GENESEO, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, taking place Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, in Geneseo. The festival promises a full weekend of entertainment and community celebration featuring live music, food vendors, parades, family activities, arts and crafts vendors, and events for all ages.
A longtime summer tradition in Geneseo, the Music Festival continues to draw residents and visitors from across the region for three days of fun in the heart of downtown. Whether attending for the music, food trucks, shopping, family activities, or community traditions, festival-goers will find something for everyone throughout the weekend.
One of the highlights of the festival is the popular Father’s Day Parade which will take place in downtown Geneseo on Sunday, June 21, 1PM. The parade has become a beloved community tradition and offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day with family and friends in a classic Midwestern summer festival atmosphere.
Festival events begin Friday evening with the annual Doo Dah Parade and the Little Miss Geneseo and Music Fest Pageants as well as the Rotary Ice Cream Social. Saturday’s activities include the Rotary Maple City 4 Run, pony rides, pedal-pull competitions, bags tournaments, and family entertainment throughout City Park and downtown. Sunday festivities include the Fly-In Breakfast at Gen Airpark, Kingswood Church Service in the Park, and the Art League Ice Cream Socials — the market and craft fair is all day Saturday and Sunday, and food trucks all three days!
Live music will take place throughout the weekend at multiple locations across Geneseo, including City Park Bandshell, Central Bank Pavilion, Geneseo Historical Museum, Geneseo Brewing Company, In-A-Godda-Da-Vida Music, and Gaslight Grocer. Featured performers include Jerm Theory, the Quad City Orchestra Modern Pop String Quartet, a Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Paxton’s Top Shelf Trio, Barry Cloyd and Freedmo Street, Bugz Benson, the Musical Memories Showcase, the GHS Jazz Band, and more.
“We are thrilled to continue this longstanding community tradition for its 58th year,” said Lindsie Akers, Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce.
“Music Fest is one of the highlights of the summer in Geneseo and an event that truly brings the community together. From the parades and live music to the family activities and local vendors, there is something special for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend.”
Please watch for street closures and increased pedestrian traffic throughout Geneseo during festival weekend, especially in the downtown and City Park areas.
Additional festival information, schedules, and updates can be found at Geneseo.org/musicfest
For more information visit Geneseo.org or e-mail geneseo@geneseo.org.
