Pretzel Fest This Saturday

The inaugural Pretzel Fest is scheduled for April 24 in Downtown Freeport to celebrate the history and comradery of the Pretzel City. Activities, food, shopping and fun for all ages between 10 am to 4 pm on Chicago Avenue.

The Pretzel Fest BBQ Competition will kick off in the early hours of the morning with aromas to entice all residents and visitors. The Stephenson County Historical Society will present fun facts on the history of Freeport as the Pretzel City, and Mayor Jodi Miller will deliver a proclamation commemorating April 24 as Pretzel Day in Freeport. The event will also h...