FAIRBURY, IL – The Specialty Shops Group of Fairbury – its July, stock car racing is in full swing and so are the Specialty Shops of Fairbury with their summer schedule of things to make shopping both successful and entertaining. In tandem with the grand racing event of the summer, the Prairie Dirt Classic, these wizards of special interest and unique merchandise are having the “Race to Fairbury” event on Friday, July 29th, and Saturday, July 30th. This is two days in Fairbury that is jam packed with events that offers bargain hunters, thrill seekers, hobby pursuers, antique searchers, and just good ol’ shoppers a chance to turn on the after burners and go get it done! In addition to the Specialty Shops creativity there is the Prairie Dirt Classic stock car races, the All Town Garage Sale, the Dominy Library Summer Book Sale, and all kinds of dining to keep you from going hungry while you pursue your own path of interest. Check it out and see why Sunday will be a “real” day of rest at the end of that week!
Here are the shops and businesses that are part of this super week-ends matrix of fun and adventure:
Country Cupboard Try their fresh made macaroni salad and other deli items
24479 E 800 N Rd 815-692-3383
Dave’s Supermarket 7lb bag of ice for $1 & Centrella 24 bottle case of water for $2 (Runs the 27th – 30th)
120 S Third St 815-692-2822
Fairbuiry Furniture Huge inventory
100 W Locust St (in the Walton Centre) 815-692-2616
Frugality Most items are 99 cents
118 W Locust St 815-692-4194
Heart’s Desire Big Tent Sale – inside and out
805 E Oak St (Rte 24) 815-692-4500
Kilgus Farmstead Frozen meat, ice cream, and a whole lot more
21471 E 670 N Rd 815-692-6080
Lost in Time/Lost Arts Great food, baked items & homemade goodies, and crafting supplies
200 E Locust St 815-692-2100
Meyers Gifts & Services 25% off any one non-consignment item
122 W Locust St 815-692-2500
Nature’s Designs Florals, home decor, candles, gift items, & more
516 S Seventh St 815-692-3024
Once ‘n Again Save an additional 50% on clearance items
118 W Locust St 815-692-4194
Serendipity 20% off of any one item (some exclusions)
116 E Locust St 815-692-2856
The Spotted Owl 20% off all regular priced clothing and shoes
301 W Oak St (Rte 24) 815-692-3379
Remember, we said there were a lot of good places to grab a bite to eat – here’s some of Fairbury’s best for lunch or dinner:
Benchwarmers Pub 103 W Locust 815-692-2741
China Kitchen 108 W Locust 815-692-3976
Dairy Queen 411 W Oak St. 815-692-3728 (Check out their Miracle Treat Day on Thurs the 28th)
Dave’s 3rd St Deli 120 S Third St 815-692-2822
Indian Creek CC 3/4 of a mile south of Rte 24 on Seventh St. 815-692-2655
Lost in Time 200 E Locust 815-692-2100 (breakfast also)
Marchelloni’s 1005 W Oak St. 815-692-3583
Need it to go – just let them know – they can all accommodate you.
Lots of fun and excitement so, go get yourself some!