Welcome to the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration information page. To honor this significant occasion, the Bicentennial Planning Committee has planned a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025, that will not only showcase our rich heritage but also bring our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration.
To honor Canton’s Bicentennial Celebration, we have created ways for everyone to be involved.
1) Donating funds for the celebration week (see Fundraising Contributions button)
2. Volunteering (see Volunteer Opportunities button)
3. Come out and enjoy all the events! (see more details below)
If you have questions call 309-647-2677 or by email at cantonilbicentennial2025@gmail.com.
Here is a snapshot of the Calendar of Events planned by the Bicentennial Planning Committee and by other organizations that submitted their events in 2024.
Fundraising Contributions
You can support the Bicentennial Celebrations by financially supporting the Bicentennial Committee. To discuss how you can contribute or to learn more about our bicentennial celebration, please do not hesitate to contact our committee at 309-647-2677 or by email at cantonilbicentennial2025@gmail.com.
Bicentennial Medallion
For an event as significant as a city’s 200th birthday, memorabilia is a big part of it. With that in mind, the Canton Bicentennial 2025 Committee is offering limited edition medallion coins as keepsakes of the event. The inch-and-a-half-diameter two-sided medallions are on sale now for $10.00 each and will continue to be offered as long the supply lasts.
They’re on sale during regular business hours at the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce at 48 North Main Street, the Canton City Building at 2 North Main Street, and MidAmerica National Bank at 100 West Elm Street (Canton location only).
To learn more about the Canton Bicentennial, call 309-647-2677, email cantonilbicentennial2025@gmail.com, go to https://cantonillinois.org/canton-bicentennial-information/ , or the Canton Illinois Bicentennial 2025 Facebook page. The official celebration is June 20th through the 29th with a variety of events and activities being planned.
Media information
Find information that is going on about the Canton Bicentennial
Canton IL Bicentennial Proclamation
On January 7th, 2025, Mayor Kent McDowell read the Canton Bicentennial Proclamation at the city Council meeting. Mike Walters, President of the Bicentennial Committee spoke a few words after the reading.
Bicentennial General Information
Those who are serving on the Bicentennial Committee, appointed by the City of Canton, are from left to right: Rick Klinedinst, Carol Davis, Mike Walters, Carla Bobell, Stacy Wise, and Kevin Stephenson.
Ultimate Doors Concert ticket information
This concert is sold out. Since the Canton HS Auditorium only holds 1000. If you have extra tickets that you will not be using, please contact the Canton Chamber office at 309-647-2677 or email us at cantonareachamber@gmail.com. If you would like your name put on a waiting list for potential tickets that get turned in, also contact the Canton Chamber office to add your name to the waiting list.
Bicentennial Community Band
Were you in band back in the day or play an instrument? You could be a part of the Bicentennial Community Band that will play during the Bicentennial Celebration week. Get signed up today!
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering during the Bicentennial Celebration week, we would love to have your help! Open the Volunteer form, fill in your name and phone number at the top and check the boxes that interest you with an X, then someone from the Bicentennial Planning Committee will contact you to discuss details. Please be sure to fill out the section in red ink to let us know if you are capable of lifting things, carrying things, can stand for long periods or can walk for periods of times. If you have any questions, contact Carla Bobell at 309-647-2677 or email cantonilbicentennial2025@gmail.com.
