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Parade, tractor show, fireworks highlight Mineral’s annual Fun Days celebration


By The Kewanee Voice    July 10, 2026

The village of Mineral will celebrate its annual Fun Day this Saturday with festivities running from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. along Main Street.

The day begins with an antique tractor show from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Main Street. At noon, the Fun Day Parade steps off from Fourth Street and travels down Main, featuring more than 40 entries.

That afternoon the Mineral Museum will be open and the event will include bounce houses, camel rides, a foam party and lunch at the Community Center. Afternoon activities will take place from 1-5 p.m.

Evening entertainment features the Loren Jackson Band performing from 7-9 p.m. near the Community Center, followed by a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at the ballpark presented by the Mineral Fire Department and the Blackert family. The band returns for another hour of music from 10:15 -11:15 p.m.

To cap off the celebration the Wagon Wheel will remain open until 2 a.m.

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