Toulon is holding its annual Old Settler’s festival the weekend of July 31- Aug. 2 and will be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. The weekend of events is as follows:

Friday, July 31:

5 p.m. – Toulon Lions Club Kiddie Tractor Pull (City Park)
6 p.m. – OSA Queen Pageant (Main Stage)
6 p.m.-midnight – Beer Garden Open

Following Pageant:
Karaoke Contest
Beer Tent & Fireworks Display (High School)

Saturday, Aug. 1:

8 a.m. – Scavenger Hunt Package Pickup (8–10 City Park; 10–1 East Court Street)
8 a.m. – Indian Creek 5K Run
8:30 a.m. – 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sign-Up (City Park)
9 a.m. – Kid’s Fun Run
9 a.m. – Craft Show & Flea Market (Courtyard)
10 a.m.-noon – Stark County Illinois Historical Society Complex Open
10 a.m. – Historical Society – Brian Fox Ellis Portrayal of John Adams – tours to follow
10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Stark County Genealogical Society Open
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Cruise In Car Show
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Lions Club Pork Chops
2 p.m. – Kiddie Parade – followed by Main Parade
3 p.m. – The “ELECTRIC TOMATO” at R Bar
5 p.m. – Beer Tent Opens with Bingo
8 p.m. – “KILLER RIFFS” Band on Main Stage

Sunday, Aug. 2:

10 a.m. – Coffee & Donuts, Badge Honoree Speech
10:30 a.m. – Church Services