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Javapalooza
Take your sweet time to savor the smells, revel in the flavors – and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers and Routes region. Javapalooza celebrates the bean and the people who create that beautiful, and delightful coffee experience. Get ready to take part and discover your new coffee…
2024 Dwight Harvest Days & Basset Waddle Weekend
The Dwight Harvest Days & Basset Waddle Weekend includes a craft show, flea marker, parade, bags tournament, axe throwing, carnival, canine in the clouds show, car show, and best food booths around. Grab your friends and family for some fun entertainment. The Paradise Bash and Waddle will be our 27th and what a fundraiser event…
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In Fall Carnival
The historic Skyview Drive-In movie theater in Litchfield is having our Fall Carnival September 20-22 at the Drive-In! We'll have Carnival Rides, Carnival Games, delicious food and we'll be showing Austin Powers Friday and Saturday evenings at dark! If you've been looking for something to do with the kids to blow off some steam from school…
Duncan Manor 10 Year Anniversary
Come celebrate 10 years of restoration, sustainability, and community. September 20-22 (Tickets Available Now). Featuring Elizabeth & Ethan from HGTV's "Cheap Old Houses" / Live Music from Dan Hubbard, Chicago Farmer, & more / Local Food from ACRES / 20+ Local Vendors.
2024 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
This event was a chore once upon a time, as Abraham Lincoln knew, and now you will be able to watch men and women alike split logs into beautiful rails. The fierce competition between the contenders will keep you on the edge of your seat. The contest is divided up into four categories: Junior, Team,…
Buzz Bomb Oktoberfest
As we always say, if it’s worth doing it’s worth over doing so with that in mind we are shutting down the street and throwing an outdoor music festival on Saturday 9/21/2024! It’s also September…which means Oktoberfest! We will be serving several German styles and have invited other local breweries to come and bring their…
FINAL Cruise-In to Docs Just Off 66
FINAL Cruise-In to Docs Just Off 66
Rev your engines and get ready for a fantastic evening! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Classic Car Cruise-In on September 19th from 5 - 8 PM. Bring your friends, family, and of course, your love for classic cars, an appetite and maybe a lawn chair or two! What’s on the agenda? Classic Cars:…
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In September 19th
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In September 19th
Come out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All makes & models are welcome. 2024 Remaining Dates: September 19 | October 17.
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tours at Old Joliet Prison - September ONLY! These tours are not offered after September. Secure your tickets now! These are the final guided night tours of the season and will not be available again until next summer! Limited tickets available. The truth about Old Joliet Prison is scarier than…
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tours at Old Joliet Prison - September ONLY! These tours are not offered after September. Secure your tickets now! These are the final guided night tours of the season and will not be available again until next summer! Limited tickets available. The truth about Old Joliet Prison is scarier than…
Lincoln Memorial Garden Moonlight Meander
Lincoln Memorial Garden Moonlight Meander
Back by popular demand! Join us under the September Full Moon, a Harvest Moon, for our second “Moonlight Meander”. Adults 21+ are invited to LMG to take a self-guided walk along our trails (remember your head lamp or flashlight), make s’mores from our gourmet s’mores bar, and enjoy the music of guitarist Jim Ackerman and…
Jeep Run – Duck Hunt Adventure at The Twistee Treat Diner
Jeep Run – Duck Hunt Adventure at The Twistee Treat Diner
Join us September 21st at Twistee Treat Diner as we embark on a "duck hunting" adventure, visiting 5 different local parks! We will meet at Twistee Treat at 10am for registration and start our journey at 11am. Entry: NON-perishable food items/NOT EXPIRED = 5 items per driver & 2 items per passenger. (All food items…
Capital City Clash Professional Wrestling
Capital City Clash Professional Wrestling
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, in partnership with Global Force Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Entertainment and media partner Neuhoff Media, are ecstatic to announce Capital City Clash, a professional wrestling event, coming to Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, September 21st! WWE Hall of Famer, AEW Superstar, and Lucky Horseshoes Co-Owner Jeff Jarrett played an instrumental part in…
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tours at Old Joliet Prison - September ONLY! These tours are not offered after September. Secure your tickets now! These are the final guided night tours of the season and will not be available again until next summer! Limited tickets available. The truth about Old Joliet Prison is scarier than…
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