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Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesBeer-B-Que
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe Waterloo Optimist Club and Ferm Homebrew Club are hosting their second annual Beer-B-Que competition on Main Street outside of the courthouse this Saturday, May 11. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tickets required for entry and samplings. Tickets are available for sale (cash only) at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in…
Explore Waterloo Days
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe first ever Explore Waterloo Days event takes place this Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, in downtown Waterloo from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Many of the city’s businesses will have special attractions such as sales, balloon artists and live music. Explore Waterloo is also inviting any artists or musicians to create their…
Waterloo Christmas Walk
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe 37th annual Waterloo Christmas Walk takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25, with many events taking place on or around the courthouse square. The activities begin at 9 a.m. Saturday with a book fair at the old fire station, 223 S. Main Street. At 10 a.m., participating shops open their doors for holiday sales. …
GLOW in the Dark Lighted Parade in Waterloo
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesSponsored by the Great Ladies of Waterloo, the annual GLOW in the Dark Lighted Parade takes place 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in downtown Waterloo. From the Gibault parking lot, lighted floats decorated for the Christmas season will travel from Columbia Avenue to Main Street, heading south to Third Street. For more information, visit www.waterlooglow.com.
Trunk-or-Treat | Waterloo
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesSponsored by local churches, the city of Waterloo, Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS, a trunk-or-treat event takes place along Main Street near the courthouse grounds on Halloween night. There’s also a candy checkpoint at the Waterloo fire station, with free hot dogs and drinks provided. The trunk-or-treat takes place from…
Waterloo Homecoming
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe Waterloo Homecoming takes place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25, on the Monroe County Courthouse grounds. The homecoming opens at 4 p.m. both days, with a parade set to take place 5 p.m. Saturday. The parade route is south on Moore Street from Gibault Catholic High School, left on Fourth Street, left on Library…
Shopping Bags and Barstools | Waterloo Merchants
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesExplore Waterloo will host Shopping Bags and Barstools from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 11. Visit participating merchants for shopping specials and fun events. Visit Facebook.com/ExploreWaterloo for more details and a list of participating retailers.
Night at the Museums | Explore Waterloo
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe Explore Waterloo merchants group is again hosting "Night at the Museums" on Friday, Aug. 10. This event serves as a great opportunity to learn more about the history of Waterloo. All three museums in town will have special hours for the event. From 6 to 7 p.m., Bellefontaine House, 700 S. Church Street, will…
Porta Westfalica Fest | Waterloo
Downtown Waterloo IL, United StatesThe 38th annual Porta Westfalica Festival, celebrating the partnership between Waterloo and its German sister city, takes place Tuesday, June 19, from 4-10:30 p.m. on the courthouse grounds. The New Hanover Deutchmeisters play music from 4-6 p.m., followed by a parade down Main Street that steps off at 6 p.m. The Bud Light Brigade performs…