Aledo Rhubarb Fest


This unique festival, which is 19 years old and growing strong, will feature more than 2,000 homemade Rhubarb Pies for sale, Rhubarb Sampling, 12,000 free Rhubarb seeds given away, crafts, music, entertainment and more all set in our historic downtown. We're so serious about our Rhubarb that Governor Pat Quinn officially named Aledo the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois!

2010 Rhubarb Fest Flier

Friday Events

What to Eat Rhubarb & Otherwise!
10 am - 2 pm	Sample everything from Rhubarb Pie to wine a the "The Tasting" under the Big Blue Tent in Central Park and in Aledo businesses.
9 am - 3 pm	Rhubarb bake sales in Central Park and in the downtown businesses.
10 am - 2:30 pm	Free Trolly Tours - See all that Aledo has to offer by taking a tour of our town.
11 am - 1:30 pm	Luncheon at the United Methodist Church-301 N. College Ave. (Details)
11 am - 2 pm	First Baptist Church will serve pie and ice cream dessert at the Central Park pavilion.
4 pm - 7 pm	Specialty Wine Tasting in Central Park hosted by The Livermore Wine & Martini Bar.

That's Entertainment! On the Bandshell Stage!
Remember to bring your lawn chairs to make sure you have a seat for all the great entertainment.
11 am - 1 pm	Fry Daddies
1 pm – 3 pm	Terry Hanson Quartet
3 pm - 4 pm	Magician Dean Betts
4 pm - 7 pm	Tony Hamiliton Orchestra

What To Do!
9 am - 4 pm	Antique/flea market & craft show - In the parking lot just north of Central Park
10 am - 3 pm	Stop by the Aledo Main Street booth in Central Park and pick up your share of 12,000 Rhubarb Seeds and an Aledo Shopping/Service Guide- ALL FREE!
10 am - 4 pm	Stop in all the participating businesses to sample rhubarb treats & sign up for drawings.
9 am - 4 pm	Book Sale at Mercer Carnegie Library -200 N. College Ave.
10 am - 5 pm	Visit the Essley Nobel Museum-1406-SE 2nd Ave

Saturday Events

What to Eat Rhubarb & Otherwise!
6 am - 10:30 am	Aledo Volunteer Firemen serve up warm, delicious pancakes at the Fire Station -200 NE 2nd St.
10 am - 2 pm	Sample everything from Rhubarb Pie to wine at the "The Tasting" under the Big Blue Tent in Central Park and in Aledo businesses
9 am - 3 pm	Rhubarb bake sales in Central Park and in the downtown businesses.
10 am - 2:30 pm	Free Trolly Tours - See all that Aledo has to offer by taking a tour of our town.
11 am - 1:30 pm	Luncheon at the United Methodist Church - 301 N. College (Details)
11 am - 7 pm	Enjoy the "catch of the day" at the Masonic Lodge Fish Fry in Central Park

That's Entertainment! On the Bandshell Stage!
Remember to bring your lawn chairs to make sure you have a seat for all the great entertainment.
10 am - 12 pm	Mercer County High School Jazz Band
12 pm - 2 pm	Ellis Kell & Whooz Dads
2 pm - 4:00 pm	Boothill Ridge
4 pm - 6:30 pm	Myrna Rae Dancers

What To Do!
9 am - 4 pm	WOW!! Huge craft show! SATURDAY ONLY! Crafts in the Courtyard offers over 100 quality exhibitors on the lawn of the Mercer County Courthouse-100-SE 3rd St.
9 am - 4 pm	Antique/flea market & craft show- In the parking lot just north of Central Park
8 am	5K Rhubarb Run/Walk takes off from the Mercer Co. YMCA - 401 SW 2nd Ave. (Registration Form)
9 am	YMCA Little sprouts & 1 mile fun run
9:30 am	Alley Art - Be creative, paint a square.
10 am - 2 pm	Kids activities including Pony rides, bouncing balloon, dunk tank, Cub Scout Rhubarb Derby, pedal tractor pull and more!
11 am	Rhubarb Recipe Contest with Cash Prizes -under the big blue tent in Central Park
1 pm	Think you have a Rhubarb Leaf that measures up? Bring it to Central Park for the Big Leaf contest.
10 am - 3 pm	Stop by the Aledo Main Street booth in Central Park and pick up your share of 12,000 Rhubarb Seeds and an Aledo Shopping/Service Guide- FREE!
10 am - 4 pm	Stop in all the participating businesses & sign up for great door prizes & rhubarb treats.
9 am - 12 pm	Book Sale at Mercer Carnegie Library -200 N. College Ave.
10 am - 5 pm	Step back in time with a visit to the Essley Nobel Museum-1406-SE 2nd Ave.

What Else Rhubarb!

This year we're offering a limited edition Western Stoneware 6 1/2" bowl with the Rhubarb Fest logo.

Don't have Rhubarb Regret!!!

If you're coming to the Fest to sample the Rhubarb or to buy a Rhubarb Pie, please plan on coming before noon for the best selection.

**Handicap Parking East of Central Park &
First Aid Tent Available
Golf cart shuttles will be available Saturday

In 2011 we'll be celebrating the
20th Anniversary of Rhubarb Fest!
Mark your calendar for Rhubarb Fest 2011
June 3 & 4, 2011

Aledo Main Street

Aledo Rhubarb Fest