I-57 Roofing at the Arcola Broomcorn Festival: Celebrating Our Community Roots 🌽🏃‍♂️🎉

Every September, our hometown of Arcola, IL comes alive for one of Central Illinois’s most iconic events: the Arcola Broomcorn Festival! With over 60,000 visitors flocking to downtown, this annual celebration honors Arcola’s rich broomcorn history—dating all the way back to 1859—and brings the community together for a weekend of fun, tradition, and local pride.

Proudly Local. Passionately Involved.

As a business headquartered right here in Arcola, Illinois, I-57 Roofing was proud to go all-in this year:

• 🏃‍♀️ Sponsored the Broomcorn Festival 5K/10K race at Moore Park, showing our support for health, community, and local events.

• 🎉 Participated in the Broomcorn Parade with our awesome team float, repping the I-57 Roofing crew and our commitment to Arcola, Illinois families and homeowners.

• 🏢 Welcomed festival-goers just steps from the action at our Arcola, Illinois roofing office, where we provide professional residential and commercial roofing services to property owners.

At I-57 Roofing, being local means more than just having an office here—it means being your neighbor, your go-to for roof replacement and repair in Central Illinois, and your biggest supporter when the community comes together.

Whether we’re up on your roof or marching down Main Street, we’re here to serve, protect, and invest in the place we proudly call home.

What Is the Arcola Broomcorn Festival?

Held the weekend after Labor Day since 1972, the Broomcorn Festival is a major cultural event in East Central Illinois. It's a nod to Arcola’s past as the “Broomcorn Capital of the World” and a celebration of the people and traditions that continue to make this town so special.

Festival highlights include:

• National Broom Sweeping Contest (yes, that’s a real thing!)

• Lively parade featuring the world-famous Lawn Rangers

• Over 150 arts & crafts vendors and food booths

• Broom-making demonstrations in the Broom Tent

• Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend

• Carnival rides, pageants, tractor pulls, and more!

  
  

The entire town transforms into a festive space for families, friends, and visitors.

Why This Matters to Us

As members of the Arcola Chamber of Commerce, and with one of our team members helping plan the festival, this event is close to our hearts. Supporting and sponsoring events like this is part of our commitment to building up Arcola—both on and off the roof.

We believe strong communities build strong businesses. And nothing brings people together quite like broomcorn, great food, and a weekend full of fun.

Want to Learn More or Join the Fun?

Planning your visit for next year? Start here:

• 🌐 Official Arcola Broomcorn Festival Website

• 📍 Find local info & vendor registration through the Arcola Chamber

• 📅 The festival is held annually the weekend after Labor Day — mark your calendar!

Final Thoughts from I-57 Roofing

We’re grateful to be part of such an amazing event and even more grateful to call Arcola, Illinois home. From running the 5K to waving from the parade route, we loved every second of the Arcola Broomcorn Festival.

See you next year—brooms, race bibs, and all!