By Kathryn Menue

Editor

Heritage Days of Belvidere will return Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26 with more fun and more activities than years past.

The fun will kick off Friday, June 24 with events both new and old.

Friday

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Splash Pad

Doty Park’s Splash Pad will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for families to enjoy water playground fun.

Best Burger Contest

Friday’s fun will include the Best Burger Contest at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The competition will begin at 5 p.m. with contestants from both KCBS and the Best Burger Contest checking-in.

Heritage Days is asking for all backyard grill masters to enter the competition. Whether you prefer grilling or cooking in the frying pan, there is room for you to join the competition.

At 7 p.m., contestants will turn in their best burgers to the judges who will rank burgers and award the winners.

The winner will receive $250, a trophy, and your burger will go on the menu at Bush Gardens Bar and Grill in Belvidere for a whole year.

The entry fee is $20.

For more information, go to ci.belvidere.il.us or call (815) 544-2612.

Carnival

The Heritage Days carnival will take place at 400 W. Chrysler Drive from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with parking available at the old K-Mart.

Murder Mystery Dinner

The Boone County Historical Museum will host a Murder Mystery Dinner put on by the Main Street Players. The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the Boone County Historical Museum at (815) 544-2580.

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Go-Kart racing

Go-Kart racers will have time to practice for race day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Belvidere.

Zac Matthew’s Band

From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Zac Matthew’s Band will perform at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

Saturday

Go-Karts

Go-Kart racing will begin at 8 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. in Downtown Belvidere.

5K

There will be a Grit Fit 5K Challenge at Spencer Park, located at 899 N. Appleton Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pony Rides

Pony Rides will be held at the Dari Ripple in Downtown Belvidere from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $5.

Wax Hands

The Dari Ripple will also make wax hands at the Dari Ripple.

Splash Pad

The Doty Park Splash Pad will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for water playground fun.

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Carnival

There will be a Heritage Days carnival at 400 W. Chrysler Drive from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking will be available at the old K-Mart.

Fire Truck Pull

The Fire Truck Pull will take place in Downtown Belvidere from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Art Fair

The Brick Café will host an art fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Car Show

There will be a car show in Downtown Belvidere from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paint on State

Paint on State will return for the second year on State Street. Paint on State will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5.

Craft Fair

Heritage Days will have a Craft Vendors at Hub Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flea Market

Wooden It Be Nice will host a Vintage Flea market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Duck Derby

The Duck Derby will take place at 4 p.m. on the Kishwaukee River.

Water Fights

Get ready for some wet fun with Water Fights in Downtown Belvidere from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Mural Painting

A Mural Painting will take place in Downtown Belvidere from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Street Dance

Take your kids to the Street Dance and Light Show in Downtown Belvidere. The dance will go until 10 p.m.

YMCA Activities

The Belvidere YMCA will host free activities from noon to 3 p.m. The activities include Bean Bag Bozo Ball Toss, Bucket Ball, Kerplunk, Bean Bag Tic Tac Toe, Pool Noodle Toss Game, and Giant Connect 4.

Kids Carnival

The Boone County Fairgrounds will also have a Kids Carnival from noon to 5 p.m.

Bouncy House

Kids can also participate in bouncy house fun at the Fairgrounds.

Flaming Monkeys

The Flaming Monkeys Robotics Club will give a performance in Downtown Belvidere from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BBQ

The Kansas City BBQ competition will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Concerts

SmokinGunz band will perform at the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Recently Paroled band will perform from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tractor Pull

The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Tractor Pull will commence at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Truck and Tractor Shows

The Boone County Fairgrounds will be home to a truck and tractor shows from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Baseball Tournament

The Diamond Classics Baseball Tournament will occur all day at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

Scottish Heavy Athletics

The Scottish Heavy Athletics will compete in Highland-style tournament games at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

Sunday

Worship Service

A Heritage Days Patriotic Worship Service will be held at 10 a.m. tin the Community Building.

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Flea Market

Wooden It Be Nice will host a Vintage Flea market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mural Painting

A Mural Painting will take place in Downtown Belvidere from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wax Hands

Dari Ripple staff will be making wax hand molds for at the fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Splash Pad

Doty Park’s Splash Pad will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for water playground fun.

Bed Races

Bed Races will be held in Downtown Belvidere from noon to 3 p.m. prior to the Heritage Days parade.

Parade

The parade will go along State Street in Belvidere beginning at 3 p.m.

YMCA activities

The Belvidere YMCA will host free activities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The activities include Bean Bag Bozo Ball Toss, Bucket Ball, Kerplunk, Bean Bag Tic Tac Toe, Pool Noodle Toss Game, and Giant Connect 4.

Bouncy House

Kids can also participate in bouncy house fun at the Fairgrounds.

Carnival

There will be a Heritage Days carnival at 400 W. Chrysler Drive from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking will be available at the old K-Mart.

Kids Carnival

The Boone County Fairgrounds will also have a Kids Carnival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Baseball Tournament

The Diamond Classics Baseball Tournament will occur all day at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

RockBand

Band

A Pre-Fireworks band will play from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

Fireworks

Fireworks will be held from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

Thanks

“We’d like to thank all of our sponsors who made this festival possible,” the Heritage Days Committee wrote. “Please enjoy the events we have planned and continue to support your local businesses in Belvidere.”

Twitter

Throughout Heritage Days, make sure to keep in touch with the Belvidere Heritage Days Committee by sharing photos and comments on Twitter @BelvidereHD. Use the #HD16 to share pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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