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Little Grassy Get Down at Touch of Nature

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Fri, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 12, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00pm

1206 Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

A family friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest.

The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest. Options range from a VIP weekend getaway to festival day passes - kids under 15 are free with a paying adult.

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