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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Ashland Summer Days Jun 26-28, Free entertainment, historic encampments, contests, fireworks, parade, truck and tractor pulls, kids games, bingo, car show, fish fry, volleyball tournament, craft vendors, beer tent, food and more. James Park (old Route 123) just east of Casey’s, Ashland. For info, call 476-3325 days.
Capital City Bicentennial Celebration & Taste of Downtown Jul 3-4, Free, family event features a variety of Lincoln-era and contemporary entertainment, interactive children’s activities, fireworks and more. Taste of Downtown features ethnic, regional and classic food and beverage items and the Miller Lite American Music Show. Downtown Springfield. Visit www.downtownspringfield.org
Chatham American Legion Homecoming Jun 25-26, 5pm-12am and Jun 27, 12pm-12am, Food, concessions, live music, games and carnival rides. $1 rides opening night. Parade Sat. with $1 rides until 5pm. No admission or parking fees. Chatham Village Square.
Cruisin’ Route 66 Classic Car Festival Jun 26, 5-10pm and Jun 27, 10am- 8pm, Classic cars line the closed lanes of Route 66, plus carnival & Rt 66 vendors. Friday - Rock of Ages Band. Saturday - Nascar display, Big Foot car crush, Sky View Drive-In. 120 E. Ryder. For more info, contact Carol at 324- 8147 or visit www.cityoflitchfieldil.com
Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration Jun 27, 10am-5pm, Music, food & craft vendors, inflatable games, prizes, Inspiration Hour, sidewalk art and more. Community Park, Jacksonville.
Mechanicsburg Magic Celebration Jun 26-28, Fesitival kicks off 6pm Friday with carnival. Saturday: Car and truck show, Main Street parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Mechanicsburg Park, Seminary and S. Second
Sparks in the Park Jul 3-5, Three day Fourth of July Celebration. Carnival, concessions, music, parade, contests. Rochester Community Park, West Main or visit www.rochesteril.gov
Springfield Jaycees Capital Street Celebration Jul 3, 5pm-12am and Jul 4, 11am- 12am, Food vendors, rock climbing, giant mazes and inflatables. Recycled Records/Game Crazy Wii Rock Band Qualifications. Fri. Refuse Life 7pm, Rod Stewart tribute by Steve Bobbitt and XCrush 8pm. Sat: Wii Rock Band Winner performance, Groove Daddies 7pm and The Boat Drunks, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band at 8pm.
Williamsville July 4th Celebration Jun 27, 11am-4pm, Car show, alumni soccer games, baseball games, dunk tank, cake walk, juggler, magician, Lil Red Wagon decorating contest, dodge ball, ice cream social, food and craft vendors. Williamsville Park. Other events at WHS Football field are Chapter 6 at 8pm and fireworks at dusk. In case of rain, Chapter 6 plays at WJHS Fine Arts Center and fireworks Jun 28. For more info, call Janice at 566-3307.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Poetry Parnassus Jun 25, 10:30am, Springfield Poets and Writers poetry critiquing group. Bring copies of your poems to share. Edgar’s Coffee House, Goodwill Store, Wabash Ave. For more info, visit www.pwlf.com.
THEATER & COMEDY
Forever This Land Jul 3-5, 9-12, 8pm, A musical based on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. $12-$7. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem or visit www.theatreinthepark.net
