Effingham, Illinois·Outdoor lakeside stage in a hickory grove

The Stage at Lake Sara

The Stage at Lake Sara is an outdoor venue in the shade of a hickory grove, right on the lake, at the onset of summer. Camping and cabins sit next door to the festival, and a free beach, disc golf course and boat, canoe and kayak rentals are all within walking distance. Food and beverages are sold on site, and Effingham, 5 miles away, has plenty of hotel rooms and restaurants if you would rather stay in town.

Before you go

Outdoor, lakeside hickory grove setting
Camping and cabins next door
Free beach and disc golf nearby
Boat, canoe and kayak rentals
Food sold on site
Effingham 5 miles away for hotels
Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor: a hickory grove setting right next to the lake.
Next festival here
Moccasin Creek Festival, Jun 24 to 27, 2027

Worth knowing before you go

  • Camping and cabins are right next to the festival venue, so you don't need to drive in each day.
  • A free beach and disc golf course are within walking distance of the stage.
  • Effingham, with thousands of hotel rooms and many restaurants, is only 5 miles away if you prefer not to camp.

Festivals here

Venue basics: Outdoor, lakeside hickory grove setting · Camping and cabins next door · Free beach and disc golf nearby.

Is it for you

Choose it if

  • You want an outdoor, lakeside setting with camping right next to the stage.
  • You like the idea of a beach, disc golf and watersports alongside the music.

Think twice if

  • You need an indoor venue away from the weather.

Getting there and parking

We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at The Stage at Lake Sara. The venue's own pages are the place to check: moccasincreekfestival.com.

Accessibility

We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at The Stage at Lake Sara. The venue's own pages are the place to check: moccasincreekfestival.com.

Camping

Camping is available right next door to the festival venue, and cabins are also available to rent for those who would rather not pitch a tent.

Food, water and what you can bring

Food and beverages are sold on site, so you do not need to bring your own.