Bureau County

Homestead Festival | Princeton, Illinois

September 8-10, 2023
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Bureau County Homestead Festival: The History

The annual Homestead Festival honors Reverend Owen Lovejoy and his contributions to our nation's history. Lovejoy was prominent in the abolition movement and the Underground Railroad, a founder of the Illinois and national Republican Party, and a congressional leader.

Events Line Up

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*All events are subject to weather conditions.

2023 Grand Marshal, Jeff Hunt

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