Summer Sundown Music Festival’s mission is to bring together the music makers and music lovers of Central Illinois and beyond to celebrate the rich and eclectic music scene that thrives in our region. For a few late summer days and nights, right outside Effingham, IL, we aim to bring together as many of these artists as possible for a weekend of homegrown, original music. Alongside these amazing local bands, we stack the deck with fantastic national/international touring acts to add even more electricity to the event.

Not only are we proud to present all of this great local music, the heart of Summer Sundown lies within the community that comes together full of families, festival families, vendors, craftspeople, tradespeople, healers, and music-lovers who all bring their own unique addition to the festival atmosphere and community.

Schedule of Events

August 24, 2023

6:00pm-Midnight: Pre_Party
6:00pm: The Jacob Kuhns Experience
7:00pm: Jeremy Todd
8:10pm: Porch Fire
9:20pm: Mountain King
10:30pm: Garrett Burris with Time To Kill
Location: Lake Stage

August 25, 2023

4:00pm: LoveSeat
4:30pm: Songwriter Showcase: Kasey Lee Rogers, Lucas Wayne, and Jacob Kuhns
5:45pm: Rabbit In Red
7:00pm: Andi Jane's Honky-Tonk Cabaret
8:15pm: Patty Pershayla and the Mayhaps
9:40pm: Mighty Pines
Location: Main Stage

11:00pm: The Hangovers
Location: Lake Stage

August 26, 2023

1:00pm: Songwriter Showcase: Emily Anne, Ashley Riley, and The Cattails
2:10pm: Dan Hubbard
3:15pm: Yard Eagle
Location: Shady Stage

4:30pm: LoneHollow (full band)
Location: Main Stage

5:30pm: Square Dance with Willi Carlisle
Location: Shady Stage

6:15pm: Mattie Schell of River Kittens
7:45pm: Willi Carlisle
9:30pm: Mike and the Moonpies
Location: Main Stage

11:00pm: Mattie Schell and Friends: Shotgun Willie and Honky Tonk Heroes
Location: Lake Stage

August 27, 2023

12:00pm: Dana Anderson's Songwriter Showcase
1:00pm: Cody Lee Moomey
2:00pm: The Goldenrods
Location: Shady Stage

3:10pm: Party Gary's 1973 Revue
4:45pm: Taylor Steele and the Love Preachers
Hosted by High Test String Band

Date: August 25-27, 2023

Location:
Lake Sara,
8724 East Marine Road,
Effingham, IL 62401.

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