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The Heart of Jacksonville

A Vital Downtown is the

• Heart and Soul •

of a thriving community

Help us continue our work on historic preservation, economic development, and public events that improve Downtown Jacksonville!

• Upcoming Events •

  • Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival
    Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival
    Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival
    Sat, May 04
    Jacksonville
    May 04, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    May 04, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    We are expecting many micro-breweries, home brewers and a few distributors supplying popular local and national craft beers.
  • Miss Jacksonville Pageant
    Miss Jacksonville Pageant
    Miss Jacksonville Pageant
    Fri, May 31
    Jacksonville
    May 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    May 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    This pageant encourages youth to get involved in the community and to learn and share the history of Jacksonville. The pageant offers girls in Jacksonville the opportunity to represent and volunteer in our community.
  • Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Multiple Dates
    Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Fri, May 31
    Jacksonville
    May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    May 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    The 2024 Downtown Concert Series is back with a fresh lineup of talent of free music in a variety of styles!
  • Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Multiple Dates
    Downtown Concert Series 2024
    Fri, Jun 28
    Central Park
    Jun 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    Jun 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    This favorite summer entertainment is back with a whole new line up of talent for 2024! Enjoy free music from a wide variety of genres over 8 dates throughout the summer!
  • Pumpkin Festival
    Pumpkin Festival
    Pumpkin Festival
    Sat, Oct 19
    Jacksonville
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Jacksonville, E Central Pk Plz, Jacksonville, IL 62650, USA
    Join us downtown Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza for our annual Pumpkin Festival.
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Downtown Jacksonville Then & Now

Back at your favorite local business

LATEST UPDATE: After selling out of the first run within less than 3 weeks, Jacksonville Main Street ordered a second run, which is now complete, and ON SALE NOW!

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Downtown Alley’s Light Up the Night

Downtown Jacksonville’s alleyways are prettier and brighter these days thanks to Jacksonville Main Street and some grant funding.

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Downtown Music

The 2024 Downtown Concert Series is getting ready to make Friday evenings something to look forward to all summer! Read more about the lineup and help sponsor this highly anticipated community event, now in its 9th year.

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