July 05, 2025
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Dixon Petunia Fest draws sweet rides to annual car show

By Alex T. Paschal
Russ Shuck is seen through the window of his ’67 Dodge Dart Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Petunia Fest car show in Dixon. Shaded by trees at John Dixon Park, hundreds filed through to check out the sweet rides.

Russ Shuck is seen through the window of his ’67 Dodge Dart Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Petunia Fest car show in Dixon. Shaded by trees at John Dixon Park, hundreds filed through to check out the sweet rides. (Alex T. Paschal)

DIXON – Nice weather and sweet rides made for a fun time Friday, July 4, 2025, at John Dixon Park for the annual Petunia Fest car show. From vintage to modern rides, the park was filled with vehicles of all kinds for fans to check out and admire.

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Leroy Higley, 15, of Dixon, shows off his 1988 Dodge Raider Friday, July 4, 2025, at Dixon’s Petunia Fest car show. Higley liked the uniqueness of the ride so he recently bought it from a local seller.

Leroy Higley, 15, of Dixon, shows off his 1988 Dodge Raider Friday, July 4, 2025, at Dixon’s Petunia Fest car show. Higley liked the uniqueness of the ride so he recently bought it from a local seller. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media