Rhubarb Fest is celebrating its 33rd year. Last year, more than 15,000 people descended on the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois, which has a population of roughly 3,700.

If you crave rhubarb or just want to try it, this could be your lucky weekend. More than 2,500 homemade rhubarb pies and countless other treats - including pastries, wine and even barbecue sauce ...

Aledo, Illinois, holds ribbon cutting event by mayor to showcase the revitalized historic downtown area. Including the newly renovated Aledo Opera House. ... Aledo seems primed for Rhubarb Fest.

ALEDO – Plans are being made for this year's Rhubarb Festival on June 6 and 7, according to Darlene Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, who helped found the annual event 23 years ago, told Aledo aldermen ...

It's a big weekend for the Aledo community, with its famous Rhubarb Festival underway and the grand reopening of the Aledo Opera House. WTHR Indianapolis. 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival underway in ...

Celebrate all things rhubarb at the Aledo Rhubarb Festival. Story by Brian Weckerly • 1mo. Summer is just around the corner, and that means a delicious QCA tradition will be kicking off soon.

06 06 2025 Rhubarb Fest continues in Aledo ...

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ALEDO – Rhubarb lovers who don’t like wet weather now have a reason to be thankful for the recent spring rains. Because of all the rain, this year’s rhubarb has grown well, which is good for ...

The annual Rhubarb Festival kicks off June 7 in Aledo. This marks the 32nd year for the event, a celebration of all things rhubarb. Festival-goers can enjoy pie, ice cream and soda pop featuring ...