Shoe Fest
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See
- Price
- $115 to $241
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Shoe Fest comes to Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, Manteno, IL, Expected September 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Shoe Fest is a three-day music and camping festival held each Labor Day weekend at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, Illinois, hosted by the Chicago band Old Shoe. Launched in 2011 and often billed as one of the Midwest's favorite small festivals, it blends jam, bluegrass and rock across a wooded, creekside campground alongside art, kids' activities and a friendly, all-ages atmosphere
What people love
Attendees consistently describe a warm, family-friendly community with a 'romping stomping bluegrass and jam band vibe,' praising the bands, the helpful staff and the affordable, readily available food vendors. Many highlight the intimate, welcoming crowd, and satisfaction runs high across public reviews
Last time around (2025)
The most recent edition ran over Labor Day weekend 2025 at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See. Attendees remembered it as a notably wet, muddy year, though that did little to dampen the festival's easygoing reputation
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Shoe Fest on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport ORD.
How do I get to Shoe Fest?
By car
Most people drive to Shoe Fest. The nearest major airport is ORD, 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
roughly 9-11 miles / a short rideshare from Manteno and Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See. A genuine multi-leg option for attendees avoiding a long rideshare, not a single direct route
Book / info →By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Direct ~50-mile door-to-door trip from ORD, the practical option for most fly-in attendees given the rural venue and lack of a single-leg transit route
Book / info →Taxis 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.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at ORD
Rural 200-acre camp venue roughly an hour's drive from ORD with no single-leg transit option car hire is the practical choice for fly-in attendees, especially anyone taking an RV/cabin reservation
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Shoe Fest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The FAQ has a short accessibility answer. Camp Shaw has permanent restrooms with accessible stalls. The Pavilion Stage is down a flight of stairs and across a bridge, but there is a back way to that stage along a dirt path.
Staff will assist on request and access questions go to [email protected]. Nothing is published about accessible parking, camping, viewing platforms or companion tickets
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
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