MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Some huge names in music and entertainment are coming to perform at Mattoon's Bagelfest this year.
The festival that started in 1986 commemorates Lenders Bagels, a popular brand that has been produced in the area since the 1980s.
This year, multi-platinum-selling country music superstar Josh Turner, 90s alt-rock band Everclear, and Christian contemporary pop musician Megan Woods are all coming to perform.
On Thursday, July 17, the main stage will be headlined by Megan Woods. The event is free to the public.
Headlining the main stage on Friday, July 18, is Everclear, best known for hits like “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine.” Opening for Everclear is Champaign-based party band X-Krush!
On Saturday, July 19, the main stage will feature country music superstar Josh Turner. Turner has long been one of country music’s most recognizable voices, selling over 8.5 million units and amassing more than 2.5 billion global streams. Opening the show are Jake and Mikayla, a married duo from Central Illinois.
Advance tickets for the concerts on Friday and Saturday nights will be available online starting at 8 a.m. Friday, April 11. VIP, Reserved Seating, and Lawn tickets will be available for both nights. Tickets and a complete list of festival activities can be found at www.exploremattoon.org.
2025 Daily Schedule – Mattoon Bagelfest
Saturday, July 12, 2025:
Miss Bagelfest Pageants at The Fields Church (12PM – Little Miss / 2PM – Pre Teen, Jr. Miss & Miss)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025:
Carnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night – 6PM until 10PM)
The Bow Wow in the bandshell (5:30PM – 7:30PM)
Thursday, July 17, 2025:
Vendors Open at Peterson Park (5PM)
BINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM)
Carnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Night / 6PM – 10PM)
Family Friendly Fun with face painting and games at Peterson Park Ballfield (Prior to concert)
Christian Concert at Peterson Park – FREE (Donations Accepted) – Megan Woods (8PM)
Friday, July 18, 2025:
Carnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day / 1PM – 5PM and 5PM – 10PM)
Vendors Open at Peterson Park (1PM)
BINGO at DeMars Building (6PM – 9PM)
Rock Concert at Peterson Park – Everclear with X-Krush (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM)
Saturday, July 19, 2025:
Run for the Bagel 5K Hosted by Mattoon YMCA (6:30AM)
World’s Biggest Bagel Breakfast (7:30AM – 9:30AM)
Sweet & Salty Quartet in the bandshell (8AM – 9AM)
Bagelfest Parade – 21st & Western Avenue (10:30AM)
Carnival Opens at Peterson Park (Armband Day – 12PM until 5PM and 5PM until 10PM)
Vendors Open at Peterson Park (11AM)
BINGO at DeMars Building (1PM – 5PM)
Battle for the Bagel Powerlift Contest in the bandshell (5PM)
Country Concert at Peterson Park – Josh Turner with Jake & Mikayla (Gates 6PM – Show 7:30PM)
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