Harvest Days event was started in 1979 by the Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce with a one-day
event of arts and crafts, parade and band contest. In 1981 it was agreed to separate the Chamber
from the Harvest Days Committee, and the event was to be held on the third weekend of September
each year, beginning on Friday and going through Sunday. Crafts, flea markets, kiddie attractions,
downtown entertainment, car show, parade and band competition are the highlights of the weekend,
attracting over 10,000 people each year.
The BIG parade is on Sunday the 23rd starting at 12:45pm. The parade is led by thousands of Basset
hounds and their owners from around the world. This is a sight that one must see in person at least
once in their lifetime! The parade is loaded with bands from area high schools as well as floats and
vehicles representing numerous organizations from various locations within the state of Illinois. The
parade lasts approximately 2 hours.
Schedule of Events for 2007:
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Dwight Patron Night
6pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa Street from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
Pay one price for rides only. $12
Friday, September 21, 2007
Food Booths - More than 24 vendors from Chinese to local home town cooking
4:30pm Kiddie Tractor Pull at St. Patrick's Parking lot
6pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa St. from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
7-10pm Street Dancing and Line Dancing with Country and Wester DJ Roy
Gregory - FREE!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Harvest Days Headquarters is located in the commercial tent, where Harvest Days $5 Raffle
Tickets and $2 buttons are for sale. General information, other souvenirs available.
8:30am 5K Run and 3K Fun Run & Walk located at the north shelter, Renfrew
Park.
9am - 5pm Craft Show, Flea Market, & Food Booths located in the downtown area.
10am Puppet Show at the east shelter, Harmony Park
10-11:30am Preschool Games at the east shelter, Harmony Park
11am - Midnight Live Entertainment on the Downtown Stage
11am: Marvina Bowker - Variety Music
12 Noon: Rob Thompson - Pure Magic
1pm: The Rope Warrior - Rope Tricks
2pm: Dan Lornitis - Comedy
3pm - 5pm: Lip Sync Contest
5pm - 7pm - Harvest Palooza (Battle of the Bands)
7pm-9pm: The Big Kahuna's Karaoke Championship
9pm - Midnight: The Free Street Dance Music is by The Silhouettes
12 -1pm Ultimate Challenge at the east shelter, Harmony Park
12pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa St. from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
3 - 5pm Lip Sync Contest - Entry Fee $5
9pm - Midnight Street Dance
Sunday, September 23, 2007
7am - 2pm Tractor Show at the High School
9am - 3:30pm Cruise-In, Swap Meet at Renfrew Park - Registration 9am - Noon
9am - 4pm Petting Zoo at Harmony Park
9am - 5pm Craft Show, Flea Market & Food Booths located in the downtown area
9:15am Church Service in the downtown area
12pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa Street from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
12:45pm 9th Annual Bassett Waddle steps off at the corner of Washington and W.
Mazon Avenue - click here to find out about entering your Basset in the parade
1pm Annual Parade
4pm Invitational Band Competition at Oughton Athletic Field
**ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
event of arts and crafts, parade and band contest. In 1981 it was agreed to separate the Chamber
from the Harvest Days Committee, and the event was to be held on the third weekend of September
each year, beginning on Friday and going through Sunday. Crafts, flea markets, kiddie attractions,
downtown entertainment, car show, parade and band competition are the highlights of the weekend,
attracting over 10,000 people each year.
The BIG parade is on Sunday the 23rd starting at 12:45pm. The parade is led by thousands of Basset
hounds and their owners from around the world. This is a sight that one must see in person at least
once in their lifetime! The parade is loaded with bands from area high schools as well as floats and
vehicles representing numerous organizations from various locations within the state of Illinois. The
parade lasts approximately 2 hours.
Schedule of Events for 2007:
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Dwight Patron Night
6pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa Street from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
Pay one price for rides only. $12
Friday, September 21, 2007
Food Booths - More than 24 vendors from Chinese to local home town cooking
4:30pm Kiddie Tractor Pull at St. Patrick's Parking lot
6pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa St. from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
7-10pm Street Dancing and Line Dancing with Country and Wester DJ Roy
Gregory - FREE!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Harvest Days Headquarters is located in the commercial tent, where Harvest Days $5 Raffle
Tickets and $2 buttons are for sale. General information, other souvenirs available.
8:30am 5K Run and 3K Fun Run & Walk located at the north shelter, Renfrew
Park.
9am - 5pm Craft Show, Flea Market, & Food Booths located in the downtown area.
10am Puppet Show at the east shelter, Harmony Park
10-11:30am Preschool Games at the east shelter, Harmony Park
11am - Midnight Live Entertainment on the Downtown Stage
11am: Marvina Bowker - Variety Music
12 Noon: Rob Thompson - Pure Magic
1pm: The Rope Warrior - Rope Tricks
2pm: Dan Lornitis - Comedy
3pm - 5pm: Lip Sync Contest
5pm - 7pm - Harvest Palooza (Battle of the Bands)
7pm-9pm: The Big Kahuna's Karaoke Championship
9pm - Midnight: The Free Street Dance Music is by The Silhouettes
12 -1pm Ultimate Challenge at the east shelter, Harmony Park
12pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa St. from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
3 - 5pm Lip Sync Contest - Entry Fee $5
9pm - Midnight Street Dance
Sunday, September 23, 2007
7am - 2pm Tractor Show at the High School
9am - 3:30pm Cruise-In, Swap Meet at Renfrew Park - Registration 9am - Noon
9am - 4pm Petting Zoo at Harmony Park
9am - 5pm Craft Show, Flea Market & Food Booths located in the downtown area
9:15am Church Service in the downtown area
12pm - Close Carnival located on Chippewa Street from S. Prairie to S. Franklin St.
12:45pm 9th Annual Bassett Waddle steps off at the corner of Washington and W.
Mazon Avenue - click here to find out about entering your Basset in the parade
1pm Annual Parade
4pm Invitational Band Competition at Oughton Athletic Field
**ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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