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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/09/2023
All Day
Location
Arcola
Categories
Arcola celebrates its rich heritage each year with the Broomcorn Festival. The “Broomcorn Capital of the World” hosts this 3 day festival in historic downtown Arcola. While in town, check out all the craft and food vendors, Broom Tent with live broom making demonstrations, 5k/10k annual race, and ahuge parade featuring their own, world famous “Lawn Rangers”! Lots to do in Arcola on Sept 8,9 and 10!
2023 Broomcorn Festival Schedule
Friday 9/8
10:00 Festival Opens
11:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
12:00 Carnival Open Daily
2:30 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
3:00 Grand Marshall Reception – Arcola Center
4:00 National Broom Sweeping contest
4:00 Beer Pavilion Opens
8:00 BoomBox performs in the Beer Pavilion
Saturday 9/9
8:00 Broomcorn Festival 5k/10k Race at Moor Park
9:00 Festival Opens
11:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
12:00 Carnival Opens Daily
12:00 Miss Arcola Baby Pageant on Main mSt. Stage
2:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
3:00 HUGE Broomcorn Parade
6:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
8:00 Jane Doe performs in the Beer Pavilion
Sunday 9/10
9:00 Festival Opens
10:00 Outdoor Church Service at Christian Church
10:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
11:00 Kiddie Tractor Pull on Oak St.
1:00 Pompeyo Family Dog Show Performance
2:00 Alex Miller Performs on Oak St. Stage
5:00 Festival Closes
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