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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - springfield-il (festival) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 5th- Springfield Oyster and Beer Feztival DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T003644Z UID:0-196@myrewind935.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003644Z LOCATION:Ansar Temple\, 630 6th Street\, Springfield\, Illinois\, 62701\, United States URL:https://capitolcitynow.com/events/#/details/springfield-oyster-beer-fe ztival/18449158/2026-09-05T11 X-SOURCE-NAME:Rewind 93.5 X-SOURCE-URL:https://myrewind935.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prairie Land Chautauqua: "Route 66" DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260906T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T063705Z UID:10024811-1788609600-1788634800@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:festival,literary,music DESCRIPTION:On August 21\, 1912\, the first Chautauqua took place at Nicho ls Park. The big tent went up\, music played\, speeches and lectures took place on a wooden stage. For a whole week\, hundreds of people came to see and experience the show while camping on the grounds. We are bringing bac k tradition. On September 4 & 5\, 2026 the big event returns to Nichols Pa rk Pavilion. The theme this year is “Route 66.” \nFriday\, September 4 th:  \n\n6:00 PM – Joel Baker-American Giants\n7:00 PM – Chris Vallil lo\n\nSaturday\, September 5th:  \n\n12:00 PM – Lunch\n1:00 PM – Kare n Sibert – History of Route 66\n2:00 PM – Lamoine River Ramblers\n3:00 PM – Leslie Gooddard – Food of Route 66\n4:00 PM – Cindy Boelke\, T hey Left the Light On\n5:00 PM – Dinner\n6:00 PM – Bucky Halker\n\nThi s is a free event that is open to everyone\, with family-oriented entertai nment for all ages. Fun for the whole family will be provided. As we take a glimpse into the history of the Jacksonville Chautauqua and our host\, N ichols Park. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T063705Z LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 110 Holkenbrink Drive\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\ , United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/prairie-land-chautauqua/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Our Saviour Parish Family Fun Festival DTSTART:20260906T110000Z DTEND:20260907T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T183615Z UID:10026341-1788674400-1788732000@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Our Saviour Family Fun Fest is jampacked September 6 with a fu ll day of family\, fun and fellowship!They will have activities like the D unk Tank\, Music Bingo\, Putt-Putt and Mass under the Tent. And of course\ , the Games Tent\, Silent Auction\, Dodgeball\, 3×3 Basketball\, Food Tru cks and great music will fill the day. \nGet your raffle tickets at RCHS/O SS Dreams. \nCheck out the whole schedule on their Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183615Z LOCATION:Church of Our Saviour\, 453 East State St\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 6 2650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/2026-our-saviour-parish-family-fun-fe stival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Spectacular DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260815T003637Z UID:27-1789171200-1789343999@carillon-rees.org CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival DESCRIPTION:Art Spectacular at the Carillon \nA juried Fine Art & Fine Cra ft Fair\nCelebrate 21 Years of Art\, Music & Community \nJoin Us for the 2 1st Anniversary of Central Illinois’ Premier Fine Art Festival! Art Spec tacular at the Carillon is a top-ranked juried fine art show named one of the Best 200 Art Fairs in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine. \n📅 Sep tember 12\, 2026 – September 13\, 2026 \n📍 Washington Park\, Springfi eld\, IL (at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon) \n🕰️ Saturday: 10 AM –5 PM | Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM \n🎟️ Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Rain or Shine \nThis