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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
Belleville Art on the Square
Belleville
mid May
highly awarded national art show w/ 100 juried artists & craftsmen
618/416-3390
Taste of Chicago
Chicago
mid July
famous food festival w/live music & fireworks
877/244-2246
Lollapalooza
Chicago
late July-early August
amazing music festival w/diverse range of bands and genres in Grant Park
888/512-7469
Illinois State Fair
Springfield
mid August
rides & attractions
food vendors
concerts & horse racing
217/782-6661
Chicago Air and Water Show
Chicago
mid August
civilian and military aircraft and watercraft exhibitions on lakefront
312/744-3370
Jersey County Victorian Festival
Jerseyville
late August-early September
living history event featuring large civil war reenactment, bluegrass music, great food
800/258-6645
Internatioal Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Springfield
last weekend in September
vintage autos and nostalgic entertainment on two stages
sock hop
866/783-6645