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Begins the Trail Reagan Statue

River Street, Dixon, IL 61021

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A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan on a horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located on River Street in downtown Dixon.

It is located on River Street in downtown Dixon. The statue was created by local artist Don Reed and serves as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing, an open-air plaza that looks out onto the Rock River. This area is easily accessible and available for events and can be booked for weddings, receptions and more. This area also has a 4 slip boat dock affording easy access for boaters to stop and explore downtown Dixon. Illinois 250

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Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon

Jun 03 – Jul 11 @ 10AM

A juried exhibition celebrating bold 2D and 3D abstract art at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, June 3–July 11, 2026.

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Dixon City Market

Dixon Riverfront Park •  Jun 03 @ 5PM

Enjoy food, shopping, and live music every Wednesday evening at the Dixon City Market Summer Series on the Dixon Riverfront from 5–8 p.m.

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Dixon Sauk Valley Pride Fest

Page Park •  Jun 13 @ 1PM

Celebrate the fifth annual Sauk Valley Pride Fest on June 13, 2026, at Page Park in Dixon, Illinois, featuring live entertainment, drag performances, vendors, food and…

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