Historic North Main Street Hosts Sidewalk Sale

Several merchants on North Main Street spread their wares out on tables lining the sidewalk Thursday afternoon for the 60th annual sidewalk sale.

The participating shops will have their goods out until 8 p.m. Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The first day of the sidewalk sale coincides with the hot summer nights concert.

Shops Open Late Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday, many merchants on North and South Main Street are planning to stay open later so that people in town for a large annual conference can shop in the evening.

The Pioneer Network, an eldercare advocacy group, will hold its annual conference at the St. Charles Convention Center Sunday through Aug. 4.

Carol Felzien, director of communication, said in an email exchange that the event is the largest convention to ever come to St. Charles, adding that the reserved room blocks for participants sold out at three area hotels. Nearly 1,800 attendees are expected to participate in conference, she said. 

The conference schedule includes time for participants to explore historic St. Charles on Tuesday night between 6 and 9 p.m.