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August

Illinois State Fairgrounds801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield

2026 Illinois State Fairthu13augAll Day

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The Illinois State Fair will take place on the Illinois State Fairgrounds Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 23. Admission is $10 for adults (ages 13 - 59) on Fridays

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The Illinois State Fair will take place on the Illinois State Fairgrounds Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 23. Admission is $10 for adults (ages 13 - 59) on Fridays & Saturdays, or $5 every other day, free for children up to 12 and $3 for senior citizens (ages 60+). Parking per day is $5. There are special discount days as well as advance discounts on mega passes for unlimited carnival rides. For complete information on fair activities, live grandstand entertainment and carnival prices and specials, visit https://statefair.illinois.gov

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August 13, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00)

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Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield

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Dozer Park730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Chiefs vs. Beloit Sky Carpthu13aug6:35 pm

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Beloit Sky Carp at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Beloit Sky Carp at 6:35 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com

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August 13, 2026 6:35 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Dozer Park

730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)416 Hamilton Blvd.

Upstage Theatre Company - Murder on the High Seasfri14aug5:30 pm

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Upstage Theatre Company will present Bon Voyage: Murder on the High Seas at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Road in Goodfield) beginning at 5:30 pm.  A

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Upstage Theatre Company will present Bon Voyage: Murder on the High Seas at the Barn III Dinner Theatre (located at 1451 Timberline Road in Goodfield) beginning at 5:30 pm.  A part of the Barn's Supper Club series, the ticket price includes performance and your meal in one all-inclusive price.  Featuring appetizers, an island-inspired dinner, the show and a cash bar, tickets are $85 and are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com
This show is an interactive dinner theatre experience where you’ll visit tropical destinations, enjoy onboard entertainment, meet colorful new “shipmates,” and maybe even witness a little murder on the high seas.

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August 14, 2026 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

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Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR)

416 Hamilton Blvd.

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Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Live at the Five Spot - Galactic Cowboy Orchestrafri14aug6:30 pm8:30 pm

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Live at the Five Spot featuring Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm.  Advanced

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Live at the Five Spot featuring Galactic Cowboy Orchestra will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm.  Advanced online admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members until 5 pm the day of event or at the door cost is $12 for members or $16 for non-members if capacity hasn't been reached with advance online sales. You may bring your own food and drinks.   For advanced tickets, visit https://309tix.com/events
Since 2009, Galactic Cowboy Orchestra has created intensely energetic Jazz/Rock/Bluegrass Fusion characterized by sophisticated harmonic, dynamic and technical complexity based on forms derived from classical and jazz music and requiring performers of considerable training and skill. It sounds serious, but when paired with four fun-loving musicians (John Wright – Bass/Vocals, Lisi Wright – Violin/Vocals, Dan Neale – Guitars/Vocals, Nathan Fryett – Drums/Percussion) who don't take themselves too seriously, a unique bit of magic is the result. The band writes and performs music that has been recorded in numerous fine albums. For fans of King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.

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August 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment...
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Dozer Park730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

Peoria Chiefs vs. Beloit Sky Carpfri14aug7:05 pm

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Beloit Sky Carp at 7:05 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online

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The Peoria Chiefs, the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate, will take on the Beloit Sky Carp at 7:05 pm at Dozer Park. Individual tickets start at $14 and are available online at www.PeoriaChiefs.com

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August 14, 2026 7:05 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Dozer Park

730 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria

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