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The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
The Greg Bickers Trio

Tue., Aug. 13, 12 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Burnin Bridges

Tue., Aug. 13, 12 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Brad Haley

Tue., Aug. 13, 12 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Just Friends

Tue., Aug. 13, 12 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Kasey Burton

Tue., Aug. 13, 1 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Darla's CRUSH

Tue., Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Lovelorn

Tue., Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Rickey Combs

Tue., Aug. 13, 2 p.m. and Wed., Aug. 14, 6 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Hugh Trimble & the Atomic Ranch Band

Tue., Aug. 13, 4 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Rock Crown

Tue., Aug. 13, 4 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Tim Hart

Tue., Aug. 13, 5 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661
Def Leprechaun

Tue., Aug. 13, 5 p.m. and Wed., Aug. 14, 1 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Pre-Show Party - Jordan Davis

Tue., Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$30

Bulletin Board

217-782-6661
Tyson Schulte

Tue., Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Outpatience

Tue., Aug. 13, 6 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Civil Civics with Lincoln Library

Tue., Aug. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Politics, Bulletin Board

Watch a film that examines big issues heading into the presidential election this year and join in the discussion. This week the topic is "Can you say that in a crowded theater?Freedom of Speech." Part of the 2024 Election Film Series, "Liberty on Trial: Cases That Defined Freedom." 217-753-4900
Cactus Ranch

Tue., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Marshall Tucker Band

Tue., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Jordan Davis with Ashley Cooke

Tue., Aug. 13, 8 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$39-$104

Special Music Events, Live Music

Jordan Davis is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter and CMA award winner. Ashley Cooke will open the show. 217-782-6661
Jeff Young and the Bad Grandpas

Tue., Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Harmony Grits

Tue., Aug. 13, 9 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661
Illinois State Fair

Aug. 8-18

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Adults $5, seniors $3, children 12 and younger free

Fairs & Festivals

Massive annual fair features every kind of food imaginable, the sounds of music and concertgoers' cheers at the Grandstand shows, a midway, harness-racing events and tons of agricultural shows and more. The fun begins Aug. 8 with the Twilight Parade. 217-782-6661
John Drake

Thu., Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 13, 6 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Peaches and Bacon

Sat., Aug. 10, 12 & 5 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Naughty & Nice

Sat., Aug. 10, 1 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 13, 5 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Tyler Weaver

Sat., Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 13, 4 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Branded

Sat., Aug. 10, 9 p.m., Tue., Aug. 13, 9 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 5 p.m.

Busch Light Tent

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Truck & Tractor Pulls

Aug. 12-14, 7:30 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$10

Sports

217-782-6661
Skibbereen

Tue., Aug. 13, 3 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661