# All Events in Pontiac - **City**: Pontiac - **State**: Illinois - **Country**: United States - **Continent**: North America - **Timezone**: -06:00 - **Currency**: USD - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/4a/3eb947ce48417e9f724bc0a3c8a200/USA-default.webp ## Featured Events in Pontiac - **Event Name**: Maddie’s Bowl for HOPE - **Description**: 🎳💜 MADDIE’S BOWL FOR HOPE 2026! 💜🎳 Get ready to BOWL for a purpose and help us fill the lanes with HOPE! 🦋 Join Maddie’s HOPE for an afternoon packed with bowling, laughter, incredible silent auction items, prizes, community, and plenty of PURPLE! 💜 🎳 - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/maddies-bowl-for-hope/200030697923135 - **Venue**: Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWQ4NDY1NWZiZDdkYjYwM2Y3ZTE5MWM1MmUxNjc3OTQxNzAxYzNjYmQyYzU0OTU3ODVhZjVhYzQ2ZGFjZTNmYS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUzLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg5NDI0ODU0.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit ## Pontiac's Most-Loved ### Events Categories - [Music (24 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/music) - [Concert (15 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/concerts) - [Parties (17 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/parties) - [Food & Drinks (7 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/food-drinks) - [Festivals (5 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/festivals) - [Health & Wellness (5 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/health-wellness) - [Kids (7 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/kids) - [Cooking (5 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/cooking) - [Performances (21 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/performances) - [Sports (8 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/sports) - [Trips & Adventure (6 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/trips-adventures) - [Business (4 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/business) - [Comedy (4 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/comedy) - [Theatre (4 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/theatre) ## Popular Events in Pontiac - **Event Name**: All Pontiac Show in Pontiac, IL - **Description**: “Get your kicks” as we celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road! Since historic Route 66 runs right through Pontiac, IL, this year's event is extra special. Please join us for another fun drive as we keep the Fiero excitement alive for the 14th annual - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/all-pontiac-show-in-pontiac-il/200030669791244 - **Venue**: Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMjk1YjEzODUxODNjNTVkOWFiZTM2Y2NiYzM3ZmQyOGFhMmFiN2U2ZjZlNmI4M2RjYTBjYjAwZDdkYjY2YmIyLXJpbWctdzUxNi1oMzg3LWRjYTg5ODg4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NzgxNjY0.avif - **Event Name**: Summer Sendoff 2026 Featuring Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band & Cruise Night - **Description**: 🎶 Send Off the Summer in Pontiac! ☀️ Join us on Saturday, September 19, for the final Rockin' at the River concert of the season! From 5:30PM to 8:30PM, enjoy an evening of live music with Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band as they bring the sounds o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 131 - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/summer-sendoff-2026-featuring-johnny-russler-and-the-beach-bum-band-and-cruise-night/200030536363414 - **Venue**: Humiston Riverside Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzgzYmMxY2U3MjllYTNkZGFjOGE3YzE2ZGE5YjlhOWQ2YzFjODFmMDkzYTRlNjM3NThhZDZiZGE4MjFiNjlhZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3MjAtZGM4OGM4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNDAzMzQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, business, performances, live-music, trips-adventures, conferences, reggae - **Event Name**: Bags, Boots, & Beers - **Description**: Join us for the inaugural Bags, Boots, & Beers in Downtown Pontiac on Sunday, September 27! Gather your favorite teammate and spend the day enjoying friendly competition, live music, great food, cold drinks, and the energy of downtown as Madison Stree - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 49 - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/bags-boots-and-beers/200030514962427 - **Venue**: 115 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mMmE0NDVhM2U0ZjNhMzdjNjQ4YTI5MzgwZDMwN2YyOGY0YTk4ZTYyZjg4Y2Q2MWEwOTg4NTU2ZTE0Mjc1OGRjLXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzYwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NjM5MTY0.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, live-music, tournaments, contests - **Event Name**: Centennial Plaza Grand Opening Ceremony - **Description**: It’s finally happening - Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening Celebration for Centennial Plaza on Friday, September 18, 2026! The festivities begin with an offical ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00PM, followed by an evening filled with Route 66-themed - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/centennial-plaza-grand-opening-ceremony/200030637564643 - **Venue**: 110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764-1820, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84YTBkMDlkMmZmMGE4OTg2NjAzZTNkNjUyMzIxNWFlNjM4YmU5ZjU1OTFhOWFmN2YyNjc5ODQ1MmIxNzczYTg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2U4NDg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE5Mzc4Mw.