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2023 Homecoming and Labor Day Celebration

Friday, September 1, 2023

6 PM – 12 AM

BEER STAND OPEN

Featuring:

  • Dave Deneau, 8 PM – ?

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Concession stands, game booths etc., all day in Village Park

KIDS DAY

Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

  • All games will be played at Village Park in Herscher
  • Schedule is as follows:
    • 1-2 PM: 5-7 year olds
    • 2-3 PM: 8-10 year olds
    • 3-4 PM: 11-14 year olds

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time slot. Winner at each age level. Age is determined by the participant’s age as of 9/2/2023. Boys and girls welcome.

12 PM – 12 AM

BEER STAND OPEN

Featuring:

  • Rory Book and the Volumes, 2 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Matt Yeager and the South Side Social Club, 7 PM – 11:30 PM

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Concession stands, game booths etc., all day in Village Park

Eighteenth Annual Co-Ed 16″ Softball Tournament begins

Check Herscher Chamber’s facebook page for schedule

12 PM – 12 AM

BEER STAND OPEN

Featuring:

  • Chris James, 3 PM – 6 PM
  • Hello Weekend, 8:15 PM – 11 PM
1 PM – 3 PM

Herscher Area Historical Society

  • Museum at 190 S. Main St. open
  • Anderson House at 161 W. Myrtle St. open
1 PM – 5 PM

INFLATABLES

$10 wrist band covers entire weekend and can be purchased in the beer tent.

  • Kid’s Ranch
  • 52′ Long Warrior Jump
  • 21′ Tall Dual Lane Slide (dry)
  • 70′ Castle Empire Obstacle
  • Fiesta Dual Lane Combo (dry)
  • 15 x 15 Castle Bouncer
5:30 PM

42nd Annual Herscher Hare and Tortoise Race – 5K run and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Starts at Herscher High School Football Field (A tradition started when Herscher celebrated its 100th Birthday in 1982!).

8th Annual Bunny Dash – Kids 7 & Under

Monday, September 4, 2023

Concession stands, game booths etc., all day in Village Park

Eighteenth Annual Co-Ed 16″ Softball Tournament continues

Check Herscher Chamber’s facebook page for schedule

9 AM Arts and Crafts Show opens in State Bank of Herscher parking lot
10:30 AM

GRAND PARADE

Grand Marshal: Carol Webber

Featuring: Marching bands, floats, horses, antique vehicles, farm equipment and marching units, etc.

12 PM – 5 PM

INFLATABLES

$10 wrist band covers entire weekend and can be purchased in the beer tent.

  • Kid’s Ranch
  • 52′ Long Warrior Jump
  • 21′ Tall Dual Lane Slide (dry)
  • 70′ Castle Empire Obstacle
  • Fiesta Dual Lane Combo (dry)
  • 15 x 15 Castle Bouncer
12 PM – 3 PM Face Painters and Balloons – Under the pavilion
12 PM – 9 PM

BEER STAND OPEN

Featuring: Joe Wood, 1 PM – 4 PM

1 PM Kiddie Tractor Pull at Village Park
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Bingo – Legion Community Center

Monday only – If you would like to visit the Herscher Area Historical Society Museum at 190 S. Main St., it is by reservation only. Call Bob Voss at 815-426-6642 if you have a group that is interested.

Afternoon Entertainment :

On stage in Village Park on Monday…

1 PM – 1:30 PM Herscher High School marching band
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra brass quintet performance
2:30 PM – 4 PM Herscher School District music department
4 PM – 6 PM Peter & Tony, keyboard and drum duo
6 PM Herscher Chamber of Commerce drawing

 


Times may be subject to change base on weather or delays. Other events may be added as they become available.