More than 25,000 people are expected to visit the north central Illinois village of Utica on Sunday, Oct. 9, to attend one of the state’s longest running festivals.
The Burgoo Festival, named for a hearty pioneer stew that will be served during the Sunday event, is the 42nd edition of the LaSalle County Historical Society’s major fund raising event of the year.
More than 200 arts and craft vendors and flea marketers will line the downtown streets between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Food vendors will offer butterflied porkchops, barbecue, home made ice cream, cold drinks, and the Society’s famous home made pies.
The New Doodledorfers, marching bands, and vocalists will provide musical entertainment.