year’s festival brings together 40+ exceptional a rtists from across the Midwest and beyond\, showcasing original\, museum-q uality works in a wide variety of media\, including: \n\nPainting\nSculptu re\nPhotography\nJewelry\nCeramics\nMixed Media\nWood & Glass Art\n\n\nWhe ther you’re a seasoned collector or a casual admirer\, you’ll discover something special. \n\n\nVIEW 2025 pROGRAMRaise a Glass at the NEW Wine T ent\nThis year\, All About Wine brings the flavor to Art Spectacular! Visi t our brand-new Wine Tent to purchase and enjoy a selection of wine and be er while you explore the show. Beverages must be enjoyed within the design ated gated area—no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. \nThe perf ect pairing for a day of art\, music\, and community! \n\n\n\nMore Than Ju st Art\nFounded in 2006 by Rees Carillon Society Board Member\, Barb Walke r\, Art Spectacular is a multi-experience festival of art and music that a ttracts approximately 5\,000 art lovers\, families\, and collectors each y ear. This professionally juried fine art and craft show features collector and museum-quality works in a range of price points—from $50 to $7\,500 . \nArt Spectacular is more than a fine art show—it’s a full weekend e xperience for all ages: \n🎨 Live Artist Demonstrations – Watch talent in action \n🎶 Live Music Performances – Relax and enjoy local musici ans \n👧 Kids’ Place & Kids Only Art Sale – Creative fun for young a rtists \n🍔 Food Vendors – Delicious local eats and treats \n🎁 Sile nt Auction & Gift Basket Raffle – Support the Carillon and win big \n\n\ n\nEvent Details\nDate: September 12-13\, 2025 \nTime: Saturday\, Septembe r 12th 10 AM–5 PM | Sunday\, September 13th 10 AM–4 PM \nAdmission: Fr ee! \nPets: For the safety of pets\, people\, and artwork\, only licensed service animals are allowed \nEvent Contact: Connie Heskett\, Chair \n📧 spfldartspectacular@gmail.com | 📞 217-306-1838 \n\n\n\nLocation & Park ing\nWashington Park\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL \nThe event t akes place near the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. \nFree parking availabl e throughout the park and surrounding streets. The area is ADA accessible with paved paths and restrooms nearby. \n\n\n\nWelcome to our 2025 Artists !\n\n\n\n\n\nName\nMedium\nState\n\n\n\n\nAmes Woodworking Art\n Wood\n  IL\n\n\nArt Glass Array\nGlass\nMO\n\n\nArtistry Underfoot\nFiber Cloth\nM O\n\n\nArtSilver/Madjar Designs\nJewelry\nCO\n\n\nCarved Decoys\nWood\nIL\ n\n\nClaylickcreek Pottery\nClay/Ceramics\nIL\n\n\nDragonfly Kiln Works\nJ ewelry\nMO\n\n\nDrenched in Peace\nFiber\nMO\n\n\nEarlusion\nJewelry\nFL\n \n\necoRidge\nFine Art- Digital\nFL\n\n\nFabrikate\nFiber\nIL\n\n\nFresh & Alive Fine Art\nPainting\nMN\n\n\nGlitz and Glam\nFiber\nIL\n\n\nHammel H orizons Photography\nPhotography\nIL\n\n\nIrresistible Designs\nJewelry\nI L\n\n\nJenny McGee Art\nMixed Media\nMO\n\n\nKathy Fields Jewelry\nJewelry \nMO\n\n\nKimberly Renne\nJewelry\nSC\n\n\nKnarr Design\nFiber\nNY\n\n\nLa rkfield Glass\nBlown Glass\nIL\n\n\nLeaning Locust Woodcraft\nWood Scupltu re\nIN\n\n\nLou Zale\n3D Mix Media\nIL\n\n\nMudpuppy Moon Art Studio\nPrin tmaking\nIL\n\n\nNatalia’s Knitting\nFiber\nMO\n\n\nNatures Handy Work\n Jewelry\nIL\n\n\nNelida Navarrine\n2D Mixed Media\nMO\n\n\nNilsson Jewelry \nJewelry\nFL\n\n\nPat Kroth Fiber Art\nFiber\nWI\n\n\nPat Rued Hand-Paint ed Fiber\nFiber-Wearable\nIL\n\n\nPenoir Contemporary Jewelry\nJewelry\nMI \n\n\nPiper Pottery\nCeramics-Clay\nIL\n\n\nSH Woodturning\nWood\nIL\n\n\n Steve Martin\nWood\nIL\n\n\nStudio 47 Designs\nJewelry\nIN\n\n\nStudio 47 Designs\nSculpture\nIN\n\n\nThe Laughing Boy\nSculpture\nIN\n\n\nThe Quirk y Quiller\nPaper Quilling\nIL\n\n\nTimeless Art of Cheryl Baker\nPrintmaki ng Digital\nMI\n\n\nTony Rubba\nArt Painting/WC\nIL\n\n\nTreasures From Tu rkey Run\nMetal\nIL\n\n\n\n\n\nCome listen to the talented 2025 Musicians! \nEvery Hour on the Hour: Carlo van Ulft – Carillonist\, Rees Memorial C arillon \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSaturday:\nSunday:\n\n\n\n\n10:15\n\nSangamon Wo odwind Consort \n\n\nTrinity