FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Litchfield Tourism Office has worked alongside local organizations to bring to you the most up to date calendar of 2018 Litchfield Events. Events will be added to the online calendar found at www.VisitLitchfield.com/events as well as the “Visit Litchfield Illinois” Facebook page throughout the year; for the most up to date information log on to www.VisitLitchfield.com/events, sign up on Tourism’s event e-blast list, or like ‘Visit Litchfield Illinois’ on Facebook. If you would like to submit an event to the calendar, please contact [email protected] and include ALL of the following information. (Events must occur in Litchfield and cannot be political in nature.) Name of Event: Day: Time: Where (include physical address for GPS): Brief Description: Fee: Who to contact for more information: Phone Number: E-mail: Website: 2018 Schedule of Events: *** Indicates an event hosted by the Litchfield Tourism Office. ***Litchfield Pickers Market: Vintage & Antique Market The second Sunday of the month, April—October: 9 AM—3 PM (Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, and Oct. 14) Downtown Litchfield: 400 North State Street. 866-733-5833—[email protected]—www.VisitLitchfield.com Hwy 55 Cruise In: Just for Fun, 50’s Style Diner Cruise In Saturday’s Apr. 7, May 12, June 9, July 7, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 11 AM—3 PM: 1403 West Ferdon Street, Suite 21 217-324-3455—[email protected] Frosty 5K, Mile, & Mini Dash January 27: 10 AM - Zion Lutheran School: 1301 North State Street For more information: www.zionlutheranlitchfield.com All Gardener's Day: Presenters offer information and tips for your landscape March 24: 8 AM- Noon - Holy Family Church Parish Center: 211 E. Columbia St. Litchfield 217-532-3941 - [email protected] - www.web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm Litchfield Spring Duathlon: 2 Mile Run, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run March 31: 8 AM—Litchfield High School: 1705 North State St. 217-851-9056—[email protected]—www.mmmultisport.com Paws Care 8th Annual Trivia Night April 21: 6 PM - Litchfield Community Center-1100 South State Street [email protected] - mcpawscaretrivianight.eventbrite.com Illinois Traction Society 32nd Annual Conference April 27-April 29: For schedule and registration contact 217-413-6605—[email protected]—www.illinoistractionsociety.org 5th Annual Transportation Show: A show featuring all types of transportation April 28: 10 AM—3 PM—Niehaus Cycle Sales: 718 Old Route 66 North 217-556-8409—[email protected] Niehaus Cycle Sales 32nd Annual Customer Appreciation Days May 18-20—See website for schedule Niehaus Cycle Sales: 718 North Old Route 66 217-324-6565—[email protected]—www.niehauscycle.com ***Blue Carpet Corridor: Route 66 Scavenger Hunt Litchfield Passport location- Ariston Café: 413 Historic Old Route 66 North Litchfield stamping times: June 9: 4 PM-9 PM & June 10: 11 AM to 8 PM 866-733-5833—[email protected]—www.VisitLitchfield.com Fourth of July Events ***5K Freedom Fun Run/Walk: A patriotic 5K run/walk June 30: 7:30AM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 3: 3 Primitive Lane 866-533-5833—[email protected]—www.VisitLitchfield.com Boat Regatta: Dress up your boat or watch the boat parade July 4: 2 PM—Line up in front of Milnot Beach. Parade circles Lake Lou Yaeger. Organized by Friends of Lake Lou Yaeger: [email protected] ***Music by the Lake: Band TBD July 4: 6:30 PM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 1: 4932 Beach House Trail 866-533-5833—[email protected]—www.VisitLitchfield.com ***Firework Display: Firework launch from Marina 1 July 4: 9:30 PM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 1: 4932 Beach House Trail 866-533-5833—[email protected]—www.VisitLitchfield.com Big Dawg Dare: 5K Mud Run with Obstacles July 21: 8 AM—Wolff Farms: 3153 North 15th Avenue 217-246-2895—[email protected]—www.bigdawgdare.com Gold Wing Road Riders Association Summer Rally August 2-4: See website for schedule—Niehaus Cycle Sales: 718 N Old Route 66 www.gwrra-ildistrict.com—815-535-8349 or 618-889-4036 Litchfield City Wide Yard Sale: Participate as a seller or shopper August 3-4: Times vary by household [email protected]—217-710-9102 or 217-652-6621 www.facebook.com/litchfieldcommunityyardsale/ Fit For Life-Quadruple 4K: Hill Challenge August 4: 8 AM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Beach House: 4932 Beach House Trail 217-851-9056—[email protected]—www.mmmultisport.com Fit for Life-Life Changing 10 K August 25: 7 AM—Litchfield High School: 1705 North State Street 217-851-9056—[email protected]—www.mmmultisport.com RC Jet Rally: Remote Control Jet Rally Sept. 7-8: 9AM-5 PM & Sept. 9: 9AM-Noon Litchfield Municipal Airport: 1201 U.S. Route 66 South 217-556-4299—[email protected]—www.litchfieldil.com/airport/ ***Litchfield TriathLou: Sprint, Olympic, and Half Distance Triathlon September 9: 7:30 AM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Beach House: 4932 Beach House Trail, 317-625-2223—[email protected] www.racemaker.org/event/litchfield-triathlou-triathlon Party in the Park: Carnival, music, vendors, games, and more September 21-22: Noon-11:00 PM—Downtown Litchfield: 400 N. State St. 217-324-2533—[email protected]—www.litchfieldchamber.com Stewart's Deep Rock Annual Car Cruise: Fun cruise on Historic Route 66 October 6 (rain date Oct. 13): 2 PM Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center: 334 Historic Old Route 66 North deeprockcruise@gmail—www.facebook.com/stewartsdeeprock/ Harvest Hootenanny 5K October 27: 9 AM—Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 3: 3 Primitive Drive 217-851-9056—[email protected]—www.mmmultisport.com Christmas Events Christmas events begin the first weekend of December and continue throughout the month. For a full list of Christmas events please log on to: www.VisitLitchfield.com/events, call 866-733-5833, or like “Visit Litchfield Illinois” on Facebook. Lighted Christmas Parade November 30: 6PM - Downtown Litchfield 217-324-2533 - [email protected] - www.litchfieldchamber.com. Holiday Walk November 30: 4 PM - 7 PM - Downtown Litchfield (use 400 North State Street for GPS) 217-324-2533 - [email protected] - www.litchfieldchamber.com. Photos With Santa: One Free Photograph with Santa November 30: 6:30 PM - Downtown Litchfield location TBD 217-324-2533 - [email protected] - www.litchfieldchamber.com. Jingle Bell Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk December 1, 2018: 7:30 AM- Litchfield Moose Lodge: 221 North Madison St. 217-324-2533 - [email protected] - www.litchfieldchamber.com. Christmas Movie: Free Christmas Movie December 1: Noon - Westside Cinema: 1305 West Hudson Drive 217-324-2533 - [email protected] - www.litchfieldchamber.com.