# Festivals in Carbondale | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Carbondale. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Carbondale - **Event Name**: Multicultural Fair | CES95 - **Description**: Join us for a celebration of our district and community’s rich diversity! Tuesday, April 14th 2026 4-6 PM Carbondale Middle School 1150 E. Grand Ave Carbondale, IL. 62901 Food Trucks Available to purchase from: 4:30PM to 7:30PM Explore vibrant displ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 49 - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/multicultural-fair-|-ces95/200029890982307 - **Venue**: Carbondale Middle School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iZmU4NDRlMTRjNjliMzJmYjMzZmFlNzY0ZDMwM2FlODgzNDM1MjQ5YzJlY2U0Y2MxNzNjYzk1MWNkMjc4NDE1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4Mzc0Mzg.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks - **Event Name**: Arts N Crap Springfest - **Description**: It's finally here again! ARTS-N-CRAP SPRINGFEST May 2nd 2026. Seeking all artist and curators of cool crap! This is the event for you. You can apply to be a vendor or performer via QR code in post or come into the shop. Event will take place at the thri - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 563 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/arts-n-crap-springfest/200029836578003 - **Venue**: 215 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNmY1YjJjMzg3ZmYwZDdlOTExOTE2YTQ4OTFlNWRjNjlkNTA3NmE5NjE0Y2FkYzlkNjkxZjZkNWQxNjMzN2NkZS1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxOTIwLWRjOGQ3ODYxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTM4MjMz.avif - **Categories**: art, performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: Earth Day Celebration at SIU Campus Lake - **Description**: 4:30PM Meet at South end of Student Center 5PM All-Species Puppet Procession with the Hornworms! (Heading to Bucky’s Haven & Becker Pavilion at Campus Lake) 6-9 PM Food & Drinks by: Cielito Azul Aguas Frescas, Taqueria Jimenez & Winston - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 77 - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/earth-day-celebration-at-siu-campus-lake/200029911782359 - **Venue**: Campus Lake @SIU Carbondale, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zZmViMjM5MzE2OWJhMTM5MzI0MzhlZmE4ZDRmNzRhMTM5YWE4Y2E5Y2YxZGJmNmY5Nzc4YmQzNjJhYzRhMTk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2QyY2U3ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTcxNDYzOA.avif - **Categories**: art, storytelling - **Event Name**: “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” - **Description**: Dive into Buckminster Fuller's wild ideas and secrets about the universe in this epic live event!About this Event“R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/r-buckminster-fuller-the-history-and-mystery-of-the-universe/100001986558307374 - **Venue**: The Varsity Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81YTNjZjI1ODgyZjEzODY1NGJmN2FkYjZhMzU2YzkzNzJjZmMxNGU5YzE5ODQ3YjFmOTJhNzQzZmY0ZGQxMmFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzc5N2E3Ni1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUxNjgzNzA.avif - **Price**: USD 17 to 22 - **Categories**: art, theatre, festivals - **Event Name**: SPECIAL SCREENING & CONVERSATION with WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ in person - **Description**: Special Screening of If I Go Will They Miss Me, and Pipas (Kites) with an in-person conversation with the filmmakerAbout this EventSpecial Screening of short films If I Go Will They Miss Me + - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/special-screening-and-conversation-with-walter-thompson-hernÁndez-in-person/100001986852767111 - **Venue**: The Varsity Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNmIzNWM1MDU3MzcwMDMwYmVlMjRmYTNiNzQxNzM0ZTIwZGE1YjQzYzk3OWI1NWI2M2M0ZGFkMmYxYmZmMTIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzFiMjc1Ni1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1NzAxMTU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Sports, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Carbondale - **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Saluki Stadium 🏠 Address: 2 Arena Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 🌆 City: Carbondale 📍 Location: 37.71, -89.22🎉 Welcome to South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football, where dreams come alive and possibiliti - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Event Name**: Carbondale Family Block Party - **Description**: Join us for one of Carbondale's most festive First Friday celebrations of the year - the 14th Annual Carbondale Family Block Party May 1st! Festivities begin at 4:00 PM in 4th Street Plaza/Chacos Park. Admission is free (donations are greatly appreciated) - **Venue**: Downtown Carbondale - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/17b430d792d2d78c6378d795c9f275841c33a1b170b3e36474b38e0b801f8f4f-rimg-w1200-h674-dc615d49-gmir?v=1775464197 - **Event Name**: Saluki Con '26 - **Description**: Saluki Con returns to the SIU Student Center, Saturday & Sunday April 18 & 19, 2026! There will be panels, vendors, gaming, a D&D tournament, workshops, demos, cosplay contest and GUESTS! We are pleased to announce our special guest Henry Tho - **Venue**: 1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9fdc8d2e7e6b262aa12a7a93bfd43bfa32e1e812a327802ce9860975f379dfed-rimg-w1080-h1656-dc060709-gmir?v=1775596767 - **Event Name**: Dandelion Day 2026 - **Description**: Kids Fest - 10am-12pm Arrive on 2nd & Main Street at 9:45 AM in your favorite costume and join the Parade! Calling all flora, fauna, fungi, creepy crawlies, four legged, swimming, flying or creatures from out of this world! All are welcome, kids of al - **Venue**: Sopris Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cc334b2065af39c92a3b14c0efa9070f699e7e7e3c27ef5ad9bb91957f484502-rimg-w1056-h1321-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775720324 - **Event Name**: Neighborhood Co-op Farm Crawl 2026 - **Description**: Find more information here! https://www.neighborhood.coop/farm-crawl 🌾🌻🍓🌿🐄🧺🌽🐷🚜🐑🥕👨‍🌾 The Farm Crawl is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to meet farmers, see demos, and tour local farms in southern Illinois. Every year the Co-op works wi - **Venue**: All across Southern Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8e690b8bed0231d84fbb3641badde3fca80bafc2c1ce68074cebdb908c119289-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdadad4-gmir?v=1774911154 - **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/eb47cf80-32d9-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1775604696 - **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Saluki Stadium in - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bbe96720-2826-11f1-a4cd-5d89b9b8e421-rimg-w1200-h514-dc0593d3-gmir.jpg?v=1774428225 - **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Saluki Stadium in Carbondale - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9ae536d0-33bb-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1775701627 - **Event Name**: 2026 Juneteenth Block Party - **Description**: The 2026 Juneteenth Block Party theme is Unity In The Community. Come together in joy, unity, and community spirit. Be ready for a fun, safe, family-friendly event. This event is free and open to the public. - **Venue**: Attucks Park 800 N Wall Street, Carbondale IL 62901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a89e495c390f33e9b3c07607b535e48acdef7ad47ce515b02e2f648d2f8e2503-rimg-w1200-h1006-dcfdf0e8-gmir?v=1775715564 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in April in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/festivals--april) - [Festivals Events in May in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/festivals--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** Multicultural Fair | CES95 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Carbondale Middle School), Arts N Crap Springfest (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 215 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL), Earth Day Celebration at SIU Campus Lake (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:30 pm at Campus Lake @SIU Carbondale, IL), “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Varsity Center), SPECIAL SCREENING & CONVERSATION with WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ in person (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Varsity Center). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** SPECIAL SCREENING & CONVERSATION with WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ in person (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Varsity Center). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carbondale today April 14, 2026? - **A:** Multicultural Fair | CES95 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Carbondale Middle School). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carbondale in April 2026? - **A:** Multicultural Fair | CES95 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Carbondale Middle School), Earth Day Celebration at SIU Campus Lake (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:30 pm at Campus Lake @SIU Carbondale, IL), “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Varsity Center), SPECIAL SCREENING & CONVERSATION with WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ in person (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Varsity Center). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Carbondale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Carbondale? - **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 venues for Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Carbondale include Carbondale Middle School, 215 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, Campus Lake @SIU Carbondale, IL. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Carbondale range from USD 17 to USD 22. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carbondale include Carbondale Elementary School #95, The Thrift Shop CWU, Carbondale IL Tourism. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Carbondale? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Carbondale. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Cambria](https://allevents.in/cambria-il/festivals) - [Festivals in Murphysboro](https://allevents.in/murphysboro/festivals) - [Festivals in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/festivals) - [Festivals in Carterville](https://allevents.in/carterville-il/festivals) - [Festivals in Herrin](https://allevents.in/herrin/festivals) - [Festivals in Alto Pass](https://allevents.in/alto-pass/festivals) - [Festivals in Cobden](https://allevents.in/cobden/festivals) - [Festivals in Dowell](https://allevents.in/dowell-il/festivals)