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Events for August 8, 2026
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
2026 Logan County Fair
Fun for the whole family and a wide variety of daily events. Music Night Concert, Fair Queen Pageant and all of your favorite Grandstand events! 2026 Music Night Presents: LAUREN ALAINA with Opening Act: Josh Ross. Sat Aug 8th, 7:30pm 2026 Logan County Fair Queen Pageant. This year's pageant will be held on Tuesday, August…
DeadHead Daze 2026
Two days. Three bands. One seriously heady weekend. DeadHead Daze is DESTIHL's celebration of the DeadHead IPA Series, our award-winning lineup of hop-forward beers, and the music that inspired them.…
Illinois State Historical Society Marker Dedication Recognizing 134 Years of Innovation at Funks Research Acres
The Illinois State Historical Society, in partnership with the Paul A. Funk Foundation and McLean County Museum of History, will dedicate a new historic marker on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. The marker is located a quarter mile south of the Funk Prairie Home and Gem & Mineral Museum in Shirley, Illinois. It…