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Red Carpet Corridor!
In Pontiac, Illinois
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The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame & Museum

International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum

Livingston County War Museum

Murals on Main Street

Looking for Lincoln Exhibits

Route 66 Historic Wayside Exhibits

Three Swinging Pedestrian Bridges

Yost and Jones Historic Homes

Beautiful Public Parks & Humiston Woods Nature Center

Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum

Learn more at: www.visitpontiac.org
Phone: (815) 844-5847

Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac’s 2013 Red Carpet Corridor Plans

Get your Collector's Edition City Trading Card
This year, each of the 13 cities that are located along the Red Carpet Corridor of Old, Historic Route 66
will be giving away special edition city trading card to visitors during the festival.  In Pontiac, you can pick
up your trading card at the Illinois Route 66 Museum, located at 110 West Howard Street.  Supplies are
limited.  

Pontiac Area Art Show - Saturday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Art created by local talent will be featured in this art show.  Paintings, photographs, sculpture, drawings,
ceramics, jewelry, and more will be on display.

Photo Contest Judging - Saturday & Sunday
Submit up to five (5) images in the Pontiac Tourism Photo Contest.  
We are looking for images of Pontiac and its many attractions, historic homes,
and events.  For more information: Pontiac Photo Contest

Yard Sales, Garage Sales & a Flea Market - Saturday & Sunday
Pontiac residents bring out the treasures from basements and attics for the city-wide weekend sale.  A
map of sale locations is available at the Visitor Center on Howard Street, at all four museums.  

Touch-A-Truck for Kids - Saturday Only - 10 AM to Noon
A popular, annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival event that is held at the Pontiac Recreation Center, 900
North Elm Street.  SATURDAY ONLY

Live Music - Saturday
Join the 1940's All Stars as they play all the hits from the past.

Musical Revue & Ice Cream Social
Join us Saturday evening in Chautauqua Park for the musical performance by the Vermillion Players,
followed by an Ice Cream Social.  

Pontiac Dancenter Performance - Sunday only
Come see the dance stars of Pontiac as they perform on the courthouse square.

Sidewalk Art Demonstration
Chinese artist, Tang Dongbai, will be painting art on the downtown sidewalks.  Tang is a world famous
artist and has recently opened an art school in the City of Pontiac.  Come see this master painter create
works of art on concrete.

Kids' Games on the Square - Sunday only
Special games will be set up on the courthouse lawn for kids of all ages.  Come have some fun!

Jolly Trolley Rides
The Pontiac Jolly Trolley will be transporting people between Pontiac’s major tourist attractions.   The
Trolley will operate from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday.   

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