2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We welcome you to join us in celebrating Independence Day in Shabbona. We have arranged many fun and exciting activities and hope to see you at one of the best 4th of July events in North Central Illinois!!
Most of our activities take place at Purdy's lot on East Navaho St, between Illini St and Pontiac St.

Wednesday, July 4th
Time | Event |
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7:00 am - 11:00 am | Shabbona Fire Department All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast @ Shabbona Fire Department |
8:00 am | Pokanoka's Run & Walk - Organized by Pokanoka's Cafe @ Shabbona Lake State Park pokanokasrun.com |
10:00 am - 4:45 pm | Vendors, Craft and Food Booths Open @ Purdy's Lot |
Noon | Parade Kicks Off @ Indian Creek High School |
Noon | Food Booths Open @ Purdy's Lot |
12:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Hometown Festival - Petting Zoo, Rides, Games, Inflatables, & FUN for all ages @ Purdy's Lot $5 Wristbands sold for all kids |
2:00 pm | Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Screamer's Ice Cream @ Purdy's Lot |
4:30 pm | Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner @ Lion's Park |
Dusk | Fireworks sponsored by the Shabbona Fireworks NFP Committee @ Shabbona Lake State Park shabbonafireworks.com |