Betsy Ann Picnic

About this event

Come join us for the 118th Annual Betsey Ann Picnic in Brighton, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, 2024. Enjoy free entertainment on both nights, with main attractions featuring "Money Shot" on Friday from 7-11 PM and "Whiskey River" on Saturday from 7-11 PM, playing country and classic rock from the '70s to today. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music!

Activities include:

• Little Miss Betsey Ann pageant on Saturday at 4:00 PM
• Bingo on Friday and Saturday nights
• A beer garden available throughout the event

Food will be served from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday and from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday. Don't miss out on the famous Betsey Ann Burgoo Soup, along with white fish, river fish, catfish, chicken, and barbecue pork steak dinners, all served by the Brighton Boy Scouts and Brighton Park Committee starting at 4:00 PM each day.

Little Egypt Shows and Carnival will be providing entertainment with $23.00 arm bands available for both nights from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Free kiddie carnival rides for children 8 years and younger will be offered from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Vendors will be open from 4:00 PM on Friday and from 1:00 PM on Saturday. Don't forget to stay for the nightly attendance prizes drawn at 11:00 PM.

Join us for a fun-filled weekend of music, food, games, and community spirit at the Betsey Ann Picnic!