# All Events in Dakota

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

### Events Categories

- [Music (11 events)](https://allevents.in/dakota/music)
- [Concert (8 events)](https://allevents.in/dakota/concerts)
- [Parties (3 events)](https://allevents.in/dakota/parties)
- [Performances (1 events)](https://allevents.in/dakota/performances)

## Popular Events in Dakota

- **Event Name**: Justin Jones Acoustic Show
  - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music Night 🎶

Join us on the patio at Route 75 for an evening of great music!

🎤 Justin Jones
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the vibes. See you there!
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  - **Date**: Sat, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/justin-jones-acoustic-show/200030474195758
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Acoustic Reverie @ Route 75
  - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music on the Patio 🎶

Catch Acoustic Reverie live on the patio October 2nd from 7–10PM!

Enjoy a night of acoustic tunes spanning multiple genres and eras—there’s something for everyone 🎸

Grab a drink, sit by the fire pits, under the night sky, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/acoustic-reverie-route-75/200030474573837
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Kristin Toon Live Music @ Route 75
  - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music on the Patio 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable night with Kristin Toon! 

She’ll be bringing a mix of old & new country, rock, and pop—plus some original tunes you won’t want to miss.

📅 Sept 11th 
⏰ 7PM – 10PM

Grab your friends, your favo
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  - **Date**: Fri, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/kristin-toon-live-music-route-75/200030495491309
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Chris Lewis playing Live!
  - **Description**: Join us at Route 75 for an unforgettable evening with Chris Lewis Live!

🕖 7PM – 10PM
📍 On the Patio

Enjoy a great mix of Classic Rock, Alt Rock, Country, Pop, and Originals under the open sky. Good vibes, great music, and the perfect way to spend your n
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    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/chris-lewis-playing-live/200030474590604
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: pop
- **Event Name**: Chris Lewis Live!
  - **Description**: Join us at Route 75 for an unforgettable evening with Chris Lewis Live!

🕖 7PM – 10PM
📍 On the Patio

Enjoy a great mix of Classic Rock, Alt Rock, Country, Pop, and Originals under the open sky. Good vibes, great music, and the perfect way to spend your n
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/chris-lewis-live/200030246644501
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: pop
- **Event Name**: Pat Pojas Live
  - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music on the Patio 🎶

Join us for a great night under the open sky with Pat Pojas performing live!

🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎸 Solo Acoustic Set
🤠 Country & Alternative Rock Vibes

Grab a drink, bring some friends, and enjoy the perfect patio eveni
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/pat-pojas-live/200030474204104
  - **Venue**: 320 E Main, Dakota, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: Acoustic Show: Route 75 Bar and Grill
  - **Description**: Acoustic show at Route 75 Bar and Grill in Dakota Illinois! Come for a fun evening of rock, pop, and country songs!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakota/acoustic-show-route-75-bar-and-grill/200030341049718
  - **Venue**: Route 75 Bar & Grill
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  - **Categories**: pop

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## Moments from Events in Dakota

- **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**: "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**: "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**: "Great time"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: JOHN KOCH
  - **Event**: LCJC JEEP INVASION 2026 at Richardson Adventure Farm
  - **Date**: 2026-07-26 23:57:55
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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**: "So fun!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Georgia Harper
  - **Event**: Cookie Decorating Class at 1428 Windcliffe Dr, Swansea, IL, United States, Illinois 62226
  - **Date**: 2026-07-12 16:32:31
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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 Dakota?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Dakota: Justin Jones Acoustic Show (Sat, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm, at 320 E Main, Dakota, IL), Acoustic Reverie @ Route 75 (Fri, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm, at 320 E Main, Dakota, IL), Kristin Toon Live Music @ Route 75 (Fri, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm, at 320 E Main, Dakota, IL), Chris Lewis playing Live! (Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm, at 320 E Main, Dakota, IL), Chris Lewis Live! (Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm, at 320 E Main, Dakota, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Dakota?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Dakota 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 Dakota?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Dakota?
  - **A:** Follow Dakota on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city.

## Dakota at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 9
- **Followers**: 60
- **Trending Now**: Live Music: 7

## Trending Categories in Dakota

- [Live Music (7 events)](https://allevents.in/dakota/live-music)

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