Discover Dixon's October Events: Scarecrow Festival, Chili Cook-Off & Trick-or-Treating

Along The Rock · Sep 30, 2026 · 14m

🍂 Fall is in full swing in Dixon, and Discover Dixon has a packed October planned!

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long talks with Jennifer Lang and Lucas Pauley from Discover Dixon about the community events bringing people downtown throughout the month.

🎃 Coming up in Dixon:

🌶️ Ultimate Tailgate

📅 Sunday, Oct. 11

⏰ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

📍 Bean Blossom parking lot, downtown Dixon

Enjoy a chili cook-off, bags tournament, lemonade, a mobile tattoo shop, and more before the Bears-Packers game.

🍁 Scarecrow Festival

Explore six blocks of downtown Dixon featuring more than 120…