Discover Dixon's HUGE Summer Event Lineup 2026 | City Market, Petunia Fest, Drone Show & More!

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Jennifer Lang and Amanda Wike from Discover Dixon to talk about everything happening this summer — including Dixon City Market, Fitness Fridays, Music at the Square, Summer Block Party, Venetian Night, Petunia Festival, America 250 celebrations, and more.

The conversation highlights the importance of supporting local businesses, bringing families downtown, and creating free community events that residents and visitors can enjoy all season long. The guests also discuss the return of the popular drone show at Venetian Night, youth entrepreneur opportunities through City Market Junior, and the new pedestrian bridge dedication taking place during Fourth of July festivities.

UPCOMING EVENTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Dixon City Market

Wednesdays beginning May 27 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Fitness Fridays

Begins Friday, June 5, at 7:00 AM

• Music at the Square

Friday evenings throughout the summer, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Summer Block Party

Saturday, June 6. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Petunia Festival

Fourth of July Week 2026

• America 250 Celebration Events

Including the pedestrian bridge dedication on July 4

• Red, White, and Blue Ball

June 27th at 5:30 PM• Brush and Bloom

July 3rd from 9:00 am to Noon• Venetian Night

Featuring the return of the drone show

August 8th at 5:00 PM

• Scarecrow Festival

October 17th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Learn more about Discover Dixon and upcoming events at discoverdixon.com

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🎤 Highlights:

00:38 Dixon City Market Returns for Summer 2026

01:34 Market Times, Vendors & How to Participate

02:22 Family Activities & Nonprofit Involvement

02:43 Fitness Fridays on the Riverfront

03:48 Music at the Square Summer Concert Series

04:34 Culver's Lemon Ice & Summer Fun

05:12 Summer Block Party Preview

06:02 Celebrating Dixon's Community Spirit

06:38 How to Submit Questions to Along the Rock

07:02 Petunia Fest & Fourth of July Celebrations

07:20 Dixon's 250th Anniversary Events

07:46 New Pedestrian Bridge Dedication

08:07 Brush & Bloom Community Art Event

08:24 A Summer Packed with Weekly & Special Events

08:35 Venetian Night & Drone Show Preview

09:05 Favorite Discover Dixon Events

10:05 Supporting Local Entrepreneurs at City Market

10:53 Why Dixon's Riverfront Makes Events Special

11:02 How to Stay Connected with Discover Dixon

11:29 Final Thoughts & Summer Event Highlights

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