RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Bucket List of Illinois Events-- Part 3: Tugging the Corn At the Parade
These were put out in honor of the Illinois Bicentennial of statehood in 2018.
9. GREAT RIVER TUG FEST-- Port Byron Early August
Teams from Illinois and Iowa pull their weight on a 2,700 foot rope between Port Byron and Le Claire, Iowa. And, that would be across something called the Mississippi River. As of 2018, Illinois leads 20-11. Sorry Hawkeyes.
10. MENDOTA SWEET CORN FESTIVAL-- Mendota Early August
More than 50 tons of sweet corn gets devoured after being cooked by a vintage steam engine.
DeKalb has a Corn fest near the end of August.
11. ILLINOIS STATE FAIR-- Springfield Mid-August
A life size cow made of butter is just one thing to see. And, you can eat Cozy Dogs. Worth admission right there.
12. BUD BILLIKEN PARADE-- Chicago Second Saturday of August.
Just the way to get you ready for school. The largest black parade in the country.
--RoadDog
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