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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Join the NCRS Illinois Chapter for their spring meet at Driscoll Motors May 15 - 16, 2026! |
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Experience Pontiac’s history by touring one (or all three) of the Historic Homes! On select Saturdays throughout the year, visit the Strevell (401 W Livingston Street), the Jones (314 E Madison Street), and the Yost (298 W Water Street) Historic Homes for FREE tours, hosted by the Livingston County Historical Society, from 1PM to 3PM.
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Downtown Pontiac Cruise Nights are back! Cruise Nights are held every third Saturday from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in Block 59 - Downtown Pontiac (parking lot south of the historic county courthouse.) This year each Cruise Night will have a different theme/feature and will have a few unique activities. Stay in the loop by following their […] |
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Don’t miss the Bronco Kicks on 66 event! Around 30 Ford Broncos will be on display in the Pontiac City Hall parking lot (115 W Howard Street) on Saturday morning, May 30, before heading out to complete their Route 66 journey. Stop by for some great photo ops before the Broncos depart around 9:30AM! |
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𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗢𝗢 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗖! We are 𝘚𝘜𝘗𝘌𝘙 excited to announce that we are returning to 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 with our 𝘉𝘐𝘎𝘎𝘌𝘚𝘛 and 𝘉𝘌𝘚𝘛 event ever! 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. . .𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 This one-of-a-kind event features hyper-realistic and fully animatronic animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, […] |
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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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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with the Pontiac Public Library’s new Story Walk this summer! Visit Humiston-Riverside Park from June 6 through August 15, 2026, to enjoy the featured story along the trail. After completing the walk, stop by the library to pick up a prize bag filled with a craft, a […] 
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 […] |
