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Breaking Bread in McLean County
Beginning February 9, 2021, the McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with BN Welcoming (a coalition of the Immigration Project, Not In Our Town/Not In Our Schools, and West Bloomington Revitalization Project together creating a supportive environment for immigrants to McLean County), and Design Streak at Illinois State University, will launch a 10-part program…
Carlinville Market Days
In the heart of Macoupin County is Carlinville and in the heart of Carlinville is the square. That's where you'll find Carlinville's Market Days! Come shop all the treasures the first Saturday of every month, April through November. Caravan of vendors offering hundreds of hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind items! Come for the treasures... Stay for the day!…
2021 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Join the Cool Cruisers at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill, & Museum for the 2021 cruise-in season! The Cool Cruisers are a group of Central Illinois car enthusiasts who enjoy having cruise ins to show off their cars and gathering to share stories and kick a few tires. They have several events this year at Motorheads and…
State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A special exhibit telling the story of Illinois music opened Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, with stunning artifacts from legends like Miles Davis, Howlin’ Wolf, Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. “State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois” explores the state’s impact on musical genres…
Moonlight Market at Obed and Isaac’s
Moonlight Market highlights local crafters, farmers, artists and artisans from around the Central Illinois area. It is a free event held the first and third Wednesdays of the month from May through September, make plans to come dine, sip and shop on those nights. Moonlight Market is held on Jackson Street between 6th and 7th…
The Litchfield Pickers Market Returns in 2021 – Concert List Announced!
The Litchfield Tourism Office and Prairie Pickers are excited to announce the return of the Litchfield Pickers Market in 2021. The 2021 Litchfield Pickers Market will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM on the second Sunday of the month: from May to October in downtown Litchfield, IL (400 N. State Street). The exact…
Joliet Area Historical Museum 2021 Rooftop Summer Music Series
The 2021 Joliet Area Historical Museum Rooftop Summer Music Series is here! We've got some fantastic talent lined up for our Summer Rooftop Series, so register now, as capacity will be limited for these outdoor concerts at the popular Joliet Area Historical Museum venue. We kick off the season the right way with Joliet's own…
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series in Pontiac
Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River Concert Series this June-September at Humiston-Riverside Park Bandshell, 612 W Water St. Activities for the evening start at 6:00pm with giant yard games located near the bandshell run by the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. The bands play from 7:00-9:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 66…
Litchfield Park District Concerts in the Park 2021
Join the Litchfield Park District as they host their annual concert series live at Walton Park from 6:30PM to 9:30PM on Friday, June 11, July 9, August 13 and September 10 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. There is no cost to attend. Remember to bring a lawn chair! Free Musical Performances: June 11-6:30 PM—9:30…
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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Awards
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Awards
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Debuts Annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony At Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre! It’s going to be a spectacular rock and roll event when the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 hosts its inaugural Hall of Fame induction awards ceremonies on the evening of Tuesday, August…
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Fall Festival of Color
September 3,4,5 is the Rusty Star Marketplace Fabulous Fall Festival of Color. You don’t want to miss that huge sale. 80 nicely decorated booths filled with beautiful Antiques, Primitives, Painted & Repurposed furniture, Ladies trendy boutique clothing and accessories, lighting, gourmet foods, jellies, BBQ sauces & so much more! Rusty Star Marketplace, 10 minutes south…
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Grow Gillespie’s Labor Day 5K & Street Fest
Grow Gillespie’s Labor Day 5K & Street Fest
