May 20-October 31 - Old Capitol Farmers' Market presented by St. John's Hospital - Downtown Springfield Adams Street between 5th & 3rd Street 8A-12:30 544-1723.
Vote now for Old Capitol Farmers Market at Love Your Farmers Market and help us win $5,000! http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/6566
June & July - Bob Steffan Summer Film Festival - Tues & Wed films for children 3-8 yrs. 10A & 2P Illinois State Museum, Free 782-7386.
Thru August 9 - The Leaf and the Page - Illinois State Museum, Free 8:30A-5:00P 782-7011.
Thru September 7 - Extended Hours and Evening Activities - Lincoln Home Nat'l Historic Site www.nps.gov/LIHO
Thru September 30 - Lincoln In Illinois: Photographs by Ron Schramm - ALPL, Free.
Thru January 10, 2010 - From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln's Illinois 1830-1861 - Illinois State Museum, Free 8:30A-5P Mon-Sat; Noon-5P Sun. 782-7386.
Thru August 31, 2010 - Illinois Stories: "How Vast & How Varied a Field" The Agriculture Vision of Abraham Lincoln - ALPLM, admission required, 558-8844.
Thru October 31 - Old Capitol Farmers' Market presented by St. John's Hospital - Downtown Springfield Adams Street between 5th & 3rd Street 8A-12:30 544-1723.
July 3 & 4 - Capital City Celebration & Taste of Downtown - Downtown, 2-Day Celebration that will commemorate Lincoln's 200th Birthday, 544-1723.
July 10 - Freedom Fest - 700 Block of E. Adams, 6P-Midnight, beer, soda and food, no cover charge. Featuring classic rock & blues by The Joe Cooke Band. download flyer
Additional Events Coming in 2009:
ArtWalks – Downtown Springfield
April 2, June 4, October 1, 2009; 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Free, self-guided walking tour highlights local art galleries, unique dining and retail shops. Live entertainment and art demonstrations at various locations.
Old Capitol Farmers Market
May 16 – October 31, 2009
May 20 – Opening Day Festivities
The Old Capitol Farmers’ Market presented by St. John’s Hospital features farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers, bakery items and original artwork.
Vote now for Old Capitol Farmers Market at Love Your Farmers Market and help us win $5,000! http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/6566
Pied Piper Architectural Tour
May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; September 2; and October 7, 2009; First Wednesday of the Month, Downtown Springfield
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Discover some interesting and little-known facts about our city’s unique architectural treasures. Designer Anthony Rubano of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency will lead a walking tour discussing the architectural styles, materials, and treatments that make up downtown Springfield. Free guided tour. Reception immediately following tour.
Upper Story Tour
May 7, 2009
5 – 8 p.m.
Downtown Springfield
The Upper Story Tour invites visitors to take time to look up and think beyond the ground floors passed every day on the sidewalk in order to examine architectural details and to view the myriad of upper story spaces and their potential. $7 General Admission; $5 DSI Members
 Art of Illinois Wine Garden
May 16 & 17, 2009
5th & Jefferson Streets
Features 20+ Illinois Wineries & Entertainment
Saturday – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wine available for purchase by the glass, bottle, and case.
Admission includes commemorative wine glass.
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Artisans Area
1st & 3rd Saturdays (June – October)
4th & Washington – Parking lot
Features 20+ local artists - original artwork
Live Music – TBA
Capital City Bicentennial Celebration & Taste of Downtown
July 3 & 4, 2009
This year Springfield’s Taste of Downtown will join the Capital City Bicentennial Celebration in commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th Birthday as a key component of this free, family oriented, two day festival. A variety of local restaurants will provide classic, gourmet and ethnic fare and the American Music Stage will present a variety of nationally-touring, critically-acclaimed musicians and local talent. A children’s area will offer both contemporary and Lincoln period entertainment and activities. The event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to midnight on July 3 and 12:00 p.m. to midnight on July 4. Fireworks are scheduled for the evening of July 4th. DSI is proud to participate in this unique tribute to Abraham Lincoln and work with the City of Springfield, a number of historic sites and community organizations to create this great event.
Old Capitol Blues & BBQs
August 29, 2009
Noon – midnight
5th and Washington Streets
A full day of live Blues music & BBQ. 20+ vendors and BBQ competition. Illinois Central Blues Club also hosts the Blues Challenge. $5 Admission, Children 12 and Under Free.
Old Capitol Holiday Walks
December 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 2009
5-9 p.m.
Downtown Springfield
Holiday shopping in Downtown Springfield sparkles with festive décor, horse-drawn trolley rides, Santa House, and live entertainment. Free and open to public. |
