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THE 2025 ENTERTAINMENT ROSTER |
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This year's main stage in the People's National Bank lot is sponsored by Ed Morse Automotive Group, your Chevrolet GMC dealer for the greater Kewanee area. Scroll below for some of the great acts that are appearing this Hog Days on the Ed Morse Stage! |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 |
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| 6 pm to 7 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday near the Ed Morse Stage! | ||
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The Great Shaddeni (aka Zach Shadden) performs magic and illusions that will blow you away! |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 7 pm on the Ed Morse Stage! |
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Brushville blends four extremely talented musicians, with
incredible harmonies, an explosive stage show and a fresh,
dynamic sound produced by an array of instruments to create an
unforgettable experience for the audience. Brushville. It isn't just a band...it's an experience!
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 11 AM til 2 PM at West Park! |
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Jason Hamilton the Balloon Guy! From the Quad-Cities and with 20 + years of kids shows to his credit, Jason will be strolling the grounds at the West Park Craft Show/Flea Market making balloon characters to give away and doing slight of hand magic. It's free and great entertainment for the kids while you do some serious shopping! Jason will do an encore performance Sunday at West Park as well. | |
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| Saturday, August 30, 2025 4:15 PM (time approximate) on the Ed Morse Stage! | ||
| The 2024-2025 IHSA Class A State Champion Kewanee High School Boilermakers Band! They'll be marching in the hog days parade and then will stop by for a quick stand up concert afterwards! |
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the BBQ Music Tent! |
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Chris Stevens! The musical genre is called "the Blues" and it's the perfect way to chill after the parade at the barbecue music tent. Relax a bit, and enjoy the rich sounds of Chris Stevens! | |
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 7 PM on the Ed Morse Stage! |
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Decade of Decadence! Can you believe it? We've corralled THE ultimate 80s party band and have them performing hog days Saturday night! DOD works day and night preparing for performances with incredible harmonies. THIS is gonna be AWESOME! | |
Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
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Sunday, August 31, 2025 11 am to 2 pm at West Park! |
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| James Herr! Think James Taylor, Paul Simon and Jim Croce and now you know what to expect from James Herr. it's the perfect way to begin Sunday's live entertainment at the craft show and flea market at West Park. Relax, maybe chill a bit, and enjoy the rich sounds of James Herr! |
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| Sunday, August 31, 2025 11 am to 2 pm at the BBQ Music Tent! | ||
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Ryan Smith! Guitar slinger and singer keeping you entertained as you enjoy the first chops and patties of the day at the hog days bbq! | |
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Sunday, August 31, 2025 1 pm to 4 pm at West Park! |
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| In case you missed him Saturday, Jason Hamilton the Balloon Guy is back for an encore performance today at the West Park Craft Show/Flea Market. He'll be roaming the grounds making balloon magic for the kids from 1 pm til 4 pm. |
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| Sunday, August 31, 2025 2 pm on the Ed Morse Stage! | ||
| Kewanee Ministerial Association non-denominational all-community Sunday service |
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| Sunday, August 31, 2025 2 pm to 4 pm Downtown! | ||
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Jazz On the Side! These are all experienced, local musicians who have performed together at venues throughout the area for decades. We are honored that they are appearing at hog days! | |
| Sunday, August 31, 2025 3 pm to 6 pm at the BBQ Music Tent! | ||
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David Bertchtold & The Tucked-in T's! Founded in 2017, this group plays an eclectic mix of Country Blues, Acoustic Rock and Modern String Band. | |
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Sunday, August 31, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Downtown! |
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| Five Bridges Jazz Band! Making the Quad-Cities presence known at hog days, this group will be playing major league pieces of jazz in the Downtown area at the end of what we call "food row" on Tremont Street! |
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| Sunday, August 31, 2025 7 PM on the Ed Morse Stage! | ||
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Revel in Red! This
group of seasoned music veterans boasts a
collective experience of OVER 200 YEARS and a string of
successful bands to their names.
Each show captivates with electrifying energy, immersive lights and a repertoire that resonates with every soul in the room! |
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Monday, September 1, 2025 |
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| Monday, September 1, 2025 12 noon to 2 pm at the BBQ Music Tent! | ||
| The Incredible 45s! It's the last day of this year's hog days celebration and what better way to wrap things up then with our favorite local "oldies" band. The 60s, 70s and 80s are alive and well forever with this group! |
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Here it comes! Installment #8 of
Kewanee Hog Days Kid's Day! This last day of our end of summer
celebration is dedicated to the youngsters with a variety of
events just for them. They'll be operating either IN the
People's National Bank parking lot or in the vicinity of Tremont
and Second Streets. Sometimes the lines get long. Start
practicing your Zen breathing now! Remember, ALL of the events
listed below are absolutely FREE of charge (one of the reasons
lines can be long!) so that you and the kids can enjoy without
needing extra cash. So Come on down! It's time for Kid's Day at Kewanee Hog Days! |
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Monday, September 1, 2025 12 noon and 2:30 pm shows in the People's Bank Lot! |
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It's a magic show and balloon art
brought up to a new level! Aaron Fasler is a certified
elementary school teacher who has an uncanny empathy toward the
grade school set. He's a great "dad jokes" teller and writes
children's books. Shows at 12 noon and 2:30 pm in the People's Bank lot. These shows are designed for children 10 years and under. |
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11 am to 3 pm near Tremont and Second Streets! |
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| Kiddie Tractor Pull! Let's see who can pull the most on our kiddie sized tractors! |
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| 11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot! | ||
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Four Seasons Rock Climbing Wall! Harnessed and supervised by professional staff at all times, let's see if you can make it to the top of the rock. Bragging rights included if you do! | |
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11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot! |
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Kewanee Police Dept Meet n Greet! Come visit with our local law men and if you have good aim, dunk them too! | |
| 11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot! | ||
| Kewanee Fire Dept Meet n Greet n LEARN! It can be fun to learn some basics of what to do in an emergency. Plus, you can also get to know and schmooze with some of our emergency responders at the same time! |
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| 11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot! | ||
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Ms Fancy Paints & the Color Crew! Let's just touch that face up a little, shall we? | |
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| 11 am to 3 pm near Tremont and Second Streets! | ||
| Miller's Petting Zoo! Okay, what's more "feel good" than a bunch of cuddly little animals? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! The petting zoo is free, however, there is a small charge if you'd like a cup of feed as you get up close and personal with your favorite four-legged friend! |
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| 11 am to 3 pm in the People's Bank Lot! | ||
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Adam Belmares Caricatures! Capturing the whimsical, fun side of you. Do I really look like that? Well, yeah, kinda, sorta! | |
