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Apr 11
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Apr 12

Cord Fitch Memorial Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show

The Granada Theatre • Apr 11 - Apr 12 • 11:30am

Two day classic country music concert with known singers featuring the steel guitar!

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Apr 27

General Grant's Home Front Reenactment & Encampment

Depot Park • Apr 26 - Apr 27 • 9:00am

Experience life in the 1860s through a Living History Encampment and Civil War Battle.

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Apr 27

Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

Beecher Hall • Apr 27 • 1:00pm

Join our Storyteller tour guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as we travel the sites of the Underground Railroad!

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Fulton Dutch Days

Downtown Fulton • May 2 - May 3 • 8:00am

Over 50 years of celebrating Fulton’s Dutch heritage.

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May 6

Millikin Opera Gala at Albert Taylor Theatre

Albert Taylor Theatre • May 6 • 7:30pm

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of opera and musical theatre classics as Millikin University welcomes alumnus Zach Devin, Class of 2008, back to the stage.

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May 18

Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol I Downtown Springfield, IL • May 17 - May 18 • 10:00am

Art lovers find new love and appreciation for artistic expression at the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair. Discover fine art and hidden jewels from…

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May 18

Pullman Railroad Days

Chicago • May 17 - May 18

Pullman Railroad Days will provide an immersive journey through the golden age of rail travel, showcasing rare historic railcars, special tours, and expert presentations on the…

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May 17

Taco & Margarita Fest

the Piazza Aurora • May 17 • 11:00am

the Piazza Aurora Presents Taco & Margarita Fest Saturday, May 17th!

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May 26

HerrinFesta Italiana

Downtown Herrin • May 19 - May 26 • 12:00pm

Here comes Summer! HerrinFesta Italiana was founded in 1991. A celebration of the rich Italian heritage in Herrin, IL and now a spectacular entertainment…

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May 22

Margaritas En Mayo

Bicentennial Riverfront Park • May 22 • 5:00pm

his family-friendly fiesta will incorporate traditional Mexican music and performances as downtown Yorkville transforms into Yorkville's very own Margaritaville!

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Rails to Victory Living History Reenactment at the Fox River Trolley Museum

Fox River Trolley Museum • Jun 7 - Jun 8 • 10:30am

This WWII Living History Reenactment and Encampment is once again being hosted by the Fox River Trolley Museum and the WWII Historical Re-enacting Society.

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Geneva's 75th Annual Swedish Days

Downtown Geneva • Jun 18 - Jun 22 • 10:00am

Geneva Swedish Days celebrates the heritage of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area.

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