Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival A mere 30 minutes north of Springfield, the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival, Aug. 22-24, combines small town charm with the magic of hot air balloons. The fun takes place at two locations, on the square in downtown Lincoln and at the Logan County Airport. There is truly something for […]
Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival
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Giving and gifting
Local artist Stan Squires offers limited edition prints of three Springfield landmarks through March 31 as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Half of the proceeds go to the nonprofit. The illustrations include Lincoln Park’s stone bridge (pictured), Illinois Watch Company and Pillsbury Mills Flour Plant. Only 100 of the 11-inch by 14-inch prints on […]
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More than hot air
Everything’s coming up balloons. Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Logan County Airport and downtown. A weekend of fun kicks off with a lights and siren parade at 3:30 p.m., moving from the square to the airport. At the airport, you can see the balloons close up, […]
