55th Annual Arcola Broomcorn Festival

Recognized as Central Illinois’ Best Festival and drawing over 60,000 visitors each year, this celebration fills Main Street with:

 150+ craft & food vendors
 Live music & entertainment all weekend
 Artisan broom-makers found under the Broom Tent, where you can shop for hand-crafted brooms and watch them being made right before your eyes
 The one-of-a-kind National Broom Sweeping Contest
 A huge hometown parade featuring the World Famous Lawn Rangers
 5K & 10K races, tractor pulls, and family-friendly activities

Whether it’s your first time or your 55th, you’ll love the mix of tradition, music, food, and community spirit that makes the Broomcorn Festival legendary.

 Dates: September 11-13, 2026
 Location: Downtown Arcola, Illinois
 Admission: Free

Follow this page for the full entertainment lineup, vendor applications, and insider sneak peeks as the festival approaches. We can’t wait to see you in 2026!