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. […]
Paxton Main Street will be serving their delicious pancakes & sausage breakfast once again on Saturday, October 12th! The breakfast is all you can eat. Tickets are $8 per person; ages 10 & under are free. Purchase tickets at the door; cash, credit/debit or check accepted. We will also be hosting our Fall Gathering at this venue so before or […]
Ticketed guests visit participating Paxton merchants to enjoy creative drinks and snacks. After visiting your favorite shops, provide your receipts to be entered into a drawing at the conclusion of the walk. This event is fun to do as a friends day, afternoon date or enjoyable to do solo. Tickets typically sell out so grab your tickets early! To purchase […]
Celebrate the season at Paxton's Fall Gathering! This Fall celebration has fun things for all ages. Visit over 20 vendors and artists (inside and outside), choose the perfect pumpkins, mums and fall decor at our pop-up pumpkin patch, tempt your tastebuds at Paxton Main Street's pancakes & sausage breakfast and later grab a pork burger or treat at the concession […]
Take part in this community tradition as our town Christmas tree has the lights turned on for the season.
Fun for all ages! Paxton's Annual Christmas Parade is one of the largest and best around. Floats and entertainment featuring businesses, churches, organizations, bands, student groups, families and more join for a great day to celebrate the Christmas season in downtown Paxton. Make sure the kids bring a bag to collect ALL the candy coming their way! This parade begins […]
