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CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding the content of this publication, contact the Decatur Celebration office.

Decatur Celebration 160 E. Main St, Suite 200 Decatur, IL 62523 217.423.4222 217.423.4271 fax The Decatur Celebration phone number will be operational and staffed during festival hours, and the offices will operate out of the Decatur Civic Center.

DECATUR CELEBRATION STAFF FRED PUGLIA Producer / Director DIANE BOYLES Administrative Manager

WHAT | WHERE | WHEN WHAT:

The 24 Annual Decatur Celebration WHERE: 22 city blocks in the downtown Decatur, Illinois business district WHEN: Festival: Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 Super Carnival Family Night: Thursday, August 6 FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday – 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. CARNIVAL: Family Fun Night, Thursday, August 6, No Rain Checks on Discount Coupons Located in the Decatur Civic Center parking lot during Festival

LORI STURGILL Events & Media Relations Manager JULI WARD-WRIGHT Event Coordinator KATIE FERIOZZI LOUIS KAPPLER MACKENZIE OSBORNE JOE WHEELER Festival Interns

BOARD MEMBERS Mark Scranton President Wayne Allen General Chairman Steve Furrow 2nd Vice President Denene Wilmeth Secretary Kevin Chapman Treasurer Mike Queary Immediate Past President John Benda Chris Bullock Dale Colee Chris Ellis Joel Fletcher Jim Hoback David Koshinski Julie Moore Dan Reynolds Ed Smith

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INSIDE THE GUIDE

Sponsors ..................2 50/50 Raffle .............2 Alcohol ......................8 Grand Marshall.........8 Board of Directors & Staff ..................2 Entertainment...........5 Stage Schedule........9 Events, Attractions & Exhibits .............11 Map ..........................12 Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade .14 Commercial Expo ...17 Arts & Crafts Vendors................15 Mini Place................18 New Foods ..............16 Kids Block...............19 Visitor Services .....20 Disability Services.20 Schedule of Events22 Chairpersons .........23

Helps Celebration Funding DRESS CODE: No Shoes, No Shirt = No Service Vendors are instructed to refuse service to anyone violating the dress code.

RK Dixon’s Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade: Saturday Aug. 8th – 10 a.m.

STREET CLOSINGS: All streets within the boundaries of the Decatur Celebration will be blocked off and Vehicular traffic will not be allowed from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday. CLOSED INTERSECTIONS: Wood & State Main & Franklin Prairie & Jackson William & Jackson North & Jackson Eldorado & Franklin Water & North William & Main Prairie & Main Main & Main Wood & Water

ALCOHOL: Beer, Wine and Wine Coolers will be sold. ALCOHOL SALES: Friday - 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday – Noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday – Noon to 9 p.m. Drinks may be consumed up to 30 minutes after sales end.

50/50 RAFFLE

CARNIVAL HOURS: Thursday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: All stage shows and street entertainment are Free. Foods, crafts, and carnival rides are individually priced.

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NO PETS, NO COOLERS NO BIKES, NO SKATEBOARDS

The public is invited to invest in the Decatur Celebration’s 50/50 raffle to help keep the event FREE. Tickets are available at the following locations during the festival: • Franklin & North Streets • Franklin & Prairie Streets • Prairie & Water Streets There will be one winner, announced Sunday, August 8 at 8 p.m. on the Show Stage Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. Pre event sales were led by Decatur Earthmover Credit Union.

In 2008, the raffle grossed over $9,000 with a winner taking home $4,585!

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Abraham Lincoln Events & Ongoing Attractions his year our country is celebrating the 200th birthday of our beloved 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. The Decatur Celebration will entertain in its traditional style but this year it will include historical events related to Abraham Lincoln; his legacy and his historical association with Decatur, Illinois! The Abraham Lincoln Experience, located near the new City Park on North and Water Streets, will be a highlight of the event.

Special Appearances By: • Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln • Larry Clowers as Ulysses S Grant • Constance Clowers as Mrs. Grant • Abraham Lincoln Re-Enactors • 110th Reactivated Infantry

Friday, August 7 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera (Water & North) Lincoln Village featuring Authors & Artists (Water & North) 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Illinois Tomahawk Throwers (William & Water) 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House, & J. Hoelting Produce present Abraham Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider (Water & North) 6:30 p.m. Lincoln's Own 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regimental Band

(Caterpillar and Fast Impressions Central Park Stage) 8:15 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) 9 p.m. Lincoln's Own 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regimental Band

(Caterpillar and Fast Impressions Central Park Stage)

Saturday, August 8 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade featuring A Tribute to Abraham Lincoln 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera (Water & North) Lincoln Village featuring Authors & Artists (Water & North) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Illinois Tomahawk Throwers (William & Water) 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House, & J. Hoelting Produce present Abraham Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider (Water & North) 12 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Central Park)

12:45 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Merchant & Main) 1:30 p.m. National Abraham Lincoln Look Alike Competition (Caterpillar and Fast Impressions Central Park Stage) Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(North & Water) 2 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Franklin & Main) WAND-TV & Mueller Company’s Junior Abe Lincoln Look Alike Competition (Tate & Lyle, Bodine Electric, and Cub Foods Kids Stage) 2:45 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(William & Water) 4:15 p.m. Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom (North & Franklin Streets) 4:45 p.m. Abraham Lincoln in Song starring CHRIS VALLILLO (J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, Soy Capital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver, and Poage Auto Mall Heritage Stage) 6 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) 7:30 p.m. Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom (North & Franklin Streets) 8 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) Abraham Lincoln in Song starring CHRIS VALLILLO (J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, Soy Capital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver, and Poage Auto Mall Heritage Stage)

Sunday, August 9 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lincoln Village featuring Authors & Artists (Water & North)

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Illinois Tomahawk Throwers (William & Water) 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House, & J. Hoelting Produce present Abraham Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider (Water & North) 12 Noon to 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera (Water & North) 1 p.m. Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom (North & Franklin Streets) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Midwest Abraham Lincoln Rail Splitting Competition (Water & William) 2:15 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Merchant & Main) 2:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) 3 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(North & Water) 3:15 p.m. Mr. Lincoln’s Musical Saw with Gerald Bestrom (North & Franklin Streets) 3:30 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(William & Water) 4 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Central Park) 5 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) 7:45 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) Special thank you to Paul Dunn for his creative contribution to the Lincoln experience.

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Best Man Wedding Chapel W

ho needs Las Vegas? This year, festival goers can elope at the Decatur Celebration. “Best Man,” a fully functional mobile wedding chapel will roll in to the festival at North and State and offer wedding ceremonies by ordained minister Darrell Best. Based out of Shelbyville, this 1942 American la France was molded in to a chapel on wheels during an episode of the popular Country Music Television show, Trick my Truck (season 5 finale, episode 8). “Best Man” is the crown jewel of the Best Wedding Chapel, founded by ordained minister Darrell Best. Owner, Darrell Best's mission in life is to help people express love for each other through marriage. After his career in the Navy, Darrell landed a good job as the head of a credit union. A few years ago, Darrell gave it up, became an ordained minister and founded the Best Wedding Chapel. Stop by the “Best Man” Mobile Wedding Chapel and let Illinois’ largest free family street festival be your wedding reception.

he Tinsley Super Carnival returns to the Decatur Celebration for year 24! Rides are available for children and the young at heart. A special discount coupon offer of 12 ride coupons for only $10.00 is available only on Thursday, August 6. Discount coupons can be picked up at the Butternut Thrift Store; 2800 N. Main;

Vinnie’s Barbee-Q at Hickory Point Mall; Cub Foods on Pershing Road; Best Value Inn, Pershing Road and the Herald & Review on MLK and William, while supplies last. Carnival attendees are invited to redeem their coupon at the Carnival Box office on Thursday night only, no rain checks offered. Carnival goes on rain or shine!

Carnival Hours: Thursday August 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, August 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, August 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Entertainment

Schedule

Opening Ceremonies Show Stage – Friday 6 p.m.

