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Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant
Marion Cultural and Civic Center • Jun 10 – Jun 13 @ 5PM
The 2026 Miss Illinois Competition Finals will take place June 10-13th, 2026 at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Read more about Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant -
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Southern Illinois Showdown Demo Derby
Williamson County Fairgrounds • Jun 10 – Jun 13 @ 5PM
Experience the 2026 Southern Illinois Showdown Demolition Derby from June 10-13 at the Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion, IL. Enjoy thrilling derby action across multiple classes,… Read more about Southern Illinois Showdown Demo Derby -
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Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship
Fairview Park Tennis Complex • Jun 08 – Jun 14 @ 10AM
Professional tennis returns to Decatur June 8–14, 2026! Watch world-class athletes from more than 20 countries compete at Fairview Tennis Complex in this exciting USTA Pro… Read more about Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championship -
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre • Apr 29 – Jun 14
Set on a tropical island during World War II, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Paramount Theatre follows U.S. military personnel through romance, drama, and… Read more about Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre -
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Sangamon County Fair
Sangamon County Fair • Jun 10 – Jun 14 @ 9AM
This fair is an annual event for families and friends who like concerts, rides, animals and everything fair! Our fair is in the middle of June… Read more about Sangamon County Fair -
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Springfield Juneteenth Celebration
Springfield, IL • Jun 11 – Jun 19 @ 6PM
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with several days of events Read more about Springfield Juneteenth Celebration -
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The Second City Laughing for all the Wrong Reasons at Copley Theatre
Copley Theatre • May 28 – Jun 20
Celebrating its 67th anniversary in 2026, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is thrilled to return to Paramount’s Copley Theatre with their… Read more about The Second City Laughing for all the Wrong Reasons at Copley Theatre -
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Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon
Jun 03 – Jul 11 @ 10AM
A juried exhibition celebrating bold 2D and 3D abstract art at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, June 3–July 11, 2026. Read more about Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon