A Big, Small Town Festival with Entertainment and Fun for Everyone!

MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS

The 2011 Festival theme is
Mt. Morris... Remembering When

We extend our invitation to everyone from anywhere to come join us for great entertainment, fun, and food.

Festival Runs from June 29th - July 4th on the Downtown Square


2011
Schedule of Events  -  2011 Sponsorships  -  Mission Statement  -  Pictures  -  Parade Entry Form  -  Map of Parade Route
Craft Faire Entry Form
  -  Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Pageant Entry Form


Please No Animals on Festival or Fireworks Grounds


A HUGE Thanks goes out to our great community for their continued support!

Congratulations Michael Ghibellini on Winning the
50/50 Mega Raffle for 2011

Photo Coming Soon...


Kable Band Concert

Wednesday Night 8:00pm

 

"Minute to Win It"
Sunday 6:00pm at the Band Shell!

Come try your hand and see if you can finish the game in 60 seconds!

Prizes Awarded!

50/50 Mega Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!
1 for $5.00 or 5 for $20.00

Drawing Held after the
Band Concert on July Fourth!

 

Carnival Opens Wednesday at 6:00pm
and runs throughout the Festival. See schedule for complete listing of times.

Carnival by Zeiler Amusements

Let Freedom Ring welcomes back Rick Kruse from Rick's "Out of my Tree" Chainsaw Art.  Rick has been coming to Mt. Morris for several years.  Stop and see his artistic ability to carve anything out of a solid log with a Chainsaw!  Several demonstrations are planned.  See schedule for times!

 

Kid's Day is Saturday July 2nd!

ARM BAND NIGHT Is Friday Night starting at 5:00pm

- Let Freedom Ring Silent Auction -
Come bid on several items from Mt. Morris' past and present!

Bidding ends Monday July 4th!
Get your Bids in Early!

 

- Maggie's LFR Beer Garden -

On Wesley Ave, in front of Maggie's bar.  Live Music!
See schedule for hours and events.

- Battle of The Bands -

Live Music on the Band Shell, Saturday July 2nd!
Music starts at 1:00pm and
we play until we're done!

Contact
dpwebsite@live.com or (815)973-1432
for more information or to register.

 

Bags Tournament Sunday July 3rd!
Registration on the Campus from 10:30-11:00

Tournament starts at 11:00!

Bed Races sponsored by Pinecrest
Saturday July 2nd at Noon
In front of the Post Office on Main St.

Come cheer on your favorite team!

 

Mt. Morris Fire Kiddie Water Fights

Registration Begins at 5:00 until 5:30
Water Fights start at 5:30

Ages 4 to 12 are encouraged to attend!

Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Pageant

Wednesday June 29 at 6:00pm
on the Historic Band Shell

Contact Breanna Hoffman
(815)275-8972

Entry Forms due on Monday June 27th at 5:00pm

 

Queen Coronation

Wednesday June 29 at 7:00pm
on the Historic Band Shell

Guest MC Steve Summers of Q98.5

Monday July 4th Parades

Feed the Needy Charity
Motorcycle Parade
1:00pm

Grand Parade
2:00pm

 

Saturday July 2nd
Truck Show
on Main St.
9:00am - 3:30pm

John Bednarczyk Memorial
Kiddie Parade

Saturday July 2nd
Main & Wesley at 4:30pm

 

Monday July 4th
FIREWORKS GALA

at Dusk
At David L. Rahn Jr. High

Bell Ringing Ceremony
by American Legion Post #143

Monday July 4th at 1:00pm

Keeping with tradition, the Freedom Bell will be rung with other Freedom Bells around the Country.

 

Patriotic Program
Featuring Ronald Regan
 

Monday July 4th
on the Band Shell at Noon


Memorial Fountain

Illinois Freedom Bell

Band Shell


For more information about the Let Freedom Ring Festival, call the Mt. Morris Village Clerk’s Office at (815)734-6425 weekdays from 8am to 4pm or by email by clicking here.


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