"Picture Decatur" (Decatur IL)

Picture Decatur Decatur Illinois Memory Lane 86 (click on any photo to enlarge it)

We dropped by Progress City USA a couple times over the summer months to grab some "under construction" photos. Here's a little flavor for what things look like out there before the Farm Progress Show has fully moved-in.

Big news!  An awesome concert has been added to the schedule of the Farm Progress Show....... LEE BRICE Huge talent, incredible music. From the Herald & Review: Country music artist Lee Brice  will make a special appearance at the Farm Progress Show on Sept. 1 to debut his new song “Farmer.” “‘Farmer’ is all about elevating the farming profession by painting a picture of the hardworking individuals and whole families, even generations of families, who dedicate so much of their time, resources, energy and lives providing for us all,” Brice said in a news release. “The song is a celebration of the tireless and often unacknowledged work that goes into keeping families across America fed.” Best part:  concert is free to anyone who has already paid their $20 admission to the Farm Progress Show.  Can't beat that!

Really, really sucks that there will be no Decatur Celebration this year. Or next year. Or ever again. There is season for everything -- and time simply ran out for this incredible street festival that will remain in the hearts of so freakin' many for so freakin' long. The food. The friends. The music. The arts. The community. And on and on and on. Over this weekend -- what would have been Decatur Celebration 2021 weekend -- we'll be posting nearly 100 Celebration photos to our Instagram account.  Be sure to check those out. https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/decaturcelebration/