217 Foodies Festival
Schedule
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL
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🍔🎉 The Railyard’s 2nd Annual 217 Foodies Festival is BACK! 🎉đźŚIn partnership with the 217 Foodies Group — a local Facebook community everyone knows & loves — we’re bringing you one of the biggest food weekends in Central Illinois!
Mark your calendars for a weekend packed with incredible eats, live music, and that unbeatable street festival atmosphere you love at The Railyard on 66!
đź“ŤAddress:
The Railyard on 66 - 2242 S 6th Street (if you have any questions about us - parking, ATM, etc - visit our website and check out the FAQs on the main page!)
đź“… Event Times:
Friday, August 28th | 4–9PM
🎶 Live Music: 6–9PM
Saturday, August 29th | 11AM–9PM
🎶 Live Music: 11AM–2PM & 6–9PM
🎨 Face Painting Both Days:
Join Paige of Paige’s of Parties for fun, high-quality face painting — perfect for the kids (and the kids at heart)!
🔥 What to Expect:
• 217 Food & Drink Vendors
• Live Music All Weekend
• Face Painting for the family
• A high-energy, family-friendly street fair vibe
• Local favorites + unique eats you won’t find anywhere else
🍴 Your Railyard Favorites (in the main circle):
• Elevated Appetites – non-traditional eggrolls
• The Drinking Well – full bar
• Söl Station – dirty sodas, boba teas & more
• El Dorado – Mexican favorites
• Oakview BBQ – smoked meats & comfort sides
• Best Day Ever BakeShop – scratch-made bakery & ice cream
• Lewis Street Food Co – street-style corndogs, fried cheese & more
🌟 Featured Guest Vendors (right in the parking lot — still part of the action!):
• The Lumpia House – Filipino cuisine
• Potions & Popcorn – creative flavored popcorn
• Creole Smoke – Cajun-inspired eats
• Food Baby Inc. – loaded burgers, fried pickles & more
• Johnnie Os Mini Donuts – classic & fun flavors
• Cullers Fries – a true 217 staple
• Cousin’s Maine Lobster – lobster everything
• Froggies Groovy Goodies – shaved ice & lemonade shake-ups
• The Wild Ferment – fresh sourdough
WANT YOUR FOOD BIZ TO JOIN THE LINEUP?!
We’re still accepting vendors who bring something NEW (unlike what’s listed above!) to the table!
Apply here: https://www.therailyardon66.com/217-foodies-fest
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come experience the best food festival in the 217. This is the weekend you don’t want to miss! 🎶🌯🍹🍔🍦
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Where is it happening?
2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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