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Music Fest
The 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival on Father's Day Weekend. Live music, parades, craft vendors, food trucks, tractor displays, and family fun for all ages.
Date
June 19-21, 2026
Time
5 PM Friday - 5 PM Sunday
Location
City Park & Downtown Geneseo
58 Years of Summer Fun in Geneseo
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, which will take place on Father's Day Weekend, June 19-21, 2026, in Geneseo, IL. The event promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment for people of all ages, with music performances, food vendors, and a variety of family-friendly activities.
Something for Everyone
Music, food, crafts, and family fun — all weekend long in the heart of Geneseo. Whether you are here for the stage, the food trucks, the vendors, or the parades, there is a reason this festival has drawn crowds for nearly six decades.
Live Music
Rock, country, jazz, and blues across multiple stages featuring local and regional artists
Food & Drink
Food trucks and vendors serving mouth-watering dishes for every craving all weekend long
Craft Fair
Over 60 vendors with unique crafts, gifts, and handmade goods at the Music Festival Craft Fair
Family Fun
Carnival games, tractor displays, kids activities, and entertainment for the whole family
Schedule of Events
Three days of live music, parades, and family fun across Geneseo. Here is what is happening and when.
Friday, June 19
Day 1 — Opening Night
Little Miss Geneseo Music Fest Pageant
City Park Bandshell
Kiwanis Annual Doo Dah Parade
5:00 PM — Downtown Geneseo
Saturday, June 20
Day 2 — Festival Weekend
Maple City 4 Run
Downtown Geneseo
Live Music & Market
City Park
Sunday, June 21
Day 3 — Father's Day
Fly-In Breakfast
Gen-Airpark
Father's Day Music Festival Parade
1:00 PM — Downtown Geneseo
Live Music & Market
City Park
Festival Moments
Be Part of the Festival
Vendor applications, parade sign-ups, pageant entries, and sponsorships are open now. Join us in making the 58th annual festival unforgettable.
Vendor Applications
Apply for the Art & Craft Fair. Contact us for requirements.
Father's Day Parade
Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 PM. Anyone can join the parade downtown.
Apply by June 12, 2026
Doo Dah Parade
Friday, June 19 at 5:00 PM. A fun, open parade through Geneseo.
Apply by June 19, 2026
Little Miss Geneseo Music Fest Pageant
Friday, June 19. Applications are open for this cherished tradition.
Sponsorships
Get your business involved. Opportunities still available.
Join Us on Facebook
RSVP to the Geneseo Music Festival on Facebook, invite your friends, and stay updated on the official schedule, lineup announcements, and more.
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