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Calendar P.O. Box 5256 Springfield, IL 62705 Dates, times and locations are subject to last-minute changes, so we suggest calling before attending the event.
Fairs & Festivals
General Grierson Civil War Days Jun 17-19, 6pm Fri, 9am Sat, 9am Sun, Largest mounted Civil War reenactment in the Midwest. Also, tours of historic homes. 243-4003. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Irish Days Festival Jun 09-11, Music, Hillbilly Golf Contest, chilli cook-off and more. Downtown Farmersville, Farmersville.
Pawnee Prairie Days Jun 9-11, 6pm Thu-Fri, 8am Sat, Food, entertainment and carnival for three days. Parade on Saturday at 6 p.m. 899-6669. Pawnee square.
Juneteenth Celebration Jun 18-19, 10am parade/ceremony, 12-8pm, Vendors, live stage entertainment, car/bike show, basketball tourney and more kicks off with parade and opening ceremony on Saturday. 502-3701. Comer Cox Park, Capitol Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Springfield.
Macon County Fair Jun 09-12, Carnival, fireworks and more. $1. 877-8941 or maconcountyfair.com. Macon County Fairgrounds, Route 121 NW, Decatur.
New Salem Summer Festival Jun 11-12, 10-4pm, Join New Salem interpreters as they demonstrate various crafts and trades throughout the village. $10 per family suggested donation. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Sangamon County Fair Jun 15-19, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5-$15.
488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.
Spoken Word
Poetry Open Mic Jun 15, 6-8pm, Bring poetry to read - or just sit back and listen. Springfield Poets & Writers. 725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901.
Theater & Comedy
Big River Jun 10-12, 17-19, 8:30pm, Jun 10-19, Huckleberry Finn and Jim rafting down the mighty Mississippi. Tony award-winning musical. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Comedian John Evans Jun 10-11, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri, 8:30 Sat, Credits include ‘Live at Gotham’ on Comedy Central and ‘Last Comic Standing’ on NBC and more. Jun 14, 9:30pm. Carlos Mencia, Stage and television superstar stand-up. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391-joke.
Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum Jun 09-12, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
Fiddler on the Roof Jun 20, 7:30pm, Broadway in Springfield brings the official Broadway tour and Tony Award winning musical to town. 888-512-2929. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217- 206-6160, 800-207-6960.
