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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
THRIVE IN SPI • SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON GROWTH ALLIANCE
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Levitt AMP Music Series This free Thursday night concert series runs throughout the summer in Downtown Springfield. Featuring high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to enjoy a show. Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Widely considered to be the best art show in the area, the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair showcases artwork from artists across the country. Support local and visiting artists and the Springfield Art Association by coming out to shop and celebrate creativity in the heart of the city. Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids activities, and more. Sangamon County Fair An annual event hosted by Sangamon County each June for families and friends to enjoy concerts, rides, animals, games and more.
Farmers Market
Juneteenth A multi-day event held every third Saturday and Sunday of June. Activities include the annual kick-off parade down M.L. King Drive, the Marla Jean Hunter Memorial Basketball tournament, double dutch contest and tennis clinic. Springfield Pridefest Family-friendly street festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and equality. Route 66 Fest Get your kicks on Route 66! The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival takes over the streets of downtown Springfield each September. Join in for a weekend of Hot Rods, featuring a night car cruise, vendors, live music and pro-judged car shows.
Levitt AMP Music Series
J oin in one of our nearly 400 events held each year in the Springfield area! Springfield and surrounding communities play host to the Illinois State Fair, outdoor plays, BBQ events and art fairs. For family-friendly fun, Knight’s Action Park and Caribbean Adventure is the area’s largest water park and Henson Robinson Zoo is home to over 96 species of native and exotic animals. So, whether you’re into food, history, the arts, sports or culture and community, there is no shortage of things to do here.
Springfield Pridefest
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