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The stories waiting to be told in Jacksonville are more than just the historic anecdotes that shaped our past — they’re the chapters that have yet to define the course of our community. Educators, outdoorsmen, chefs, entrepreneurs… All who forge a new path in Jacksonville play a role in forging a bright, new future for those who have made a home here and those just passing through. So, Uncover the Possibilities in Jacksonville and find out why creating brand-new experiences comes just as easily as discovering those that came before you.
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The Jacksonville Main Street Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival is almost here! 🍻🎶 🍖Get ready to enjoy amazing craft beers, delicious BBQ, and live blues music in the heart of Jacksonville’s Central Park (📍123 Park Avenue, Jacksonville) on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12PM-6PM.
🍺With a lineup of micro-breweries, home brewers, and distributors offering a variety of local and national craft beers, this event is a must-attend for all beer enthusiasts. Your $25 admission fee includes a tasting glass and 20 drink samples to indulge in.
🎵As if the brews weren’t enough, there is a fantastic lineup of live blues music to keep the party going all day long.
🎸John Drake at 12:00pm
🎶Tom Irwin at 1:20pm
🎤Devin Williams at 2:40pm
🍗And let’s not forget about the mouth-watering food trucks that will be on site to satisfy your hunger. Indulge in delicious food from Twyford BBQ & Catering, My Buddy’s BBQ & Catering, Skippers Island Oasis, Lazy Laker, Brainfreezers, and Sugar & Ice.
🤳For more information about this exciting event, reach out to Event Chair Jeff DeGeal or Event Coordinator Melissa Hebron at (217) 473-5081 or events@jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Get ready for a day filled with great beer, music, and food – we can’t wait to see you there!
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Join us next Wednesday, May 1st for an action-packed evening of racing at Jacksonville Speedway! The Hy-Vee Perks 40 World of Outlaws event will feature thrilling NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car action from 6:00PM-10:00PM. Don’t miss out on the excitement as the bullring makes its highly anticipated return to the schedule for the first time since 2021.
Located at 110 S Westgate in Jacksonville, Illinois, Jacksonville Speedway is the place to be for a night of high-speed entertainment. Get your tickets now at JacksonvilleSpeedway.com and experience the adrenaline rush of World of Outlaws racing in person.
🏎️ Hy-Vee Perks 40 World of Outlaws
🗓️ Wednesday, May 1st
⏰ 6PM-10PM
📍 Jacksonville Speedway (110 S Westgate, Jacksonville)
🎟️ Visit JacksonvilleSpeedway.com for tickets
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✨Happening this Sunday - Join the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL.
Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. 🚌 The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm.
Meet in the Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center lobby for registration confirmation beginning at 12:30pm. ⏰
The tour begins at 1:00pm with a walk to Beecher Hall, where you will hear a brief lecture on the Underground Railroad and Illinois College. At 1:15pm, you will board buses to the other eight sites.
The tour will return to Illinois College at 5:00pm.
Tour includes light refreshments. Free parking is available at Illinois College behind McGaw Fine Arts Center.
🚨Due to popularity, reservations are a must!
☎️Call 309-678-7716.
🎟️$10 | Children 10 and under
🎟️$20 | Adults
🤳Visit Woodlawnfarm.com for more information.
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