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks - **Event Name**: A Coldplay Candlelight Experience In Pontiac - Saturday, October 3rd - **Description**: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the US to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical ✨ 🌍A donation is made to a - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 11:30 pm – Mon, 05 Oct at 02:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/a-coldplay-candlelight-experience-in-pontiac-saturday-october-3rd/3600030522205524 - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOTgwMjFlYjAtOTcxMS0xMWYxLWFlYjktODVhYmU0ODg4YmU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc0Ny1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY2MjM3MjQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, candlelight-concerts, concerts, art, charities, live-music - **Event Name**: 16th Annual Vermilion River Cleanup - **Description**: Show up properly dressed to get dirty and wet (no flipflops or sandals). We will be there by 7 so you can register. Minors need parental signatures. Canoes are available but you are encouraged to bring your own. Kayaks are welcome. LUNCH AT NOON Washi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/16th-annual-vermilion-river-cleanup/200030566299015 - **Venue**: 303 East Grove Street, Pontiac, IL - The Play Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NDExMTliZWVjNGFjYjI0ZmFkZmRiNGM5NTk0NDBhODg1Nzk3ODZjZjhlMDUyMmMwOGIxNGFlMmEzMzgxNzkzLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNTQwLWRjNTg1ODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NDg1NDk5.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Fall Festival - **Description**: Sept. 26th !!!!!!! 11-3 Free Hotdogs, bounce Houses and much more with Special Guest Kadin Whitney in concert. Bring a chair!!!! And a picnic basket :) - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/2nd-annual-fall-festival/200030559646841 - **Venue**: 515 N Ladd St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ZjNiNDQ3YmQ0M2E3NWY1M2NhYmM0NjA1ZGY3MTM3NmU3NWIxYmEzODQ2MzUxYjJjYjg0ZmFhMGUwZmRiMGMyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNmOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc0MDk0OTc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, concerts, music, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Event Name**: 2026 Recovery Awareness Event - **Description**: Hosted by Jeremiah's Journey & Livingston ROSC, this community event celebrates recovery, promotes hope, raises suicide awareness, and connects individuals and families with local support and resources. Join us as we reduce stigma, honor those we’ve l - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 09:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep at 01:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/2026-recovery-awareness-event/200030579754759 - **Venue**: Humiston Riverside Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84MmFiMDE0YjQ4NzQ2YmQ5MjU5NzA0N2I0N2Q2YWUzNTcwMTY2MDdmNDk1NDRhNWNjNzBhYmFkOTllZjVlMTY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODU1NzY1Mw.avif - **Categories**: kids - **Event Name**: Two Smokies at Pub13 - **Description**: Pub13 welcomes back The Two Smokies for Sunday Funday September 27th 2-5!! - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 02:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/two-smokies-at-pub13/200030661619355 - **Venue**: Pub 13 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYzgzMjI4ZjA5MzU5MTUzZGUyOGMwYjE4YmVjMGFlNmZlNjE1Y2U1YTE0MTI0YTVkZTA1ZTg5ZjY0ZjU1Y2E5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1OTY4NzU.avif - **Event Name**: Transition Playgroup at St James Rehab - **Description**: Calling All Parents of Toddlers Ages 2½ to 3! Join our FREE Transition Playgroup designed to help your child gently prepare for preschool and structured learning environments. This engaging and nurturing program introduces young children to group settin - **Date**: Mon, 21 Sep at 09:30 am – Mon, 21 Sep at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/transition-playgroup-at-st-james-rehab/200030698286216 - **Venue**: 2500 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xNTIzZTBiMjk2YjQ3NzkyMDBmYjMyMWJkMmJhMmI1YWQwMWY0NDc2ZTliNmMyN2NlOTgwMTE4Zjk0MjBiNTY1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyNy1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTQyOTY5Ng.avif - **Categories**: Art, Crafts - **Event Name**: Concealed Carry Class - Pontiac IL - **Description**: Contact me to sign up. We are accepting renewals as well. Saturday - Bring yourself! Classroom materials will be supplied both days. There will be an hour lunch both days. Sunday - A Firearm, 50 rounds of ammo, Ear and Eye Protection, Copy of DD Form 2 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 08:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/concealed-carry-class-pontiac-il/200030160116417 - **Venue**: 10110E 1500N RD Pontiac, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85YzdhNjY0OTRjYzY1MzdmZjczZmU3YTBhNTlmYmE2OTZiMGExNjVlYmY1N2MzODBlZTk1YjFlZjZmODA0ZDAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg2MDc0OTQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops, sports - **Event Name**: School of Identity • Ludington, Michigan - **Description**: Developed to help you grow in your identity as a son or daughter of God and highlighting some of the most transformational elements of the Encounter School of Ministry: “Identity and Transformation” quarter. This school is geared to renew your mind, incre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/school-of-identity-•-ludington-michigan/200030279674758 - **Venue**: St Simon Parish - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iM2Q3ODNhYTdkOWFhMDBhMmM5ZmYyMzMwZTFmOTliZjRkZTdmMjc2MTkwZWRmNzM5Njg2NTY5NzdhYzhmNDIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMyNTY1OA.avif - **Event Name**: Crystal Bowersox returns to Da202 for a benefit concert for the Chicago Diabetes Project - **Description**: Please help us welcome back Crystal Bowersox! You may remember as an American Idol Runner Up but do you know she is a leading advocate for research for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes. This concert will be a fundraiser with the proceeds going to The Chicago D - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 48 - **Date**: Sun, 08 Nov at 02:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/crystal-bowersox-returns-to-da202-for-a-benefit-concert-for-the-chicago-diabetes-project/200030487827714 - **Venue**: 202 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81MGQwYTVhMTI3ODdiZGNlZjdiZDBiMTk5Njc5NDU4NjhjYTY4Y2JjNjFkMTNmYmI1MmEzNjhjODcwNzA4MmQ4LXJpbWctdzYxNy1oNjQ4LWRjNjg1ODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4ODM1MDI1.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Open Mic 2026 - **Description**: Livingston County's ONLY Open Mic - come jump on stage to sing, dance, play an instrument, do comedy, read poetry. You name it we will create a safe and supportive space for you to perform. - **Date**: Mon, 12 Oct at 05:30 pm – Mon, 12 Oct at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/open-mic-2026/200030698286623 - **Venue**: Da202 GuestHaus - Alive Again - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yZjZiNWU4NmY1MTE5NTNkMWMwNGZiYTJmODJlZTE5MTc1ZjNkZTIwZmFlNTcyY2RiYTE1ZGRjNTgyZTY2MjI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2ODEtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODk0Mjk3MDM.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, comedy - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Players Presents: On the Air With It’s a Wonderful Life - **Description**: On the Air With It’s a Wonderful Life Step back in time this holiday season for a special live radio-style performance of On the Air With It’s a Wonderful Life, presented by the Pop-Up Players! Join us Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 PM at The Eagle Perfo - **Date**: Sat, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/pop-up-players-presents-on-the-air-with-its-a-wonderful-life/200030641935603 - **Venue**: 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNDgyZTI4MmE2NmU1OTYxMDk4OTI5OTU1MmQ0M2ViNWIzMmRhMmRlYzc1NzEzZTRhZDZmYzg4ODAzZjUzNGE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI1NDcwMw.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment - **Event Name**: DeSoto Motor Cars of Illinois Mee - **Description**: Annual Christmas exchange and meeting. $10 maximum Gentlemen, bring a gift for a man. Ladies, bring a gift for a woman. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/desoto-motor-cars-of-illinois-mee/200030427942926 - **Venue**: Baby Bull’s Family Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lNDg2OWIwYWUzYjc5NTNlZjM0ZDE5YWFhOTQ2NmMzN2NhNDkwZWRjMWFjN2JmNzYzY2QzMGNmMmM2NTE5MjZkLXJpbWctdzU4Ni1oNTYzLWRjMTgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NDk3MTI2.avif - **Categories**: meetups - **Event Name**: Howl-oween 2026 an Adoption Event for the Livingston County Humane Society - **Description**: Join us for our 3rd Annual Howl-oween event to benefit the Livingston County Humane Society!! Event will feature a pet parade that starts and ends at Da202 starting at noon! There will be a food truck (Pico de Gallo), live music, ice cream, vendors, an - **Date**: Sun, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm – Sun, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/howl-oween-2026-an-adoption-event-for-the-livingston-county-humane-society/200030608659052 - **Venue**: 202 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xYjdhY2RlNDEyZTI1OTI0MzYwZWY4OGUxYmE1OGU0Y2JiZDgxNDc3MjUyN2I3NGM2ZGExMTk2ODc4MTFhZTBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc1Njk3MzI.avif - **Categories**: Music, food-drinks, Entertainment - **Event Name**: A Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience In Pontiac, IL - Saturday, October 3rd - **Description**: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical ✨ 🌍A donation is made to a - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 11:30 pm – Sun, 04 Oct at 02:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/a-vivaldi-andamp;-mozart-candlelight-experience-in-pontiac-il-saturday-october-3rd/3600030644807846 - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82MTUzNTVmMC1iMTFmLTExZjEtYmM3NC01YjE0ZDAyNzgyODQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzQ3LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQ4ODM3Ng.