# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Burl Ives was and is an iconic figure in the annals of American Folk Music and he got his start in the little S. Illinois town of Newton, IL.

Ives went on to become one of the world's most well-known folk singers and actors, but never lost his hometown ‘folksie’ touch. He recorded more than 100 albums in his career and was called America's Great Ballad Singer by none other than Carl Sandburg. In the 1930's he was an “official hobo”, traveling the country in boxcars, but went on to become an internationally recognized star. A fixture of the nascent “folk scene” of the 40's, 50's & 60's in New York City, Ives became an Oscar winning actor in 1958's Big Country and many other films.

Award-Winning singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd portrays a friend of Ives, Gypsy Davey, who was a hobo and guitar-toting minstrel. Hear ‘Gypsy’ perform many of Burl Ives' most well-known folk songs.

This event is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by Gretchen Moore in memory of Charles Moore.

This event is part of the America 250 initiative; celebrating our nation throughout the year.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/burl-ives-midwestern-minstrel/200029440644146
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 273

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel being held?
  - **A:** Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel?
  - **A:** Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel is organized by DeKalb Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel 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 Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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