Larry Chance & The Earls Show Stage – Friday 6:15 p.m. 9 p.m. Larry Chance & The Earls are one of the great New York City doo-wop success stories. Formed out of the Bronx, and discovered singing on the street corner in front of a subway station, the Earls took the original black doowop street corner harmony sound, and refined and expanded it for new audiences. Larry and company have placed many songs on the charts, including: “Life Is But a Dream”, “Never”, “I Believe”, and of course the classic “Remember Then”.

The Miracles Funfest Stage – Friday 7:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Scoring over 40 hits on the R&B Top 40 charts, The Miracles started out as the Five Chimes in the mid-'50s. The Detroit vocal group consisted of high school students William "Smokey" Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore, Clarence "Humble" Dawson, Donald Wicker, and James "Rat" Grice. Not too long after the group formed, Wicker and Grice left and were replaced by cousins Emerson "Sonny" Rogers and Bobby Rogers, who both sang tenor, and baritonist Ronnie White replacing Dawson. The vocal quintet then changed its name to the Matadors and in 1956 Claudette Rogers joined the band after her brother Sonny was drafted. The Matadors auditioned for Jackie Wilson's manager, Nat Tarnopol, in 1956. Although Tarnopol wasn't interested, one of Wilson's songwriters, Berry Gordy, Jr., was and he soon began producing the band, which now went by the name The Miracles. Gordy produced their first single, "Got a Job," (an answer to the Silhouettes' "Get a Job") in 1958. The first hit for both the group and the label, 1960's "Shop Around," reached

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Sisters of the Son Christian Music Stage – Friday 6:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Sisters of the “Son”, a Springfield Illinois based Christian music group, consists of Sandy Begué, Madonna Jones, and Suzanne Moss, and are accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians called “Brothers of Soul.” The group has been together for 10 years performing at numerous local and regional events, spreading

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KAVAN Main Street Stage – Friday 6 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 10 p.m. Kavan is a nationally recognized Elvis Tribute Artist and performs as Elvis in all eras of his career: The ‘50s Rockabilly years, the ‘60s movie years/‘68 comeback special and the ‘70s Vegas years. Kavan specializes in the early ‘50s years (specifically 1954-1957) using exact replicas of Elvis’ original costumes in his authentic concert tribute. Kavan has been a fan of Elvis Presley for his entire life and has been performing on stage since the age of three. He was chosen among all the current American ETAs (Elvis tribute artists) for a 2007 BBC television special on ETAs that was filmed in London, England. Kavan won the honor of “The World’s #1 Rock & Roll Elvis.”

Born Again Floozies Franklin Street Cabaret – Friday 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. The Floozies blast tuba, trombone, tap dance and stomp orchestral percussion. The singer plays guitar the way most people play the piano. Formed in 2003 the Floozies first toured Ireland in a horse-drawn gypsy wagon, and have cast a spell on thousands of listeners. Their 2007 debut full-length shot up the CMJ (College Music Journal) charts (#11 Top Adds, #74 on the Top 200 for 6 weeks) and garnered excited reviews internationally; they have performed at music festivals and some of the best music venues in cities such as Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Louisville and Indianapolis; plus, the band has appeared in internationally distributed music publications, including Paste and Magnet magazines.

The Romantics Show Stage – Saturday 5 p.m. 8:15 p.m. The Romantics started out as four factory workers from Detroit, Mich.; Wally Palmar (vocals/guitar), Mike Skill (guitar/vocals), Rich Cole (bass/vocals) and Jimmy Marinos (drums/vocals). They originally formed in February 1977, releasing their debut single, “Little White Lies”/”I Can’t Tell You Anything”, on their own Spider Records. It was followed by “Tell It To Carrie”/“First In Line” on Greg Shaw’s Bomp Records label in 1978. The music was up-tempo and pop-like, much in the vein of the Flamin’ Groovies or the Raspberries, epitomized by the euphoric “What I Like About You”. In the ‘80s the Romantics developed a much more sophisticated, and familiar, U.S. rock sound. Coz Canler (guitar/vocals) was brought in to the line-up on 1981’s Strictly Personal, but real success followed in 1983 when the band achieved a US Top 5 hit with “Talking In Your Sleep”. Former Blondie drummer Clem Burke joined the line-up in 1990. Several live albums and compilations kept the Romantics name in the record shops until the belated release of a new studio album, 2003’s 61/49. They remain a popular touring unit.

ABBA Gold Funfest Stage – Saturday 3:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 9:45 p.m. ABBA Gold - The Definitive ABBA Experience is a completely live re-creation of a live ABBA concert in the late ‘70's/early ‘80's. Each player is hand-picked for performance and personality. The costumes are replicas of the most popular ABBA outfits. ABBA details from around the world have been collected for authenticity.

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Born Again Floozies The Romantics FFH (Far From Home), we can continue to live in Contemporary Christian band freedom. To show his support from Lancaster, Penn., of the troops, he joined a USO Goodtimes Stage – Saturday originally consisted of Tour through Germany, 2:30 p.m. members, Brian Smith - bass, Belgium, France and England. 6:30 p.m. vocals, Jennifer Deibler – He continued his work with 9:45 p.m. vocals, Jeromy Deibler - piano, the USO, entertaining US Lil Brian & The Zydeco troops stationed in Travelers are living up to their guitar, vocals, and Michael Boggs - guitar, vocals. FFH Afghanistan in April. reputation as the most released six independent innovative and musically projects before being signed by Joe Cooke Band accomplished young zydeco Essential Records and have Dancing in the Streets band on the scene today. Lil had numerous singles on the Stage – Saturday Brian’s latest release, Funky charts, including "Watching 6 p.m. Nation, is the bands boldest 7 p.m. statement yet - that zydeco can Over Me" which hit the number one spot on Adult 9 p.m. be a cutting edge sound as Contemporary radio and the 10:15 p.m. vital to a new generation of Top 5 on Christian Hit Radio, This regional band’s fans as it has been for "On My Cross" which had a exciting show features high longtime buffs. two-week run at number one powered rock and blues that’s Brilliantly drawing upon inspirational radio, "One of sure to have you dancing in contemporary urban black These Days," "Big Fish" and "I the streets. sounds while remaining Want to Be Like You." respectful and true to their Following the release of Wes Harrison, zydeco roots, Lil Brian & The Mr. Sound Effects Zydeco Travelers have created their album, Worship in the Waiting, in 2007, FFH took a Heritage Stage – Saturday an incredibly exciting modern break from touring. In late 1 p.m. form of zydeco music that is 2:45 p.m. both rhythmically and lyrically 2008, the Deiblers decided it was time to return to FFH and 5:45 p.m. sophisticated and just plain their audience. Jeromy and unbelievably funky! Jennifer have just released Chris Vallillo Heritage Stage – Saturday Lincoln Look Alike Contest their first project together entitled “Coming Home”. 4:45 p.m. Central Park 8 p.m. Stage – Saturday Matt Poss In a show endorsed by the 1:30 p.m. & Rolling Thunder Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial North Street Stage – Commission, award-winning Dan Lornitis, Saturday roots musician Chris Vallillo Comedy Hypnotist 2:30 p.m. uses Lincoln’s own words and Central Park 6:30 p.m. stories, period folk songs and Stage – Saturday 9:45 p.m. contemporary folk music to 4:30 p.m. Simply put, Matt Poss is a shed light on one of history’s The comedy hypnotism of product of the heartland and most beloved figures — Dan Lornitis captivates the eclectic mix of sounds that Abraham Lincoln; not only as audiences and keeps them you can find there. Steeped in a remarkable leader, but as a laughing for days to come. the bluegrass of his youth and man — who knew and loved Expect a fast-paced, goodsoaked in the blue collar rock many of these very songs humored, and affable of Bruce Springsteen and John himself. performance as Dan leads his Mellencamp, Poss also knows volunteers through a safe and a thing or two about country T.S.E. hilarious interaction with the outlaws like Waylon Jennings Heritage Stage – Saturday subconscious mind. With a and Johnny Cash. Poss writes 10 p.m. few spoken words and the most of his songs from The Second Edition is one snap of his fingers, they slip personal experience or from of the most popular a capella into a hypnotic state. things he’s observed. And groups in the area. The group after working in a machine formed several years ago and 95Q Karaoke Country shop, teaching high school began performing in Decatur Showdown biology and selling real estate, Celebration’s Mini Place. Central Park Stage – Poss is very much in touch Since then, their following has Saturday with the real world issues of continued to grow. The group 7:45 p.m. today. members are: Seth Morse, Poss’ most popular song Marcus Bond, Cory Pitt, Jeff FFH and the name of his band, Irwin and Brad Barding. Christian Music Stage – “Rolling Thunder,” pays Saturday tribute to the U.S. military and 4:30 p.m. the sacrifices that they make so 8 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT / PAGE 7

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Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales Kids Stage – Saturday 1:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m.

