Little Grassy Get Down 2025

The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda, IL is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest!

Food, activities, local vendors, & great trails for hiking and biking - you'll be surrounded by the beauty of the Shawnee forest and Touch of Nature!!!!

TICKETS
Options range from 3-day weekend passes with lodging/camping, to festival day passes - and kids under 15 are free with a paying adult.

***WEEKEND PASSES & ONSITE LODGING ON SALE NOW!***

Info & Tickets: https://ton.siu.edu/community-events/little-grassy-get-down.php

Lodging is only available with purchase of a weekend pass.

Touch of Nature has a variety of lodging, including Tent/Car Camping, Camp Cabins, Dorm-style & Hotel-style lodging, and NEW - Drydock RV (limited spaces) available.

There are a number of Hotels, B&B's, Inns, Lodges, Campgrounds, and Rentals nearby if you prefer a different space.

Please note dogs are not allowed in SIU buildings, per campus policy. Service dogs are always welcome.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Makanda, Festivals in Makanda.