Port Byron Great River Tug Fest

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 7:00am

309-523-3705

Schedule:

7:00AM - 12:00PM: Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast (at Fire Station)

7:00AM - 5:00PM: Shuttle Services

8:00AM - 10:00AM: Nick Teddy 5k - Missed online sign-up? Sign-up the day of at 7:45AM:

8:00AM - 1:00PM & 3:00PM - 6:30PM: 3x3 Basketball - Please see the Event Post below for more information

9:00AM: Vendors, Crafters & Food Trucks

10:00AM: Harley Hill on Cherry St

10:00 - 12:00PM: Free Kid’s Games (at Library)

11:00AM: Kid’s Tug of War (at Tug Site)

12:00PM - 11:00PM: Carnival

12:00PM - 3:00PM: The Tug

3:30PM - 5:00PM: Aaron Voss Music

4:00PM - 6:00PM: Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull - Missed online sign-up? Sign-up day of at 3:00PM:

4:00PM - 6:00PM: David Casas Magic

4:30PM: Tug Awards Ceremony

5:00PM: Arm Wrestling Tournament (at Across from Peacock’s Tavern)

5:30PM: - 8:30PM: Fair Warning

6:00PM - 6:30PM: Sweet Corn Eating Contest

9:00PM - 11:00PM: Chicago Farmer and the Field Notes

12:00AM: See you next year!

Admission:

$5 per person, per day
Children 12 & under are free
Carnival Wristbands - $35


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