Lil’ Brian

Abe look-a-like

recently was "Better Life," a song written by Richard and Keith Urban which was included in Keith's last CD, the triple platinum "Be Here" and was also the biggest hit single from the CD, spending 6 consecutive weeks at 1 on Billboard's Country Singles chart.

throughout the dust bowl. With his legacy as a worldclass singer firmly established in the annals of country music history, Joe is re-visiting the music that set the wheels of his storied career in motion. Since he first topped the charts in 1990 with “Home,” Joe has remained on a steady course, staying true to his roots and delivering hit after hit totaling twelve #1’s, twenty top 10’s and four gold and platinum albums. Joe’s hits include “Ships That Don’t Come In,” “Pickup Man,” “John Deere Green,” or “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets).”

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Show Stage – Sunday 8 p.m.

Kids Stage – Saturday 9 p.m.

Herald & Review Battle of the Band Winner – Icon for Hire Main Street Stage – Saturday 12 p.m.

KAVAN, World’s #1 Rock n’ Roll Elvis Main Street Stage – Saturday 3:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m.

Born Again Floozies Franklin Street Cabaret – Saturday 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Richard Marx Show Stage – Sunday 5:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Richard Marx debut single "Don't Mean Nothing" and self-titled debut album, kicked off his career as a solo artist in 1987. Over the next three years, he became the first male solo artist to have his first seven singles reach the top 5 on Billboard's singles chart, including the 1 hits "Hold On to the Nights," "Satisfied" and the worldwide classic, "Right Here Waiting." He remained a fixture on pop and adult contemporary radio for years, selling over 30 million records, even as he emerged as a top producer working with some of the biggest names in the music business. In February 2004, Richard won the Song of the Year Grammy for "Dance With My Father," which he wrote with Luther Vandross. More

The Spinners Funfest Stage – Sunday 4:15 p.m. 7 p.m. Most often thought of as a Motown recording act, the classic group sound of legendary R&B recording artists, The Spinners has never lost its universal appeal. Throughout the years they have sold millions of records and topped both the Pop and R&B charts with smash hits like “I’ll Be Around” and “Then Came You.” Today, original members Bobbie Smith and Henry Fambrough are joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor Spike Deleon, bass singer Jessie Peck and a soulinfused 5-piece band. The mighty Spinners have six Grammy nominations and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. They have also been awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Award for their contribution to R & B. The group has performed for presidents and received a star on the Hollywood “Walk of Fame.”

Joe Diffe Goodtimes Stage – Sunday 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Before Joe Diffe moved to Nashville and became the country star we all know today he was building the foundation for his career by honing his skills as a bluegrass artist. Along with his band Special Edition, he recorded three albums and was a favorite at bluegrass festivals

Dan Lornitis

Caterpillar Employees Big Band Central Park Stage – Sunday 2:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 8 p.m.

Worship with LIFE Christian Music Stage – Sunday 11 am

Natalie Grant Christian Music Stage – Sunday 5:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Fueled by the success of her 2008 best-selling, critically acclaimed seventh studio recording, Relentless, Curb artist and GMA's three-time reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, was the most-played female artist on Christian radio in 2008.

Dennis Jones North Street Stage – Sunday 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 7 p.m. Blues guitarist Dennis Jones grew up in Baltimore County, Maryland in an area which he describes as the boonies. As a young man, Dennis was exposed to many types of music from Motown and Gospel to Rock & Roll and R&B. His major influences were what he affectionately refers to as the three “J’s” (Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Page) and the three

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“K’s” (B.B. King, Freddie King and Albert King). Dennis released his second CD, “Passion For The Blues" (Blue Rock Records) in 2006. Eight out of the ten tunes are penned by Dennis Jones. This CD has received great reviews and has been embraced by radio and fans as well. “Passion For The Blues” according to Vintage Guitar (October 2006) is “full of hard rock and blues that show his influences”. Blues Revue (June/July 2006) says, “Vaughan and Hendrix fans will find much to enjoy on “Passion For The Blues” as well as “two potential songsof-the-year reveal Jones as a formidable writer”.

Matt Poss

Jr. Lincoln Look Alike Contest Kids Stage - Sunday 2 p.m.

Wes Harrison Kids Stage – Sunday 6:30 p.m.

KAVAN Main Street Stage – Sunday 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.

Born Again Floozies Franklin Street Cabaret Sunday 1:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Broken Stone Dancing in the Streets Stage – Sunday 5 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Broken Stone, voted runner up for best cover band by the Illinois Times, plays high energy ‘90s rock.

Wes Harrison, Mr. Sound Effects Heritage Stage – Sunday 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 9 p.m.

Richard Marx

David Cain & Senses Heritage Stage – Sunday 2:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Senses music is made by talented, seasoned musicians and composers with experience in jazz, rock, funk, bog, metal, and blues. Their songs combine soulful grooves and creative expression, and tells the stories of passion, love and life.

Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales Kids Stage - Sunday 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Natalie Grant Joe Diffie

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Alcohol

Co-Grand Marshal

Assorted alcoholic beverages will be sold during the Decatur Celebration.

DOUG WILSON, host of TLC’s “Moving Up”

he RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade is proud to announce Doug Wilson as cogrand marshal of the 2009 parade. Doug Wilson is a quintessential showman and host of Moving Up and America's Ugliest on TLC. Armed with expertise gleaned from years of working with clients such as Barbara Walters and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Doug joined the cast of TLC's series Trading Spaces in 2000 and quickly gained a reputation for design choices that purposefully push the edge of creativity. Doug's engaging television persona is credited to his Midwestern roots. Despite living in New York and being on TV, Doug couldn't have come from a less show-biz background. The Wilson family resides outside the town limits of Broadlands, Ill., population 350. He was raised on a farm that has been in his family for 150 years, and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign.

These guidelines must be followed: • Legal drinking age in Illinois is 21. • Decatur Celebration beverage staff will check festival goers’ identification to verify age. Anyone under 30 who plans to purchase and consume alcohol, must wear a wristband. • Wristbands will be issued on presentation of proof of age at any of nine ticket and identification booths. • Tickets are necessary to purchase alcoholic beverages. Tickets will be sold from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Alcohol may be consumed up to 30 minutes

after ticket sales end. • For your enjoyment, Decatur Celebration will offer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Bacardi Silver, Sutter Home Wines, Arbor Mist and Busch NA. • Cost: $3.75 per beverage. • Vendors will refuse service to those who appear to be intoxicated and to those not wearing shirts or shoes. Festival-goers may drink alcoholic beverages from an approved Celebration cup only. • Alcohol not purchased at a festival stand will not be permitted. • Coolers are not permitted on the festival grounds. •No exceptions, guests not following these rules will be escorted off the festival grounds.

Co-Grand Marshal MITCH ENGLISH host of The CW’s “The Daily Buzz”

he RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade is proud to announce Mitch English as co-grand marshal of the 2009 parade. As host of the CW morning show The Daily Buzz, Mitch English gives America a healthy dose of information and plenty of laughs. This award winning weather anchor has over a decade of forecasting experience and his personality and weather knowledge into a fun, informative forecast. Since 1991, he’s been entertaining audiences either over the broadcast air wave or on stage as a stand-up comedian. Mitch studied Broadcast Meteorology at Mississippi State and is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Association. Mitch is married and the father of four children. Launched in 2002, The Daily Buzz is a threehour morning news program that has successfully become an alternative to the common older-skewing network news. Visit Mitch at Fox 55 CW Booth on Franklin.