Wind Ensemble \n\n\n\n11:15\n\nPrairie Winds Flute Ensemble \n\nSlidin’ By (Trombone Quartet)\n\n\n12:15\n\nFour Squa red Multiple Woodwind Quartet \n\n\nBellacappella \n\n\n\n1:15\n\n Grenad illa Forest Clarinet Choir \n\n\nSangamon Brass \n\n\n\n2:15\n\nThe Mother Road Bones (Trombone Quartet) \n\n\nOld Times Tunes (String Trio) \n\n\n\ n3:15\n\nTBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nUnique\, high-quality artwork yo u won’t find anywhere else\nPerfect for families\, art collectors\, and weekend explorers\nSupports the historic Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, t he 5th largest carillon in the world\n\n\n\n\nSupport the Carillon: Donate to the Silent Auction or Raffle\nYour donations help preserve and promote the Rees Carillon’s legacy. We welcome contributions of gift certificat es\, themed baskets\, or unique items for our silent auction and raffle. \ nIf you are interested in donating for the silent auction or raffle\, plea se contact Betty at b_j_way@yahoo.com \n\n\n\nDon’t Miss Springfield’s Premier Fine Art Festival\nMake a weekend of it and celebrate 20 years of art\, music\, and community under the chimes of the iconic Rees Carillon. \nStay Updated \nFollow us on Facebook for artist features\, event update s\, and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks! \n\n\n\nWith our Thanks to These\n\ nGenerous 2025 Sponsors:\n*REES CARILLON SOCIETY*\n*SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTR ICT*\n*THE CARILLON BELLES*\n*WASHINGTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN* \nMEDIA SP ONSOR\n \nEVENT SPONSOR\n \nGOLD\nDAVID & LAURIE FARREL \nCARILLONNEUR’S CLUB\nBunn \nCEFCU \nTroxell \nUnited Community Bank \nPRESIDENT’S CLUB \nBJ Grand Salon \nHeartland Credit Union \nWarren-Boynton State Bank \nSP ONSOR\nLambert Custom Pools\, Inc. \nP.H. Broughton & Sons\, Inc. \nPremie re Audio Visual Inc. \nStaab Funeral Homes \nFRIEND\nRyan Electrical Solut ions \nFAMILY SPONSORS\nBRANDT \nJennifer J. Cole \nLinda Distlehorst \nLi nda Williams Hammer \nTom & June Harmon \nAnn & Greg Husrst \nKathryn Rans om \nKathy Sees \nGreg Sgro \nLeslie Sgro \nDon & Wanda Tracy \nBarb Walke r \nDiana Widicus/Mike Davis \nSharon Zook \nIN-KIND SPONSORS\nTBA \nSPONS ORS & DONORS\nPlease contact Connie Heskett at 217-306-1838 or connieheske tt@gmail.com. \nMUSICIANS\nWould you like to showcase your talent and dona te an hour or two of your time for the benefit of Springfield’s historic al musical treasure\, the Rees Memorial Carillon? \nPlease contact Lucy Yo ckey at yockeylucy@gmail.com. \nVOLUNTEERS\nTo be an awesome volunteer\, p lease submit the Volunteer Application Form below\; or please contact Conn ie Heskett at connie.heskett@gmail.com\, (217) 306-1838. \n50 Volunteers a re needed in half-day or full-day shifts: \n\nFriday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm -or- 8 am-Noon -or- 11:00 am-5:00 pm\nSaturday and Sunday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm -or - 8:00 am-1:00 pm -or- Noon-5:30 pm\nSunday 4 pm – 7 pm: 8:00 am-4:30 pm -or- 8:00 am-1:00 pm -or- Noon-4:30 pm -or- 4:00 pm-7:30 pm\nFriday: Even t set-up\nSaturday and Sunday: staffing for the parking lot\, gates\, gift basket raffle\, kids’ art sale\, hospitality\, refreshments on wheels\, etc.\nSunday: 4 pm – 7 pm: Event break-down and pack-up.\n\n\n\n \n\n\ n\n Your name\n\n\n \n Your email\n\n\n \n Are you over the age of 16?\n\n YesNo\n \n Have you volunteered for Art Spectacular before?\n\nYesNo\n \n If you’d like to be assigned with someone\, please provide their name an d phone number\n\n\n \n\n Preferred Shift(s):\n \n Friday: 8:00 am –  5:00 pmFriday: 8:00 am – NoonFriday: 11:00 am – 5:00  pmSaturday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pmSaturday: 8:00 am – 1:00  pmSaturday: Noon – 5:30 pmSunday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pmSu nday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmSunday: Noon – 4:30 pmSunday: 4:0 0 pm – 7:30 pm\n \n\n Your message (optional)\n\n\n \n\n ×\n\n \n 2025 Artist Award Winners: \nBest of Show – Chester Stogner – Woo d \n1st Place Fine Art – Courtney