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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
Stuart Smith

Wed., Aug. 14, 2 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 15, 4 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Waterloo German Band

Wed., Aug. 14, 3 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 15, 5 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Folsom Prison Five

Wed., Aug. 14, 3:30 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 15, 3 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Sushi Roll

Wed., Aug. 14, 4:30 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 15, 5 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Neverly Brothers

Thu., Aug. 15, 12 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
2FlightsDown

Thu., Aug. 15, 12 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Ptuck

Thu., Aug. 15, 1-3 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Steel Creek Band

Thu., Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Tangents

Thu., Aug. 15, 2 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Chris Krause

Thu., Aug. 15, 3 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Pizzazz

Thu., Aug. 15, 3:30 p.m.

Grand Central Stage, Illinois State Fair

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Jessey Adams

Thu., Aug. 15, 4 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
The Collective

Thu., Aug. 15, 5 p.m.

Coors Light Tent

Across from Grandstand, Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661
Dylan Wolf and Morgan Swank

Thu., Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m.

Casey's Pub

2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

Music on the KC patio. 217-546-6524
Sushi Roll

Thu., Aug. 15, 5 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Free

Live Music

217-782-6661
Benny Bassett

Thu., Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Kristin Rose Kelly Band

Thu., Aug. 15, 6 p.m.

The Apex Stage, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Stephanie Foster

Thu., Aug. 15, 6 p.m.

Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission to fair

Live Music

217-782-6661
Bustin' Loose with White Lightnin'

Thu., Aug. 15, 6-10 p.m.

Curve Inn

3219 S. Sixth St. Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

217-529-5806
Reign of Z with Beautiful Skeletons, Perfectly Still

Thu., Aug. 15, 6 p.m.

The Blue Grouch

510 W. Maple Ave. S., Springfield Springfield Area

Get Tickets
$10

Live Music

217-527-8395
Music Open Mic with ZAK

Thu., Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Live Music

Bring your music and your friends. A guitar and mic are provided. Anything else you want to bring is up to you. Hosted by your favorite Buzz Bomb bartender, ZAK. Sign up and show your stuff.
Jutta & The Hi-Dukes

Thu., Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Village of Cultures

Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Tyler Braden

Thu., Aug. 15, 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
Vandoliers

Thu., Aug. 15, 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
Rock & Roll Sisters

Thu., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Stage

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-2024
Jonas Brothers

Thu., Aug. 15, 8 p.m.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Get Tickets
$85-$150

Live Music

217-782-6661
Harmony Grits

Thu., Aug. 15, 8:30 p.m.

Miller Lite Tent

North of Coliseum, Springfield North Side

Live Music

217-782-6661
Triple Threat

Thu., Aug. 15, 9 p.m.

Busch Light Tent

801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Free with admission

Live Music

217-782-6661
Illinois State Fair

Through Aug. 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