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Fitness, Food, Fine Art, Fashion, and Festivals on The Weekender for Friday, September 19, 2025

By Michele Mitchell Sep 18, 2025 | 12:53 PM

There is so much to do this weekend – pick something and have some fun!

The Kentucky Headhunters
Friday, September 19th at Danenberger Family Vineyards
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UIS Prairie Star 5k
Saturday, September 20th at Unviersity of Illinois Springfield Campus.  Race starts at 8:30am.
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Clayville Fall Festival
Saturday and Sunday September 20-21st at Clayville Historic Site.
Free admission with children’s activites, live music, clydesdale horses, civil war reenactment, craft vendors, and more.
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Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Saturday 10a-5pm and Sunday 10a – 4pm, free admission.
700 N 4th Street, Springfield
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The Glow Up: Water Lantern Festival
Saturday, September 20th 4pm – 8pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Conservation World.
Live music from Devin Williams 5-7pm, decorate your own water lantern to release in the pond.
Admission fees range from $7 – $25.  For tickets click here.
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Illinois High School Rodeo Association – Coliseum Showdown
Saturday, September 20th at 7pm on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Admission is $10, 10 and under are free.
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The Fashion Show
Saturday, September 20th 7pm – 9pm at 623 East Adams Street, Springfield.
Showcase your creative designs during the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space’s 2025 Fashion Show.
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Oktoberfest 2025
Saturday, September 20th outdoor music festival at Buzz Bomb Brewing Company, 406 East Adams Street, Springfield starting at 3pm.
German beers, Oktoberfest food, local and regional breweries on tap, local vendors, fun and games, great music.  Rocki from 98.7 WNNS will be there too.
Tickets are $10 and available HERE.
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Week 4 High School Football
Friday 5pm Eisenhower @ MacArthur
Friday 7pm Jacksonville @ Lanphier
Friday 7pm QND @ SHG (listen live on Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM)
Friday 7pm U-High @ Lincoln
Friday 7pm Glenwood @ Rochester (listen live on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY)
Friday 7pm Athens @ Olympia
Friday 7pm Auburn @ Pleasant Plains
Friday 7pm Pittsfield @ Williamsville
Friday 7pm PORTA @ Maroa Forsyth
Friday 7pm Riverton @ New Berlin
Saturday 1pm Southeast @ Springfield High (listen live on Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM)
Get full coverage of high school football at Channel1450.com