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Pull on your boots and work gloves and make an impact! Groups, individuals, clubs, and businesses can sign up to be a part of this annual cleanup of the Byway's namesake. Call Forest Park Nature Center at 309-686-3360 or visit https://peoriaparks.org/event/illinois-river-sweep/.

As the weekend wraps up, head to the Byway community of Lewistown for Big Horse Vineyards Sunday Funday event today from 2-5 pm. Enjoy live music from Captain Geech and grab a bite to eat! https://www.bighorsevineyards.com/so/fbOB7MCSI?languageTag=en&fbclid=IwAR3AGmzszPx7RNrq2kckI-OJtHiJKkx7l_k_uQbh10nbR2YzSmM30yk3u5Q#/main

Having a ruff day? Brighten your spirits by heading outside for a walk with your fur-ever friend. Our Byway has hundreds of paws-itively beautiful spots for you to enjoy. #NationalDogDay

Congrats to Byway attraction Reddick Mansion Association on receiving a 2022 Great Gardens of Ottawa award earlier this summer! http://reddickmansion.org/gardens1.html

This Saturday, join artist Philip Juras for a presentation about Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds latest temporary exhibit, “The Long view: Prairie Paintings from Illinois Nature Preserves.” The exhibition features paintings from 18 nature preserves across Illinois that celebrate the 59-year legacy of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and offer a window into the past and present nature of the Prairie State.
https://facebook.com/events/s/gallery-talk-the-long-view-pra/781296513066256/

VROOOM! The Byway community of Historic Havana Illinois is hosting its 19th Annual Riverfront Cruise-In Car & Bike Show on Saturday, August 13 from 10am - 2pm at Riverfront Park. Cruise in without registering and show your car or motorcycle for free.

We do love Farmer's Market season on the Illinois River Road. Don't miss this one in Peoria Heights tomorrow afternoon/evening. FRESH PRODUCE at the peak of our summer season... FLOWERS... Handmade items... FOOD... DRINKS along with a burst of FUN! https://fb.me/e/2apz9ugwQ

Fresh product and more can be found TODAY (and every Saturday) at farmers markets in your Byway community including Canton, Havana Farmers Market , Princeton Farmers' Market , Peoria Riverfront Market, and Streator Farmers Market.

It’s the final month for Jammin' at the Clock in Streator, Illinois! Head out for any of these free concerts held on Fridays from 6 to 8 pm. Featured performers include:
• Aug. 5: Kickin' & Pickin'
• Aug. 12: Lizzie Neal Band
• Aug. 19: River Road Trio
• Aug. 26: Cadillac Groove

Summer is in full swing, so be sure to make a stop TODAY (and every Saturday) at farmers markets in your Byway community including Canton, Havana Farmers Market , Princeton Farmers' Market , Peoria Riverfront Market, and Streator Farmers Market.

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