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Ongoing Events, Attractions and Exhibits Time

Event, Attraction or Exhibit

THURSDAY AUGUST 6 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Super Carnival – Discount Coupon Night!!! 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Power Bungee Trampoline 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Climbing Wall 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Mechanical Bull Riding

Location Civic Center Parking Lot Civic Center Grass Civic Center Grass Civic Center Grass

FRIDAY AUGUST 7

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. 5:15 p.m. – 11 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 6 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park at Kid’s Block entrance Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit Franklin at Main Humanna Market Point Exhibit Main & Water Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel North & Water USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit North Park & Franklin Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & North Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge present Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia Exhibit Franklin & North Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park Mustang General Lee North & Water U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & William World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water Super Carnival Civic Center Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present

Climbing Wall Power Bungee Trampoline Arts & Crafts Expo Commercial Expo Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle

Civic Center Grass Civic Center Grass Merchant, Prairie and Water State St. between North & William

North & Franklin Water & North Park Main & State St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Water & North WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, & WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage

SATURDAY AUGUST 8 WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, and WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park Children’s Book Give-Away Kid’s Block Chilli Man’s Chili & News Channel 20 presents the Heartland Regional Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Willia.m. & Water May, Cocagne & King & Cartridge World presents The Scovill Petting Zoo Civic Center Grass Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park

10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Humanna Market Point Exhibit Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit

at Kid’s Block entrance Central Park Main & Water Franklin at Main

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11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 p.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 4 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

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North Park at Franklin Franklin & North North & Water Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & North Mustang General Lee North & Water Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & William World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass Arts & Crafts Merchant, Prairie and Water Commercial Expo State Street between North & William Super Carnival Civic Center Grass Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Water & North Park, Main & State Park, North & Franklin USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit

Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge presents Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia Exhibit Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel

SUNDAY AUGUST 9

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. 11:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

DMH Care Center Diaper Change, Mother’s Feeding Area Water & Main May Cocagne & King and Cartridge World presents The Scovill Petting Zoo Civic Center Grass Illinois Lottery Expo Franklin & South Park Turkey Hill Dairy Free Ice Cream Sampling Franklin & North Park WSOY, Y-103, 95-Q, Hot 105, and WDZ The Fan – All Live! William & Water to William & State WEJT, 93.1 The Party, 106.7 The Fox, and U.S. 101 – All Live! Franklin & North WAND-TV Studio Live Central Park World War II Memorial Quarter Master Expo North & Water World’s Fastest Face Painter, The Zoo Lady Kid’s Block & South Park U.S. Army Exhibit Franklin & Willia.m. Christy Foltz & Hickory River Smokehouse presents Chess Challenge South Park & Water Norfolk & Southern “Operation Life Saver” Exhibit North Park & Franklin Decatur Public School District’s Early Childhood Education Exhibit South Park at Kid’s Block entrance Barbeck Communications / Verizon Exhibit Franklin at Main Levi, Ray & Shoup, Kim’s Auto Body, Beach House & J. Hoelting Produce present Abe Lincoln Motorcycle, Circuit Rider Water & North Richland Community College’s Ice Water Oasis Central Park Andrea Embroidery presents the Best Man Wedding Chapel North & Water Mustang General Lee North & Water Arts & Crafts Merchant, Prairie and Water Commercial Expo State St. between North & William Mechanical Bull Riding Civic Center Grass Super Carnival Civic Center Parking Lot Climbing Wall Civic Center Grass Power Bungee Trampoline Civic Center Grass Speed Lube & Vinnie’s Barbee-Q present Sisai, Music of the Andes Franklin & William USS New Jersey Battleship Main & Merchant Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Water & North Park, Main & State Park, North & Franklin Busey Bank & State Farm Insurance present Kid’s Block Busey Bank Parking Lot St. Mary’s Hospital & Fox 55/27 & CW present Top 10 Sidewalk Painter, Lori Escalera Water & North The Great Street Checker Challenge Water & North Park Humanna Market Point Exhibit Main & Water Barbeck Communications, Fastenal & Econo Lodge presents Pepsi-Cola Memorabilia Exhibit Franklin & North Fox 55/27 & CW Live Franklin & Water Wrestle-Fest Civic Center Grass Living Christian Magazine’s Exhibit Christian Stage

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Celebration Souvenirs Visa/Mastercard and cash only. Locations: North Franklin Street • Corner of Prairie and Water Streets 2009 Posters: . . . . . . . . . . . $20 T-Shirts. . . . . . . . . . . . $15 XXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 XXXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . . $15

Ball Caps . . . . . . . . . . $15 Sun Bonnet. . . . . . . . . $15 Straw Hats with Band. $20 Hat Bands. . . . . . . . . . $10 Totes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

First Day Cover (Set of Three). . . . . . . . $6 Past years: Celebration’s Official Drinking Glove . . . . $2 each Collectible Bears . . . .$20

License Plates . . . . . . . $5 Kozies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 Aprons . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Collector’s Pin . . . . . . . $3 T-Shirts. . . . . . . . . . . . $10 CD Holder w/ CD .$20

Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Bucket Hats . . . . . . . . $10 Ball Caps . . . . . . . . . . $10 Straw Hats with Band. $15 Hat Bands. . . . . . . . . . . $3 Collector’s Pin . . . . . . . $3

Celebration Dress Code • NO SHIRT • NO SHOES • NO SERVICE

2009 Decatur Celebration Map

8 1 2 3 4 Visitor Info & Souvenirs Decatur Memorial Hospital

6 Main Place Properties, Bud Light and Ameren

50/50 RAFFLE

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

27 26 25 24 23 22

(Franklin & Eldorado streets)

Funfest Stage

5 13a

(Franklin & Prairie streets)

Goodtimes Stage

50/50 RAFFLE

(Main & Main streets)

7 70 69 68 67 66

51 49 48 47 44

11 Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Abraham Lincoln Experience

11 12 13

Show Stage Pepsi, ADM, and Wal-Mart

7 8 9 10

9 5

45 46

52 53

50/50 RAFFLE

58 59

61 62 63 64

1 14 15 16 17 18 19

38 39 40

41 42 43

55a 56 57

Caterpillar & Fast Impressions

Central Park Stage (Central Park)

WBGL, IPI Investment Planners & Asset Mgmt.

Christian Music Stage (Franklin & Main streets)

Dancing in the

6 7

Streets Stage (William & Water streets)

Black & Company & Hickory Point Bank & Trust

North Street Stage (North & State streets)

J.L. Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, Soy Capital Bank & Trust, Bacardi Silver & Poage Auto Mall

Heritage Stage (Prairie & Merchant streets)

9 10

Cub Foods, Tate & Lyle & Bodine Electric Kids Stage (Main and Water streets) CEFCU, Sims Lumber,United Van Lines and Herald & Review

Main Street Stage (Main & State streets) Dunker Electric

Franklin Street Cabaret (Franklin & Main streets)

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel and Veolia Environmental

Mini Place (Busey Bank)

FOOD VENDORS

1. Chicken Pita 2. Sweet Meat Sticks 3. Roasted Corn 4. Hot dogs 5. Dippin Dots 6. Cobbler 7. Mini Donuts 8. Roasted Almonds 9. Pizza 10. Buffalo Catfish 11. Tropical Smoothies 12. Shrimp on a Stick 13. Alligator on a Stick 13a. Steak Kabob 14. Fajitas 15. Creole BBQ Shrimp 16. Philly Cheese Steak 17. Wings 18. Walleye

19. Nacho Grande 20. Beignets 21. Shaved Ice 22. Thai Grill Chicken 23. Turkey Legs 24. Homemade Ice Cream 25. Cozy Dogs 26. Polish Sausage 27. Fresh Chips 28. Elephant Ears 29. Italian Ice 30. BBQ Pork 31. Veggie Noodle Bowl 32. Cinnamon Rolls 33. Thai Grill Chicken 34. Juice Slush 35. Pork Burgers 36. Ribeye 37. Pork Chops

