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The city of Havana, Illinois, established in 1853, offers you and your family endless resources, a great place to raise a family, enjoy retirement, operate a business, a place to work, or just to enjoy the natural history and beauty of the great Illinois river city.

Nestled in the heart of Illinois, we warmly invite you to come and visit the friendly atmosphere and people of Havana.

Community Links

Click here to take a look at the Havana City Map: Havana City Map

News and Events

Havana's Trolley
Havana is rolling out the red carpet for local residents and visitors alike with the addition of an antique replica Trolley. It is also available for private rental and will travel a 50 mile radius of Havana - so get your party rolling! <read more>

Pay your chamber dues online!
Forget hunting for an envelope, looking up an address or paying for postage! You can become a member of the Havana Chamber of Commerce just by clicking below! <read more>

Change is Good!
It's a new Polka Pace Race Route! <read more>

Polka Pace Race returns for another run
You've got plenty of time left to train! Get yourself motivated and sign up for the 2010 PPR today! <read more>

37th Annual Havana Oktoberfest!!!
Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Havana Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday and Saturday, September 10th & 11th. Activities include bands, arts and crafts, a parade, a 5K race, and of course, bratwurst, sauerkraut, beer, wine, and other foods. <read more>

Welcome to our Website!
We'd like to welcome you to our community, too! How may we help you today? If you don't see what you are looking for here, please give us a call at 309 543-3528. If we aren't there to answer your call, we will get back to you as soon as possible. Or email us at havana@scenichavana.com<read more>

Shop Havana with CHAMBER BUCKS!
Shop Havana and support your home community! Local purchases benefit Havana by keeping sales tax receipts at home, building a stronger community. CHAMBER BUCKS are Havana-only gift certificates that are accepted by Havana businesses just like any other check. <read more>

Riverfront Car Show and Cruise In Return
Not just boats at the Havana Riverfront, but the coolest cars, motorcycles, tractors and other wheeled vehicles! <read more>

Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
Havana is featured on the Illinos River Road National Scenic Byway website! <read more>

Find us on Facebook!
Havana Area Chamber of Commerce is now on Facebook! <read more>

Find us on Facebook!
Havana Area Chamber of Commerce is now on Facebook! <read more>

Polka Pace Race
The Polka Pace Race is a 5K run through the streets of Havana, including a jaunt through our scenic Riverfront Park and down our histori... <more info>

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Havana Chamber of Commerce, is held the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. September 10 & 11, 2010. Activities includ... <more info>

8th Annual Riverfront Car Show and Cruise
Cruise-in at McDonalds / Car Show at Riverfront Park, Havana, IL 62644 The 8th Annual Riverfront Car Show and Cruise-In will be held August 13th and... <more info>

Redneck Fishing Tournament
Bath Illinois' World Famous Redneck Fishing Tournament. Flying asian carp round up. Activities include Little Miss and Master Pageant, Food and Beer s... <more info>

3rd Annual Havana Boat Races
3rd Annual Havana Boat Races will be held on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. Saturday: Time trials are from Noon - 3:00 PM Races are... <more info>

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