Fairs & Festivals
Heritage Days Summerfest Jun 01-03, 5-11pm Fri-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Three days of live music, kid’s games and food, plus a chance to win mega-raffle. 529-1606. Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Drive.
Macon County Fair Jun 01-10, Carnival, concerts and more. Parade at Grandstand June 6, 7 p.m. 877-8941 or maconcountyfair.com. Macon County Fairgrounds, Route 121 NW, Decatur.
New Salem Summer Festival Jun 09, 9am-5pm, Join New Salem interpreters as they demonstrate crafts and trades. Free tours, $10 per family suggested donation. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 217-632-4000.
Pawnee Prairie Days Jun 07-09, 5pm Thu-Fri, 8am-11:30pm Sat, Jun 7-9, Carnival Rides, food, drink and entertainment. Pawnee town square, Pawnee.
Sangamon County Fair Jun 13-14, Carnival, contests, entertainment, exhibits and more. $5- $20. 488-2685. sangcofair.com. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, northwest edge of town, New Berlin.
Virginia BBQ Festival Jun 01-03, Parade, food, flea market, crafts, carnival rides and more. Bucket Boys of Illinois Sat. 11:30 a.m.; Ricochet (country) Sat. 7:45 p.m. virginiabbq.net. Virginia town square.
Theater & Comedy Couplings by Ken Bradbury Jun 01, 6:30pm Fri-Sat, Friday at Central Presbyterian Church, Sat. at St. Paul’s. Eight couples from Jr. High through golden years. Cash or nonperishable food donation. St. Paul’s Evangelical Free Church, 209 W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg, 217-299- 8670.
Father of the Bride Jun 01-03, 07-09, 8pm, Set in 1950s, story of man trying to cope with daughter’s engagement up to the wedding. Free pre-show at 7 p.m. $13-$8. 632-5440. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg.
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jun 08-10, 13-17, 8:30pm, Delightful musical parable staged in outdoor theater. $8-$12. The Muni, 815 East Lake Dr.
Music: General Events Chicago Jun 13, 7:30pm, Legendary band plays Springfield. $75-$50. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
David Cain & Senses featuring Paul Wertico Jun 02, 8pm, Local band featuring seven-time Grammy-award-winning drummer. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
International Carillon Festival Jun 03-05, 07-09, 7-8:30pm, Bring blanket or chair and listen to free concerts nightly (except Wed.) by Carillonneurs from around the world. Fireworks Jun. 8. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Rd, 753-6219.
Music in the Park Jun 10, 4-7pm, Brooke Thomas & Blue Suns and Kapital Sound. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. 544-1751. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Patriotic Pops Jun 02, 7pm, $15. Tickets at door, County Market or reserve 479-4144. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217-245-3000.
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