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit, Art ## Concerts in Pontiac - **Event Name**: Summer Sendoff 2026 Featuring Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band & Cruise Night - **Description**: 🎶 Send Off the Summer in Pontiac! ☀️ Join us on Saturday, September 19, for the final Rockin' at the River concert of the season! From 5:30PM to 8:30PM, enjoy an evening of live music with Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band as they bring the sounds o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 131 - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/summer-sendoff-2026-featuring-johnny-russler-and-the-beach-bum-band-and-cruise-night/200030536363414 - **Venue**: Humiston Riverside Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzgzYmMxY2U3MjllYTNkZGFjOGE3YzE2ZGE5YjlhOWQ2YzFjODFmMDkzYTRlNjM3NThhZDZiZGE4MjFiNjlhZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3MjAtZGM4OGM4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNDAzMzQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, business, performances, live-music, trips-adventures, conferences, reggae - **Event Name**: Crystal Bowersox returns to Da202 for a benefit concert for the Chicago Diabetes Project - **Description**: Please help us welcome back Crystal Bowersox! You may remember as an American Idol Runner Up but do you know she is a leading advocate for research for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes. This concert will be a fundraiser with the proceeds going to The Chicago D - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 48 - **Date**: Sun, 08 Nov at 02:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/crystal-bowersox-returns-to-da202-for-a-benefit-concert-for-the-chicago-diabetes-project/200030487827714 - **Venue**: 202 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81MGQwYTVhMTI3ODdiZGNlZjdiZDBiMTk5Njc5NDU4NjhjYTY4Y2JjNjFkMTNmYmI1MmEzNjhjODcwNzA4MmQ4LXJpbWctdzYxNy1oNjQ4LWRjNjg1ODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4ODM1MDI1.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: A Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience In Pontiac, IL - Saturday, October 3rd - **Description**: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical ✨ 🌍A donation is made to a - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 11:30 pm – Sun, 04 Oct at 02:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/a-vivaldi-andamp;-mozart-candlelight-experience-in-pontiac-il-saturday-october-3rd/3600030644807846 - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82MTUzNTVmMC1iMTFmLTExZjEtYmM3NC01YjE0ZDAyNzgyODQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzQ3LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQ4ODM3Ng.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Nonprofit, Art - **Event Name**: Whiskey Seven Band at Mill Street Tap - **Description**: Come out and join us for rockin' at the Mill Street Tap! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontiac/whiskey-seven-band-at-mill-street-tap/200030380423313 - **Venue**: Mill St. Tap - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yMTZkODU0NWNiZmU2ZmI5MzcxMmJiMmJjMTYxMGQyZmU3Njg3ZTA5NDYwYzk0YTE1YTYyNTc3NDQzNjZlN2VhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQzNTAxNTQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - [View all Concerts in Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/concerts) ## Artists & Performers on Tour in Pontiac - **Artist**: Taylor Swift - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/taylor-swift - **Artist**: Kinjal Dave - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kinjal-dave - **Artist**: Zach Bryan - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/zach-bryan - **Artist**: Olivia Rodrigo - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/olivia-rodrigo - **Artist**: The Neighbourhood - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-neighbourhood - **Artist**: Twenty One Pilots - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/twenty-one-pilots - **Artist**: Gracie Abrams - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/gracie-abrams - **Artist**: Miracle Tones - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/miracle-tones - **Artist**: Måneskin - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/m-neskin - **Artist**: aespa - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/aespa - **Artist**: Los Tigres Del Norte - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/los-tigres-del-norte - **Artist**: Rod Wave - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/rod-wave - **Artist**: Journey - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/journey - **Artist**: Daryl Hall & John Oates - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/daryl-hall-john-oates - **Artist**: Kany García - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kany-garc-a - **Artist**: Dean Lewis - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/dean-lewis - **Artist**: Los Tucanes De Tijuana - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/los-tucanes-de-tijuana - **Artist**: Cody Johnson - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/cody-johnson - **Artist**: Juanes - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/juanes - **Artist**: Weezer - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/weezer - **Artist**: Jon Pardi - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/jon-pardi - **Artist**: Foster The People - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/foster-the-people - **Artist**: Jason Aldean - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/jason-aldean - **Artist**: The Black Keys - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-black-keys - **Artist**: Marvin Gaye - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/marvin-gaye - (more artists omitted) ## Browse Events in Pontiac by Date - [Events Today in Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/today) - [Events This Weekend in Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/this-weekend) - [Events in September 2026 in Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/september) - [Events in October 2026 in Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/october) ## Moments from Events in Pontiac - **Review**: "those are 2 of the plants that I bought at the fest. It was very organized and well put together." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Yolanda - **Event**: Foliage Fest 2026 at Ted's Greenhouse - **Date**: 2026-09-13 20:00:02 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/2a/8d277119924c5ba23003853489c203/images/20260912_175208.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKuRmxGUphtyTIHXatSB1g99GbeQyo273RkDr_hkx9sP1IF_-63Mw=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "I had such an Enjoyable time yesterday from the DJ’s to Meeting up with Family and Friends and the performances !! The food was Great but the Feeling of being in a place where there were so many People and Positive Vibes was an Amazing Time !! Can’t wait to see what next year brings maybe get my tickets today for next year lol but will definitely be looking for this Event Next year? It was an Educational Opportunity as well learning more things about our city and history!!!! Thank yall so much Mike and Family can’t wait cheers to yall yall did that event!!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: otnie westbrook - **Event**: LOVE ON THE LAWN DAY at 132 S Grove Ave, 60120 - **Date**: 2026-09-06 15:09:23 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/5d/15d5531ea7496692a56254a28aad8d/images/IMG_3082.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "This class was amazing! I highly recommend it!" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Paula White - **Event**: Kinusaiga Art Workshop: Saturday, August 29th 10:30a-12:30p at 1101 Maple Avenue , Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532 - **Date**: 2026-08-30 20:22:42 - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AAcHTteU7gUAvGP_LdoHi_Ip0j7RbztlagpRCUVIZ4Jr5Qi9=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Really enjoyable event. Beautiful people, vendor's, models, performers and family friendly." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Diane Jones smith - **Event**: Black & Bronze Music Fest 2026 at Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park - 4433 S Saint Lawrence, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60653 - **Date**: 2026-08-31 00:05:04 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/52/e2e89839f94617a33b5c0e68d1dcb3/images/1000004200.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhQDnUt4VeBCEAwdWrWhXzJ8-2WGMYvB49oqA96wchENBfMJ1y=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/36/2ae5080ac44e6c8a3b0a62eae1b3e2/images/c9affbc3-0046-4da1-a4a3-954313e45e06-1_all_10466.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkriUuC0f7HvI5EvuxlbpCmqlXgScgoDnQXDTEa9BvJX-bZQ=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/b3/75730a931a4de2aaca7cccb1fef9af/images/20260620_115756.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocItgYGZgGQvBdej7lLTIdy3P72PJfTFFYDNlpA9xJS4hC2zuj0ciw=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/a1/725559e6124c9ca18f69eeac3068c3/images/Messenger_creation_1856D941-7F91-4942-BA47-B5F15E40E497.webp - **User Avatar**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e44613ab91111950f53f2db95f344457195d5ef626dc88db451299530902ca0c-rimg-w300-h302-dc181717-gmir?v=1780608620 - **Review**: "Biscuits n Gravy is one of my favorite bands. They play a lot of songs I like . It could have been longer." - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Stephen Babin - **Event**: Biscuits n Gravy Band - LIVE @ Connie Link Amphitheatre at 621 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761-3809, United States - **Date**: 2026-08-23 15:29:46 - **User Avatar**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6c19580938211c13ccb4d651519a4a694b2f6cf8ac24d2c1f080b52405d497f8-rimg-w300-h300-dce8b898-gmir?v=1787499604 - **Review**: "hei" - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Marius Laaksonen - **Event**: Halloween at ChiTown Movies - **Date**: 2026-05-25 14:43:28 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/38/16e82b94f64e8fbcebce83bb3d94dc/images/IMG_20260506_191848183_HDR.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIG9eKjuBhfDLuI92y61K369czO2OFJuPM9qT1aXwtkiP2_r8oR=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/61/d4a2207cf041d4b9b8ca884322df4d/images/1000005766.