Festivals in Illinois
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Illinois
Cancelled Festivals:
- Tailgate and Tallboys: Bloomington in Bloomington, Illinois
- Windy City Smokeout in Chicago, Illinois
- Backroad Music Festival in Galva, Illinois
Cancelled Festivals:
- Country Life Music Festival last held in 2014 in Chilllicothe, Illinois
- Country LakeShake last held in 2019 in Chicago, Illinois
- Tailgate and Tallboys - Taylorville last held in 2024 in Taylorville, Illinois
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.
Tailgate & Tallboys: Bloomington
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1106 Interstate Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61705 |
June 13 - June 16, 2024 (Bloomington, Illinois)
Dates for 2025 TBD Tailgate N’ Tallboys, the popular country music festival, will be held at the Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington. Tailgate N’ Tallboys previously held its first festival in 2016 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe and hosted artists like Kid Rock, Willie Nelson, Aaron Lewis, and others. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBA
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Windy City Smokeout
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1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612 |
July 10 - July 13, 2025 (Chicago, Illinois) The Windy City Smokeout is a BBQ and country music festival, featuring three days of live country music, beer and BBQ in downtown Chicago. Get ready for beer, BBQ and country tunes, during the Windy City Smokeout! You can taste delicious offerings from some of the best BBQ talent and craft breweries from around the country. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ destination, Bub City, and ACM award-winning Joe's on Weed St., the Windy City Smokeout will be bringing an impressive lineup of country music stars and up-and-coming talent to the stage. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBA |
Backroad Music Festival
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213 SE 6th Street
Galva, IL 61434 |
August 10 – August 10, 2024 (Galva, Illinois)
1 Day Country Music Festival at the beautiful Galva Park District in Galva, IL. Family friendly atmosphere, cold drinks, great food & an awesome time in small town USA. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Wynonna, Tracy Byrd, Collin Raye, and more TBA LINEUP TICKETS: (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: $60 Hog Trough: $80 Early Bird / Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 (DAY OF SHOW) refer to pricing - The lower the tier - the lower the ticket price. BUY TICKETS |
Rusty Reel Lake Jam
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8724 E Marine Drive
Effingham, IL 62401 |
October 12 - October 23, 2024 (Effingham, Illinois)
Dates for 2024 TBD Rusty Reel Lake Jam is your 3 day Country Fall Festival right on beautiful Lake Sara! Get Ready! ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBD TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBD |
