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SUMMARY:2026 Sweet Stroll: Sweet Escape Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Step right up and escape into a world of sweets\, games\, and carnival magic at Utica Sweet Stroll 2026: The Sweet Escape Carnival!\nFor one unforgettable day\, downtown Utica transforms into a sweet-themed carnival filled with classic midway games\, exciting attractions\, delicious tastings\, and family-friendly fun. Test your skills at traditional carnival favorites like Dunk the Baker\, ring toss\, Down a Clown\, fish in a bowl\, tic tac toe\, Boom Blasters\, and more carnival-style games scattered throughout the stroll. Dig for hidden treasures at the exciting Gem Mining experience\, where kids and adults alike can sift through sand to discover colorful stones and sparkling surprises. Reach new heights on our rock climbing wall — the main attraction of the carnival — inspired by Utica’s adventurous spirit and its connection to nearby Starved Rock State Park. Get hands-on with friendly alpacas and goats in our petting area\, capture the fun at the Sweet Stroll photo booth\, and enjoy sweet treats\, shopping\, and surprises from participating local businesses along the way. With an open-house stroll format\, guests can explore the carnival and downtown Utica at their own pace\, making it the perfect day for families\, friends\, and visitors of all ages.\nPlease note this is a rain or shine event. Tickets are  $27.00 per person and are non-refundable.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/2026-sweet-stroll-sweet-escape-carnival/
LOCATION:Downtown Utica\, Downtown Utica\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join the UBA as we celebrate St. Patricks Day the Utica way! A fun filled day with family friendly activities\, music\, bagpipers\, business specials and of coarse our famous parade so nice we go around twice. Mark your calendars for this fun event!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/utica-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Utica\, Downtown Utica\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utica's Christmas in the Village
DESCRIPTION:*Horse-drawn carriage rides\n*Strolling barbershop quartet\n*Free trolley service\n*Children’s activities 2-4:30pm\n      -Community Hall 214 Mill St\n*Christmas in the Canal vendor show\n*Small Business Saturday specials\n*Santa Parade to light the Tree – Sunday @ 4:30\n*Shopping\, eating\, drinking\, and tasting specials at local businesses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/uticas-christmas-in-the-village-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Utica\, Downtown Utica\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utica's Christmas in the Village
DESCRIPTION:*Horse-drawn carriage rides\n*Strolling barbershop quartet\n*Free trolley service\n*Children’s activities 2-4:30pm\n     – Village Hall 248 W Canal St\n*Christmas in the Canal vendor show\n*Small Business Saturday specials\n*Santa Parade to light the Tree – Sunday @ 4:30\n*Shopping\, eating\, drinking\, and tasting specials at local businesses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/uticas-christmas-in-the-village-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Utica\, Downtown Utica\, North Utica\, IL\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Witches Walk of Utica
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your broom and grab your pals for a fun night out in Utica! Good witches and bad are all welcome!\nYOU NEED A WRISTBAND TO PARTICIPATE: You’ll need to purchase a ticket to participate in all the fun activities. Only witches with our official Witches Walk wristband can participate in the treasure hunts\, witches brew tastings\, raffles\, contests\, and readings. You’ll get your wristband at the check-in on the day of the event. \nWITCHES BREW TASTING: Many of the participating businesses will have a special 2 oz. witches brew for you to taste. Your entry includes 5 tasting tickets\, but additional tasting tickets are available for $1.25 each. \nFIND A HIDDEN TREASURE: Some of the businesses will have something hidden for you to find that is spooktacularly special. Find it and win a prize!! \nPRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME\, HAT & BROOM: You aren’t required to dress up\, but there will be an awesome prize for the following: Best Witch Hat\, Best Overall Witch Costume\, Best Overall Warlock Costume\, and Best Broom. Please note that each witch/warlock can can only enter one of the contests\, so be prepared at check-in to let us know which contest you want to enter. Judges for the Best Costume will be located near 723 S Clark locations. \nMORE FUN \n\nThe Hocus Pocus Hags will be performing during the event!\nLive music on Mill Street by James Gedda & the Big Breakfast\nWarm up at one of the fire pits\nReadings from local psychics and card readers available at some of the businesses (additional cost)\nPhoto flip book to commemorate the evening available for purchase during the event\nAdditional vendors will be set up at the Canal Market\n\nTICKETS \nAdvance tickets are $20 per witch and include a spooooky commemorative wine glass and 5 “witches brew” 2 oz. tasting tickets. Tickets are limited so don’t delay. Ticket sales end at midnight on 10/16. Tickets at the door will be $25. Tickets are non-refundable. \n* Additional tasting tickets available for $1.25 each on day of event at check-in. \nCHECK-IN IS AT THE CANAL MARKET \nCheck-in for the event is located at Canal Market\, 208 S. Clark Street\, Utica. You will receive your wine glass\, list of participating business\, and tasting tickets at check-in. \nThis fun event is put on by the Utica Business Association. Beware of the FUN! \nLeave the kiddos at home and come get your witch on! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/witches-walk-of-utica/
