certs are every Thursday night from 6-8pm !
August 16-20 th 2022
Whiteside County Fair
Whiteside County Fairgrounds | Morrison , IL
The 151st annual county fair , held every August at the fairgrounds in Morrison , IL , starts and ends with a bang , with the crowd-pleasing demolition derbies grandstand events . The fair provides something for everyone , young and old alike including a carnival and midway attractions , a petting zoo , and grandstand events including harness racing and musical entertainment . Check www . whitesidecountyfair . org for more information or phone the Secretary ’ s Office at ( 815 ) 772-7329 .
AUGUST 20-21 st 2022 kingdom bound music festival
Riverview Bandshell | Clinton , IA
A 2-day festival featuring Christian artists from around the US .
AUGUST 27 th 2022
Mind , body , spirit expo
Address | Clinton , IA
Come join us for a day of fun , learning , self-exploration , enlightenment and self-improvement ! Learn from experts in the field and have some new experiences . Vendor booths and classes set up for everyone to enjoy .
September 11 th 2022
Clinton Half Marathon
Along Mississippi | Clinton , IA
Located in scenic Clinton , Iowa , runners can choose a race distance of 5k , 10k , or the Half Marathon . The race starts along Riverfront Drive , paralleling the mighty Mississippi , with challenging hill
climbs leading to a majestic overlook of the widest part of the Mississippi River ! Race will commence at 7:30 a . m . Registration is available at www . clintonhalfmarathon . com .
September 17 th 2022
Paint the Town
Downtown | Morrison , IL
For one Saturday each September , Morrison ’ s downtown streets are transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages to “ Paint the Town .” The Children ’ s Art Preservation Association created this unique family art event as a way for the community to participate in the arts together . The focus of the event is the painting of five-foot squares on and around Morrison ’ s Main Street . More than 6,000 attend the event annually to enjoy the painting , variety of entertainment , and great food .
October 1 st 2022
Riverview bacon & brew fest
Riverfront | Clinton , IA
This fun event includes competitions like bacon eating contest , best bacon vendor , mug holding contest and lots of beers to sample !
October 8 th 2022 lbpa chili cook-off
Rastrelli ’ s Brick Alley | Clinton , IA
The Lyons District offers another great opportunity to enjoy food , friends , football & fun . Take a break this Saturday afternoon and enjoy chili and drinks . Try all of the chili entries and vote for your favorite , all while watching the Iowa Hawkeyes on the big screen . Chili & football make for a perfect fall afternoon !
festivals & events
october 1-2 nd 2022
Fulton Fall Festival
Heritage Canyon | Fulton , IL
Celebrate the Autumn season in Downtown Fulton , at Fulton Fall Fest ( traditionally 10 am to 4 pm ) with a car show , live music , beer garden , and seasonal food like s ’ mores , caramel corn , caramel apples , etc . For the kids there will be gunny sack races , pumpkin painting , make n take crafts , straw bale maze , inflatable rides and many more games . Performances will take place on the main stage with an emcee throughout the day . A Craft Show will be at the RFCC , a Color Run / Walk / Ride and a Soap Box Derby will take place as well . Other areas in Fulton are celebrating Fall . The Early American Crafters portray pioneer living at Heritage Canyon from 10am-4pm . Demonstrations include broomstick making , wood stove cooking , weaving , knitting , candle making , wood carving , music and more .
October 24 th 2022
Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown | Clinton , IA
The annual Mardi Gras parade occurs in late October in downtown Clinton . The event includes marching bands , creative floats and features a different theme each year .
October 28 TH 2022 downtown trick-or-treat
Downtown | Clinton , IA
Get your Halloween costumes on and join the fun as you walk along the local downtown businesses to get your “ tricks ” or “ treats !” Downtown trick-ortreat is from 4pm - 6pm . Going on at the same time , is Children ’ s Discovery Center ’ s “ Trunk-or-Treat ” where the parkmardi gras parade eagle watch lyons Walk www . clintonherald . com Visitor And Newcomer Guide | 2022 69