# Festivals in Shelbyville, IL | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Shelbyville, Illinois. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Shelbyville

- **Event Name**: 2026 Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival
  - **Description**: Friday Evening
Kenny & Amanda Smith - Coal Creek Station

Saturday
Appalachian Road Show - Lonesome River Band
Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley Boys - Illinois Rail
HOST BAND, MACKVILLE - FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Instrument Workshops, Saturday 2:00 to
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelbyville/2026-chet-kingery-memorial-bluegrass-festival/200029030522119
  - **Venue**: 325 E North 9th St, Shelbyville, IL
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- **Event Name**: Shelby County 4-H BBQ
  - **Description**: Join us for the Shelby County 4-H BBQ, sponsored by Shelby Extension Foundation! The BBQ has a new look this year.

Griffin’s BBQ Crew Catering is bringing Brisket, Bacon-wrapped Pork Chops, or Pulled Pork—all with cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll, brow
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville IL
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## Trending Events in Shelbyville

- **Event Name**: Wild about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival
  - **Description**: Wild about Shelbyville Arts & Music Festival began in 2021 with the vision of bringing attention to local artists in a variety of different mediums.

Downtown Shelbyville transforms into an even more vibrant hub of creativity, featuring live music, ar
  - **Venue**: Downtown Shelbyville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40065
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Atkins in Shelbyville
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Rodney Atkins Live at Jeptha Creed Distillery on Saturday, October 10, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Rodney Atkins is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Caught
  - **Venue**: Jeptha Creed Distillery
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- **Event Name**: In Harmony Tour - Shelbyville
  - **Description**: 6:00 - 8:00PM (ET) - Family Activities, Food Trucks, Ensemble Performances
8:30 - 10:00 PM (ET) - Louisville Orchestra Concert

The Louisville Orchestra brings the In Harmony Tour to the Shelby County Fairgrounds for a lively evening of music on the racet
  - **Venue**: Shelby County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Shelby County 2026
  - **Description**: The Taste of Shelby County is back for its 12th year in historic downtown Shelbyville. Plenty of artisan food trucks and chefs, wine, brews, art at the Shelby Art Gallery Association, 4th Annual Darrin Glessner Car/Truck/Bike Show, Live Music from Big Ski
  - **Venue**: Public Sq, Shelbyville, IN 46176, United States
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- **Event Name**: (K-3) "MAIN EVENT" 2026
  - **Description**: ALL are Welcome... but we are specifically inviting ALL Shelbyville (K-3) Students & Families for an end of the school year CELEBRATION!
The "MAIN EVENT" is an annual school / families / community event. The THEME is AMERICAN PRIDE (Red / White / Blue
  - **Venue**: Forest Park, Shelbyville, IL
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Bedford County Fair
  - **Description**: Join us at the 2026 Bedford County Fair! This week long event has something for all ages: livestock shows, agriculture exhibits, entertainment, car show, tractor pull, carnival rides and so much more.

Learn more on our website at www.bedfordcountytnfair.
  - **Venue**: 2119 Midland Rd, Shelbyville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37160
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- **Event Name**: Main Street Barbershop Car Show
  - **Description**: 4th Annual Main St Barbershop Car Show! Classic whips, @NappyRoots live, bourbon & trail ride. Sept 19 in Shelbyville. 2-for-1 Early BirdAbout this EventThe 4th Annual Main Street Barbershop Car Show
  - **Venue**: Shelby County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Flight Fifty - Memorial Day Weekend sponsored by Glenda Sphar Realty
  - **Description**: Memorial Day Weekend is basically our unofficial “welcome back” to lake season in Shelbyville… and we’re kicking it off the right way.

Flight Fifty is taking over The Foxmore on Saturday night from 7–10 PM, bringing a high-energy mix that fits perfectly
  - **Venue**: 222 East Main St, Shelbyville, IL, United States, Illinois 62565
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- **Event Name**: Mainstreet Shelbyville Mistletoe Market
  - **Description**: Save the date! Embrace the holiday season in downtown Shelbyville at the Mainstreet Shelbyville Mistletoe Market on Friday, Dec. 4. Enjoy an outdoor holiday market, carriage rides, and more! 

Mainstreet Shelbyville coordinates the Mistletoe Market, while
  - **Venue**: Public Sq, Shelbyville, IN 46176, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **A:** 2026 Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at 325 E North 9th St, Shelbyville, IL), Shelby County 4-H BBQ (Sat May 30 2026 at 04:30 pm at Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Shelbyville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **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 venues for Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Shelbyville include 325 E North 9th St, Shelbyville, IL, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville IL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Shelbyville include Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival, Shelby County IL 4-H.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Shelbyville?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Shelbyville.

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