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JACKSONVILLE: MORGAN COUNTY Jacksonville: A Variety Of Arts, Entertainment And Recreational Experiences Can Be Found

Centrally located between St. Louis and Chicago, and near Spring- through the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, that offers field, IL, Jacksonville is a great place to live, work and visit. A a wine and cheese reception for free. A variety of banquet facilities procommunity rich in historical treasures, unparalleled educational vide space for small to large groups, all moderately priced. Jacksonville institutions, growing businesses has a multiple award-winning Bed and Breakfast available as well. Give and hospitality all its own, Jack- the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau a call and let it be a sonville meets modern demands part of your planning. with a classic lifestyle. The Visitors Bureau will help visitors make special memories and as-

Jacksonville has many great lo- sist with customizing trips before they visit like a local. Visit jackcally owned shopping options that sonvilleil.org or call the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offer special treasures for any age. at 800-593-5678. Are you a foodie? Jacksonville has a large variety of restaurants that offer unique dining experiences, with flavors to satisfy every palate. And if you are looking for familiarity, Jacksonville is also home to several national branded restaurants to meet anyone’s needs.

There is no lacking in activities, arts, entertainment, and recreation. Experience sporting and outdoor recreation events, such as fishing at Lake Jacksonville or catching the races on a Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway. There’s Follow in the steps of Abraham Lincoln by taking the “Voices of Jacksonville” audio tour also golfing and camping — Jacksonville has it all.

For the arts, there is a free outdoor concert series, classic car shows and craft beer and art festivals. Be sure to check out the monthly exhibits at the historic Strawn Art Gallery — Jacksonville has something for everyone.

Become an historian in Jacksonville. Follow in the steps of Abraham Lincoln by taking the “Voices of Jacksonville” audio tour — part of the “Looking for Lincoln” experience, where visitors can see the actual places and hear the real stories of Lincoln, as his friends and associates knew him. Tour the Underground Railroad, including Woodlawn Farm. Jacksonville was a major hub of the Underground Railroad. For a little help in getting your steps in, there are self-guided historic walking tours of Jacksonville homes and Underground Railroad sites.

National brand hotels, as well as locally owned properties, are sure to provide a good night’s sleep. Staying during the week? Book your stay

2021 Jacksonville Calendar of Events

Due to COVID-19 event dates are subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information and additional activities or visit jacksonvilleil.org.

June 4-August 6 (excluding July 2, 9): Free Concert Series. Every Friday. Downtown Jacksonville. Presented by Jacksonville Main Street.

June 12: 25th Annual Downtown Car Show. Downtown Jacksonville, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 12: 7th Annual Summer Cruise Nite. Morton Avenue, 5-9 p.m.

July 4: 4th of July Parade.

July 6-11: Annual Morgan County Fair. Morgan County Fairgrounds. Games, rides and big band entertainment. Check calendar at www.jacksonvilleil.org, for concert information.

July 23, 24: Kiwanis Youth Memorial Golf Tournament. Free tournament for junior golfers.

August 7: Craft Brew Festival. Downtown Jacksonville. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street.

September 18: 37th Annual Cruise Nite and Car Show.

September 18: Oktoberfest. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Rotary Club. Morgan County Fairgrounds.

September 24-26: 52nd Annual Fall Festival & Steam Show Days. Prairie Land Heritage Museum.

October 9: Juried Artisan Fair. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. Downtown Jacksonville.

October 23: Jacksonville Main Street’s Pumpkin Festival. Downtown Jacksonville.

December 10-11: Christkindl Market. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. Downtown Jacksonville.