Get ready to indulge in a celebration of all things bagel at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois. This annual festival offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy this delicious baked good, from a parade, carnival rides, concerts and experiencing the local community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer!

Schedule:

Tuesday July 18, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm: Bagel Baby Contest Day 1 @ Cross County Mall - 700 Broadway Avenue East Mattoon, IL 61938

Wednesday July 19, 2023

6:00pm-8:00pm: Bagel Baby Contest Day 2 @ Cross County Mall - 700 Broadway Avenue East Mattoon, IL 61938

Thursday July 20, 2023

Bagel Bow Wow - All Day (Thursday)

6:00pm-9:00pm: Bagelfest Bingo Thursday @ Demars Center - 500 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

Carnival

Experience the thrill and excitement of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois with our jaw-dropping carnival rides that will take you on a ride of a lifetime.

Parade

Join us at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois and be part of the colorful and fun-filled parade that will leave you mesmerized and entertained.

8:00pm-10:00pm: Build a Boat Tour - Colton Dixon @ Peterson Park - 500 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

Save the date for a FREE concert at Mattoon Bagelfest with Christian music artist Colton Dixon. The gates open at 6 pm, and the concert at 8 pm. Lawn seating only. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair. No pets or coolers are allowed. Thank you to WBGL for partnering with Mattoon Bagelfest.

Carnival

Experience the thrill and excitement of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois with our jaw-dropping carnival rides that will take you on a ride of a lifetime.

Parade

Join us at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois and be part of the colorful and fun-filled parade that will leave you mesmerized and entertained.

Friday July 21, 2023

6:00pm-9:00pm: Bagelfest Bingo Friday

Carnival

Experience the thrill and excitement of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois with our jaw-dropping carnival rides that will take you on a ride of a lifetime.

Parade

Join us at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois and be part of the colorful and fun-filled parade that will leave you mesmerized and entertained.

Country Comeback Tour

The Country Comeback Tour features Shenandoah, Billy Dean, and Wade Hayes. The best of the ’90s is coming your way Friday, July 21st. Tickets will range from $15-$60, lawn seating to VIP, and will go on sale April 3rd.

Carnival

Experience the thrill and excitement of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois with our jaw-dropping carnival rides that will take you on a ride of a lifetime.

Parade

Join us at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois and be part of the colorful and fun-filled parade that will leave you mesmerized and entertained.

Saturday July 22, 2023

6:30am-7:30am: Run for the Bagel @ Peterson Park - 500 Broadway Avenue Mattoon, IL 61938

8:00am-10:00am: World's Largest Bagel Breakfast @ Demars Center - 500 Broadway Avenue Mattoon, IL 61938

1:00pm-5:00pm: Bagelfest Bingo Saturday @ Demars Center - 500 Broadway Avenue Mattoon, IL 61938

8:00pm-10:00pm: One Vision of Queen

This isn’t going to be any ordinary tribute show. Marc Martel was instrumental in the sound of Freddy Mercury in the wildly successful movie Bohemian Rhapsody. Expect to be impressed. You don’t want to miss this. Tickets will range from $15-$60, lawn seating to VIP, and will go on sale April 3rd.

Carnival

Experience the thrill and excitement of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois with our jaw-dropping carnival rides that will take you on a ride of a lifetime.

Parade

Join us at Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois and be part of the colorful and fun-filled parade that will leave you mesmerized and entertained.

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Date: Tuesday July 18, 2023 - Saturday July 22, 2023

Location: various venue in Mattoon

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