Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!
Note: Fundraisers, sales, and meetings related to membership-based groups are not included on the calendar.
54th Annual Broom Corn Festival
Arcola, IL
Arcola celebrates its heritage as the “Broomcorn Capital of the World” with the renowned annual Broomcorn Festival. Visitors can see broom making, broom activities, arts and crafts vendors, free entertainment,5K and 10K race, great food, and a gigantic parade with our local, famous Lawn Rangers!
For more information, contact the Arcola Chamber of Commerce at (217) 268-4530 or visit the festival website at this https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival
The event, always held the weekend after Labor Day, honors Arcola’s position in the late nineteenth century as a center of broomcorn production.
For more information, contact the Arcola Chamber of Commerce at (217) 268-4530 or visit the festival website at this https://www.arcolachamber.com/broomcorn-festival