Events

Moccasin Creek Festival is an annual 4-day music festival, which celebrates other arts and crafts as well. It takes place at beautiful Lake Sara near Effingham, IL.

Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock, and blues – “Americana” music. This is what MCF is all about – in an outdoor setting, using a venue with great acoustics, at a beautiful time of year.

Festival info, donations & tickets at www.moccasincreekfestival.com.

Dates:
June 18-21, 2026

Tickets:
Weekend Passes on sale now, $130 ($137.60 with fees)
Day Passes available soon
Kids 15 & under FREE with adult

You can also get tickets via check (mail to Poss Music Works, 1915 S. Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401) with the ticket amount and ticket information (we have multiple events) – and also please provide a name and contact info for your order.

If you see us out-and-about, you can buy tickets in cash/check in person too, and skip the fees!!

Parking:
Free, convenient parking steps from the fest

Camping:
Camping is next door to the festival venue, as well as cabins for rent at Anthony Acres beachfront campground & motel.

Misc:
REAL FLUSH TOILETS
Food, drink, craft vendors, kids activities

Food, beverage & stuff to do:
Food and beverages sold on site.

There is a beach and golf course within walking distance. Kids activities. Boats, canoes and kayaks for rent.

Effingham is only 5 miles away, and has thousands of hotel rooms available, as well as a plethora of restaurants catering to almost any taste.

Questions:
Check out the website, moccasincreekfestival.com, and check out MCF on Facebook and Instagram.
Most answers to your questions can be found there, if not, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to the event, and we hope you are too!

Poss Music Works NFP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit promoting live original music, especially Americana music, in downstate Illinois.