Upcoming Events
Red Carpet Corridor Weekend
Red Carpet Corridor 2023
This festival highlights 100 miles of Route 66! Each of the 14 participating communities from Joliet to Bloomington have their own festivities, from full-blown festivals to antique and craft sales, to car and motorcycle shows, to live entertainment, and everyone is sure to discover something unique.
Participating communities include Joliet, Elwood, Wilmington, Braidwood, Godley, Braceville, Gardner, Dwight, Odell, Pontiac, Chenoa, Lexington, and Bloomington/Normal.
Once again, this year, you can download and check out the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway mobile app by searching ‘Explore Illinois Route 66’ in the App Store or on Google Play. Here you will have an opportunity to click on 'passports' and participate by entering the code available at each location. Check-in via the mobile app at all 14 locations and you will be entered to win a prize package worth over $100!
Details about passport stops, commemorative giveaway locations and activities in each community can be found on the event website at www.ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com.
Red Carpet Corridor in Lexington
Experience Lexington's unique restaurant scene, discover the exquisite boutique shopping, taste some of Lexington’s local craft beer, enjoy some live music, a great selection of vendors, food trucks, family activitie,s and photo opportunities.
Lexington will have a full weekend of music, food, and shopping including:
Saturday, May 6th 9am - 10pm
Pickleball Tournament (9am - Lexington School Playground)
Vendors on Main Street
Food Trucks on Main Street
Car Show (Noon-3p)
Free Music on Main Street
Almost Live (12-3p)
River Valley Rangers (4-6p)
Kyle Yap (7-10p)
Giveaways
Kids Activities, Inflatables, & Carnival Games (10-4p)
Sunday, May 7th 10am - 4pm
Free Music on Main Street*, Featuring
Lily Stella Maris (11a-1p)
Dan Hubbard (2-5p)
Community Lunch
Kids Activities (Inflatables 10-4p)
*Note: In case of rain, music will take place in the Lexington Community Center (207 W Main St.)
For More Info:
Go to the Lexington Events Facebook Pages to get reminders about the event.
First Annual City of Lexington Pickleball Tournament
The Pickle Ball Tournament will be held at the Lexington school playground blacktop at 9am on Saturday, May 6th.
This tournament is for people ages 15+, teams of 2. The tournament details and bracket will be sent out once all forms have been submitted. Still want to play but don't have a partner? Fill out the form and we will partner you with another single. Aren't sure about the rules but still want to play? Good news! At 9AM there will be a brief introduction to the rules of the game.
Equipment will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own paddle if you have one. As we are all new to the game, there won't be any serious referees, but we are relying on you to follow the rules amongst yourselves during the matches. No cheaters and no sore losers. Each team must pay $20 to play, ($10 per individual). All proceeds go right back to the Lexington Park District.
Please submit the completed form and payment to City Hall by May 1st. You may submit the physical form, email your information to: lexingtonilevents@gmail.com, OR submit via the link below.
When: Saturday, May 6th at 9am
Where: 100 Block of W Main Street
Cost: $20 per team of 2
Age: 15+
Prize: Bragging rights + sense of accomplishment