# All Events in Oblong

- **City**: Oblong
- **State**: Illinois
- **Country**: United States
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -06:00
- **Currency**: USD
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## Oblong's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Music (8 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/music)
- [Parties (10 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (8 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/food-drinks)
- [Festivals (8 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/festivals)
- [Gaming (8 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/gaming)
- [Kids (13 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/kids)
- [Sports (13 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/sports)
- [Fine Arts (4 events)](https://allevents.in/oblong/fine-arts)

## Popular Events in Oblong

- **Event Name**: Oblong Fall Follies
  - **Description**: Oblong's biggest event of the year starts Friday, October 30th at 5pm. Food, Music and Games!
Saturday October 31st includes a full day of entertainment, games, vendors, downtown shopping, contests and ends with the largest nighttime parade in Illinois! M
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm – Sat, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/oblong-fall-follies/200030407516733
  - **Venue**: Oblong, Illinois
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  - **Categories**: shopping, parades, contests
- **Event Name**: The 4th Annual Hold Your Horses Youth Open Show
  - **Description**: Join us for the 4th Annual “Hold Your Horses” Youth Open Show at the Oblong Children’s Christian Home!

This is a fun, family-friendly horse show for youth riders 18 and under, with classes for different ages and experience levels. Spectators are welcome,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 53
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/the-4th-annual-hold-your-horses-youth-open-show/200030257395727
  - **Venue**: 4094 E 1050th Ave, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449
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  - **Categories**: workshops, sports
- **Event Name**: The Jim Finney Model T Collection Auction
  - **Description**: Jim Finney was known by all for his Rare Model T Ford collection and live of Town Cars. He has passed and his collection will now sell at auction. Model T cars, parts, memorabilia, and more. Live Onsite and Online  for main items and cars. MUST BE PRESENT
  - **Date**: Sat, 24 Oct at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/the-jim-finney-model-t-collection-auction/200030585378824
  - **Venue**: Crawford County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Concrete Highland Cow Painting Class
  - **Description**: Come join the newest craze - Highland Cows!! We will be painting an 11in concrete Highland cow right here at The Vault. We provide all the supplies, PLUS step-by-step instructions to create your own work of art! We will provide snacks and drinks, but feel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/concrete-highland-cow-painting-class/200030534269351
  - **Venue**: 102 W Main St, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Race Through the Decades – 5K for the Kids
  - **Description**: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Oblong/herorun5koblong

Step back in time and join us for one of the most fun events of the year!

The Oblong Children’s Christian Home presents:

Race Through the Decades – 5K for the Kids

Whether you run, walk, or just com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/race-through-the-decades-5k-for-the-kids/200030015305429
  - **Venue**: 108 Legion Pkwy, Oblong, IL 62449-1485, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, kids, parties, workshops, entertainment, contests, marathons
- **Event Name**: Metalmeet 2026
  - **Description**: $125.00 entry fee for the entire event. Price remains the same whether you are there for one day or five days.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Tue, 06 Oct at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oblong/metalmeet-2026/200029134447009
  - **Venue**: Crawford County Fairgrounds
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## Artists & Performers on Tour in Oblong

- **Artist**: Dermot Kennedy
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/dermot-kennedy
- **Artist**: Em Beihold
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/em-beihold
- **Artist**: Kameron Marlowe
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kameron-marlowe
- **Artist**: La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/la-original-banda-el-lim-n-de-salvador-liz-rraga
- **Artist**: Princess Superstar
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/princess-superstar
- **Artist**: Chayce Beckham
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/chayce-beckham
- **Artist**: Hazlett
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hazlett
- **Artist**: Alacranes Musical
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/alacranes-musical
- **Artist**: Montez de Durango
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/montez-de-durango
- **Artist**: Shakey Graves
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/shakey-graves
- **Artist**: Priscilla Block
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/priscilla-block
- **Artist**: Everclear
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/everclear
- **Artist**: Colby Acuff
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/colby-acuff
- **Artist**: Houndmouth
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/houndmouth
- **Artist**: Micah Tyler
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/micah-tyler
- **Artist**: Hawthorne Heights
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hawthorne-heights
- **Artist**: Anamanaguchi
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/anamanaguchi
- **Artist**: Ashley Kutcher
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/ashley-kutcher
- **Artist**: Łaszewo
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/-aszewo
- **Artist**: CID
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/cid
- **Artist**: Whitey Morgan and the 78's
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/whitey-morgan-and-the-78-s
- **Artist**: Wow Popy
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/wow-popy
- **Artist**: PUP
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/pup
- **Artist**: Bayside
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bayside
- **Artist**: Lily Rose
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/lily-rose
- (more artists omitted)

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## Moments from Events in Oblong

