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Summer Sundown Music Festival

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Fri, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 14, 2025

8724 E Marine Road, Effingham, IL 62401

Enjoy live music performed by independent musicians and bands from across the region to celebrate the end of summer!

Celebrate the end of summer at the Summer Sundown Music Festival on beautiful Lake Sara! Enjoy live music performed by independent musicians and bands from across the region including Aaron Lee Tasjan, Taylor Hunnicutt, The Local Honeys, and many more! The goal of this music festival is to bring together the music makers and music lovers of Central Illinois to celebrate the rich and eclectic music scene that thrives in our region… We hope to see you at sundown!

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