Festivals

I made a summer resolution this year to check out more family-friendly events and spaces outside of Champaign-Urbana. I’m sure that I’ve heard about Balloons over Vermilion before, but it wasn’t really on my radar …

Whether you’re a Champaign County local, or a HUM fan making your yearly pilgrimage to the humble town of Tolono, Illinois, CobraFest 2024 offers the crowd a sense of community. On Saturday, July 6th, camp …

SvenStock 2024, organized by Stephen ‘Sven’ Johnson of Champaign is Also a Band podcast, will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, starting at 3 p.m. at 280 County Road 300 E, in Sadorus. This public …

Celebrating its 20th year, the multi-faceted cultural event PYGMALION has unveiled its complete 2024 lineup. This year’s festival, which promises a blend of music, comedy, and more, kicks off with a highly anticipated performance by …

After a year-long hiatus, Spindependence, the beloved music festival celebrating both Independence Day and the vibrant DJ culture of Champaign-Urbana, is back. This year, the festival partners with the City of Champaign and Pour Bros. …

The Audiofeed Festival 2024 is gearing up to take place from July 4th to July 7th at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Illinois. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, which is …

The forthcoming Ngoma African Festival is slated to take place in various venues across Urbana in just a few weeks on Sunday, June 23rd. The festival will take place at Krannert Center, Spurlock Museum, Music …

Last year, I had the chance to speak with Ian Goldberg before the final Summer Camp Music Festival. He revealed that it would be the last iteration of the festival as it had come to …

Hogchute Opry 2024 is set to deliver an unforgettable musical experience featuring many local artists at the Kalyx Center for Sustainability in Monticello on June 1st. This cherished event in the local music scene combines …