Schedule of Events
Chili Team Schedule
All Teams need to be checked in at 11:00 am. Tasting starts at 2:00 pm. Judging will take place at 5:00 pm. Awards will be handed out 5:45 pm.
Byron Museum of History
10:00 AM / Soldiers Monument Celebration
This FREE event will begin at the Byron Forest Preserve's Heritage Farm with the firing of a Civil War cannon near the Rock River by 10:30 a.m. A parade over the Rt 2 bridge will end at the Soldiers' Monument on Second Street around 11:00 a.m. A brief re-dedication ceremony will be followed by a reception in the American Legion Hall on Union Street.
Byron Chamber of Commerce & Byron Bar Associtaion
12:00 PM /Chilifest & Turkey Testicle
The 38th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival & 7th Annual ChiliFest will be take place on Second Street in downtown Byron, IL. For the first time, these two events will join together for a fun day. The admission price of only $5 will allow access to both festivals. Join us for live music, chili sampling, and much more!
Take advantage of the Motorcycle VIP parking located on N Walnut St. This area will be offered to Motorcycles only. Entrances will be located on the north and south side of Second Street and N Walnut St.
Gates Open At Noon
12:00 PM / Anything Twice
Bob, Dan, Paul, Todd & Wes are coming to town to Rock!
3:00 PM / Destination Unknown
Country-Alternative Rock-Originals
5:45PM / Awards
Awards will be announce and trophies handed out.
6:00PM / Sunset Strip
Hailing from Rockford, IL, SUNSET STRIP is the hottest 80's Glam Rock tribute band whose shows are a fast-paced, kinetic spectacle taking you back to the heyday of the 80's Hairband scene! The shows are crazy fun ... and the result is a nonstop party!