- **Review**: "So much fun!  Thanks, JoJo and Jewel-Osco.  A high quality, fun for all ages event."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: x X
  - **Event**: Jewel-Osco's Party in the USA at Big City Pickle — Free Summer Celebration at Big City Pickle - Fulton Market
  - **Date**: 2026-08-11 21:39:13
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- **Review**: "We had a nice time. though there would ne more vendors of the community"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Tonia Arrington
  - **Event**: Bronzevilles  6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The largest in Bronzeville at Absolutely Anything Essential
  - **Date**: 2026-06-21 14:33:55
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- **Review**: "Biscuits n Gravy is one of my favorite bands. They play a lot of songs I like . It could have been longer."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Stephen Babin
  - **Event**: Biscuits n Gravy Band - LIVE @ Connie Link Amphitheatre at 621 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761-3809, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-08-23 15:29:46
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- **Review**: "Great turnout. Ready for next year!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Rick Morris
  - **Event**: No Chips' Cruisin' the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show at Downtown Litchfield
  - **Date**: 2026-06-14 14:59:16
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- **Review**: "hei"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Marius Laaksonen
  - **Event**: Halloween at ChiTown Movies
  - **Date**: 2026-05-25 14:43:28
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- **Review**: "Great turn out and some wonderful cars!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Jason Franklin
  - **Event**: 5th Annual Sandra Lee Memorial Car & Bike Show at Rock Island County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: 2026-05-24 17:11:42
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- **Review**: "love this event!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Emily Rogan
  - **Event**: ??  KidFest  ?? at 511 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-05-17 12:20:29
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- **Review**: "Thr concert was great. Playing the service hymns took me back in my history."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: joyce latz
  - **Event**: Celebrate America 250: Dinner, Concert & Patriotic Gala with Orchestra Revivo at The Ten Hotel at 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
  - **Date**: 2026-08-22 14:18:54
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- **Review**: "Fabulous! it was really good, like a masterclass and good opportunity for network! tks a mil!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Gisela Florido
  - **Event**: AI COMMUNITY DAYS - AICD PARIS 2026 at Microsoft France
  - **Date**: 2026-04-23 16:49:01
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- **Review**: "This was an eye opener about how hard people work to build a home. Definitely a fun experience."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: marcella wolkowitz
  - **Event**: Build Walls With Ray Auto Group & Habitat For Humanity | Support Your Community at 39 North US Highway 12, Fox Lake, IL, United States, Illinois 60020
  - **Date**: 2026-04-21 20:34:26
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- **Review**: "Affiliates EARN UP-TO $8,000 per REFERRAL!
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  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: GODZILLA INVESTMENTS Paperchasersinfo.blogspot.com
  - **Event**: Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Silent Auction 2025 at Avante Banquets & Conference Center
  - **Date**: 2026-04-19 10:49:21
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- **Review**: "Great HS Play!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: neal hamilton
  - **Event**: Murphysboro High School Presents Chicago Teen Edition 3/7/26 at Murphysboro High School
  - **Date**: 2026-03-10 02:11:55
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- **Review**: "Have not seen a documentary in several years and I found this Helka film most wonderful...more like this..."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Bill Moody
  - **Event**: After Hours Film Society Presents Hekla at Classic Cinemas - Tivoli
  - **Date**: 2026-07-29 20:53:21
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- **Review**: "my 5 year old son had a blast!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Annie Brown
  - **Event**: Skate Like a Champion at 1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702-2644, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-03-03 14:50:53
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- **Review**: "A fun evening with good food, drinks & friendly kitties."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Kathy Strawn
  - **Event**: Cat Tuesday Fundraiser at 524 E. Capitol Ave., Downtown Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701
  - **Date**: 2026-02-18 22:28:33
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Oblong?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Oblong: Oblong Fall Follies (Fri, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm, at Oblong, Illinois), The 4th Annual Hold Your Horses Youth Open Show (Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 am, at 4094 E 1050th Ave, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449), The Jim Finney Model T Collection Auction (Sat, 24 Oct at 09:00 am, at Crawford County Fairgrounds, Oblong), Concrete Highland Cow Painting Class (Sat, 26 Sep at 03:00 pm, at 102 W Main St, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449), Race Through the Decades – 5K for the Kids (Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 am, at 108 Legion Pkwy, Oblong, IL 62449-1485, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Oblong?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Oblong on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Oblong?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Oblong?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Oblong include Oblong, Illinois, 4094 E 1050th Ave, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449, Crawford County Fairgrounds, 102 W Main St, Oblong, IL, United States, Illinois 62449, 108 Legion Pkwy, Oblong, IL 62449-1485, United States.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Oblong?
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## Oblong at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 7
- **Followers**: 14

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