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SUMMARY:Chris Vallillo Forgottonia
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPontiac Tourism and the Pontiac Public Library are excited to present Forgottonia: An Intimate Portrait in Rural America! Join us for an evening of music and storytelling with historian and folk musician Chris Vallillo. Admission $6.25 per person.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/chris-vallillo-forgottonia/
LOCATION:The Eagle Theater\, 319 N. Plum St.\, Pontiac\, IL\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bunny Hop Sip & Shop
DESCRIPTION:Hop into spring with one of Downtown Pontiac’s exciting spring events — the Bunny Hop Sip & Shop! Join us for an afternoon of sipping\, shopping\, and celebrating the season with friends.\nCheck in and register at The Eagle\, where you’ll receive your bunny ears\, a special day-of item\, and a punch card before hopping off to explore downtown. Your ticket includes custom event drinks\, one from each participating location: Mill Street\, Bob & Ringo’s\, Acres Inn\, and B’s Rally Point.\nAs you shop at participating stores\, you’ll also unlock exclusive event-only discounts\, revealed in festive Easter eggs at checkout — because shopping is always more fun with surprises. After completing your punch card\, turn it in at the final stop to be entered into a raffle for prizes\, making sure the fun continues until the very end.\nPre-event tickets are $30. $40 if purchased the day of the event. Participants must be 21+.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/bunny-hop-sip-shop/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pontiac Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Madison Street (between Main & Mill) transforms into a festive marketplace filled with holiday cheer. The market will feature a variety of local vendors and small businesses offering unique gifts\, seasonal treats\, handmade goods\, and more — the perfect way to check off your holiday shopping list while supporting our community. We are currently seeking local vendors and small businesses who would like to be part of this special event. If you’re interested in sharing your products and holiday spirit\, we’d love to have you join us!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/downtown-pontiac-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T210000
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SUMMARY:Summer Sendoff 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the finale of the summer season on Saturday\, September 20th! As a farewell to the summer season\, join us in Pontiac for live music & entertainment\, food\, and the final Cruise Night of the year. This event will be held in the Humiston – Riverside Park\, with the Pontiac Cruise Night starting at 5PM\, taking place on the east end of the park. The final Rockin at the River concert of the year featuring Cadillac Groove\, will take place on the opposite end of the park from 6PM – 9PM.During the same weekend\, Route 66 Kites will be hosting their annual Kite Festival from 10AM to 4PM at the Pontiac Rec Plex. We hope you’ll celebrate the end of the summer with us in style! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/summer-sendoff-2025/
LOCATION:Humiston Riverside Park\, 400 W. Water St.\, Pontiac\, IL\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Kite Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of the largest family friendly kite festivals in the Midwest\, and on Route 66\, where you will find displays of giant show kites; precision stunt teams performing amazing aerial ballets to music with their kites; and spectacular and colorful ground displays! \nVendors will be selling kites and other items\, and food vendors will be on site as well! \nThe Route 66 Kite Festival is held annually on the 3rd Saturday of September from 10AM to 4PM at the Pontiac Rec Plex\, 2104 Old Airport Road. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/route-66-kite-festival/
LOCATION:Pontiac Rec Plex\, 2104 Old Airport Road\, Pontiac\, IL\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pontiac Cruise Nights
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season in Pontiac.\nPontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month\, May through August\, located Downtown Pontiac\, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area\, the entrance and location of our 2025 Cruise Nights will be a bit different. Please enter Mill St. from Water and follow the instructions of the volunteers. Cruise night cars will be parked in and around Block 59. We ask that all participants avoid the Historic County Courthouse grounds due to safety. Welcome Dustin & Donna Cook with Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club as this years’ hosts\, along with the return of Jd’s DJ Service. We’re excited for an amazing Cruise Season this year! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pontiac-cruise-nights-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Race - Lunch Stop Pontiac
DESCRIPTION:The Great Race 2025 is coming to Pontiac!\nOn Monday\, June 23rd\, a hosted lunch stop will be held in Downtown Pontiac for the famous vintage car rally. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public and spectators will be able to visit with the participants and to look at the cars for several hours. It is common for racers to allow kids to climb in the cars for a first-hand look. \nCars will enter Pontiac at 1PM and exit at 4PM and is completely free to enter! \nThe 2025 Great Race will begin on Saturday\, June 21 in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, surrounded by a crowd of thousands at the MSRA Back to the 50s Weekend car show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. \nNine days later\, on Sunday\, June 29\, the race will finish in Irmo\, South Carolina\, near Lake Murray. In between the start and finish cities are approximately 2\,300 miles of competition and 17 hosted city stops in Minnesota\, Iowa\, Illinois\, Kentucky\, West Virginia\, Virginia\, North Carolina and South Carolina. \nEvent updates will be shared on Pontiac Tourism’s page at VisitPontiac.org and on our Facebook\, Pontiac Tourism. \nEvent Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107660197724503 \nMore information on The Great Race can be found at www.greatrace.com\, or visit the Great Race Facebook Page. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-great-race-lunch-stop-pontiac/
LOCATION:Pontiac Courthouse Square\, 112 W. Madison St.\, Pontiac\, IL\, 61764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pontiac Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season.\nPontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month\, May through August\, located Downtown Pontiac\, 2 blocks South of City Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction in our downtown area\, the entrance and location of our 2025 Cruise Nights will be a bit different. Please enter Mill St. from Water and follow the instructions of the volunteers. Cruise night cars will be parked in and around Block 59. \nWe ask that all participants avoid the Historic County Courthouse grounds due to safety. Welcome Dustin & Donna Cook with Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club as this years’ hosts\, along with the return of Jd’s DJ Service. \nWe’re excited for an amazing Cruise Season this year!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pontiac-cruise-night/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T170000
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Downtown PontiacNathan Joerndt Caroling Walk & Hosted Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us downtown Pontiac on December 14th for the 1st Annual Downtown Pontiac Nathan Joerndt Caroling Walk & Hosted Scavenger Hunt. Carolers will meet at the Block 59 Shoppes on Washington Street to be welcomed by Pontiac’s own Nathan Joerndt and given more information as to the caroling locations around the courthouse square\, Centennial Plaza and Block 59. There will be cookie and beverage stations\, gift wrap pop-up\, Salvation Army bell ringing and the ice rink for your enjoyment. If you are wanting to join in the Hosted Scavenger Hunts\, pick one of the locations\, arrive between 2- 2:30 pm\, to do the hunts as a group with the host leading the way!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/1st-annual-downtown-pontiacnathan-joerndt-caroling-walk-hosted-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T173000
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SUMMARY:2024 Downtown Pontiac Light Up Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Pontiac in Downtown Pontiac to celebrate the holiday season at the 2024 Light Up Parade! The parade will kick off at 6:05PM throughout Downtown Pontiac. This year’s theme will be We’ll See You at the Movies – Holiday Style.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/2024-downtown-pontiac-light-up-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Pontiac\, Downtown\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Family Fall Fest\, held by the Pontiac Parks & Rec Department\, is the perfect family-friendly event featuring a trunk-or-treat\, balloon artist\, live DJ\, hayrack rides\, inflatables\, and more – all in celebration of the fall season! \nThis free event will take place at the Oaks at Rivers Edge Golf Course from 3PM to 6PM. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/family-fall-fest/
LOCATION:Oaks at Rivers Edge\, 429 S. Elks Club Road\, Pontiac\, 61764\, United States
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