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Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

The 2025 Fall Harvest Festival will be open Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 with children 10 and under FREE. No dogs allowed. Photo: Shutterstock


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.

Gather your family and friends for a weekend filled with seasonal fun, local traditions, local music and great fair food. Paint a pumpkin or make a walking stick, craft a tree troll or make a scarecrow and kids can learn about monarch butterflies.

The 2025 Fall Harvest Festival will be from 10am–4pm both October 11th & 12th.

Come support your favorite local band or discover a new one.

Saturday Event Schedule

  • 11–12:30, Ethan Taylor Stephenson, Folk Music
  • 12:45–2:15, Riley Ramsey, Country & Rock
  • 2:30 –4:00, The Deep Hollow, Americana

Sunday Event Schedule

  • 11–12:30, Tater Tot Rocks/Kristi Micah, Folk Music
  • 12:45–2:15 O.A.T., Americana
  • 2:30–4, The Deep Hollow, Americana

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the harvest season surrounded by the vibrant colors of fall and the warmth of community.

2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712-9002

Admission is $8, with children 10 & under Free. No dogs allowed. There is a minimal charge for some activities

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