Farquharson – Printmaking \n1st Plac e Fine Craft – Robert Nilsson – Jewelry \n2nd Place Fine Art – Kent Epler – Sculpture \n2nd Place Fine Craft – Tori Eisenberg – Jewelry \nBest New Artist – Nela Navarrine- 2D Mixed Media \nFavorite Artist – Matthew Pryer – Metal \nWe are grateful and appreciate our enthusiastic Volunteers who keep our artists and patrons happy and help make this a su ccessful fundraiser for the Rees Memorial Carillon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T003637Z LOCATION:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\ , IL\, 62704\, United States URL:https://carillon-rees.org/event/art-spectacular/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon X-SOURCE-URL:https://carillon-rees.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Route 66 Monarch Festival DTSTART:20260912T190000Z DTEND:20260913T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T004444Z UID:89155-1789221600-1789243200@illinoisroute66.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois State Museum\, Illinois Department of Agricu lture\, Illinois Monarch Project\, and a host of community partners as we celebrate Illinois’ state insect\, and everyone’s favorite garden visi tor\, the Monarch Butterfly! Enjoy FREE games\, activities\, giveaways\, a nd more at this community event – rain or shine! \nThe Route 66 Monarch Festival is a free\, family-friendly event on Saturday\, September 12\, 20 26\, celebrating the monarch butterfly and the Route 66 Centennial. \n\n\ n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Rain or shine)\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience ( Gate 2)\, 801 E Sangamon Ave\, Springfield\, IL\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free admiss ion\n\n\n\n\nHosts: Illinois State Museum\, Illinois Department of Agricul ture\, Illinois Monarch Project\, and partners.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Act ivities\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Free games\, hands-on activities\, com munity booths\, giveaways\, and native plant distributions.\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM: Special butterfly release.\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM: Engaging story time.\n\n\ n\n\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Free outdoor screening of the Disney-Pixar movie Cars (bring your own lawn chairs).\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\ n02:00 PM to 08:00 PM CDT\n801 E Sangamon Ave\nSpringfield\, IL 62702 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004444Z LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 E. Sangamon Ave.\, Springfield\, IL\, 62794-9427\, United States URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/monarch-butterfly-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth er-road-festival-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MCHS Fall Festival DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260831T004445Z UID:98116-1789776000-1789948799@illinoisroute66.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Save the date!! The Fall Festival is just around the corner an d CHS Band will be performing for the 1st time on the grounds!!\n\n\n\nVen dor spots are still available.\n\nApplications can be found on our website . https://macoupincountyhistoricalsociety.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T004445Z LOCATION:MCHS Ruyle Building\, 920 W Breckenridge\, Carlinville\, IL\, 626 26\, United States URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/mchs-fall-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth er-road-festival-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Keefy Cannafest DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061410Z UID:756@illinoisnewsjoint.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival DESCRIPTION:SANGAMON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS\nNEW BERLIN\, IL LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061410Z URL:https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/events/keefy-cannafest-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR