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We are two months from the 13th Annual Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show! 🚗

A weekend in the Capital City that car lovers won't want to miss! Running July 31 & August 1, this year's show will feature:
🏍 Larry Wilcox & Robert Pine stars of CHiPs
✨ Candy Clark who starred in American Graffiti
🚙 Friday Cruise night
👗 Route 66 Cosplayers
💙 Special tribute to the 250th anniversary of America
🎉 and more!

Learn more about the event 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=38755

📸: Mindy Pastrovich

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

2 weeks until the 32nd Annual Juneteenth Inc.- Springfield, IL celebration kicks off!

📆 June 12th - 19th, 2026

Whether you are looking forward to the Youth Breakfast & Fine Arts Show, Unity Parade, Park Celebration or something else, this 7-day celebration has something for everyone to enjoy.

Get a closer look at the events each day 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/BlogDetails/Celebrating_Juneteenth_in_Springfield_Illinois

📸: Juneteenth Inc.- Springfield, IL

In ONE WEEK, we celebrate 100 years of Historic Route 66 at the Centennial Route 66 5K on June 6, 2026 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield! 🇺🇸🏁

Run through the iconic fairgrounds, experience a full mile on the legendary dirt track, and be part of a once-in-a-century event celebrating America’s most famous highway.

⏰ Race starts at 8:00 AM
📍 The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience
🔥 LESS THAN 50 SPOTS LEFT

This is your last chance to sign up and be part of Route 66 history ➡ https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=38100

U.S. Route 66 Centennial Route 66 Scenic Byway

Celebrate dad with an unforgettable roadtrip to Springfield, IL on Father's Day weekend, June 19th - 21st! 🚗🤩

With so much planned, we have something he (and everyone else in the family 😉) can enjoy:
🎡 Sangamon County Fair
🎉 Juneteenth Inc.- Springfield, IL Celebration including a FREE admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum and Henson Robinson Zoo, and the Youth Breakfast & Fine Arts Show
🎩 History Comes Alive interactive experiences
🍭 Foodees Fest at White Oaks Mall
🎪 Circus Days at Historic Petersburg Square
🎭 All Shook Up at The Muni
🚘 2026 Great Race Kick Off
🐾 Walk (Your Dog) Where Lincoln Walked at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
🎼 Jazz in Bloom at the Dana-Thomas House
⚾️ Legends Classic 5 at Robin Roberts Stadium
✨ and of course, so much MORE!

Learn more about each of these events and others 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Events?id=Upcoming

Find one of our many affordable hotels to stay at 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/LocationSearches/WhereToStay?id=AllHotels

State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL Visit Menard County

Exploring Springfield should be fun for everyone! 🌟

Our Sensory-Friendly Tourism guide highlights experiences, spaces, and activities designed to be welcoming for visitors with sensory processing challenges. ❤️

Discover tips and accommodations for your next trip ➡️ https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/BlogDetails/Sensory_Friendly_Springfield_Illinois

📸: Ali Liggett
📍: Henson Robinson Zoo

Abe and Mary are ready to lead you on a trip back in time as History Comes Alive for its 17th season in Springfield in just ONE WEEK! 🎩🤩🎉

Experience the spirit of Lincoln’s hometown through unforgettable costumed reenactors, Route 66 treasures, and inspiring moments honoring America’s 250th birthday, June 4th - August 8th!

Plan your journey thorugh history 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Landing/HistoryComesAlive.aspx

Another Thursday brings another Weekend Guide!

Swipe through, find your fun, and plan your weekend 🤩

Explore more things to enjoy this weekend on our website ➡ https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/

The Railyard - Springfield, IL Hoogland Center for the Arts Danenberger Family Vineyards The Muni Lincoln Memorial Garden Henson Robinson Zoo Springfield Park District Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation Scheels Sports Park Clayville Historic Site Springfield, IL - The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show Lucky Horseshoes Wild Rose

Step into a piece of Springfield history at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum! 🏭

The Pillsbury Flour Mills Window Exhibit explores the lasting impact of the Pillsbury Flour Mills plant — once one of Springfield’s largest employers and a driving force on the city’s north side.

At its peak, the mill employed nearly 1,500 people and produced more than a million pounds of flour each day, helping shape generations of Springfield families and neighborhoods. Through photographs, tools, flour sacks, memorabilia and more, discover the stories of the workers and community behind this iconic industry.

📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
📅 Through June 9, 2026
🎟️ Included with paid museum admission

Have family ties to Pillsbury or memories of the mill? Share them below! 👇

Moving Pillsbury Forward

Just ONE MONTH until Springfield Art Association’s Paint the Street takes over downtown Springfield! ✨

On June 27, Washington Street transforms into a giant outdoor canvas — and YOU can leave your mark in Springfield! Each artist gets a 6’ x 6’ square, paint supplies, a swag bag from local sponsors, and an exclusive Paint the Street t-shirt 🙌

Visiting from out of town? Visit Springfield is offering a limited number of FREE painting squares for visitors who book an overnight hotel stay on June 26 or 27, 2026! Stay the night, then paint for FREE on Saturday, June 27 🎉

🛏 Book your stay: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/places-to-stay/
📨 Email your booking confirmation to [email protected] to claim your FREE square (limited spots, one free square per booking)

Who’s ready to get creative? 🎨👇

Downtown Springfield, Inc. My Heart's Downtown Springfield, IL

Fair season is quickly approaching, meaning delicious fried food, sounds of laughter, thrilling rides and the warm summer breeze will soon be here! 🍿🎡🎠

Kickoff your summer, June 10 - 14, at the Sangamon County Fair 🎉 This fair is perfect for families and friends who like concerts, rides, animals and everything in-between!

Learn more and checkout this year's entertainment lineup 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=37150

Make sure to mark your calendars for the Illinois State Fair, August 13 - 23! Learn more about it 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=36641

📸: Sangamon County Fair