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Join us in celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois! This annual festival features a parade, carnival rides, concerts, and a vibrant community spirit.
Festival-goers can enjoy delicious food, a variety of vendors, games, bingo, and live music! Concerts this year include:
Thursday, July 17: Christian artist Megan Woods
Friday, July 18: ‘90s alt-rock band Everclear with opening act X-Krush
Saturday, July 19: Country superstar Josh Turner with Jake & Mikayla
Advance tickets for the Friday and Saturday concerts go on sale online this Friday (April 11) at 8 AM. For tickets and a complete list of activities, visit exploremattoon.org.
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click this link for a full calendar of events: conta.cc/4leBMji
This week:
April 3 Spring Bird Walks at Douglas Hart Nature Center
April 4-6 Sports Card Show at the Cross County Mall
April 5 Mattoon Public Library Spring Book Sale, 7am-12:30pm
April 5 Stewardship Saturday at Warbler Ridge, 9-11am
April 5 Mars Super Late Model Race, Charleston Speedway, 3pm
April 5 Marigolds for Mom at Bloomfield Garden Center 9am-noon.
Local Tunes
April 4 The Chandeliers at the Uptowner, 6-9pm
April 4 Black Vinyl at the Mattoon Moose Lodge, 7pm
April 5 Chanticleer performs at Doudna Fine Arts Center, EIU at 7:30pm
April 5 Absent Ground Unplugged at Warren James Winery, 6pm
Spring events- great way to get involved in community.
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Email from Mattoon Tourism You don't want to miss this. Mattoon Tourism & Arts April 2, '25 event calendar This week: April 3 Spring Bird Walks at Douglas Hart Nature Center Every Thursday (April-...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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