Dixon, IL — July 2–5, 2026 — The annual Dixon Petunia Festival, a summer celebration of community, family, fun, and live entertainment, is back in full bloom along the Rock River this coming 4th of July weekend. Now in its 62nd year, the festival has become a favorite Fourth-of-July tradition in northern Illinois, blending family fun with a diverse music lineup that brings visitors from across the region to downtown Dixon.
The festival features live bands and performers on two stages — the G&M Distributors Budweiser Main Stage and the G&M Kona Reagan Stage — offering something for every musical taste. Admission for the downtown music stage is $15 per day for ages 13 and up.
2026 Music Lineup Highlights
The full roster of musical acts confirmed for this year’s festival includes:
- Two Stroke Johnson
- The Gingers
- After The Fall
- LOUDERNOW
- Lunchbox Legends
- Mirabilia
- Sybris
- Invisible Cartoons
- Gin Blossoms
- Hard Love
- Bobbi White & Co.
- The Rangers
- Desiree & The Wilde
- Graham Barham
- Loess Hills
- Rosbrook Hall
- Too Hype Crew
This eclectic lineup spans rock, indie, blues, and alternative sounds, promising performances throughout the festival’s run. Live sets will take place across the Main Stage and the Reagan Stage, presented by local sponsors including CGH Medical Center and G&M Distributors.
Alongside the music, the Petunia Festival offers a full schedule of community events: a carnival, a family-friendly parade on Sunday, and a fireworks show over the river on Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. Music lovers can also catch the Dixon Municipal Band Patriotic Concert on Friday evening at the Old Lee County Courthouse Lawn.
Whether you’re dancing downtown under the summer sky or watching fireworks light up the riverfront, the Petunia Festival continues to bring the residents of Dixon and visitors together in celebration of community spirit and small-town charm. Plus join 102.3 The Coyote LIVE from Downtown Dixon Thursday July 2nd from 5-7pm.