Along the Rock S2 E57 - Petunia Festival

Season 2, Episode 57

In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Bethany Wright and Jeff White to talk all things Petunia Festival — Dixon’s biggest summer celebration, happening July 3–6 along the beautiful downtown riverfront.

🎡 Carnival rides, 🎆 fireworks, 🎤 live music from bands like Blind Melon, Too Hype Crew, and Tyler Braden, plus 🍔 food trucks, 🎨 Art in the Park, a 🚗 classic Car Show, and the always-exciting 🎭 parade!

New for 2024: 3-on-3 basketball and soccer tournaments 🏀⚽ — perfect for some friendly competition before the main event kicks off.

Jeff White also gives us a peek into his upcoming book that dives into the festival’s 60+ year history — including the surprising story of a Petunia Beanie Baby and other fan-favorite memories.

👉 Tune in now to hear how this iconic event got its start and why you won't want to miss it this year!
Visit petuniafestival.org for full event details.

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