Events
16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United StatesFollowing a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest
Atlanta Public Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, I, United StatesThe Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the entries remaining on display for visitors to view from June 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Gingerbread Artists of all…
Swamp Rats at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesSwamp Rats takes intricate clawhammer banjo and blends it with a driving punk rhythm fronted by gritty & soothing harmonizing vocals. Some have said the music sounds like a type of haunted that makes them happy. Folk with an edge is what most people say about Florida's "Phantom" folk band Swamp Rats. Buzz Bomb Brewing…
Chatham Jaycees 50th Annual Sweet Corn Festival
Chatham Community Park 698 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL, United StatesThe 50th Annual Chatham Sweet Corn Festival is July 18 & 19, 2025. Featuring Live music, food, vendors and children's activities. Featuring a big favorite, the Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw.
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