FAIRS & FESTIVALS
A-Maze-ing Corn Maze and Festival Sep 17-18, 24-25, Oct. 1-2 and 11, 11am-6pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun, Four-acre cornfield maze. $5. (Free festival Sept. 17-18, 24-25.) Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn.
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Sep 17-18, 10am-4pm, Craft booths, historical displays, working craft area, pioneer village, bluegrass jams, kid games, tomahawk throw, amateur railsplitting and more. 732-8687. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th St, Lincoln.
Alpaca Farm Days Sep 24-25, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Free family event to meet alpacas face to face. Fiber demonstrations and end products made from alpaca fleece. 632-2590. alpacasofindianpointhills.com. Indian Point Hills, 17229 Vaneman St, Petersburg.
Apple & Pork Festival Sep 24-25, 7am-5pm, Entertainment, flea market, pony rides, museum tours, craft area and over 25 food booths. Free admission to grounds. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Celebrate Fall Sep 24, 10am-3pm, Exhibits, walk the trails, visit the llamas and more. jubileefarm.info. 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Clayville Fall Festival Sep 17-18, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am- 4pm Sun, Two days of great activities, demos, tours, pony rides, crafts and games, food and entertainment at old stage coach stop. $3-$1. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 481-4430.
Cruise Nite and Car Show Sep 24-25, One-of-the area’s largest cruise nights. Watch cruise on Saturday night and enjoy car show on Sunday morning. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.
Fall Corn Roast Sep 24, 4-8pm, Bouncy house, kids games, face painting, crafts, raffle, live music, roasted sweet corn, bratwurst, hotdogs and more. Free. 414-0377. Springfield Church of Christ, 3253 S. Fourth St.
Harvest Fest Sep 16-17, 5pm Fri, 8am Sat, Enjoy the beauty of Petersburg, plus food, crafts, bands, activities, parade at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. Free, some activities have a fee. 632-7363. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.
Iles Park Neighborhood Block Party Sep 24, 4-6pm, Food, activities, music, house tours. Habitat for Humanity and Springfield Park District host. Donations accepted. Iles Park, Sixth St and Ash St, 523-2710.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 23-25, 6-11pm Fri, 11am- 10pm Sat, 11am-2pm Sun, Over 1,000 cool cars, free entertainment, swap meet and so much more. route66fest.com. Downtown Springfield.
Jerry Garcia Tribute Sep 18, 1-9pm, Free food, drinks, kids games music and fun. Sponsored by Penny Lane. Douglas Park, 400 N. Macarthur Blvd.
Lincoln Corn Maze Sep 16-17 though Oct 31, 4-10pm Fri, 1-10pm Sat/Labor Day, Navigate by day or night through amazing 9-acre maze. Free hayride and activities too. 309-242-4736. Lincoln Corn Maze, 1376 1800th Street, Lincoln.
