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Events

Celebrations for All occasions

Fun times and good vibes are just a way of life here in Pontiac — with such a rich history of gatherings and get-togethers, we pride ourselves on keeping our calendars booked. Festivals, concerts, cruise-ins… There’s always something for everyone to enjoy in Pontiac! Check out our events calendar or see upcoming annual events and plan your trip around these can’t-miss occasions!

The Vermillion Players Presents: Love, Loss, & What I Wore

Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center 319 N. Plum St., Pontiac, IL, United States

Love, Loss, and What I Wore was written by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the 1995 book by Ilene Beckerman. This play is structured as a series of monologues and ensemble pieces, with a cast of actresses sharing stories that range from the comedic to the deeply emotional. These vignettes explore topics such as mother-daughter […]

Rusty Wheel Circle Jam

Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center 319 N. Plum St., Pontiac, IL, United States

All are invited to the Eagle Theater for the 3rd Sunday Rusty Wheel Circle Jam! All musicians are welcome to participate or just come listen. A variety of bluegrass, country western, gospel, a more will be heard. Attendance is free but donations are welcome. The Jams are always held at the Eagle Theater from 1PM […]

The Vermillion Players Presents: Misery

Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center 319 N. Plum St., Pontiac, IL, United States

The next production of the 2025 season for the Vermillion Players will be Misery, directed by Angie McKenzie. Show dates will be April 10th through the 13th and the production will be held at The Eagle Theater. Stay tuned for more updates to come soon!

Red Carpet Corridor 2025

This two-day festival is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66.  Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane.   Each community will produce its own events. From full-blown festivals to antique […]

Rusty Wheel Circle Jam

Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center 319 N. Plum St., Pontiac, IL, United States

All are invited to the Eagle Theater for the 3rd Sunday Rusty Wheel Circle Jam! All musicians are welcome to participate or just come listen. A variety of bluegrass, country western, gospel, a more will be heard. Attendance is free but donations are welcome. The Jams are always held at the Eagle Theater from 1PM […]

The Great Race 2025

Courthouse Square IL, United States

We are incredibly excited to announce that the Great Race 2025 is coming to Pontiac! On Monday, June 23rd, a hosted lunch stop will be held in Downtown Pontiac for the famous vintage car rally. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public and spectators will be able to visit with the […]