Sunday, August 31, 2025

  • Pancake Breakfast

    7:00 - 10:30 AM

    Enjoy a breakfast full of pancakes, sausages, and biscuits and gravy!

    Location: Food Tent near Central Park Band Shell

    Sponsored by Orion Lions Club

  • Nondenominational Church Service

    8:00 AM

    Held at the Central Park Band Shell

    Speaker: Pastor Jeremiah Bullock

    Special Guest: Jack Carey

    Rain Location: Orion United Methodist Church Activity Center

    Sponsored by Orion Area Ministers Association

  • Soapbox Derby Race

    10:00 AM

    Location: 7th St and 11th Ave

    Sponsored by Orion Cub Scout Pack 123

  • Festival Open

    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM*

    Includes Arts and Crafts Tents

    *Craft tents close at 4:00 PM.

  • Kid's Monkey Bridge

    10:00 AM

    Free Kids Activity

    Built & Sponsored by Orion Boy Scout Troop 123

    Location: Near Central Park Band Shell

  • 3 Ball Tournament "To Fight Hunger"

    11 AM - 3:30 PM

    Cost: $1 Entry for Two Tries

    Location: J&D Pool Table Sales & Service; 1000 4th St. Orion, IL

  • Tents Open

    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Food Tent

    Arts and Craft Tents

  • Car Show

    Noon - 4:00 PM

    Come check out over a 100 different cars spanning several decades and styles. No car is the same and admission is FREE.

    *Want to participate and show off your sweet ride? Fill out the attached form to participate.

  • Strawberry Shortcakes & Root Beer Floats

    12:00 - 4:00 PM

    Enjoy ice cream sundaes, strawberry shortcake, and root beer floats.

    Location: Near Central Park Band Shell & Car Show

    Sponsored by Main Street Orion

  • Orion Dance Academy Competition and Competition Prep Teams

    12:30 - 1:00 PM

    Cost: Free

    Location: Central Park Band Shell

  • Deal or No Deal

    1:30 - 3:30 PM

    Deal or No Deal is back! Join us at the Band Shell for your chance to win big money!

  • Festival Raffle Drawing

    3:30 PM

    Winners of the raffle prizes will be announced at the Central Park Band Shell.

    If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket for $5.00, you can email us or talk to any of the board members.

  • Comedy Sports featuring "Guys in Ties"

    6:00 PM

    Don’t miss this hilarious show for FREE after enjoying your taco dinner!

    Location: Orion United Methodist Church Activity Center

    Sponsored by Church Youth Group

  • Street Dance

    6:00 PM

    Mercury’s Crown

    7:00 PM

    Mo’s Garage

    Sponsored by Belly Up and “O” Kitchen and Tap

    Must be 21 years or older.