Shannon Homecoming Celebration

09/04/2026

Where does Shannon Homecoming Celebration get it's name?

🇺🇲 Shannon Homecoming Celebration began in 1919 to celebrate the homecoming of Shannon's WW1 Veterans. 🇺🇲 Today Shannon Homecoming Celebrates all veterans and active-duty military members! 🇺🇲

🇺🇲 Come celebrate with us honoring ALL our brave VETERANS this weekend!

📆 September 5th, 6th & 7th!

📸 Pictured is Shannon's WW1 veterans in the first Shannon Homecoming parade.

09/04/2026

🍦Grab a scoop of delicious ice cream this weekend downtown Shannon during our Shannon Homecoming Celebration! 🍨🍦

Our Youth for Life team will be selling ice cream THIS WEEKEND at the Shannon Labor Day Celebration! 🍦🎉

Stop by and see us:
🍦 Saturday: 4:00–9:00 p.m.
🍦 Sunday: 1:00–9:00 p.m.
🍦 Monday: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a sweet treat and show your support for Lifeline Coalition and Youth for Life! 💙

09/04/2026

🎼 The Gibson Girls will be on the Shannon Homecoming stage tomorrow night!! You won't want to miss them!! 🎤
📆 Saturday, September 7th
⏰ ️Beginning at 6:30pm

🎼 We're excited to welcome The Gibson Girls back this year—by popular demand! 🎤🇺🇸

📆 Join us on Saturday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of Christian and vintage classics at the ShannonHomecoming stage. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎶

"We are three sisters: Alisha, Kabryn, and Kathryn Gibson. We started singing in church when we were very young. It has always been our heart's desire to travel around, singing for the Lord.

We sing a blend of Christian and Vintage Classics.

Since 2018 we have had the privilege to be a part of the Greater Peoria Honor Flights. We have also been blessed to take part in many other wonderful events to honor our Veterans and Military.

Our goals: In a world full of hurt and negativity, we want to bring fresh, uplifting music that will encourage and inspire all who hear. We pray that every song will bring hope to the hearer, and show Christ's amazing love for us all!"

09/04/2026

🎉 Thank You to Our Raffle Donors! See a list of our donors and prizes below! 🎉

🎟️ Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 tickets for $5!

📅 Drawing: Labor Day Monday, September 7th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Shannon Homecoming Stage

Winners do NOT need to be present!

🎟️ Get your tickets this weekend downtown Shannon. Good luck to everyone! 🇺🇸

🎉 Thank You to Our Raffle Donors! 🎉

The Shannon Lions and Shannon American Legion would like to give a HUGE thank-you to all of our generous donors for our Raffle Drawing! Your support helps make Shannon Homecoming possible. ❤️

🎟️ Raffle Tickets: $1 each or 6 tickets for $5!

📅 Drawing: Labor Day Monday, September 7th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Shannon Homecoming Stage

Winners do NOT need to be present!

🎁 Check out these fantastic prizes:

🌳 $250 Arrowhead Treehouse Rental - Dittmar Farms & Orchard — donated by First State Bank Shannon Polo Lake Carroll

🔥 Gas Grill — donated by Four Paws Inn

🛠️ Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit — donated by Adam Miller, Wyffels Hybrids Seeds

💳 $100 Casey's Gift Card — donated by Al's Quality Service

🚜 Case IH Pedal Tractor — donated by Birkey's Farm Store - Polo, IL

📺 Smart TV — donated by Bryan's Diesel Repair Shop

🎄 Christmas Tree Gift Certificate — donated by Dollinger Tree Farm

⛳ Foursome of Golf — donated by Lake Carroll Golf Course

🪑 Concrete Bench — donated by Midwest Cement Products

🧊 Igloo Roller Cooler — donated by Nutrien Ag Solutions

🚚 Battery-Operated Truck — donated by Shannon Fire Department

🚜 John Deere Pedal Tractor — donated by Sloan Implement

🪑 Chair — donated by Slumberland Furniture, Slumberland Furniture Freeport

🔥 Fire Ring — donated by Chadwick Manufacturing

🎟️ Get your tickets and good luck to everyone! 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

Bring the whole family downtown Shannon this weekend!

Your kids will have a blast bouncing around on our FREE Inflatables at Shannon Homecoming! 🛝

🎉 The FREE Inflatables at Shannon Homecoming are returning again this year! 🥳🛝

📅 Saturday, September 5th: 4 PM–9 PM
📅 Sunday, September 6th: 1 PM–9 PM
📅 Labor Day Monday, September 7th: 9 AM–3 PM

Bring the kids, let them have some fun, and enjoy Homecoming together! ❤️

🍰 Don’t forget to support our Shannon Homecoming Dessert Auction!
📅 Labor Day Monday, September 7th
⏰ 2:30 PM

All proceeds from the Dessert Auction will help keep the inflatables FREE for the kids! 🎈

Come out and have some have fun! We can’t wait to see everyone at Shannon Homecoming! 🎉

09/03/2026

🇺🇲 Don't forget to grab a picture with Uncle Sam this weekend! 📸

Join us this weekend in downtown Shannon for the Shannon Homecoming Celebration! Come out and show your hometown pride and snap a picture with FSB’s very own Uncle Sam! ❤️🇺🇸💙

09/03/2026

☕️ Come see Ruby's Coffee Coach, LLC at Shannon Homecoming Celebration all weekend long! ☕️ 🇺🇲

09/03/2026

📣 UPDATE: Shannon Community Church Service by Shannon-Bethel UMC!

There has been a time and location change for Shannon’s Community Church Service!

The service will now be held on Sunday, September 6th at 10:00 AM at Shannon’s Village Park.

We hope to see you there! 🙏

09/01/2026

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👨‍🚒 KIDS STILL NEEDED! Join us for the annual Shannon Little Mr. Firefighter & Junior Mr. Firefighter contest! 🚒

📅 Saturday, September 5th
🕠 5:00 PM
📍 Shannon Homecoming Stage

👦 Ages 4–6: Little Mr. Firefighter
👦 Ages 7–10: Jr. Mr. Firefighter

For more information or to register, please contact Amanda 815-238-3171🚒👨‍🚒

09/01/2026

🍧 Welcome Back, Louisiana Style Snowballs! 🍧

We’re excited to welcome Louisiana Style Snowballs back to downtown Shannon for our Shannon Homecoming Celebration! 🎉

They’ll be serving up their delicious, refreshing snowballs all weekend long! Be sure to stop by and grab your favorite flavor while enjoying all the Homecoming festivities. 💙

Concession Stand Hours
📅 Saturday, September 5th: 4 PM–9 PM
📅 Sunday, September 6th: 1 PM–9 PM
📅 Monday, September 7th: 9 AM–3 PM

Come celebrate, cool off, and enjoy a snowball with us! 🍧

We can’t wait to see you downtown Shannon!