Enjoy live music, great food, an outdoor vendor market, magic, historical exhibits and demonstrations. Featuring music by the Kings of Dixieland, food from Big Boom BBQ, Sweet Corn Kings, Bennett-Curtis House, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Rebel Ice Cream, and over 20 market vendors!
Fishing Derby and FFA breakfast at Island Park
Downtown market, food vendors, live music, magic, wagon rides, costume contest and more!
Street Dance on East Washington St. featuring music by the Silhouettes
Black angus burgers, Johnsonville beer brats, pulled chicken, Texas potatoes, all beef hot dogs, Italian beef and assorted beverages
Pulled pork, ribs, chicken sandwiches, Italian sausage, mac and cheese, chips, coleslaw and assorted beverages
Sweet corn, elote and assorted beverages
Bundt cakes, mini bundt cakes and Gourmet White Chocolate Popcorn
Locally produced, craft ice cream
China Wok, El Rio Mexican Restaurant, La China Mexican Restaurant, Momence Café, Off The Vine, Pearson's Bakery, Pizza Stone, Ranchi Viejo, Rich's Tap, Slugger's, Thirsty Aces and Yanni's
MOMENCE ISLAND PARK
76 Mill Street, Momence, IL
8 AM - Noon
7 AM - FFA Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast
8 AM to Noon - Fishing Derby with prizes / giveaways
Noon to Dusk - Free Fishing Illinois.
No license required.
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
East Washington St, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Heritage Market on Washington Street during Heritage Day from 12 PM - 4 PM. Visit more than 20 artisan, craft, and food vendors, our downtown businesses, taverns, restaurants, photo booths, costume contest, face painting, petting zoo, magic show, wagon rides, and more.
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
East Washington St, Momence, IL
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mr. Magic (aka Tom Patton) has been a magician for over 30 years! Mr. Magic will performing close-up/strolling magic at the Heritage Market on E/W Washington Street from 12:30PM -3:30PM.
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
Washington & Locust, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Bring the kids to enjoy a petting zoo from Combs Farm. There will be rabbits, goats, sheep, a mini donkey and a mini horse! Visit the petting zoo on the Southwest corner of Washington and Locust from Noon - 4 PM.
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
East Washington St, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Glynn Caron with Mr. Clown Entertainment will be making free balloon creations! Watch with amazement as he twists balloons into a variety of objects - animals, hats, flowers and more.
EDWARD CHIPMAN LIBRARY
126 N. Locust St., Momence, IL
Noon to 4 PM
Put on your favorite getup and join in the costume contest at the Edward Chipman Library! 5 prizes will be awarded - one winner in each of the following age groups: 5 years and younger; 6-12 years old; 13-17 years old; and two prizes in the 18+ adults category. All entrants receive a participation prize as well. You must be in costume to enter and present at the library at 3:30 PM for judging.
EDWARD CHIPMAN LIBRARY
126 N. Locust St., Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Silhouette Artist, Nina Nightingale, will be returning to Momence Heritage Day this year! Nina snips silhouettes from black paper in mere moments with nothing but her scissors. Nina will be at the Edward Chipman Library from Noon - 4 PM.
EDWARD CHIPMAN LIBRARY
126 N. Locust St., Momence, IL
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon through the streets of historic Momence. Rides depart from in front of the Edward Chipman Library from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
East Washington St., Momence, IL
1:45 PM & 3:30 PM
Local talent Mary Claire Dwyer has been playing guitar and singing since she was 9. She also plays cello and bass guitar. Mary Claire loves playing gigs around Kankakee County and entertaining people with her coffeehouse vibe.
DOWNTOWN MOMENCE
East Washington St., Momence, IL
7 PM - 11 PM
50's - 60's - 70's - 80's Rock at its best! Dance the night away on East Washington St. hosted by Off The Vine. The music and dancing are free to all! Big Boom BBQ and other food and drink options will be available for purchase before and during the street dance.
EARL SCHOFFNER FARM MUSEUM
105 E. Second St, Momence, IL
10 AM - 4 PM
The Earl Schoeffner Farm Museum will open a new exhibit on Heritage Day, "First Farmers of Momence," The Potawatomi. The exhibition will feature authentic artifacts including arrowheads, axes, ceremonial spearheads, pottery and many other original finds from the Momence area.
From 10 AM - 4 PM
EARL SCHOFFNER FARM MUSEUM
105 E. Second St, Momence, IL
1 PM - 3 PM
During Heritage Day, the Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum will be conducting "Drum Circles," where participants will be provided a drum and stick and explore Native American rhythms. The "Drum Circles" will occur every hour on the quarter-hour between 1 PM - 3 PM in the Farm Museum Conference Room.
GRAHAM HISTORIC HOUSE
117 N. Dixie Highway, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Experience the “Life in the 1920s” Exhibit featuring a speakeasy with items from Al Capone’s Manhattan Brewery during Momence Heritage Day from Noon - 4 PM. If you didn’t get a chance to see this exhibit last year, please stop by the Graham House during Heritage Day.
GRAHAM HISTORIC HOUSE
117 N. Dixie Highway, Momence, IL Noon - 4 PM
The story of women's suffrage. Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian, will be on display at the Graham House during Heritage Day from Noon - 4 PM.
EDWARD CHIPMAN LIBRARY
126 N. Locust St., Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
President and Mrs. Lincoln will be at the Momence City Hall during Heritage Day from Noon - 4 PM. Stop in to meet the Lincolns and take your photo with Abe and Mary.
MT. AIRY LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE 125 W. Fifth Street, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
Come and meet special guest Dr. Benjamin Franklin and learn about history from this important historical figure! The Mt. Airy Schoolhouse will be open from Noon - 4PM.
RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM
691 N. Dixie Hwy, Momence, IL
Noon - 4 PM
The Railroad Depot Museum will be open during Heritage Day from 10AM - 4PM.
Photo spots will be located on:
East Washington St and at the EDWARD CHIPMAN LIBRARY 126 N. Locust St
Noon - 4 PM
Allstate, Brown Photography, Bible Table, C. Dittley, Chris' Crafts, Color Street, Dune Muse Tarot, E. Heavener Blankets, Gypsy's Gifts & Candles, Joan the Blanket Lady, Kathy's Craft's, Nature's Spa, Plunder Design, Real Time Pain Relief, Ryze Party, Scentsy, Yardware Store, Touched by Natalga, Toy Daze, and Twisted Elements
All Saints Mojo, Duffy's Odds & Ends, Kaleidoscope Crafty Creations, Off The Vine, People 4 U, Ranchi Viejo Mexican Grocery, River Valley Pet Adoption, Sensei Steve Karate and WAO Flooring
China Wok, El Rio Mexican Restaurant, La China Mexican Restaurant, Momence Café, Off The Vine, Pearson's Bakery, Pizza Stone, Rich's Tap, Slugger's, Thirsty Aces and Yanni's
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