Fall Rev Up & Progressive Dinner

The Fall Rev Up & Progressive Dinner is a car cruise through the Illinois Valley on Oct. 24, 2026, starting at The Rootbeer Stand Of Oglesby Illinois at 225 N Columbia Ave in Oglesby, Ill. Participants meet at 11 a.m. for root beer at the stand and leave around 11:30 a.m. for a 5.5-mile cruise to ACES N 8s in Tonica for pretzels and cheese. The group departs around 12:15 p.m. for SMITTYS BAR AND TAP in Leonore, 6.5 miles away, for tenderloin sandwiches. A 1:15 p.m. departure covers 10 miles to Matheson State Park, where the cruise passes through the park before continuing 2.5 miles to Starved Rock State Park. From the main entrance, the cruise runs 6 miles to Mr Js hot dogs in Jonesville for hot dogs, pictures and goodbyes. Participants may join or leave the cruise at any point along the route. 50/50 tickets are sold for door prizes and cash awarded at the end, and winners need not be present. Spectator admission is free.