Plan your holiday weekend around the Grow Gillespie's Labor Day 5K & Street Fest! The event will be held September 4th, from 7:30am to 2pm at East Chestnut and Montgomery in Gillespie IL. Food Vendors! Breakfast Starts at 8am! Garden Swap: Starts at 7:30am Coal Museum: 8am-4pm 5k Fun Run/Walk: Starts at 9am Craft Vendors:…
Corvette Cruise-in in Atlanta
Corvette Cruise-in in Atlanta
City of Atlanta Tourism is hosing a Corvette Cruise-in on Arch Street from 10am-2pm! From 8:30am-10:00am we will have an informal Cars & Coffee. Head through the @Sip Shack drive-thru on your way in, or park on Arch and walk over, grab your drink and a pastry, and hang out on Arch Street with fellow…
2021 Springfield Oyster & Beer Festival
2021 Springfield Oyster & Beer Festival
The 2021 Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (S.O.B. Fest) is held at the Inn at 835 in Downtown Springfield on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend from 12-5pm. It will be held rain or shine, because attendees will be covered by the two 100' tents we've secured. Over 40 brands of craft beers will be…
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2nd Annual Kicks On 66 Ultra Car Show & Cruise/Randy Gori Memorial Car Show
The 2nd Annual Kicks On 66 Ultra Car Show & Cruise/Randy Gori Memorial Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. The show embraces all types and eras of vehicles (cars, motorcycles, trucks race cars, etc). At the conclusion of the show starts the cruise of a portion of State Road…
Music Under the Stars in Edwardsville
Music Under the Stars in Edwardsville
Celebrate the arias and classical sounds of opera when Opera Edwardsville returns to live performances Friday, Sept. 10 during a free outdoor concert in downtown Edwardsville. Guest artists will perform operatic highlights and selections from the golden age of musical theater during a two hour performance at Edwardsville's City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St. Bring…
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Litchfield Triathlou
Litchfield Triathlou
The City of Litchfield will be partnering with Racemaker productions for the eleventh annual Litchfield TriathLou. The race will be taking place Saturday, September 11th starting at Lake Lou Yaeger’s Marina 1. During this event, the City of Litchfield will welcome runners from across the country competing in Sprint, Olympic, Half and Aquabike Half distance…
20th Anniversary Ride to Remember 9/11
20th Anniversary Ride to Remember 9/11
Don't miss Springfield's 20th Anniversary Ride to Remember on Saturday, September 11th. This free event is open to everyone, and all vehicles are welcome. Line-up begins at Hall's Harley-Davidson, 2301 N Dirksen Pkwy, at 4 pm. Procession leaves at 5 pm for the 9/11 Memorial Site on State Capitol Grounds. More info: 217-528-8356 or #RidetoRemember
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September Litchfield Pickers Market
September Litchfield Pickers Market
The Litchfield Pickers Market returns this week on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield (Starting at 400 N. State Street). This portable vintage and antique market has returned in 2021, and we are excited to welcome visitors and vendors to Litchfield, IL. The Litchfield Pickers Market is the…
Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Show
Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Show
The Route 66 Classic Car Show started in 2008 as a way to bring the community together in celebrating the history of America's most cherished highway and the cars that have driven it. It is held at the intersection of Cermak and Ogden (Route 66) in the Lawndale/North Lawndale region of Chicagoland. The public is…
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Traveling Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica
A Call to Honor: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica will be on Display for 3 days, 9/13-9/15 at the American Legion Post #263, 1740 5th St. Lincoln, IL, from 9:00AM-7:00PM. This is a 50% replica of the original Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. At Arlington there…
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Shop Late Til’ 8 in downtown Pontiac
Shop Late Til’ 8 in downtown Pontiac
Make sure you don't miss our Shop Late Til' 8 event with our downtown retailers happening this Thursday, September 16! Our downtown retailers will be staying open a few hours later than usual to allow you to get some great after-hours shopping in! Additionally we have Kickin' & Pickin', an incredible one man band experience, to serenade…
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Dwight Harvest Days & Basset Waddle Weekend
Dwight's big weekend is back with Harvest Days 9/17-9/19 and the Guardian Angel Basset Rescue Basset Waddle on 9/18 & 9/19. Harvest Days features a carnival, car shows, tractor events, live music, 5K run/walk. craft show, cutest baby contest, short film competition, parade and freshly harvested food for sale. For registration information, visit http://www.dwightharvestdays.com/. The…
Berwyn’s Oktoberfest
Berwyn's Oktoberfest is the western suburbs' biggest party of the year taking place on Friday, September 17 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm & Saturday, September 18 from Noon to 11:00 pm. The event's mid-September kick-off coincides with the original Munich Oktoberfest, which starts on September 18 this year. The event boasts live music, an…
Milkshakes for Milkbones
Milkshakes for Milkbones
Route 66 Creamery in Hamel is hosting Milkshakes for Milkbones this Friday, September 17th from 2pm-5pm. Partners for Pets will be on hand with dogs for adoption. These poor babies…
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GTOAA Regional All Pontiac Cruise & Show
Downtown Pontiac - On the Square. Registration at the Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum, 205 N. Mill Street, Pontiac, IL. Sponsored by Gateway GTO Club, and Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum. Saturday - Private Collections tour, Museum tours, Ice Cream Social, live musical entertainment. Sunday - All Pontiac Car Show with expanded Classes. For information, contact: Chris Winslow @…
50th Anniversary 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,…
Cars & Coffee Corvette Style
Cars & Coffee Corvette Style
Coming this weekend!! Cars & Coffee Corvette Style, this Saturday, September 18th from 8-10am. Come and meet the St. Louis Corvette Club! It will be on Arch Street, between Race…
Blossom into Fall Vendor Fair
Blossom into Fall Vendor Fair
Join us at Country Bend Campground near Litchfield for the 3rd Annual Blossom into Fall Vendor Fair offering wares, crafts and food from local vendors and craftsman! Shop local in a beautiful, country setting! Hosted by Mindi Tuxhorn.
Railsplitter Festival Car Show at The Mill
Railsplitter Festival Car Show at The Mill
Come down the road from the Abraham Lincoln National Railspliting Festival on September 18th, enjoy the car show and tour The Mill Museum. Car show and museum will be open on Saturday from 12-4PM. For more info on the Railspliting Festival, visit www.railsplitting.com.
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Lincoln Heritage Museum Hosts Week of Celebration
LINCOLN, IL- In lieu of the 2021 Grand Soirée, Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College will host the Week of Celebration, a fundraiser celebrating the life and stories of Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Heritage Museum September 20-25. Lincoln Heritage Museum was hopeful an in-person Soiree event would be permitted this fall, however, due to…
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20th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
SPRINGFIELD, IL – After a year hiatus, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival is excited to announce the show will go on. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 20th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield September 24th – 26th. Admission is FREE for…
Blues Brothers Movie Night at Old Joliet Prison Yard
Blues Brothers Movie Night at Old Joliet Prison Yard
The original Blues Brothers movie shown on a 50" Screen inside the Old Joliet Prison Yard. The Blues Brothers Movie Night event is family friendly and will feature: The original Blues Brothers movie shown on a 50' Outdoor Movie Screen inside the Old Joliet Prison Yard (movie starts at 8pm) Self-Guided Tours of Old Joliet…
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27th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Bloomington, IL- The McLean County Museum is proud to announce tickets go on sale for this year’s Evergreen Cemetery Walk on Tuesday, August 31. Twenty-seven years ago, the Museum, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois Voices Theatre—Echoes came together to solve a growing problem in our community—cemetery vandalism. Leaders at these entities realized that there was…
Illinois Rt. 66 Farmers Market event at Virden on the Square
Illinois Rt. 66 Farmers Market event at Virden on the Square
Announcing the Illinois Rt. 66 Farmers Market event for Virden on the Square September 25th from 8am-3pm. Presented by A Marc Above, the Auto Detail Specialist in Virden. Located on Virden's historic square, and featuring locally grown produce, handmade crafts, food trucks, live music and more! Sponsors: A Marc Above, Steve O’Dell Country Financial, Inkorporated…
Car Meet and Greet
Car Meet and Greet
Route 66 Creamery in Hamel is hosting a free Car Meet and Greet, Saturday, September 25th from Noon to 4pm. Any car, any year! Just show up, check out some cool cars, grab a bit to eat, a sweet treat and have a great time!!!
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