42nd annual Utica Burgoo Festival this Sunday

Thousands of people will visit the village of Utica on Sunday for the La Salle County Historical Society’s 42nd annual Burgoo Festival.  Over 250 vendors, flea marketers, and craftsmen will be in downtown Utica from 9 to 5.  The Burgoo is a pioneer stew that’s made with beef and a number of vegetables, herbs and spices.  It’s cooked outdoors on a wood-burning stove for over 12-hours.  There will also be a number of musical events throughout the day.  The Burgoo Festival

serves as a fundraiser for the LaSalle County Historical Society to run the museum and offer other programs.