3rd Saturday of Each Month  |  May–September  |  Gate House Lawn
2nd Saturday of October  |  Ghost Stories  |  Music Barn
$7/adults; $5/seniors 65 and over, children 12 and under

Partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency

Allerton's popular outdoor concert series is back and will take place on the Gate House lawn near the main parking lot. We’re bringing back some old favorites, and introducing a few new faces.

All concerts will be held outdoors; bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, concerts will be cancelled (decision made by 2 PM of the day of the concert).

Don’t forget: Food and drink will be available for purchase. CDs of several 2008 concert performers will be sold at the Allerton Visitor Center; a portion of all sales will benefit the Park.

This year’s lineup includes:

Saturday, May 17
Big Bluestem (Traditional), 5–7 PM
Javelinas (Americana), 7–9 PM

Saturday, June 21
Barry Cloyd and Celtricity (Celtic, Blues, and Folk), 5–7 PM
Prairie Dogs (Bluegrass), 7–9 PM

Saturday, July 19
Mhondoro (African Rhythm), 5–7 PM
Big Grove Zydeco (Cajun), 7–9 PM

Saturday, August 16
Billy Galt (Blues), 5–7 PM
Bloomsday (Irish), 7–9 PM

Saturday, September 20
Motherlode (Folk), 5–7 PM
Exorna (Irish), 7–9 PM

Saturday, October 11 | Music Barn
Ghost Stories with Dan Keding, Kim Sheahan, Kim Petzing
“Not-so-scary stories” appropriate for all ages, 7–8:15 PM
“Scary stories” recommended for ages 12 and up, 8:30–9:30 PM

Click here for directions and a map.

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