HerrinFesta Italiana

10/16/2026

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National music acts are planned to return to HerrinFesta Italiana in 2027.

Festival organizers and Dunbar Music Group announced a signed, one-year agreement Friday afternoon to bring ticketed concerts back behind the Herrin Civic Center.

No performers have been announced yet. At least some concert announcements are expected before the end of the year, with organizers hoping to have tickets available for Christmas gifts.

Cody Dunbar said the goal is four nights featuring country, Christian, rock and classic rock music, with acts each night. Organizers are considering two ticket tiers and hope to offer the lower-priced option starting around $25 per show. Prices and concert plans are not final.

“We want to make this very affordable,” Dunbar said.

Festival co-chair Joey Helleny said a new asphalt surface behind the civic center helped make the return possible.

“We’ll be moving our concerts back behind the civic center again, where they used to be,” Helleny said.

Dunbar, who grew up in Herrin, said he hopes the concerts will bring more visitors to the festival and boost business for area restaurants, hotels and shops.

“It’s good to get back to Herrin, where I have my roots,” he said.

Stay tuned for more information and a full story on the announcement in next weeks’s edition of The Herrin Independent.

10/16/2026

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06/04/2026

Grateful for Our Local Partners!

HerrinFesta is built on community, and that includes the incredible support from our local partners.

Thank you to:
South Side Lumber, Thad Ellet Plumbing, Tim Loughran Dentistry, Walker’s Bluff, and Wild Dave’s

Your support helps create the experience so many people look forward to each year. We truly appreciate it.

06/04/2026

Supporting HerrinFesta, Supporting Community!

A heartfelt thank you to the businesses and individuals who help make HerrinFesta possible through their continued support:

Banterra Bank, Garavalia Heating and Cooling, Kochan and Kochan, Louie’s P&R, Lovisa Medical Transport, and Murphy-Wall Bank

Your commitment to this community plays a meaningful role in bringing people together each year.

06/03/2026

Thank You, Golden Eagle Distributing!

A sincere thank you to Golden Eagle Distributing for your support of HerrinFesta Italiana.

From keeping the good times flowing to helping create the atmosphere people come back for year after year, your partnership plays a big role in the Festa experience.

We appreciate your support and your continued investment in our community.

06/03/2026

Thank You, VisitSI!

We’re incredibly grateful to Visit SI for their support of HerrinFesta Italiana.

Your dedication to showcasing Southern Illinois and bringing visitors into our community helps make this celebration even more special. Because of partners like you, HerrinFesta continues to grow, connect people, and share the spirit of our town with so many.

Thank you for helping us tell our story and celebrate all that makes this region so unique.

06/03/2026

❤️ HerrinFesta Lives in the Little Moments

Sometimes it’s not the big events we remember most.

It’s the small moments:
A child seeing the carnival lights for the first time.
The sound of laughter from across the tent.
A shared meal with family.
A song everyone sings together.
A conversation on the bocce courts.
The feeling of walking through downtown knowing your community is all around you.

That’s what HerrinFesta has always been about.

Thank you for showing up, supporting local traditions, and helping create another year full of memories we’ll carry with us long after Festa week is over.

Photos by French Studio 📸

06/02/2026

A big thank you to River Radio for helping bring the energy of HerrinFesta to listeners across the region.

Your support keeps the excitement going and connects even more people to this incredible tradition.

06/02/2026

Thank You, Swinford Media!

Thank you to Swinford Media for helping share the story of HerrinFesta with our community and beyond.

Your commitment to local storytelling helps keep our community connected. Thank you for all that you do to support HerrinFesta!

06/01/2026

✨ These Are The Moments We’ll Never Forget

The rides will pack up.
The music will fade.
The booths will come down.

But the memories made during HerrinFesta stay with us long after the week ends.

Thank you for filling downtown with energy, laughter, tradition, and community spirit once again this year.

From the bocce courts and carnival rides to concerts, parades, food, and family moments, every part of Festa comes alive because of the people who show up year after year.

Scrolling through these photos, we’re reminded just how special this community truly is.

Thank you for being part of HerrinFesta 2026.

We also want to say a special thank you to both French Studio & Leigh Bedokis photography for so many amazing photos this year. 📸