Heritage Days in Farmer City opened with a beautiful night of entertainment for the community on Thursday evening. 

Brent Cordes (CORD-US), Heritage Days Spokesperson, told Regional Radio from the Farmer City Raceway that the event kicked off on Thursday with Community Night, an evening of fun events and free food for the whole family. 

Saturday night, there will be a free rodeo at 6:30 that you can watch from the grandstands. Cordes explains that a musical act will follow the rodeo each evening, so you can stay in your seats and enjoy the live music. 

A central Illinois favorite for any fair or festival is the car show. Cordes indicates that the show is on Saturday, and registration is from 10 AM to 1 PM, then the show begins at 2 PM. 

There are plenty more events fun events and attractions not mentioned by Cordes taking place this weekend. Learn more about the full schedule by visiting farmercityheritagedays.com