plus.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/intro-to-watercolor/
LOCATION:Open Space Art Gallery & Studios\, 223 W. Madison St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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