38. Pork Tenderloins 39. Funnel Cakes 40. Soul Food 41. Brats 42. Taco Salad 43. Gyro 44. Turkey Hill Dairy FREE Ice Cream Sampling 45. French Fries 46. Hamburgers 47. Italian Beef 48. Bourbon Chicken 49. Jambalaya 50. Strawberry Crepes 51. Italian Sausage 52. Indian Dinner Plate 53. Cozy Dogs 54. Pizza 55. Onion Blossom

55a. Fudge Puppies 56. Mac & Cheese 57. Kettle Corn 58. Calzones 59. Cotton Candy 60. Tropical Smoothies 61. Dippin Dots 62. River Chips 63. Rice Bowl 64. Fried Veggies 65. Chicken Sticks 66. Shrimp on a Stick 67. Pork Kabob 68. Sliced Brisket 69. Funnel Cake Fries 70. Smoked Cheddar Sausage

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RK Dixon’s Razzle Dazzle Good Times PARADE

The Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade is well known across the Midwest, boasting of creative floats, bands, unique attractions, and even giant helium balloons! Saturday, August 8 10 am to 11 am The 2009 parade features the theme, “Welcome Home Mr. Lincoln” to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our nation’s sixteenth president. To go along with the theme, the featured giant balloons are: “Uncle Sam” presented by Decatur Memorial Hospital, “American Eagle” presented by ESPN 1050 AM “The Fan”, and “Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln,” a giant birthday cake we can all enjoy in celebration of Mr. Lincoln’s 200th Birthday. And … don’t miss the twenty unit finale dedicated to Honest Abe. The parade is broadcast live on WAND-TV and will be rebroadcast on Sunday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.

Decatur Police Department Decatur Fire Department Macon County Honor Guard (Veterans Assistance Program) Decatur Municipal Band Mayor Mike McElroy Macon County Sheriff’s Honor Guard WAND-TV Anchors Co- Grand Marshal - Meridian High School IL State Basketball Champions Debbie’s Dance Studio presenting “Thriller” “The Best Man Wedding Chapel” of Shelbyville, IL Decatur Celebration Board of Directors on the Dan Brintlinger Fire Truck 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus McArthur High School Drum Line Marching Band Decatur Celebration’s “Sweet 16” Hillbilly High Risers Dr. Ted E. Barnes and DMH Employees on Parade Decatur Memorial Hospital presents “Uncle Sam” The Greater Decatur Youth Band Dynamite Gymnastics Decatur Celebration presents The SCREAM Haunted House 95Q presents “John Deere Green” South Beach Tanning Salon’s “Life’s A Beach” Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales Y103 Float Caterpillar Off Highway Truck & Motor Grader Decatur Celebration 50/50 Raffle Train St. Jude’s Decatur Team Havana High School Marching Band Operation Santa 1987 Mustang General Lee Evan Mitchell’s One Man Band Royal Twirling Academy High Stepper Bicycle Old King Orchard Tumblers (OKO)

35. Rolling Prairie Corvettes 36. Pana High School Band 37. Take the Children to Kids Block, Produced by 1st General Baptist Church 38. KAVAN, the World’s #1 Rock ‘n Roll Elvis 39. “I Love Fellowship” with the Christian Church Steppers 40. American Red Cross 41. Macon County Fair Queen Andria Mandrell and Junior Miss Libby Brown 42. Pepsi Float 43. Ansar Shrine Eagle’s Motor Scooters 44. 1987 Mustang General Lee 45. Country Cloggers 46. Co-Grand Marshal CW’s Mitch English, of the “Daily Buzz” 47. Knight’s Action Park “Pirate Ship” 48. Decatur Association of Realtors / Atwood-Hammond Band 49. ESPN 1050 AM “The Fan” salutes High School Athletics with the American Eagle 50. Rich’s Pedal Tractors 51. Eisenhower High School Cheerleaders 52. Eisenhower High School Marching Band 53. Ansar Shrine Clowns 54. Prairie Capital Corvair Car Club 55. Decatur Power Drillers 56. Garcia’s Pizza in a Pan’s Tomato Brothers 57. YMCA Float 58. Shriner’s Hospital 59. Trolley featuring Decatur Sister Cities 60. St. Mary’s Hospital 61. Crimestoppers 62. Santa & Mrs. Claus on Summer Vacation at Decatur Celebration 63. Midwest Central Summer Band 64. Jan Master Pool & Spa

65. Lutheran School Association’s 50th Anniversary 66. Theatre 7 “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” 67. Co-Grand Marshal, Doug Wilson of TLC’s “Trading Spaces” 68. Jonathan Burkin, Men’s National Free Style Baton Twirling Champion 69. WEJT, The Party, The Fox, & US101 present “Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln” 70. Commodore Stephen Decatur 71. Decatur Public Schools: Educating the Land of Lincoln 72. Bryant’s Miniature Horse Hitch 73. Heartland Community Church presents “Destiny Village” 74. Decatur Elks Lodge, Garrison Flag 75. Prairie State Bank’s American Eagle 76. Lincoln Illinois’ Watermelon Car 77. Abe Lincoln’s Stove Pip Hat Drill Team featuring Step Dance Complex 78. 114th Illinois Volunteer Infantry 79. Levi, Ray & Shoup and Kim’s Auto Body “Circuit Rider” 80. Jr. Lincoln Look Alikes in Wagon by Gail Wolfe 81. Dr. Anson Henry, Mr. Lincoln’s Personal Physician 82. Abraham Lincoln Reinactors 83. Illinois Rail Splitting Association 84. Attorney Bill Faber salutes “The World’s Most Famous Trial Lawyer, Abraham Lincoln” 85. Lincoln’s Own 10th Illinois Volunteer Regiment 86. Ulysses S Grant and Mrs. Grant 87. Fritz Klein as the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln 88. Sammy & Suzie the Street Sweepers

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Embroidery Plus (Spring Grove, Ill.) Embroidered t-shirts and sweatshirts of animals, dogs, cats, sports, and more FunKrafts (Forsyth, Ill.) Hand-sewn towels, scarves, blankets, knitted hats and scarves, hot pads, pillow cases, tissue box covers, ornaments and more

ecatur Celebration’s Arts and Crafts Expo is a festival within a festival. With vendors coming from as far away as Texas, Florida, New York, South Dakota, and Arizona, there is a wide variety of hand-crafted items to choose from…soy candles, sun catchers, jewelry, purses, clothing, original artwork, wooden furniture and so much more…you won’t go home empty handed! Here’s a sampling of arts and crafters coming to the 2009 festival: Accessory Studio (St. Louis, Mo.) Handcrafted jewelry Alamonde (Normal, Ill.) Custom unique Thai handmade jewelry and cotton/silk handmade purse handbags Anbarblue.com (Decatur, Il.) Handmade jewelry, fused glass pendants, bracelets, sewn clutches, purses and wire bags Aquarius Beads (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Fused glass pendants, cane glass earrings, swarovski crystal & pearl bracelets, swarovski prism suncatchers Asian Craft (Hanover Park, Il.) Stuffed animals, hand stitched purses, woven textiles, toy bows and arrows Awareness Products (Pearcy, Ark.) Ear ant designs, Car pins, ear cuffs, ear wraps, toe rings, anklets Baker Woodcrafts (Columbia, Ill.) Wood miniatures with letters painted, small shelves Barb's Bokays & Wally's Woods (Decatur, Ill.) Flowers, snowmen, angels, towels, frogs, bees, kites, and more

Bows by Lisa Louann (Old Hickory, Ind.) Unique handmade hair ties Bowzak Wood Designs (Highland, Ill.) Cutting boards, butcher blocks, gun racks, hot pads, ring boxes, trinket boxes Bundle of Love, Inc. (Andover, Minn.) Baby slings and burp pads Country Crafts (Lee's Summit, Mo.) Decoupage magnets Dragonfly Kiln Works (Desoto, Ill.) Fused glass art Du Tran Enterprises (DeSoto, Ill.) Handcrafted silk embroidery, framed and unframed