LOCATION:LCHS Canal Market\, 210 Clark St.\, Utica\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utica's Sweet Stroll 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of sweets\, shopping\, and entertainment!\nEnjoy tastings from your favorite restaurants\, wineries\, and stores throughout Utica! \nADMISSION TICKETS: $25 per person for advance online purchase. Your Admission Ticket includes 8 tastings from your choice of local participating businesses and a souvenir bag! \nAdditional tasting tickets may be purchased for 1.25 each. \nThere are a limited number of admission tickets for this event. Be sure to grab them now while they last! If we don’t sell out\, tickets at the door will be $25. \nThis event is for all ages; however\, only participants 21 years and older may redeem alcoholic tastings. HOW DOES THE SWEET STROLL WORK? Visit the locations listed on your passport and enjoy sweet treats or drink tastings. This is an open-house type format. You can check in at any time that is convenient to you and can visit the locations in any order you would like. Participating locations will be announced ASAP! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/uticas-sweet-stroll-2025/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utica's Mardi Gras Celebration
DESCRIPTION:IT’S BACK! Join the Utica Business Association for a fun filled night celebrating Mardi Gras! \nParade starts at 4pm at the south end of town and concludes downtown. Check back for more details about Mardi Gras Specials\, entertainment and deals! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/uticas-mardi-gras-celebration/
LOCATION:Mill & Grove\, Utica\, Mill & Grove\, Utica\, 61373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village
DESCRIPTION:Utica invites you to celebrate the start of the holiday season at Christmas in the Village!\n SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS\n– Horse-drawn carriage rides\n– Strolling barbershop quartet\n– Free trolley service\n– Children’s activities from 2-4:30pm at a NEW LOCATION the\nVillage Hall 248 W Canal St including cookie decorating\, crafts\,\ngames\, snacks\, a visit from Santa\n– Christmas in the Canal vendor show\n– Small Business Saturday specials at businesses throughout town\n SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS\n– Santa Parade at 4:30 pm\n– Horse-drawn carriage rides\n– Strolling barbershop quartet\n– Free trolley service\n– Children’s activities at the Community Building\, 2-4:30pm\n– Christmas in the Canal vendor show\n– Shopping\, eating\, drinking\, and tasting specials at local businesses!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/old-fashioned-christmas-in-the-village/
LOCATION:Village of Utica\, Utica\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T130000
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SUMMARY:Utica Brew Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Utica Brew Bazaar!!! The NEW and IMPROVED Craft Beer Street fest.\nWe have listened to your voices over the years and have designed a whole new event!!! Not only can you get tastings of brews from some of Illinois’s best breweries\, you can now BUY the brew onsite!! This is our first year allowing breweries to sell liquid on site! We also will have food trucks\, live music from Steve & Steve and Vendors selling all sorts of items!! Utica Downtown (Mill Street) will be shut down for this event as we let the breweries take over for a wonderful event! \nThis year the event will feature Breweries\, Cideries and Meaderies from though-out the state of Illinois. Check back often for new additions to the line-up!!! \nPast years line up consisted of over 30 participating breweries representing over 50 different beers! Check back regularly as we are trying to confirm over 50 breweries for this amazing fest!!! \nJoin us from 2-5pm for General Admission ($35) where the ticket gets you in and tasting until the kegs run dry. Join us for the VIP hour ($45)\, starting at 1pm and get into the event an hour before all other attendees! \nALL proceeds from this event go to Charity!! Charities receiving donations from the event include the Utica Fire Protection District and the Waltham Elementary Education Foundation (WEEF). \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/utica-brew-bazaar/
LOCATION:Utica Brew Bazaar Site\, Mill St. & E. Canal St.\, Utica\, 61373\, United States
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