Litchfield Tourism prepares for slate of events in 2021

LITCHFIELD — The tourism office for the city of Litchfield has been working alongside local organizations to bring the most up-to-date event calendar for 2021.

Fortunately, several recurring events are returning after considerable delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which postponed or canceled many event dates in 2020. Two of the city’s premier events are the Litchfield Pickers Market and the Litchfield Park District Concert Series.

2021 Litchfield Pickers Market schedule

The Pickers Market is scheduled to kick off its 2021 season on May 9, with the operating hours being between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on each date. The other dates signifying the second Sunday of each month are June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10. Booth booking can be arranged with the tourism office by dropping by their office at 400 N. State Street, by calling (866) 733-5833, or by emailing [email protected].

Details on the concert series

The free concert series will once again be returning this summer. On June 11, CNB Bank & Trust presents Scarecrows. On July 9, the First National Bank of Litchfield presents Strugglers. Bank & Trust Company, CNB Bank & Trust, Litchfield National Bank, and First National Bank of Litchfield presents Agent 99 on August 13. Finally, on September 10, Litchfield National Bank presents Big Shake Daddies.

With the exception of the September show, all three summer shows will start at 6:30 p.m. at Walton Park, 10207 Niemanville Trail. The September show will kick off at 6 p.m. More information on the Concert Series can be acquired by calling the Litchfield Park District at (217) 324-9075.

Taking place on the same dates as the Pickers Market is the In-store Sports Card Show. The card show will take place at All Star Collectibles, 302 N. State Street. More information is available by dropping by the store, Additionally, you can call (217) 313-7096, or email [email protected].

Returning for a second year is the Sunday Throwback Movie at the Skyview Drive-In, 1500 Old U.S. Route 66. The movies will be on the same days as the Pickers Market. More information on this event is available by contacting Mindy Pastrovich at (217) 324-4451 or by emailing [email protected].

More information regarding other events taking place in 2021 is available on the Litchfield Tourism page on the City of Litchfield website.

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