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Downtown Jacksonville Then & Now Book is back!

Downtown Jacksonville Then & Now Book is back!

Business is Returning and Needs You

Business is Returning and Needs You

Navigating These Uncharted Waters

Navigating These Uncharted Waters

A vital downtown is the heart and soul of a thriving community.

Lawrence D Bryan, PhD, Founding President of Jacksonville Main Street

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 04
Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival
Central Park
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May 04, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
Taste away the afternoon with regional craft & home brewed beverages! Tickets $25 each and include tasting glass and are only available at the event, enjoy a variety of blues artists, lots of food options, and shopping opportunities! (Must be 21 years old to taste the brews!)
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Fri, May 31
2024 Miss Jacksonville Pageant
Central Park
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May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
A pageant that encourages young girls to get involved in the community and to learn and share the history of Jacksonville.
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Fri, May 31
Downtown Concert Series 2024
Central Park
Multiple Dates
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May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
Enjoy 8 evenings of FREE live music throughout the summer on the square starting May 31!
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Sat, Oct 19
14th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Central Park
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Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
The whole family will enjoy this favorite fall festival... famous for its Pumpkin Drop! $10/participant for the day filled with fun, food, activities, a petting zoo, pumpkin games, costume contests for kids and pets, hot wings and pie eating contests,! Don't miss a minute of this great experience!
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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