March 29, 2024
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Tonica’s two-day party

A preview of Tonica Fest

TONICA — It will soon be time for Tonica to throw a party and you’re all invited. This year’s Tonica Fest promises to be bigger and better than ever and to provide something for everyone to enjoy. The following is a schedule of events and activities, according to Tonica Fest’s Facebook page:

Friday, Aug. 28

• 6 p.m. — Kids’ activity tent and inflatables; Dunk tank; Tonica Fire Department water fights; petting zoo; Bags tournament, registration at 6 p.m., first round begins at 6:30 p.m., $20 a team, cash prizes for first, second and third places, the more teams entered the bigger the payout; Medallion hunt’s first clue given, buy a $2 wrist band to participate, locate medallion and win $500.

• 8 p.m. — The Higgins Brothers Band will play until midnight.

Saturday, Aug. 29

10 a.m. — Kid's parade (13 and under); kid's activity tent and inflatables; dunk tank; Medallion hunt.

• 1 p.m. — Parade, “A Tribute to the Red, White and Blue.” Any veterans wishing to participate in the parade should contact Lisa at 815-830-8233, Tina at 815-488-4101 or Brian at 815-343-8217.

• 4 p.m. - Tonica Fire Department pork chop dinner; cruise-In car show (50/50 tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5); carriage rides until 7 p.m., come take a ride with Marty and Max from Earlville’s Country Lane Memories and Carriage Rides.

• 9 p.m. - Music provided by 3 Day Weekend.