# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Candy Foster
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Local music legend Candy Foster is celebrating his 60th anniversary with an all-star tribute show at the Virginia Theatre!

Special Guests will include: 
Candy Foster and Shades of Blue
Dawna Nelson 
Tom Grassman (90s Daughter, Tom Grassman Band)
Mayor Deshawn Williams 
Amy Mitchell-Esteves (90s Daughter)
Petey Thomas 
Mike Ingram (New Souls)
Aaron “A Train” Wilson (Ther'Up.Y)
Kathy Harden 
Andrew Duncanson (Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Andrew Duncanson & Michael Peloquin@) 
LaQuisha Burries-Finn
Dawn Michelle Clark
Sandy Gladys Phillips
Candy Phillips-Hubbard
Ryan Byfield
Carrie Chandler
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/candy-foster/200030034863038
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **lat**: 40.11711
- **long**: -88.24558
- **full address**: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Candy Foster
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c14d7ea548c705b55ea0369317404b391f95bd973b59a569b739fb7184624a03-rimg-w999-h1000-dc020205-gmir?v=1778257416

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Candy Foster being held?
  - **A:** Candy Foster takes place on Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Candy Foster?
  - **A:** Candy Foster is organized by The Virginia Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Candy Foster is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Candy Foster sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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