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  • A Summer of Live Music

    A Summer of Live Music

    Take a break from the heat and catch some great live bands this summer in downtown Crete! With genres spanning from polka and oldies to bluegrass and classic country, music-lovers of all ages are invited to come and dance the night (or afternoon) away. June 9 | 3 – 6 p.m. (FREE) | The 1206…

  • Uncovering Downtown History

    Uncovering Downtown History

    May is National Preservation Month—a time for communities across America to celebrate and preserve their diverse heritage. There are several restoration and rehabilitation projects going on in downtown Crete this summer, including the final phase of the Isis Theatre project. When restoring a historic building, every effort should be made to repair and preserve the…

  • 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration a Success

    3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration a Success

    Hundreds were drawn to City Park this past Sunday to enjoy the sights, sounds, and oh-so-delicious tastes of the city’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, hosted by the Crete Chamber of Commerce. Although Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day (that’s September 16), nor is it widely-celebrated in Mexico itself, in the United States…

  • Crete Farmers Market kicks off June 6

    Crete Farmers Market kicks off June 6

    Fresh, homegrown produce, local honey, delicious baked goods, and unique art and gifts—these are just a few of the things you can look forward to at Crete’s annual farmers market. The 2024 season will kick off on Thursday, June 6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ace Hardware parking lot (1025 Main Ave)…