| Momence is the oldest town in northeastern Illinois. | | | | Momence begins at noon. For those would prefer |
| With a population of only 3,200 residents, | | | | to drink rather than eat, the beer tent opens at |
| Momence, Illinois is a place where you can get | | | | noon also. Just don't drink too much in that hot |
| that suburban atmosphere, but still be relatively | | | | weather or you could find yourself at the Peotone |
| close to the city. If you have never visited | | | | hospital. If you are looking for something a little bit |
| Momence before, now is a great time to visit. | | | | more educational, there are also several local |
| The first week of August marks the | | | | historical sites that are open for your leisurely |
| seventy-second gladiolus festival this year. There | | | | browsing. The one room school house, a bed and |
| are many fun and exciting activities for people of | | | | breakfast and the historic house museum will all |
| all ages. The first day of the festival belongs to | | | | be open in the afternoon. If you would rather sit |
| royalty. The queen and princess of the gladiolus | | | | down and relax and listen to some good music, |
| festival are crowned at the high school football | | | | the Kings of Dixie Land jazz band will be |
| field. The festival also boasts a 5K run, kids | | | | performing in the late afternoon as well. The |
| parade, carnival, antique truck show, craft | | | | vintage car show will also swing into town around |
| markets and much more. You can also learn | | | | three in the afternoon. |
| about the high quality of Momence healthcare as | | | | Playing a leisurely round of golf is something that |
| well. | | | | sounds like a great idea to a lot of folks. If this is |
| Father's Day weekend in June also has a | | | | you, perhaps you should consider the South |
| celebration that holds tenure: the Dixie Daze | | | | Shore Golf Course in Momence, Illinois. This golf |
| Celebration. Dixie Days has plenty to keep | | | | course is open to the public and has eighteen |
| everyone entertained. Dixie Days has children's | | | | regulation holes. The golf course runs right |
| games, complete with a three legged race, water | | | | alongside a river bringing with it some spectacular |
| balloon toss and rides. A petting zoo and pony | | | | views. Whatever you wind up doing in Momence, |
| rides are also present. Mr. D's magic and illusions | | | | Illinois, make sure that you keep your adventures |
| show rounds out the activities for the little ones. | | | | safe. While the Manhattan Illinois healthcare |
| For those daring souls, there is also a "Momence | | | | system is excellent, you won't want to spend |
| has Talent" karaoke contest. If you would like to | | | | your visit in the hospital! |
| sample some yummy local fare, the Taste of | | | | |