Great Performers of Illinois

Location, Dates and Admission

Millennium Park
Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20, 2008
FREE ADMISSION

Preliminary lineup

NEWS | Preliminary lineup just announced! Check back often for additional information.

  • Jimmie Vaughan and his Tilt A Whirl Band in tribute to Buddy Guy
  • Skándalo Musical
  • The Grant Park Orchestra
  • Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band
  • The Western Elstons featuring Scott Ligon and Joel Paterson
  • Akasha
  • Statewide Drum Circle with John Yost and Rick Neuhaus
  • Rhythm Revolution World Music Ensemble
    Desafinado
  • Eastern Bluffs Taiko
  • Mhondoro Rhythm Success
  • JedSed
  • EvoSoul
  • Krukid and the Sugar Gliders
  • Curb Service
  • Algoriddim
  • Bucky Halker Trio
  • Chriss Vallilo
  • Mark Stoffel
  • Angie Heaton
  • Lyon Leifer - Raga Arts Ensemble
  • The Comic Intermezzo
  • The Bowdacious String Band
  • Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players

Sample Illinois' culinary specialties and wines

Throughout the celebration, sample Illinois’ culinary specialties created by the Park Grill’s Executive Chef, Bernie Laskowski. Attend a special wine tasting highlighting the many fine Illinois vineyards and explore Illinois with regional experts. 

Entertainment for all ages

On Saturday and Sunday, visit with Abraham Lincoln and Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, and don’t miss the spectacular corn maze which will transform Millennium Park into a labyrinth of fun and entertainment for all ages

For More Information

For more information on Great Performers of Illinois, call 312.742.1168. If you are an Illinois artist and interested in performing, please contact Jason Moy, Jason.Moy@cityofchicago.org.

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

Jimmie Vaughn

Jimmie Vaughn

Skándalo Musical

Skándalo Musical