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Whether you're singing along to your favorite songs under the open sky, sharing stories with friends around the tailgate, or dancing the night away, Tailgate N' Tallboys is more than just a festival – it's a celebration of the country lifestyle we all love. Grab your crew, throw on your boots, snag your tickets, and join us for the ultimate country music experience. The 2026 lineup includes Zach Top, Jessie Murph, Treaty Oak Revival, Gavin Adcock, BigXThaPlug, Wyatt Flores, Cameron Whitcomb, Chase Matthew, Cooper Alan, Braxton Keith, and more.

Whether you're singing along to your favorite songs under the open sky, sharing stories with friends around the tailgate, or dancing the night away, Tailgate N' Tallboys is more than just a festival – it's a celebration of the country lifestyle we all love. Grab your crew, throw on your boots, snag your tickets, and join us for the ultimate country music experience. The 2026 lineup includes Zach Top, Jessie Murph, Treaty Oak Revival, Gavin Adcock, BigXThaPlug, Wyatt Flores, Cameron Whitcomb, Chase Matthew, Cooper Alan, Braxton Keith, and more.

Dear friends We are so excited to announce the date for this years ride! Please stay tuned for more details. In the meantime be you get vaccinated and ride safe! ABOUT THE WNBR Celebrating bicycle power and the beauty of people World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional people powered event that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere decries society’s dependence on pollution-based transport and promotes positive body image. It’s also just a lot of fun! The event is bare-as-you-dare; anything from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes are encouraged. Due to legal restrictions full frontal nudity is at your own risk but many participants do go all out. Large-scale body painting is typically available pre-ride and personal expression is encouraged. past events drew over 2000 riders and covered over ten miles of high visibility city areas. Blessed by decent summer weather in a great cycling city the event has grown into a fantastic rolling celebration complete with a massive afterparty. Participants often describe it as a transcendent group experience personally transforming and beyond superlative.

CYCLISTS & SKATERS: Check-in Saturday 3–3:45pm

RIDE LEAVES BY 4PM so DON’T BE LATE!

Rain or shine so BE PREPARED for ANYTHING.

Ends where we start. No promises after but we’ll have time to hydrate decompress and connect with friends.

PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY!

We recommend you bring your Helmet Lights Water Snacks Shoes and Clothes.

SAFETY IN NUMBERS!

Ride as a MASS keeping together by staying behind the leader and with the group. Stay to the center to avoid bystanders. Consider hopping off your bike to stay in control.

Work with Bike Marshalls (in yellow vests!) for everyone’s safety. Communicate what you need to those around you and support those who call out for help!

– DON’T get wasted.

– DON’T lag behind or split off.

– DON’T enter lanes of on-coming traffic.

– DON’T swarm cars or antagonize the public and cops.

Be prepared stay alert take care help others.

LEAVE NO TRACE!!! PICK IT UP and PACK IT OUT!!!

HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE !!!

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The annual Inside Out Accessible Art Activity Fair will offer ongoing art/craft activities from IOAA and other community organizations. Face painting, hula hooping and other activities will be provided. This is a drop-in, indoor event. Please check our website after August 1 for specific activities and agencies involved.

The Annual Artisan Market is a curated event of regional artists and artisans who are chosen based on their original and handcrafted works. Attendees can browse unique items, including a wide variety of artwork, photography, jewelry, home goods, bath and body products, apparel and accessories, specialty foods and cottage goods, fiber arts, and much more.

The 3rd Annual Artisan Market is being held on Saturday, September 26, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds (enter at Gate 9). This family friendly event hosts over 100 artists and artisans from Illinois and Missouri, food trucks, and a creative corner for children ages 3-12.

Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food or toiletry item (1-2 items per person suggested). This year’s donations are being collected by area Girl Scout troops and will benefit the Central Illinois Foodbank.

For more information, visit AnnualArtisanMarket.com or follow on Facebook at /AnnualArtisanMarket.