Dates subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information and additional activities.
April
April 2: Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon. Old State Capitol,
downtown Springfield. Run where Lincoln
walked. The Midwest's premier half
marathon takes participants past Springfield’s
major Lincoln sites, including his
home and tomb. So much history to be
found in 13.1 miles. For more information,
visit lincolnhalf.com.
May
6, 7: Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for
Charity. Downtown Springfield. Food, beer
and entertainment along the race route, followed
by a street party with BBQ and live
music. All profits go to charity. For more information,
visit fatass5k.com.
21: Springfield PrideFest. Capitol
Avenue, downtown Springfield. Family
friendly street festival celebrating the LGBT
community and equality in our community.
The event features a kids area, teen area,
over 50 vendors, live music, food and drinks. Free event. For more
information, visit springfieldpride.org/.
21, 22: Old Capitol Art Fair. Old State Capitol Plaza, downtown
Springfield. Set against the backdrop of the Old State Capitol
building, art lovers find this to be the jewel of the Midwest. This tradition
of fine art has brought artists and shoppers from across the
country flocking for more than 50 years to this two-day outdoor art
gallery. Free event. For more information, visit socaf.org.
June
2-5: International Carillon Festival. Thomas Rees Memorial
Carillon. Concerts are held each evening except for Wednesday. Individuals
and families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner as well
as lawn chairs and blankets. Fireworks on Friday. Free event. For
more information, visit carillon-rees.org/Events/Carillon-Festival.
17-19: Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Performances, special
exhibits, food and fun for the whole family. Visit facebook.com/Juneteenth-
Inc-Springfield-IL-1383182941719910/, for more information.
July
8, 9: Abe Fest. Designed as a celebration of arts for the
greater Springfield community by showcasing local and national
music acts, as well as local food and art.
For more information on events, visit facebook.com/abefestillinois/?ref=page_internal.
29, 30: Downhome Music Festival. 7th & Washington, downtown
Springfield. The event will feature all
local, original live bands (four stages with
constant music), with gate proceeds directly
benefiting the artists. There will be local
food vendors, 100 different craft beers, as
well as a kids area. For more information,
visit downhomemusicfest.com.
August
11-21: Illinois State Fair. Illinois
State Fairgrounds. Enjoy 10 days of thrills
and excitement at this family-friendly fair
featuring world renowned concert artists,
food, carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural
exhibits, contests, educational displays,
free entertainment, harness racing,
auto racing and much more. For more information,
visit illinoisstatefair.info.
26, 27: Old Capitol Blues and
BBQ, set in the historic downtown Springfield,
features top blues bands, unbeatable BBQ, cold drinks and firstrate
fun. Visit facebook.com/Springfield.Illinois.Usa, for more
information.
September
23-25: 20th Annual International Route 66 Mother
Road Festival. Downtown Springfield. More than 1,000 cool cars and
80,000 spectators will roll in for a weekend of family fun in the sun
and non-stop live music and entertainment. Celebrate the golden age
of Route 66 — the cars, the music, the food, the friends — all brought
together along Illinois’ Route 66. Free to spectate. For more information,
visit route66fest.com.
November-December: Old Capitol Holiday Walks! Saturday after
Thanksgiving and each Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas in
historic downtown. Each year, Downtown Springfield Inc., and all of
the unique, locally-owned shops, pull out all of the stops for the most
magical time of the year. For more information, visit downtownspringfield.
org/holiday-walks/.
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