by Richard Ortiz | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Freeburg Community Yard Sale is coming up next Saturday, September 15 from 8 am to 2 pm. The Freeburg community will be jammed head to toe with individual sales. Stop by and find hidden treasures, and give some items a much needed new home.
The Chamber will have yard sale maps available at local businesses on September 14 to make your shopping experience easier. If you plan on selling, sign up before September 10 to be included on the map. The maps will include the address and a brief listing of sale items. Maps will be available for pickup at Country Mart, Gary’s Restaurant, Midland States Bank, Regions Bank, Ace Hardware, both Citizens Community Bank locations, and The Freeburg Tribune September 14 and 15.
If you live on the outskirts of Freeburg and want to participate, spaces are available in the Freeburg Marketplace for you to sell your items. Country Mart will also be having a Fall Fest with events and attractions in the parking lot of the market place.
To participate in the yard sale as a seller, or for more information, contact Carolyn Anderson at 618-539-5528 or mrsa417@att.net. Make sure and get signed up by September 10 to be on the map.
If you’re looking for deals, or to discover hidden treasures, come check out the sales around Freeburg. While you’re here, please try the many great businesses in our community and enjoy the best that Freeburg has to offer!
by Richard Ortiz | Sep 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Freeburg Chamber is preparing for the annual Chili Cook Off and Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, September 29 at the Village Square Park in Freeburg. Last year’s event was a big hit and we’re looking forward to another fun and tasty day at the park! The festival will be from 11 am to 7 pm. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank and the Utility Assistance Fund.
The main event is the chili cook off. The winning team receives a $500 prize, and all teams that sign up before September 14 get a $75 gift card to Country Mart in Freeburg. The entry fee is $35, but Chamber members can enter for free. This is one of many benefits extended to our members, like exclusive networking events.
The public will vote on a winner. Attendees can buy a round of samples from all of the stands, and will get a chance to vote on their favorite chili. There will also be a special guns and hoses competition between the police and fire departments, with separate voting. If chili isn’t enough for your stomach, the VFW will also be selling BBQ.
Old fashioned beer buckets will be for sale that can be refilled throughout the event for a reduced price. The buckets are not only a great value for the beer itself, and handy to carry around the event, but they make for great collectibles and display pieces.
There will be plenty of activities for young ones, including a large kids activity area sponsored by Hope Christian Church. The Freeburg Women’s Community Club will be having pumpkin and face painting as well. The Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank will be holding a food drive, and everyone who brings food items will be entered into a basket raffle.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to get your business some positive exposure in front of a great crowd from around the area, we have event sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship information, as well as the entry form for interested teams, are attached below. For more information, email mtrout@freeburg.com or call 618-410-8077.
Sponsorship Letter 2018
Chili Cook-Off Entry & Rules 2018 2
