# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for Picnic at the Plaza on Friday, August 14th from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM at the Opera House Plaza!

Pack your lunch or stop by your favorite local restaurant and grab lunch to go, then enjoy an afternoon of music, history, and storytelling with Chris Vallillo presenting Abraham Lincoln in Song.

Through authentic period music and captivating stories, Chris brings Abraham Lincoln’s life and the history of Illinois to life, sharing the songs Lincoln knew, the people he met, and the moments that shaped our nation.
More info: https://www.chrisvallillo.com/abraham-lincoln-in-song 

FREE | All Ages Welcome

Bring a chair or blanket. Limited seating available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/picnic-in-the-plaza-chris-vallillo-abraham-lincoln-in-song/200030534404046
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 45 Eastside Square, Canton, IL, United States, Illinois 61520
- **lat**: 40.55629
- **long**: -90.03446
- **full address**: 45 Eastside Square, Canton, IL, United States, Illinois 61520

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song being held?
  - **A:** Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 45 Eastside Square, Canton, IL, United States, Illinois 61520.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song?
  - **A:** Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song is organized by Canton History and Arts Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Picnic in the Plaza: Chris Vallillo - Abraham Lincoln in Song sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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