# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Springfield, IL

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Springfield, Illinois, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Springfield, Illinois.
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## About

Explore all upcoming contest events in Springfield, Illinois, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Springfield, Illinois.

## Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Major League Eating Contest-Cozy Dogs
  - **Description**: This event will take place on the main stage at the Mother Road Festival's 25th anniversary celebration in honor of RT 66's 100th anniversary. IT'S FREE! The main stage is at 7th and Washington. Sure to be a monster event.
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/major-league-eating-contest-cozy-dogs/200029792332802
  - **Venue**: International Mother Road Festival Springfield, IL
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Contests
- **Event Name**: Cinco De Mayo Party at The Railyard
  - **Description**: 🌮🎉 The Railyard’s FIRST EVER Tuesday Pop-Up is here… and we’re kicking it off in a BIG way with a Cinco De Mayo Party on Taco Tuesday! 🎉🌮

Join us on May 5th from 4–8PM for an evening full of flavor, music, and fiesta vibes you won’t want to miss!

What t
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/cinco-de-mayo-party-at-the-railyard/200029911042752
  - **Venue**: 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, contests, cinco-de-mayo, art, fine-arts, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: 100 Days Out Celebration
  - **Description**: Hi Friends! 

We’d love for you to join us for lunch at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds as we countdown to the 2026 Illinois State Fair with our “100 Days Out” Celebration!

🗓️ Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Get ready for
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/100-days-out-celebration/200029948799046
  - **Venue**: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wNDI1YmUwZWIxZGZjZTM2ZDE4MjM3NTk1OWQ3ZDgxNzRlNDgyYTI1YjkwYjIxZDIzNWZlYTU2ODAzMzBhYTZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZlZmZmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ1OTkzMw.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Contests
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Join us for the Junior League Kentucky Derby Fundraiser—an exciting event inspired by the elegance and tradition of the Derby! Enjoy an afternoon of community, style, and fun while supporting the Junior League’s mission and local initiatives.


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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/kentucky-derby-fundraiser/200029920107053
  - **Venue**: 2937 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-6744, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iOTRjYjM4NTljNjBjOGU2NmVhNmY3YWNhZjU3ZmEzODBkYmUxODgxNGVlZWM5OTBlYmIwNzcyMDJiMWQzYTYzLXJpbWctdzYzOS1oNDIzLWRjYmVmMTc4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MzcyMDI0.avif
  - **Categories**: kentucky-derby, nonprofit, sports, contests

## Trending Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street 2026
  - **Description**: Location: Historic Walnut Street between John Q. Hammons Parkway and National AvenueSpringfield, Missouri (Midwest)417-862-2787EVENT INFORMATIONArtsfest makes art essential to t
  - **Venue**: South National Avenue
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6964471324be6.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Springfield Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: JORDAN VALLEY PARK - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/065c7554fa5320ba58f10f3703262fb1dd29a90b53d0abe93a5d67f20f8554a1-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1758302181
- **Event Name**: Springfield Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Southwind Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9d770a0a10b3d02115e150830a8e0c6477abc0adb98c167d92827da969c5cf15-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762810373
- **Event Name**: National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert with Little Big Town, Gary LeVox, Gretchen Wilson and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena
🏠 Address: 685 South John Q. Hammonds Pkwy., Springfield, MO 65897
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 37.2021, -93.2831✨ Discover the extraordinary at National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert with Little Big To
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
- **Event Name**: Kindig-it Design at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, MO
  - **Description**: Be a part of where it all started -- the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade on Aug. 7-8 in Springfield, MO.

Experience the Birthplace of Rt. 66 Festival with hundreds of classic cars, outstanding live music at three stages, great tastes at D
  - **Venue**: Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Missouri
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8467f26c278c68a2aa675ada935443d7a68db12d41416ba220a3c3a732c2ff0e-rimg-w1000-h464-dc151718-gmir?v=1777482215
- **Event Name**: Henry Winkler Meet and Greet Saturday May 9th
  - **Description**: Don’t miss the legendary Henry Winkler at the Zombie Hideout in Springfield, MA Saturday May 9th from 10am-1pm! 

Doors are gonna open up at 8:30 AM for people to start picking up their packages. You must be in line no later than 12:30 PM.  If you are not
  - **Venue**: 362 Cooley St, Springfield, MA 01128-1144, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/556073dfcb9bda95bbbde24e0d5b99b0540bd912b72a3f9ff36ec3e1d0e751ea-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc181913-gmir?v=1777448744
- **Event Name**: Wicked at Springfield, MO
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - Springfield, MO
Date: 29 April, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - Springfield, MO
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/88af1cf0458854d7e6a54a47147e69feed7f83da377778f6da1f6cab9e130e56-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5f7709-gmir?v=1777453568
- **Event Name**: Yellowcard: The Up Up Down Down Tour
  - **Description**: Three generations of alt rock unite as Yellowcard bring The Up Up Down Down Tour to Springfield for a newly added stop at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, June 20. Joining them for this special night are fan favorites New Found Glory and Plain White T’s
  - **Venue**: MassMutual Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/29a4e3c1f5c20801421f811ba4cdf2aaa3af9f98468c51cb94b15e84c40cf45d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2f3046-gmir?v=1777202295
- **Event Name**: JOURNEY – Springfield
  - **Description**: Missouri, prepare for a night to remember!
Journey’s show in Springfield will bring pure rock passion and heart.
Every chorus will echo through the arena.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of rock history!
#Journey #Springfield #GreatSouthernBankArena
  - **Venue**: Journey – Springfield, MO – June 25, 2026
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/35d6f09056fa9abf3f1df1e7df6a46f12f92a2a6d8abc39c5dddb915bdbfe4c3-rimg-w1171-h658-dc151517-gmir?v=1769766296

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Major League Eating Contest-Cozy Dogs (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at International Mother Road Festival Springfield, IL), Cinco De Mayo Party at The Railyard (Tue May 05 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL), 100 Days Out Celebration (Tue May 05 2026 at 10:30 am at 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702), Kentucky Derby Fundraiser (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2937 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-6744, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Springfield this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Kentucky Derby Fundraiser (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2937 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-6744, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Springfield?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Springfield on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Springfield?
  - **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 events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Springfield include International Mother Road Festival Springfield, IL, 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Reisch Charities, The Railyard - Springfield, IL, Illinois State Fair.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Springfield.

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