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Dixon's Grillin' & Chillin' is the Place to Be All Day Saturday; Downtown Roads Closed to Vehicles

Roads in and around Downtown Dixon will be shut down to host the 4th Annual Grillin' & Chillin' street fair. Event opens at 10AM, hosting classic Cars, BBQ and more.

Downtown Dixon is the place to be all day Saturday, beginning at 10AM for Grillin’ & Chillin’ Car Show, Chili and Rib Cook-off. More than 250 classic cars and 70 vendors will take over North First and the surrounding roads, for the annual street party that is not to be missed.

Don’t forget your appetite, and the sunscreen, as there will be food and sunshine galore.

The event has no entry fee and will provide all day entertainment with bands, activities for the kids, shopping, food, and plenty of ice cold drinks to keep your hydrated.

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Here’s the line-up:

  • 10AM     Opening Ceremonies/ Announcement
  • 10:30    Dixon Music Studios
  • 11:15    Force of Habit Band
  • Noon     Chili Contest Begins
  • 12:15    Sock Monkey’s Band
  • 2:30      Car Show Awards at Women’s Improvement Park
  • 3:00      US Air Force Band
  • 4:00      Chili Contest Winners Announced
  • 5:45      Rib Winners Announced
  • 6:00      Terry Sheets Band
  • 9:30      Encore
  • 10PM     Event Closes

Women’s Improvement Park Activies Schedule

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  • 10AM     Ramtown Karate Demo
  • 10:30    Yolo Arson Dog Demo
  • 11:00    Ramtown Karate Demo
  • 11:30    Hula Hoop Contest
  • Noon     Cook with Walmart Demo
  • 12:30    Yolo Arson Dog Demo
  • 1:00      Teach Your Children     
  • 1:30      Watermelon Eating Contest
  • 2:00      Watermelon Eating Contest
  • 2:30      Car Show Awards
  • 3:30      Cook with Walmart Demo
  • 4:30      Teach Your Children
  • 5:00      Farewell

Visit http://dixonribcookoff.com/ for information on sponsors, charities and more.

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