February 11, 2025
Shaw Local
NewsSportsShaw Local RadioeNewspaperNewslettersObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

Slaying dragons: Larpers introduce live-action feats at Lowell Park fall festival

By Shaw Local News Network and Alex T. Paschal
Coraline Jones, 9, and sister Zoey, 12, stand locked in an epic sword battle Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Lowell Park. The two were sampling the weapons provided by the CER LARP group.

Coraline Jones, 9, and sister Zoey, 12, stand locked in an epic sword battle Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Lowell Park. The two were sampling the weapons provided by the CER LARP group for the Lowell Park Fall Festival in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)

Dixon’s Lowell Park held its first fall festival Saturday at the Pinetum. The day featured vendors, crafts, snacks and a hayrack ride. Also on hand was a live action role-playing group, CER LARP, which introduced its weapons, gear and rules in its fantasy world to visitors to the fest. Artists and gardeners alike brought in the fruits of their trade for sale at the fest.

Image 1 of 6
Wood artist John Carroll of Mt. Morris sits with a display of his works he calls Cairns Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Lowell Park in Dixon. Carroll uses all repurposed wood, “they all had a life before,” said the artist. Lowell Park was hosting a fall fest that featured many outdoor and autumn type interests.

Wood artist John Carroll of Mt. Morris sits with a display of his works he calls Cairns Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Lowell Park in Dixon. Carroll uses all repurposed wood, “they all had a life before,” said the artist. Lowell Park was hosting a fall fest that featured many outdoor and autumn type interests. (Alex T. Paschal)

Have a Question about this article?
DixonFallFestival
Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois

Alex Paschal

Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media