We want to thank all of you who came to the 2007 Stillman Valley Fall Festival. We hope you had a good time and will want to come back next year. The picture area has been updated with new pictures from last years festival.

 

In September the small town of Stillman Valley invites all to come and enjoy a wonderful, entertaining few days in a friendly atmosphere. Our festival offers a variety of things to do.

The Stillman Valley Fall Festival (SVFF) started in 1937. It is a celebration of tradition, values, and pride in our community, churches, schools, and local organizations. It is held on the 4th Saturday in the month of September. The Festival is organized by a group of volunteers that form the Steering Committee. This committee meets year round to plan this event. All entry fees and sponsorship dollars are use to offset the cost of putting on the Festival.

This Festival also helps out many community organizations with their fund raising efforts.

  • The Stillman Valley Lions Club
  • Chana Church
  • Davis Jct. United Methodist Church
  • Kishwaukee Presbyterian Church
  • Valley Evangelical Covenant Church
  • Various Stillman Valley High School student clubs
  • Boy Scout Troop
  • Girl Scout troops
  • Stillman Valley Fire Station

The 2008 festival will be held on Sept. 26th, 27th, and 28th.

Facts about the Festival:

  • 8000 copies of 24 page booklet are distributed thru Ogle County Life Newspaper
  • This is a FREE family friendly festival
  • Annual (71 yrs)
  • Community group fundraiser
  • Popular festival (~ 10,000 people)
  • It is located on a popular and busy State Route 72
  • Near the major metropolitan area of Rockford

Many exciting events are planned throughout the entire weekend, including a large fireworks show on Friday evening sponsored by Stillman Bank.

Here is the list of attractions that are FREE to spectators:

  • Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Display
  • Downtown Dance sponsored by Fritz's Wooden Nickel
  • Car Show
  • Craft Show
  • Flea Market
  • Horticulture Show
  • Musical Entertainment
  • Parade
  • Quilt Show
  • Garden Railroad Display


Additional events include the Stillman Valley Fire Protection District Breakfast, Evangelical Covenant Church Swedish Pancake Breakfast, Book Sale, and plenty of food. The carnival, arranged by the Stillman Valley Lion's Club, provides carnival rides and games. The Parade is held on Sunday afternoon.

 

We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is interested in getting involved as there are a variety of volunteer opportunities available. If you’re interested in filling this role, suggesting new ideas, or have a desire to personally get involved in any area of the festival, please contact a committee member.
Sincerely,
SVFF Steering Committee