Garden Depot (Pekin, Ill.) Lucky bamboo arrangements, fused glass jewelry, slumped glass bottles and bowls Garpat Jewelry (Washington, Il.) Disciple Cross’ Magnetic Jewelry Gifts Made by Hand (Minneapolis, Minn.) Needle-work, hand-sewn purses, bags, stuffed animals, frogs, lizards, snakes, dragons, dogs Golden Spiral Jewelry (Madison, Wis.) Hand-crafted jewelry, sterling silver, antique brass, copper earrings and rings Harold Silver Vernon Hills, Ill. Fabric, jewelry, scarves, crystal Hudson River Inlay (New Windsor, N.Y.) Marquetry, wood inlay art, tables, mirrors Jean Michaels (Villa Park, Ill.) Beaded necklaces and earrings (semi-precious

stones), insect jewelry, ladies flat watches personalized w/ metal letters Just Leather (Belleville, Ill.) Handmade leather goods Kathy Johnson (Creve Cour, Il.) Teddy bears, pillows, bagholders, towels with crochet tops and bandanas Kathy's Kreations for Kids (Pelham, Ala.) Children’s clothing and accessories including bows, diaper bags, burp cloths, etc. KC-Innovations, Inc. (Kansas City, Kan.) Shelf stabilized cheese dips, salsas, jams, bbq sauce

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Manolo By Design (Columbia, Mo.) Handcrafted peruvian silver jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings with semi-precious stones Margie's Heirloom Creation (Sherman, Ill.) Geese clothes, handbags, jackets Melissa Ma (Madison, Wis.) hand-dyed clothing, custom-fit-on-th-spot sterling, bead, and glass jewelry and accessories, all with an African design Paul Lu (Lombard, Il.) Live portraits, caricatures and name paintings

Koriarca Arts (Chicago, Ill.) Handmade instruments and bracelets

Precious Names (Flora, Ill.) Decorative boy and girl names framed and ready to hang

Kreations by Kristi (Belleville, Ill.) Fabric necklaces

Primo Potpourri (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) Fresh potpourri

LTS Photography (Decatur, Ill.) Photo art prints and framed fine art

Products by Jim & Mo (Macon, N.C.) Hand-painted glass nail files & magnetic jewelry ARTS

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New foods to tempt your taste buds I

n 24 years the Decatur Celebration has established itself as a FOOD FESTIVAL within the street festival. Food vendors and patrons always want to try something new at this event! As you “eat your way” through the festival this year, you’ll enjoy “normal” foods like burgers, pork chops, and brats … and food on a stick like alligator or shrimp … and of course, traditional festival favorites like cotton candy, river chips, and a shake up … but be sure to

stop at these tempting “new foods” for 2009! Decatur restaurant, The Chili Bowl, debuts their Funnel Cake Fries for 2009 on North Street near the North Street Stage. This spin on the traditional funnel cake will make you proud to wear its powdered sugar mark on your face and fingers. The aroma of the new savory grilled Pork Kabob will lure you to North Street from anywhere on the festival grounds. Popular throughout the South, this treat is finally making its way to the

Midwest thanks to returning vendor Cajuns Unlimited. The Decatur Celebration continues its tradition of bringing you a variety of ethnic food with the addition of Indian cuisine this year. Experiment with the spicy flavors of Channa Masala, Chicken Curry and Lemon Rice … located on William Street between State and Franklin. Refreshing and made of 100% fruit, Juice Slush, is an irresistible new treat that will make the August heat a little more bearable. Juice Slush is available on North Park with your choice between Kiwi Strawberry and Cool Blue Razz. Main Street between Merchant and Water is now the home of Buffalo Catfish!

Seasoned and fried to perfection, all you need to do is grab and beer and sink your teeth into perfection! Sweet Meat Stick is back! D&B Food Services will serve this long-time festival favorite right where you remember it on Water Street. You know you can’t just have one … don’t worry, we won’t count. Authentic Creole Pan BBQ Shrimp features wild caught American shrimp flown in from New Orleans. Bring your Mardi Gras beads to Franklin between South Park and Main. Viva la Fajita! Make your way to Franklin between South Park and Main for an authentic sizzling steak or chicken fajita with fresh vegetables. A comfort food favorite for

the ages, Mac & Cheese is now available on the North section of Franklin Street. The origins of Soul Food can be traced back to Africa and is known as the traditional cuisine of Black Americans in the South. Whether you are curious or a connoisseur, don’t miss your chance to eat authentically prepared soul food on Franklin Street in front of the Post Office. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fudge puppy on the North section of Franklin Street. Your favorite Gyro King now offers the gyro bowl. . . the same great U.S. Choice lamb, greek spices and tangy greek juice, just without the pita. . . less calories and delicious!

Lori Escalera, Chalk Artist and Street Painter D

ecatur Celebration is honored to host Top ten sidewalk painter, Lori Escalera, designing a Lincoln Tribute at Water and North Street. Escalera has painted streets up the California Coastline and across the nation including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Utah, Carolina, and Florida. She even coordinated a street painting venue in Xian China before the 2008 Olympics. This artist’s street painting style includes Madonnari, Trompe L’oeil, and 3D (anamorphic) … and her artwork has earned her Featured Artist, Guest Artist, People’s Choice

Awards, and venue honors. Street Painting, Madonnari Style, dates back to 1600's in Italy. It was a way for artists to put their hat out and make money. “Madonnari” is a term

that actually denotes the chalk artists that render the Madonna. But, today the term is more general and applies to large scale chalk artists that perform for the public.

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Raising Rainbows (Madison, WI) Jewelry and crystal RDJ Stained Glass (Kansas City, Mo.) Stained glass, suncatchers and small windows Rhinestone Rebel (Melbourne, Fla.) Ladies rhinestone embellished tanks and tees Richard's Seagrass Hats (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) Sea grass hats S&S Crafts (Decatur, Ill.) Painted wood seasonal items, fabric bears and dolls Scetchy Chick & American Soy Boy (Peoria, Ill.) Custom charcoal and pastel portraits, celebrity artwork, homemade soy candles and soaps

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Seng Vanglee Greenbay, Wis. Traditional Hmong stuffed animals, handbags, jackets, stitched storycloths Sharon's Gifts (Rushville, Ill.) Magnetic jewelry, beaded necklaces Silky Scents (Herrick, Ill.) Decorative scented rocks, lamp work, slides Steven Pinaire Archie, Mo. Hummingbird feeders Teak 22 (Albertville, Al.) Rustic outdoor furnishings and accessories created from the recycled roots of teak trees

The Farmer's Daughter (Altamont, Ill.) Jean purses, neck coolers The Glass House (Decatur, Ill.) Stained glass gifts The Osmans (Macon, Ill.) Fabric crafts, bowls, pillows, etc. The Robin’s Nest (Casey, Ill.) Hand painted signs Something Fishy (Central City, Iowa) Fish, hummingbird, plant pics, fishing bobbers made from recycled bottles

Superior Stone (Athens, Il.) Scripted stones, Stones, rock & granite pieces (polished) lettered with sayings Theolutions (Groveland, Ill.) Handmade stepping/garden stones Unique Personalization (LaFayette, Ind.) Laser engraved wall tributes, tribute picture frames, ornaments, picture frame inserts Wood Speciality (Warrensburg, Mo.) Redwood signs and home furnishings

Terranova Fine Arts (Kansas City, Kan.) Skirts, baby dresses, and handmade musical instruments

COMMERCIAL EXPO Shop State Street! Home Goods

Avon Products Decatur, Il. Avon products, brochure and flyers

Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories ATL Wireless Tucker, Ga. Cell phone accessories Alli B Company Chicago, Il. Fashion jewelry, watches, body jewelry

Cookie Lee Jewelry Decatur, Il. Jewelry

Dom’s Sunglasses Weatherford, Texas Sunglasses

Hector Arts Corona, N.Y. Wool sweaters, t-shirts, instruments, spiritual music

Shear Learning Academy of Cosmetology, Inc. Decatur, Il. Colored fun hair extensions

Angel Wing Goods N Bellmore, NY Purses, handbags, mp3 players, water fans, bubble makers, rubix cubes, digital camcorders

Xiao Cheng Jin Darien, Il. Purses, wallets, wristlets

East Park Baptist Church

Outside the Box Giftware

Decatur, Il. Promotional giveaways

Crosslake, Minn. Recycled wine bottle cheese boards, wine glasses, candles, magic slice flexible cutting boards, bubble wands