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8YxMXE3BidpwfiLhN7_-ndYAE0h4Y_xZf8n4UwejPJGPNNlZG=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/09/59b05aa1404ac0a7739feb8e600dda/images/image_picker_63C71369-97A8-4402-9203-E2E9681A089A-70688-00000A00837AEBFA.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIUa3PNpRbtbKmmNkFIsv74md72dGW2pIIaTd7jPLOZ3N108xkB=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d5/b6273002bb45af938ca3c5ce9cd469/images/IMG_4182.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJWmiFPJnaz-noHS1luuKbH-6XN4G91aSw5IBboEELPbRiKmcKI=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Thr concert was great. Playing the service hymns took me back in my history." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: joyce latz - **Event**: Celebrate America 250: Dinner, Concert & Patriotic Gala with Orchestra Revivo at The Ten Hotel at 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031 - **Date**: 2026-08-22 14:18:54 - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f9/3adbf631124c64950560bdfb952e50/images/image_picker_6FD1E4EC-422C-4B2D-9F00-4655950AFFB0-1193-0000005CF7842FB5.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJNSzdM0jVkLobdduKVM_H12gNrQZHQsCa2Ok2RE6b1Gb8m7DRM=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Affiliates EARN UP-TO $8,000 per REFERRAL! paperchasersinfo.blogspot.com" - **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 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/37/0c3e82c6e2451eb7752bfa995f12cc/images/20260418_071625.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKzXkRdZEETfxRsETu5_X0CXWshh1bTH9xA_BBEWjrJN18sQg7Z=s96-c?sz=200 - (more moments omitted) ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What are the top events happening in Pontiac? - **A:** Here are the top events in Pontiac: All Pontiac Show in Pontiac, IL (Sun, 20 Sep at 08:00 am, at Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum), Summer Sendoff 2026 Featuring Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band & Cruise Night (Sat, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm, at Humiston Riverside Park, Pontiac), Bags, Boots, & Beers (Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm, at 115 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764), Centennial Plaza Grand Opening Ceremony (Fri, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm, at 110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764-1820, United States), A Coldplay Candlelight Experience In Pontiac - Saturday, October 3rd (Sat, 03 Oct at 11:30 pm, at First Baptist Church, Pontiac). - **Q**: Which kind of events are trending in Pontiac? - **A:** The top trending event categories in Pontiac include Festivals, Fall Festivals, Live Music. - **Q**: How can I find events happening in Pontiac? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Pontiac 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 Pontiac? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Pontiac? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Pontiac include Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum, Humiston Riverside Park, 115 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL, United States, Illinois 61764, 110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764-1820, United States, First Baptist Church. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Pontiac? - **A:** Follow Pontiac on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city. ## Pontiac at a Glance - **Total Upcoming Events**: 34 - **Followers**: 127 - **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 7, Live Music: 4 ## Trending Categories in Pontiac - [This Weekend (7 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/this-weekend) - [Live Music (4 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/live-music) - [Festivals (3 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/festivals) - [Fall Festivals (3 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/fall-festivals) - [Car Shows (1 events)](https://allevents.in/pontiac/car-shows) ## Seasonal & Special Events in Pontiac - [Thanksgiving Weekend In Pontiac 2026](https://allevents.in/pontiac/thanksgiving) - [Best Pumpkin Patches Near Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/pumpkin-patch) ## Explore Pontiac - [Car Shows 2026 In United States](https://allevents.in/events/car-shows-in-usa) - [Back To School 2026 Events & Giveaways In The USA](https://allevents.in/events/back-to-school-events-in-usa) - [Halloween 2026 Events & Celebrations In The USA](https://allevents.in/events/halloween-events-celebrations-in-usa) - [Labor Day 2026 Events & Celebrations In The USA](https://allevents.in/events/labor-day-celebrations-in-usa) - [Pontiac Festival Guide 2026](https://allevents.in/pontiac/festivals) - [Events & Things To Do In Pontiac This Weekend](https://allevents.in/pontiac/this-weekend) - [Fall Festivals Events Near Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/fall-festivals) - [Live Music Events Near Pontiac](https://allevents.in/pontiac/live-music) ## Events in Nearby Cities - [Events in Fairbury, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/fairbury-il) - [Events in Gridley, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/gridley-il) - [Events in Dwight, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/dwight-il) - [Events in Lexington, Illinois, United States](https://allevents.in/lexington-il)