Toy dealers from around the Midwest will be present to sell in the gym starting at 9am. Enjoy browsing the displays set-up through the gymnasium. Door prizes throughout the day; silent auction on numerous items and the public can consign farm toys and agricultural products. Event is for all ages. Children will have an opportunity to participate in the pedal […]
PBL Boosters are hosting GLOW BINGO as a fundraiser to add a sound system to the softball and baseball fields. Play BINGO under the neon lights and have a night of fun with DJ Jason Wheatley. Doors open at 5:30pm, BINGO begins at 7PM. Grab your friends and get your tickets before the event is sold out! Tickets $30 in […]
PBL Choral Boosters' Trivia Night will be hosted by Lance Camp! Teams have a maximum of 6 players each. There will be cash prizes and raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Broadway Musical "Chicago" at the State Farm Center and a $100 gift certificate to Hamilton Walker's, generously donated by Dr. Jeffrey […]
Paxton Main Street is hosting our first remote worker meet-up at Prairie City Wine Room. Whether you are a remote worker every day or only some days, we want to create a casual gathering so you can network with others in our local area that experience the challenges and rewards of working remotely. Large or small company/organization, we think everyone […]
On the first Friday of each month this summer, we will host an evening of live music on the front lawn of Veterans Square in downtown Paxton. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of FREE entertainment. Our concession stand will also be open! In case of bad weather, we'll move the party inside. Start your evening […]
Enjoy a FREE day of open houses at 4 locations in Paxton that will share a fascinating look at the town's past; Paxton Freight House & Caboose, Old Ford County Sheriff's Residence & Jail, Ford County Historical Society & Water Tower Museum, Baier's Antique Car Collection. Each of these places have displays and artifacts that will intrigue you and give […]
Enjoy this longtime Paxton tradition! The ritual of "Draggin' Main" has been enjoyed by generations in and around Paxton. Be ready to cruise up Market Street, make a U-turn at Holmes then cruise back down (safely turn around in True Value's parking lot). You can simply cruise like we used to "back in the day" or park on the downtown […]
June 7th's "First Fridays" concert will feature well-known Central Illinois band, LOVE SIGN! Love Sign performs a harmonic, "love-tastic" musical experience playing a HUGE variety of music with a rockabilly twist. Country • Rock • Pop Paxton's very own Jimm Wood is a member of this great band! On the 1st Friday of each month this summer, Paxton Main Street […]
Paxton's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Pells Park 5K Run • Car Show • Antique Tractor Show • Food trucks & booths • Vendors • Live music • Community worship service • FREE kids zone (bounce houses) • Old-fashioned kids games • Bingo under the big tent • Penny scavenger hunt • Finish the day with FIREWORKS! Click link to […]
July 5th's "First Fridays" concert will feature well-known Central Illinois band, The Travelling Radio Show! This unique band performs country western music-- their traveling radio show hopes to re-imagine the sounds of the underappreciated western swing, outlaw country, and cowboy songs of the past, with a voice you've never heard before, but you will enjoy. On the 1st Friday of […]
August 2nd's "First Fridays" concert will feature Paxton native and 2015 PBL grad, Holly Smith! Holly performed at our Fall Gathering event and if you heard her, you know she has the most amazing voice. She sings a variety of music including Country, Pop, Classic Rock and 90's Rock so we are in for a real treat. This final concert […]
One of Paxton's largest events of the year! Paxton's Swine 'n Dine is a fun all-day event with something for everyone in downtown Paxton that includes a BBQ Contest, Cruise In, Kids Zone, Food Vendors, Bags Tournament then culminates with a FREE outdoor concert featuring headliner Craig Morgan! Live music begins at 5pm, with Morgan taking the stage around 9pm. […]
