# Event Details - **Event Name**: 217 Foodies Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🍔🎉 The Railyard’s 2nd Annual 217 Foodies Festival is BACK! 🎉🌭 In partnership with the 217 Foodies Group — a local Facebook community everyone knows & loves — we’re bringing you one of the biggest food weekends in Central Illinois! Mark your calendars for a weekend packed with incredible eats, live music, and that unbeatable street festival atmosphere you love at The Railyard on 66! 📍Address: The Railyard on 66 - 2242 S 6th Street (if you have any questions about us - parking, ATM, etc - visit our website and check out the FAQs on the main page!) 📅 Event Times: Friday, August 28th | 4–9PM 🎶 Live Music: 6–9PM Saturday, August 29th | 11AM–9PM 🎶 Live Music: 11AM–2PM & 6–9PM 🎨 Face Painting Both Days: Join Paige of Paige’s of Parties for fun, high-quality face painting — perfect for the kids (and the kids at heart)! 🔥 What to Expect: • 217 Food & Drink Vendors • Live Music All Weekend • Face Painting for the family • A high-energy, family-friendly street fair vibe • Local favorites + unique eats you won’t find anywhere else 🍴 Your Railyard Favorites (in the main circle): • Elevated Appetites – non-traditional eggrolls • The Drinking Well – full bar • Söl Station – dirty sodas, boba teas & more • El Dorado – Mexican favorites • Oakview BBQ – smoked meats & comfort sides • Best Day Ever BakeShop – scratch-made bakery & ice cream • The Chicken Coop - hand breaded & made to order fried chicken sandwiches & chicken tenders w/ lots of scratch made sauces 🌟 Featured Guest Vendors (right in the parking lot — still part of the action!): • The Lumpia House – Filipino cuisine • Potions & Popcorn – creative flavored popcorn • Creole Smoke – Cajun-inspired eats • Food Baby Inc. – loaded burgers, fried pickles & more • Johnnie Os Mini Donuts – classic & fun flavors • Cullers Fries – a true 217 staple • Cousin’s Maine Lobster – lobster everything • Froggies Groovy Goodies – shaved ice & lemonade shake-ups • The Wild Ferment – fresh sourdough •Bloom Catering - featuring their fresh made to order pizzas and pizza slices • DD’s Hibachi WANT YOUR FOOD BIZ TO JOIN THE LINEUP?! We’re still accepting vendors who bring something NEW (unlike what’s listed above!) to the table! Apply here: https://www.therailyardon66.com/217-foodies-fest Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come experience the best food festival in the 217. This is the weekend you don’t want to miss! 🎶🌯🍹🍔🍦 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/217-foodies-festival/200030044328810 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts, kids, music-festivals, parties, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1185 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Springfield - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL - **lat**: 39.77605 - **long**: -89.64805 - **full address**: 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 217 Foodies Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6d37d3ec1f3da80c6bd372748dfb354c5ff4b481d6fbf7e7a3db20981ace1836-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc134633-gmir?v=1783434438 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 217 Foodies Festival being held? - **A:** 217 Foodies Festival takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 217 Foodies Festival ? - **A:** 217 Foodies Festival is organized by The Railyard - Springfield, IL. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Railyard - Springfield, IL's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Railyard - Springfield, IL a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Railyard - Springfield, IL has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 217 Foodies Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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