White Smile Products

Cramer Siding and Window

Tampa, Fl. Teeth whitening

Champaign, Il. Promotional Giveaways

Specialty Products Decal Depot

Vinyls, decals, hats, body jewelry

Granite Transformations of Central Illinois

Donnellson, Iowa Decals

Terra Nove Fine Arts

Bloomington, Il. granite countertops

MRM Shorewood, Wis. Egyptian bed sheet sets, chammys, and pillow pets

Scentsy Decatur, Il. Wickless candles

SS Fragrance Montoursville, Pa. Natural soap, wind spinners, back supports

Services Caricatures by Dorinda Gladstone, Mo. Caricature drawings in black & white or color

Milmas Crafts Chicago, Il. Traditional Native arts and crafts

American Sports

Kansas City, Kan. Skirts, baby clothes, instruments

X-Treme Airbrush Louisville, KY Air brushed t-shirts, hats, license plates, and helmets

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Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial motorcycle pays tribute to 16 th President’s circuit riding days

MINI PLACE features local acts D ecatur Conference Center & Hotel and Veolia Environmental Services present Mini Place, located in front of Busey Bank. Mini Place has become a place for area and regional talent to be showcased, hosting talented singers, gymnasts and musicians. Don’t miss the fun!

man who once split rails for a living is being honored with a chopper of his own on his 200th birthday. A Springfield businessman and the owner of a custom body shop have joined forces to create the “Circuit Rider,” a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle that honors the 16th President from its copper-penny wheels to its split-rail tailpipes. “I felt this was a unique way to honor America’s greatest president, a man who spent a lot of time in the saddle traversing the back roads of Illinois during the mid 1800s,” said Richard Levi, President and CEO of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., the man who owns the motorcycle with the “ABE 200” Illinois license plates. The “Circuit Rider” will be on display at Water and North Street. Visitors are encouraged to have their photographs taken with this unique, rolling work of art. The “Circuit Rider” features one-of-a-kind, custom copper plated wheels with Lincoln penny designs and matching copper plating on numerous small metal parts. The gas tank, rear fender, and battery covers feature airbrushed Lincoln portraits and depictions of Lincoln sites. The air cleaner is shaped like Lincoln’s stove pipe hat; the exhaust pipes look like wooden rails of the type Lincoln used to split, with an axe forming the shifter; and the foot pegs are copies of mid-1800s shackles, representing the issue of slavery. Black chrome adorns the engine cases and bolts. The “Circuit Rider” project is officially endorsed by the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Friday, August 7 5:45 p.m. Millikin music student, Tim Reed 7:30 p.m. Royal Raiders Baton Twirlers 8:30 p.m. Rapper Young Gov 10 p.m. Rock, Country, and Everything in Between with Plain As Day Saturday, August 8 11:30 am Tumbling & Trampoline with “360” 12:30 p.m. Mt. Zion Recreation Department Summer Show Stoppers 1 p.m. Minnie Minnie Old Time Comedy 3:45 p.m. Music and More w/ Hartfelt Sorrow 6:30 p.m. County Vocal Sensation, Mariah 7:15 p.m. Music Nashville Style with Dave Colvin 8:30 p.m. CGO Rap & Dance, Kendall Waters 9:30 p.m. Country Dancing with the Prairieland Dance Club Sunday, August 9 12 p.m. 11 Year Old Country Singer, Jessie Kirk 12:30 p.m. Richland Community College Dance Ensemble featuring Nancy McReynolds 1:30 p.m. Integrity Tae-Kwon Do Demonstration 4 p.m. Church of the Living God Mime Troupe 4:45 p.m. Violin Ensemble 5:30 p.m. Loving Look at Pets by Love At First Sight

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Kid’s Block FRIDAY

SATURDAY

11:00 AM 5:00 PM Kid’s Block Opens Kid’s Block Opens

5:30 PM Dance Party

6:00 PM Prize Wheel

11:30 AM Baby Crawl Race 12:30 PM Mother-Daughter Look Alike Contest

1:00 PM Decatur Science Investigations Demo

6:30 PM Funniest

2:00 PM Karate / Kid’s

Clean Joke

Self-Defense Demo

Contest

3:00 PM Dance Party

7:00 PM Hula Hoop

3:30 PM Father/Son Look

Contest

Alike Contest

7:30 PM Jump Rope

4:00 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest

12:00 PM Kid’s Block Opens 12:30 PM Singing Contest – First 8 Contestants 2:00 PM Prize Wheel 2:30 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest 3:00 PM Decatur Science Investigations Demo 4:00 PM Jump Rope Contest 4:30 PM Prize Wheel 5:00 PM Funniest Clean Joke Contest

Contest

4:30 PM Hula Hoop Contest

5:00 PM Decatur Science

5:30 PM Hula Hoop Contest

6:00 PM Decatur Science Investigations Demo Investigations Demo 6:00 PM Prize Wheel 7:00 PM Kid’s Block 6:30 PM Closes Jump Rope

FUN

8:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

SUNDAY

Contest

7:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PERSONS with a DISABILITY SERVICES

The downtown Transit Center is located at 353 East William Street, behind the Post Office. Buses will run throughout the Celebration. Special transportation to all area motels can be arranged by calling DPTS at 424-2800 at least 30 minutes ahead of the desired pick-up time. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available, if needed. Fares: adults 75¢; youths (5-18 years) 60¢; people with disabilities, senior citizens (65+), and children under 5 years – free.

Hours: Thursday, August 6 5:30 AM to 10:15 PM (last trip departing downtown). Friday, August 7 5:30 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown). Saturday, August 8 6:15 AM to 11:15 PM (last trip departing downtown). Sunday, August 9 11:15 AM to 9:15 PM (last trip departing downtown).

Free trolley rides around the perimeter of the Celebration area every 15 minutes. Riders may get on and off anywhere along the route.

VISITOR SERVICES

BABY STROLLER RENTAL

Strollers are available at the Civic Center for a $5 donation as a service of Easter Seals.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free blood pressure screenings are available at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center at Water & Main Streets.

DIAPER CHANGING AREA Free at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center by Prairieland Kiwanis, Water & Main Streets.

PARKING 50 spaces at the Decatur Civic Center Parking Lot (North and Jackson Streets) will be reserved and 50 spaces at the Franklin Street Municipal Lot (between Wood and Main Streets) will be reserved. There will be a $5 charge. Vehicles must have permit cards properly displayed or designated license plates and the person with the disability must be present. The Franklin Street entrance will be closed during the parade Saturday morning. Parking will be managed Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PROGRAMS Braille and large print programs will be available at the Decatur Memorial Hospital’s Welcome Center in Central Park and at the handicapped accessible parking areas. They are available prior to the festival at the SAIL office, 2449 Federal Drive. SEATING Each of the Main Stages will have 10 chairs reserved for persons with a disability and one guest. There will be a roped-off area for people in wheelchairs. These seats will be available at the Goodtimes Stage, Show Stage, Funfest Stage, Central Park Stage, Dancing in the Streets Stage and the Christian Music Stage.

FIRST AID

LOST & FOUND

PICNIC TABLES

Services provided by the American Red Cross in the Civic Center Grass, and Decatur Celebration’s First Aid Command Center at the Corner of Main & Franklin.

Located in front of the Civic Center, managed by the Decatur Chapter of AT&T Telephone Pioneers.

Available throughout the festival area.

MOTHER/BABY FEEDING AREA

In front of the Decatur Civic Center.

FREE WATER Provided at the Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis, southeast corner of Central Park.

HANDWASHING STATIONS For your convenience, hand washing stations complete with soap are available at North & Franklin Streets, Water & South Park Streets, State & Main Streets, and Franklin & North Park Streets.

An enclosed air conditioned trailer is available to provide privacy to feed and care for the baby at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Care Center at Water & Main Streets.

PARKING ON SITE ($5.00) Franklin & Wood Streets North & Water Streets Novel Ideas lot (at MLK & E. Main Streets) Wood & S. Main Streets North & Jackson Streets (Accessible parking only)

POLICE SERVICES PROGRAMS The Herald & Review’s free Decatur Celebration program with the show schedule, entertainment, crafter listing, and more is available at the Souvenir booths located at Franklin & William and Water & Prairie.

