Moccasin Creek Festival
- Dates
- Jun 24 to 27, 2027
- Status
- Dates announced
- Venue
- The Stage at Lake Sara
- Price
- $117 to $159
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Moccasin Creek Festival comes to The Stage at Lake Sara, Effingham, IL, Jun 24 to 27, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Moccasin Creek Festival is a four-day Americana music festival at The Stage at Lake Sara, just west of Effingham, Illinois, running June 24 to 27, 2027. Folk, bluegrass, alternative country, roots rock and blues share a lakeside setting with three stages and a campfire song circle culture. It was founded by Effingham native Bill Passalacqua and is presented by Poss Music Works, a nonprofit that promotes live original music in downstate Illinois.
How it works
Tickets are sold online through SimpleTix, or by mailed check. Patrons aged 15 and under are admitted free. Music typically runs on the Shady, Main and Lake stages from about 5pm on Thursday to midnight, with shorter finishing hours on Sunday. Paid attendees can come and go. Bring lawn chairs without high backs, plus cash, since many vendors prefer it. Parking is free within 100 yards, and rain or shine applies.
Who it suits
It suits Americana, bluegrass and songwriter fans who like an unhurried, outdoor weekend, and families, since all ages are welcome and children 15 and under get in free. Campers can pitch a tent at Lake Sara Campground a short walk away, while hotel guests can stay in Effingham five miles off. The organizer warns of occasional loud music and colorful language.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Moccasin Creek Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport SPI.
How do I get to Moccasin Creek Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Moccasin Creek Festival. The nearest major airport is SPI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
One daily departure only (4:35am), routed indirectly (~203 miles / ~5hr55min for what is an 88-mile direct drive, likely via a St. Louis or Champaign hub), impractical for arriving in time for festival programming and requires a further local ride from the Effingham stop out to Lake Sara. Included for completeness per Rome2Rio-style discipline, but not a realistic option; car hire is the practical recommendation.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber operates 24/7 at SPI. Lyft also serves Springfield. For the ~88-mile, roughly 1hr45min drive on to Effingham/Lake Sara, a single rideshare leg would be a long, likely expensive fare, no official festival guidance or third-party fare figure for the full SPI-to-venue trip was found, so car hire (below) is the more realistic recommendation for that distance.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. No dedicated rideshare drop-off zone documented; the free general lot is the only parking area described.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Effingham. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Moccasin Creek Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
This adds pricing specifics. Tent-camping arrival pricing is tiered by arrival day, per person: Wednesday/Thursday arrival $40, Friday arrival $30, Saturday arrival $20. Cars are for unload/load only, not parked directly at the tent site.
Limited full-hookup and electric-only RV spots at Lake Sara Campground, priced case-by-case (contact Zachary Joseph, 217-868-2964, text preferred due to limited cell reception in the area, itself a relevant signal for the wifi/cell reception picture). The campground's own site separately advertises 50-amp and 30-amp pull-through sites. Dry-docking (no hookups) is also widely available, including in the main festival parking lot.
Not camping? Where to stay
Hotels nearby 1
Where can I stay near Moccasin Creek Festival?
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Moccasin Creek Festival 2027?
Jun 24 to 27, 2027
How much are Moccasin Creek Festival tickets?
$117 to $159 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Moccasin Creek Festival held?
The Stage at Lake Sara, Effingham, IL.