Schedule

 

 Special Events you don't want to miss!!!

 


Cruise 2009
 

Friday, July 31, 2009 enjoy the

6th Annual Brats, Beer & Blues Festival

at the Freeport Art Museum

121 N. Harlem Avenue

Freeport, IL. 61032


Sample ales, lagers, and other brews while you enjoy fresh grilled brats & great live blues music as well as classic cars. Tickets at the door are $18.

Call 815-235-9755 for more information

 


Date: Cruise Saturday, August 1st, 2009

 

Where: Downtown Freeport Cruise Route: Check out the map!

 

When: Lots Open at 4 PM : Cruise is 7 PM - 10 PM

 

Cruise begins with 2 Laps from the Library Lot's Antique Cars!

If your historic car is in this lot you kick off the Cruise
 
Don't Miss the Library Lot at 6:30 when we line up the old cars!!
 
 
What: Not just a car show - We Cruise our rides!

 

A showcase of cars from all eras of history. Cars can sit in the lot, like an ordinary car show, but from 7 to 10 the streets are closed and cars can cruise throughout the downtown as spectators line the streets to see the cars parade through.

 

Fee:  No charge for cars to cruise;

        No charge for spectators to watch;

        $10, for Pre-registered Reserved Spots, $5, the night of the cruise until lots are full.

Lots: Three lots:

            Library Lot - Historic Auto's Only

                 West Lot - Any Cars - Near the Live Stage

                    East Lot - Any Cars -Great Music from Pittsley DJ's  & Near the High Performance Events

Contests: Go-Get-R Towing & Recovery Muffler Rapping Contest:

                    Winner makes the most noise, judged by applause.

                            When:  6:30 to 7:30 pm

                      Where: Stephenson Street between State and Adams.

              Dan’s Route 66 Service Burn-Out Contest:

                             When:  7:30 to 9:00 pm

                      Where: Stephenson Street between State and Adams.

                             Winner makes the most smoke, judged by applause

Trophy Judging: Mayors Trophy - Fire Chief Trophy - Police Chief Trophy

For More Information:

        Call the Freeport / Stephenson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

           (815) 233-1357 or (800) 369-2955

   OR

            Use the Contact Page