REST AREAS Central Park and Civic Center grass.

SOUVENIRS Exclusive Decatur Celebration souvenirs are available at stands at Prairie & Water and

TOLIETS Accessible facilities are available at the Civic Center. (See map for other locations.)

TRANSPORTATION The subsidized van and taxi service for the disabled will offer rides during the festival. Decatur residents registered for the service should call 428-4444 for taxi service and 424-2821 for wheelchair accessible van service. WHEELCHAIR RENTAL Wheelchairs are provided by Heckman Health Care and may be rented at the Civic Center for a $10 donation to Easter Seals. Hours are: Friday from 5:30 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Franklin & North Streets.

TELEPHONES

Barbeck Communications / Franklin & Main Streets

TOLIETS Available throughout the festival area and in the Civic Center. Accessible toilets are also at various locations.

VISITOR INFORMATION BOOTH Free Decatur Herald & Review programs, general information & accessible seating information will be available at the Souvenir booths located at Franklin & William and Water & Prairie.

WEBSITE www.decaturcelebration.com

Kalimbaman, Scotty Hayward at Main and State Streets S

cotty has devoted over 30 years to becoming a new age master of the kalimba. He was trained in European classical music, but always had an affinity for jazz, African, and Caribbean music. Throughout his childhood, he listened to his father's extensive collection of records from Africa and the Caribbean. He discovered the kalimba (or vice-versa) when he was 18 years old. When he was 20, he met Ryphon Gray, who was building kalimbas from his own innovative designs. Scotty became his apprentice, and they worked and performed together for two years. After that, Scotty continued developing his instruments and music on his own. In 1988, Scotty produced his first recording of solo kalimba music, "Kalimba Aquarius". In 1989, he formed The Earthmother's Majimba Band, which performed throughout the Midwest. He recorded several cassettes (including "First Earth Tour") and a CD , "Kalimba Dreams" with this band. In 1999, he reshaped the band into a jazz trio, named Majimba. "Soul of Majimba" was released in 2000. Now he has come full circle with his first solo CD, "Kalimba A La Carte". Ranging from whimsical to ethereal, this is his kalimba music in its purest form. Scotty continues to perform at jazz venues, art and ethnic fairs, clubs, and schools. He also performs as part of a Caribbean-style strolling minstrel duet, with partner, Mak Dervo. Scotty Hayward lives with his wife, Joan, and nine of their ten children in Iowa City, Iowa.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 7 5:30 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State) 6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Ameren, Bud Light & Main Street Properties Show Stage (Franklin & Eldorado) Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant) 6:45 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

7:15 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) 8 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) 8:15 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (North & Water) 8:15 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech

(East Main & Merchant) 8:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State)

Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) 9 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

Saturday August 8 10 a.m. RK Dixon Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade 12 Noon Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson

Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) 9:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant)

(North & Water)

3 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State) Chilli Man’s Chili & News Channel 20 presents the Heartland Regional Chili & Salsa Cook-Off, Free Public Sampling (William & Water Streets)

Dance Complex

4 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step

(Central Park)

Dance Complex

Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step

12:45 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Merchant & Main) Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson

(North & Water) 1:30 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(North & Water)

(Central Park) Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) Chilli Man’s Chili & News Channel 20 presents the Heartland Regional Chili & Salsa Cook-Off, Awards Ceremony (William & Water Streets)

1:45 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

4:15 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (North & Water)

Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in

5:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State)

honor of Michael Jackson

(Main & Merchant) 2 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant) Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State) Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant)

(Franklin & Main) 2:15 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) 2:45 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(William & Water)

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Schedule of Events Schedule of Events Schedule of Events Schedule of Events Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant) 7:15 p.m. Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) 7:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (North & Water) 8 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State) Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant) 8:30 p.m. Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) 8:45 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) 10 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State)

Sunday, August 7 12:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) 1:15 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State)

1:30 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant)

4:15 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant)

2 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant)

4:30 p.m. Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State)

2:15 p.m. Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step

5 p.m. Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in

Dance Complex

honor of Michael Jackson

(Merchant & Main)

(Central Park)

2:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant

Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant)

2:45 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant)

3 p.m. Wrestlefest (Civic Center Grass) Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(North & Water) Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) 3:15 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (Main & Merchant) 3:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(William & Water) 4 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State) Stove Pipe Hat Drill Team with The Step Dance Complex

(Central Park)

5:30 p.m. Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson

7:45 p.m. Abraham Lincoln’s Stump Speech (East Main & Merchant 8 p.m. Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State) 50/50 Raffle drawing Ameren, Bud Light & Main Street Properties Show Stage (Franklin & Eldorado)

50/50 Raffle Kim Carlson

Events 2 Deb Conway

Paid Parking Scott McKinney

Accessible Services Emily Dobson

Events 3 Don Davis

Parade Craig Curtis

Alcohol Controls John Piraino

Food Management Jim Hoback Steve Furrow

Parking Management Mike Queary Spike Queary

Franklin Street Cabaret Judy Pistorius

Photography Tonya Greve

Arts & Crafts Judy Hauffe Shannon Beiler Beverage – Beer R.J. Adams

America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

Beverage – Pepsi Eula Snow

6 p.m. Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson (Franklin & Prairie)

Beverage Operations Kevin Chapman

6:30 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State) 6:45 p.m. Debbie’s Dance Studio performs “Thriller” in honor of Michael Jackson

(North & Water) 7 p.m. Holiday Inn Express presents Italian Opera Singer, Antonio Nicolosi (Main & Merchant) 7:30 p.m. Swartz Properties & Spherion Recruiting & Staffing present Jazz Cats Marionettes (North & Water)

8:45 p.m. Aramark and Sierra Mist present National Men’s Freestyle Baton Champion, Jonathon Burkin (Main & State)

Decatur Celebration CHAIRPERSONS

(Central Park)

6:15 p.m. Decatur Earthmover’s Credit Union presents Country Cloggers (William & State)

8:15 p.m. America’s Best Value Inn & Wiese Planning & Engineering present Kalimba Player, Scotty Hayward (Main & State)

Beverage Wine & Breezers Bill Wond

Cash Collection Heather Cross Cash Processing Evelyn Hannon Sharon Burbes Connie Bordner

Funfest Stage Hal Warrick Goodtimes Stage Adam Troxell Graphics Development Michelle Morthland Heritage Stage Bill Wood Hospitality North Deborah Green Hospitality South Cam McKinney Rob Haines

Central Park Stage Mike Sorrentino

Ice Management Gordon Griffith

Chili Cook-Off Vicki Frank

In-House Operations Randy Rhoades Scott Bauer

Christian Music Stage Shayne Aldridge Circuit Rider Motorcycle Reneé Stivers Clean-Up Management Jerry Nihiser Dan Mendenall Dick Borders Commercial Expo Marla LeBeau Courtesy Patrol Alan Clary

Probation Services Patrick Berter Public Safety Director Deputy Chief Edward Smith Roving Characters Wendy DeVore Debbie Tucker Show Stage Kurt Terry Signage Stan Seevers Scott Rueter Souvenirs Jarrod Cox Pat Cox

Kid's Block Starla Garrett

Sponsor Hospitality Tent Eileen Milligan

Kid's Block Operations Steve Payton

Stage Management Steve Bowman

Kid's Stage Anastasia Lingle Logo Development Mike Manning Main Gate Kirk Myers Main Street Stage Donna Croxen

Dancing In the Streets Bonnie Hendren George Owens

Mini Place Julie Ward-Wright

Emergency Medical Services Edward Kemnitz

North Street Stage Leslie Bennick

Events 1 Natalie Johnson

Police Services Chief James Anderson Sgt. Greg Spain

Operations Josh Rose Dean Severe Mark Smith

Stages & Ops Manager Don Pistorius Taste of the Celebration Julie KoshinskiHovis Tourism Coordinator Denene Wilmeth Utilities Don "Robbie" Robinson John Koehler David Martin Frank Ferracane Website Designer Scott Bork