# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara 2026 - CMF2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌊🎶☀️ CMF 2026 IS COMING BACK TO THE LAKE! ☀️🎶🌊
Effingham... are you ready?! 😎
Crossroads Music Festival 2026 returns to beautiful Lake Sara on September 18th & 19th for TWO DAYS of music, memories, good vibes, and lakeside magic! ✨
We're bringing the full EDM festival experience right here to little ol' Effingham, and this year is shaping up to be our biggest and most vibey year yet.
🔥 TWO full-production stages
🦝🔊 Introducing the brand-new WOOKINGHAM STAGE, dedicated to bass music, wubs, weirdness, and all things low-frequency! If you like your music filthy, funky, and capable of rearranging your internal organs, this stage is for you. 😤
🌅 Music all day
🌙 Music all night
🎧 BOTH stages turn into Silent Discos after midnight
🏕️ FREE camping
🚗 FREE parking
👶 Kids 12 & under get in FREE
Need a break from dancing? We've got you covered:
🏖️ Beach just a short walk away
🚤 Boat rentals available on Lake Sara
🍻 Drinks and good times at The Rusty Reel
🍔 Incredible food vendors from all over
👕 Clothing & merch vendors
🎨 Art & crafts
🧘 Wellness vendors
🧸 Toys, treasures, and tons of unique finds
We've had an amazing team working hard behind the scenes, and the artists and DJs have been incredible to work with. Talent is coming in from all over the country, including:
📍 Chicago
📍 Tampa
📍 Phoenix
📍 Denver
📍 St. Louis
📍 Indianapolis
...and many more cities you'll be hearing about soon! 🎵
What makes CMF special isn't just the music. It's the people. The hugs. The high-fives. The random dance circles. The friendships. The sunsets over the lake. The feeling that for one weekend every year, Lake Sara transforms into a little slice of festival paradise. ❤️
And the best part?
💵 $15 Single-Day Passes
💵 $20 Weekend Passes
Yep. For the price of a fast-food combo and a couple gas station energy drinks, you can get a full lakeside EDM festival experience. 😅
None of this would be possible without our incredible sponsors, volunteers, vendors, artists, DJs, and supporters. We'll be giving them the spotlight they deserve very soon. ❤️
So grab your festival fam, your camping gear, your beach towel, your best dance moves, and come experience:
✅ 2 Days of Music
✅ 2 Production Stages
✅ The NEW Wookingham Bass Stage
✅ Silent Discos After Midnight
✅ Free Camping
✅ Free Parking
✅ Lakeside Sunsets
✅ Amazing Vendors
✅ Affordable Tickets
✅ Unforgettable Vibes
📅 September 18-19, 2026
📍 Lake Sara | Effingham, Illinois
Let's show everyone that one of the coolest little EDM festivals in the Midwest happens right here on the lake.
Come for the music. Stay for the vibes. Leave with stories.
#CMF2026 #CrossroadsMusicFestival #LakeSara #WookinghamStage #BassMusic #SilentDisco #FestivalFamily #EDMFestival #EffinghamIL #WubLife #LakesideVibes #SeeYouAtTheLake 🌊🎧🦝💜🔥
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/effingham/crossroads-music-festival-at-lake-sara-2026-cmf2026/200030664247848
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures, Music, Art, Entertainment, health-wellness, Crafts, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Effingham
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8724 E. Marine Road, Effingham, IL, United States, Illinois
- **lat**: 39.14099
- **long**: -88.63783
- **full address**: 8724 E. Marine Road, Effingham, IL, United States, Illinois

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara 2026 - CMF2026 being held?
  - **A:** Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara 2026 - CMF2026 takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 8724 E. Marine Road, Effingham, IL, United States, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara 2026 - CMF2026?
  - **A:** Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara 2026 - CMF2026 is organized by Crossroads Music Festival at Lake Sara.

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