EffingHAM Music Fest is your source for the best outdoor concerts in Central Illinois! You can find us just off Interstates 57 and 70 in Effingham, IL, at Exit 162, Route 45 North, with a line-up of Country, Rock and everything in between! With big names in entertainment and our friendly Midwest atmosphere, you’re sure to have a great time at EffingHAM Music Fest! Venue:
The Funfest Amphitheater stage is designed to welcome the biggest and best in entertainment. Whether we are welcoming you to Effing Music Fest as a performer or a member of the audience, here are some fun facts about our facility!
-The stage contains 9,600 cubic feet of concrete
-The stage is 60' wide x 40’ deep, stands 4' off the ground and soars 30' into the air
-There are four attachment points on the upper front portion of the stage for lighting that will each support 3,800 lbs
-The underside of the stage roof is treated with a special sound absorbant material
-There are more than 1,000 amps of three phase power available at the stage
-The power at the stage is divided into two distinct systems, one for lights and one for sound to keep any noise from the lighting system from contaminating the sound.
-The solid concrete ramp leading up to the back of the stage is 60' long
-The stage was designed to be able to support the Dave Mathews Band, one of the largest touring bands at the time.
-There is more than 80,000 square feet of lawn seating, on the flat and on the berm, in front of the stage, room for over 14,000 people.
-The VIP front pad directly in front of the stage is 1,800 square feet
An “Effing” Long History of Good Music! The Beach Boys, REO Speedwagon, The Guess Who, The Marshall Tucker Band – what do these groups have in common? They have all played to crowds at the 160-acre campus that is home to Effing Music Fest! You may be new to Effing Music Fest, but with 20 years of top-notch entertainment under our belts, we aren’t new to the music scene! As an entertainer, you can expect a fully-equipped green room available during sound checks, as well as before and during the show. From legends like the Beach Boys and Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, to the superstars from Boston, Journey, Steppenwolf, Santana and Lynyrd Skynyrd who make up World Classic Rockers, we assist in coordinating travel, schedules and needs to ensure everyone is right where they need to be when the magic happens! As a guest, you can expect a seamless show, beginning to end! From the moment you set foot on the grounds, to the opening band, all the way to the final encore, you’re in for one amazing festival! We can help you quench your thirst and fill your belly while the festival gets better and better – Effing Music Fest has you covered!
2013 Entertainers:
-The Return, Beatles Tribute
-Bachman & Turner
Effing Music Fest – Country Style:
-Brett Eldredge
-Dani Flowers
-Drew Baldridge
-Brushfire
-Logan Mize
Past Entertainers:
-Beach Boys
-REO Speedwagon
-Three Dog Night
-1964 The Tribute
-The Marshall Tucker Band
-Elton John Tribute
-Matt Poss & Rolling Thunder
-The Jan & Dean Show
-The Guess Who
-Don Felder: A Night at the Hotel California
-World Classic Rockers
Bonfire Music Festival 2012:
-Austin Lucas
-Jared Ketterman
-Hip Kitty
-Jason & the Haymakers
-Logan Mize
-Matt Poss Band
