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Tomorrow's the day to head to another Byway community, this time for the Taste of Canton on Sunday, September 25 from 12-3 pm. (Be sure to to put on your comfy pants for this one!)Count down to the Taste of Canton coming up this Sunday, September 25th from noon to 3 pm in downtown Canton. Each day we are featuring 3 of our Fabulous Food Vendors that will be at this awesome community event.
Our first featured food vendor is VR Meat Company located at 1001 E. Linn Street in Canton. They are brand new to the Taste and are bringing some amazing tastes! They will be serving Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, Sausage & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a Pumpkin Fluff. Meat, mushrooms and some fluff! Bring it on! VR Meat Company
We've got the meats for sure with our next featured food vendor, White Oak's Sports Bar located at 46 White Court in Downtown Canton. They will be serving Ribs, Brisket Sliders and Chicken & Noodles. Something for everyone's palate! White Oaks Sports Bar
Our last highlighted food vendor today is J&S Catering. Jeff Hauk has been participating in the Taste since it began and we are glad he is back! Serving up Red Beans & Rice, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Poor Boy Sandwiches, and his famous Haystack onion rings!
Live music by Monster Lane and beer being served up by Brew N Cue and wine offerings from Spoon River Junction Winery. This year everyone is free to walk the entire event area with their beverage of choice. Come out for a great afternoon to the Taste of Canton.
Brew N Cue Spoon River Junction Winery Monster Lane Band
As the seasons turn, we're glad there's still LOTS to do along the Byway, including these hikes at Forest Park Nature Center!Welcome, fall! 🍁🍂🍃
Close to 80 volunteers donned boots and gloves Saturday for Forest Park Nature Center's Illinois River Sweep this past Saturday. We (and our namesake) thank you!
Volunteers clean up the area during Illinois River Sweep 2022
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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 peoriaparks.org/event/illinois-river-sweep/.