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55th Annual Broomcorn Festival
Arcola
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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!
The event, always held the weekend after Labor Day, honors Arcola’s position
in the late nineteenth century as a center of broomcorn production.
in the late nineteenth century as a center of broomcorn production.