🎉 Bicentennial Bites: Celebrating 200 Years of Local Businesses 🎉
📅 Thursday, August 21st | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Countryside Banquet Facility | 659 School St, Washington, IL 61571
Join us for an evening of fun, flavor, and hometown pride as we celebrate Washington’s 200th anniversary in style! Bicentennial Bites brings the community together for a family-friendly festival honoring the businesses, stories, and spirit that have shaped our town over the past two centuries.
🍴 Savor a “Taste of Washington” with bites from local eateries and food vendors
🛍️ Shop and connect with local businesses and makers
🎶 Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the evening
🎨 Take part in games, family activities, and historical displays
This event is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to the local businesses that make Washington unique. Whether you're indulging in delicious eats, discovering hometown favorites, or dancing to lively tunes, Bicentennial Bites is the perfect way to honor the past and celebrate the future of our vibrant community.
✨ Come hungry, bring the family, and celebrate 200 years of Washington! ✨
Ongoing Programs & Features
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
