Summer Sundown Music Festival 2024 @ The Stage at Lake Sara – Effingham, IL
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Pre-Party – 6pm-11pm
Friday, September 13th, 2024
Doors at 3pm/music from 4pm-midnight
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Workshops at 10am/box office opens at 11am/music from 12pm-midnight
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Workshops at 10am/box office opens at 11am/music from 12pm-6:00pm

Summer Sundown Music Festival is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to foster an even tighter, larger community. This musical lineup embodies exactly what we’re going for and are so excited to share the weekend with you all for YEAR 5 — coming this September 13-15 at Lake Sara – outside of Effingham, IL!

Here’s is your artist lineup:

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers (North Carolina)
The Local Honeys (Kentucky)
Chicago Farmer Acoustic Trio (Urbana/Bloomington, IL)
Wayne Graham (Kentucky)
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts (Rockford, IL)
Matt Poss Band (Effingham, IL)
The People Vs. Hugh DeNeal (Carbondale, IL)
Taylor Steele & the Love Preachers (Effingham, IL)
Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths (Southern IL)
Andi Jane & the Honky Tonk Cabaret (Neoga, IL/Nashville, TN)
John Till (Bloomington, IL)
Big Daddy Pride & the East Side 5 (Urbana, IL)
Dan Hubbard (Bloomington, IL)
Beth Bombara (St. Louis, MO)
The Hangovers (Decatur, IL)
Without Further a Deux (Boston, MA)
Bill Poss & the Useful Tools & LoveSeat (Effingham, IL)
Hot Club of the Heartland (Effingham, IL)

Songwriter Showcases:
Jed Adam (Effingham, IL)
Emily Anne (Urbana, IL)
Clayton Burke (Urbana, IL)
Lefty Daytona (Metro-East, IL)
Nick Gusman (St. Louis, MO)
Mat Kuhlig (Flora, IL)
Ian Leith (Northern, IL)
Sad Max Senteney (Carbondale, IL)
Emily Wallace (St. Louis, MO)

Other stuff:
Youth Showcases
Square Dance with Artist At Large: Sophie Mae Wellington
Time To Kill: 1974
Rabbit in Red: Hits of ‘99
Workshops (more info soon)

Weekend Passes and Single Day Tickets available at: SummerSundownFest.com/tickets

TIMES
Thursday Pre-Party – 6pm-11pm
Friday – doors at 3pm/music from 4pm-midnight
Saturday – workshops at 10am/box office opens at 11am/music from 12pm-midnight
Sunday – workshops at 10am/box office opens at 11am/music from 12pm-6:00pm

TICKETS
Options range from 3-day weekend, a Sat/Sun only pass, and day passes – kids under 15 are free with a paying adult.

3-day Weekend Pass – $90 adv/$100 door

Thursday Pre-Party – Free to weekend pass holders/$10 at the door for everyone else

Friday only Pass – $30 adv/$35 door

Saturday only Pass – $45 adv/$50 door

Sunday only – $20 adv/$25 door

Saturday/Sunday Combo – $55 adv/$65 door

In addition to all the great music, Summer Sundown will feature yoga and sound healing, workshops, arts and crafts vendors, and local food vendors. Workshops are free for all patrons. Tips will be accepted.

Bring a friend and be prepared to meet a few hundred new ones! Get excited people, it’s #festivalseason!

Summer Sundown Music Festival is produced in partnership with Poss Music Works. Poss Music Work is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on bringing music and music education to Central Illinois, based in Effingham, IL.

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FAQs:
Where can I buy a pass?
— Right this way: www.SummerSundownFest.com/

Where is the festival held?
— Summer Sundown Music Festival is being held at The Reel Marina — 8724 E Marine Rd, Effingham, IL. 62401. For GPS, type: “The Stage @ Lake Sara”.

What happens if it rains?
— We get wet! Summer Sundown is a rain or shine event. We will take all precautions to ensure the safety of our guests. In the event of extreme weather, the event will be delayed. Please keep an eye on the weather conditions and dress appropriately.

Will I be allowed to re-enter?
— Paid attendees will be allowed to come and go from the festival grounds as they please with the help of a handy-dandy Summer Sundown wristband.

Is the festival open to all ages?
— Yes! Kids 15 and under get into the Festival free with a paid adult – maximum (2) kids per adult, please.

Are there hotel rooms and other accommodations available?
— We are located just a few miles from Effingham, Illinois – the home of dozens and dozens of hotels. For a list of hotels/motels, click here: http://www.visiteffinghamil.com/stay/lodging

Camping?
— Yes! Check out https://www.summersundownfest.com/wheretostay for more info.

What is the parking situation?
— Parking is easy – there’s plenty of space in the fields across the street from our venue to accommodate vehicles large and small. Parking is free and within 100 yards. Handicapped parking will also be available.

What if I want to be a Vendor ?
— Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/tXMZFQyc66MMzEcE9

Do you have a Spotify playlist?
— Sure do! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72wk2HpqPHOzdPuKxzSpcY…

Can I bring my own food and/or drinks?
— We will not allow you to bring your own alcoholic beverages within the concert area. There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water, soda, coffee, tea, beer and wine available for purchase. Of course, you can bring your own food and drink to your camping area.

What should I bring?
— An appetite for an eclectic mix of artists from across Illinois and beyond
— Sunscreen, bug spray, camping gear, yoga mat, swimming attire, a fun-loving attitude, and plenty of good vibes to spread around to your fellow festival-goers
— Feel free to bring lawn chairs or folding chairs of some sort. The venue has a limited amount of seating, but plenty of room for everyone to stake a claim and unfold a few chairs! Please, no high-back chairs or chair toppers/umbrellas – the people behind you want to see!

What should I NOT bring?
— Bringing your own food and drinks into the festival area is a No-No. There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water, soda, coffee, tea, beer and wine available for purchase.
— Audio and video recording on anything other than smartphones will not be allowed.
— Flash photography is also not allowed.
— Golf carts and similar personal motorized vehicles will not be allowed on the festival grounds.
— This should go without being said, but weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the festival.

I have a dog. He’s a very good boy – yes him is, yes him is. Can I bring him?
— We’d prefer you didn’t…but if you have no choice but to bring poochie…we shall allow it. Please make sure they are leashed at all times and up to date on vaccinations. We reserve the right to ask you to remove your furry friend if they can’t hang.

Event by Poss Music Works and Summer Sundown Music Festival