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PrairieFest '09
 PrairieFest
2009 was a very successful event. It was an
ArtFest, DineFest, MusicFest, and FoodFest wrapped
into one big street festival. It brought in
many people to the Historic Downtown area.
There were special sales at retail shops, local
artists displaying their work for purchase, lots of
different choices for cuisine, and ten live bands on
two different stages.
Thank you to everyone who made this another very
successful PDRI event. This would not have
been possible without our countless volunteers.
We look forward to making this happen again next
year!
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Tastes, Toasts, & Tomfoolery '08
PDRI's annual fundraising gala was
held November 1st, in Blackhawk Junction. This year's French
theme was beautifully portrayed by stunning decor provided
by: Vicki Howe and her decorating committee, splendid
appetizers served by Ginger Arms and her staff, and a bar
and wait staff of phenomenal and hardworking volunteers.
Thank you to Kay Wessling, TT&T Chairman, and everyone who
made this another successful PDRI event, which helps to
sustain PDRI and its downtown revitalization, historical
preservation and economic development efforts in downtown.
Next year's theme will be
Mediterranean Greek. Call PDRI today to join this
committee.
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May 1 in
Downtown District:
May 1 in Downtown District:
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PDRI’s Main
Street Festival – Official Grand Opening of Downtown’s
2008 Streetscapes – Ceremony Featuring Local & State
leaders, PdC Honor Guard and Boy Scouts Presentation
of the American Flag, High School Ensemble "Out to
Lunch"; Street Food and Inside Dining / Guided Historical
Walking Tours / Games / Family Fun -- stage is on
Blackhawk Avenue outside the PDRI office at 109 W.
Blackhawk, 5 to 6 p.m.
May 2 in Downtown District:
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PDRI’s
"Afternoon Delight ~ For Ladies Only"
Downtown Women’s Retreat – Pampering / Relaxation /
Workshops / Shopping Discounts ~ over $1,000 in prize
giveaways, from "Mall to Main", 11:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. (Ticketed Event: $15 advance; $20 after
April 23)
June 27 in Historic Downtown:
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PDRI's brand
newest festival event "PrairieFest" -- on Blackhawk
Avenue from "Main to Michigan", 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
It's a
"MusicFest, FoodFest, DineFest, ArtFest" all wrapped
into one street festival. PrairieFest
will feature two stages - Stage West and Stage East
- with 10 live bands.
September 25 in
Downtown District:
October 31 at
Blackhawk Junction Mall:
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PDRI’s
Spooktober
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Children’s Costume Contest at
Blackhawk Junction – Line up starts at 2 p.m.;
costume judging done by 3 p.m.
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Candy at
retail and service company locations (see flyer in
storefront windows for participating locations) Downtown
Trick-or-Treating and Wagon Hayrides from “Mall to
Main" – 3 to 5 p.m.
November
7 at Blackhawk Junction Mall:
November 20
at Blackhawk Junction Mall:
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PDRI’s Chili Cook-off @ at
Blackhawk Junction – the contest pits various
downtown business owners’/partners’ very own
semi-sacred chili recipes against each other / taste
all and vote for the “Peoples’ Choice Award” winner /
purchase a cup of Donna’s Famous Chili – 4:30 – 6 p.m.
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PDRI’s
Moonlight Madness – Sales Discounts / Food / Music /
Free Giveaways / Shopping Fun – from “Main to Mall” 5
to 8 p.m.
December 4
in Downtown District:
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Chamber of
Commerce's Holiday Parade along Blackhawk Avenue,
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (For more information, call the
Chamber at 608-326-8555)
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PDRI's "Holiday Cheer" Contest, 7 to 10 p.m.
(extended 1 hour this year)
– Time to
take the kids home after the parade -- Adults over
21 years of age can judge the bars and restaurants
in downtown PdC for their "refreshing" holiday
creativity. 2008's winner "Bayside Bar &
Grill" will be challenged by potentially 10 other
downtown locations for the top Holiday Cheer.
Score cards may be picked up at participating
restaurant / bar locations (see storefront windows)
starting at 7 p.m. with a prize potential for
visiting all locations.
View some
of our past events!
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