Megan Woods

Thursday, July 17

This year’s Christian Artist, Megan Woods will take the stage Thursday July 18th. This is a FREE concert with donations taken for local charity One Stop Community Christmas.

Everclear

Friday, July 18

Get ready to rock your Friday night! We’re turning up the volume with the legendary band Everclear! Join us for an unforgettable evening of nostalgic hits, killer vibes, and plenty of good times. Don’t miss out — it’s going to be everything you remember and more!

Josh Turner

Saturday, July 19

Saturday night, get ready for some good ol’ classic country with Josh Turner! From catchy hits to feel-good tunes, Josh is bringing the best of country to the stage for a night of fun. Grab your boots and come on down for a classic country celebration you won’t want to miss!

Experience Bagelfest

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois. This annual festival offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy, from a parade, carnival rides, concerts and experiencing the local community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer!

History of Bagelfest

For 40 years, the town of Mattoon, Illinois has been celebrating its love for bagels with an annual festival called Bagelfest. The festival first began as a way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lenders Bagels, a popular brand of bagels that has been produced in Mattoon since 1980s. Lenders Bagels quickly became a staple in households across America. Today, Bagelfest continues to attract visitors from far and wide who come to enjoy the festivites- one of the favorties being the World’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast. For lovers of bagels, there’s no better place to be than Mattoon, the home of Lenders Bagels and Bagelfest.

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