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!
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Mark your calendars for Monday, April 27th, and join the Livingston County Concert Association for the final concert of the season! They will be featuring the folk-rock band, Live from Laurel Canyon. Held at the Pontiac Township High School Auditorium, the performance begins at 7:00 PM. Check out their Facebook Page for more information and […] |
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Join us for the 19th Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd as we celebrate 100 miles of Route 66 through Illinois! This exciting event spans 14 communities, each hosting their own unique activities and attractions. Pontiac is packed with exciting events you won’t want to miss! The celebration […] 
Join us in Downtown Pontiac for the first-ever Skoolie Swarm during Red Carpet Corridor Weekend, May 2–3, 2026. In honor of the beloved Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and his Road Yacht, what better way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial than with a gathering of conversion vehicles? Explore 50+ unique rigs displayed throughout downtown […]
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On Saturday, May 2nd, join the Old Log Cabin Restaurant to celebrate their 100th Anniversary! Just like the Mother Road itself, the historic restaurant turns 100 this year. Come celebrate a century of Route 66 history and hospitality with from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM during Red Carpet Corridor weekend! |
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Join us for the Red Carpet Corridor Sunday Car Cruise on May 3rd, 2026! The festivities kick off in Pontiac from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM with open tours of the Route 66 Hall of Fame, the Livingston County War Museum, and the Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum—including an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at the auto museum starting […] |
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The Broncos will gather at 8:00 AM at Pontiac City Hall and leave the lot at 9:45 AM, continuing out of Pontiac down Route 66. |
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The City of Pontiac Rockin' at the River concert series returns for 2026! The first free concert of the season will feature Southtown Soul & Groove, a soul, rhythm, and blues tribute band from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Humiston - Riverside Bandshell. Rockin’ at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the […] |
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The Pontiac Municipal Band is excited to return for another summer of free entertainment for the community! Under the direction of Seth Brown, the band is made up of talented area musicians performing a wide variety of traditional and contemporary concert band music. All 2026 concerts will be held at the Bandshell at Humiston-Riverside Park on Friday evenings from 7:00 PM – […] |
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Eat fresh, shop small, and support local! The Downtown Pontiac Farmers Market is your go-to destination for goods grown and crafted right here in our community. Join us every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Block 59 (the lot south of the historic Livingston County courthouse) from June through October. Check out their Facebook or […] |
