MAKANDA, Ill. (Heartland News) - A popular music festival returns to SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center October 9-11.
It’s the fifth year for the event.
Headliners for 2026 include the following:
- The Local Honeys
- The Woodbox Gang
- The Burney Sisters
- Chloe Kimes
- Chicago Farmer
Organizers say there will be a bar and grill at the event, and brunch on Sunday.
A variety of activities are included in the price of tickets:
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- Touch of Nature High Adventure activities (Giant Swing, Climbing Wall and archery)
- Guided trail bike rides by Ride Illinois
- Children’s yoga
- Instrument Petting Zoo by Y’all Rock
- Contra Dancing with the Southern Illinois Contra Community
Onsite vendors will include True Illinois, Mushmellow Dry Goods, Happy Rising Guy and Arabesque Dance Studio.
Carbondale’s Neon Tiger Tattoo will host a tattoo and piercing pop-up to raise money for the Touch of Nature Center, including temporary tattoos for children.
Single-day and weekend passes are available at the box office. Click here to purchase online.
Organizers say prices are set to increase the day of the festival.
Children ages 15 and younger get in free with paid adult.
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