Episode 47: Paxton is the Place to Be

Chambana Proud

Just north of Champaign lies the small town of Paxton. While it may be small, big things are happening with new restaurants, bars, a live music venue, and dozens of events. Terri & Carly talk with Paxton Main Street director, Donna, to get the inside scoop on what to experience and why it’s important to support our rural communities and our local businesses. Stay tuned in for all the fun events happening this weekend in Chambana!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Show links:

• Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
• Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
• Paxton Main Street:https://www.paxtonmainstreet.com/
• Paxton Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PaxtonMainStreet
• Champaign Whiskey Fest: https://www.champaignwhiskeyfest.com/
• Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest: https://www.bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org/
• CU Days: https://champaignparks.org/event/champaign-urbana-days-cu-days/2024-08-09/
• Farm Olympics at Sola Gratia: https://www.solagratiacsa.com/events/farm-olympics
• FamILLy Movie Night at Memorial Stadium: https://fightingillini.com/news/2024/8/2/football-familly-movie-night-film-selected-event-set-for-aug-10.aspx
• Morrissey Park ParkRun: https://www.facebook.com/morrisseyparkparkrun?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
• Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events