Despite 18 months of COVID-19 restrictions, the Village of Mahomet is looking forward to hosting the 2021 Mahomet Music Festival Aug. 27 and 28. With an expanded open area next to the Village Administration Building, located at 503 E. Main Street, Mahomet Music Fest will have two stages of music, […]
The Village of Mahomet has cancelled the 2020 Mahomet Music Festival scheduled for August 28 and August 29 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Village President Sean Widener expressed disappointment for the people of the community, local businesses, and for the sponsors and vendors who support the festival every year. “With the continued COVID-19 […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Class of 1969 held their 50th class reunion during the Mahomet Music Festival Weekend. The group visited Mahomet-Seymour High School. Back row L to R: Dave Sherman, Doug Turner, Mike Dillow, 3rd Row L toR: Gail Rusk Walker, Charlene Hitchens Roush, Dale Mayol, Jim Rayburn, Denny Hatcher, Mark […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Music Festival will have a hometown flavor this weekend. When Onoleigh Pommier takes the stage on Saturday at 6:10 p.m., it will serve as a homecoming for the 2015 Mahomet-Seymour High School graduate. “Growing up in Mahomet, the River Festival was always a very […]
The 2019 Mahomet Music Festival with headliners Southern Accents, Building 429 and Joe Nichols will be held in downtown Mahomet, IL on August 23 and 24. Mahomet Music Festival Schedule Line-up for Friday, August 23 5 p.m. Festival opens 5 to 10 p.m. Carnival Rides 6:15 p.m. Nickel and Dimes […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Hate has no home here. That’s what a petition handed to the Mahomet Music Festival committee Thursday night signed by 80 Mahomet residents said. Prior to Thursday’s final meeting before the festival on Aug. 23 and 24, the group reached out to Committee Chairman Dave Parsons […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There are people who talk about wanting change to happen. There are others who complain when change doesn’t occur. And then, there is Laura Bice and some other like-minded individuals. They were part of a small group that took action a decade ago to make certain […]
Building 429 has been named as the headlining Christian act at the Mahomet Music Festival. The 2019 Mahomet Music Festival will take place on August 23 and 24. Building 429 will perform at 11 a.m. on August 24. Friday and Saturday night’s headliners include “The Southern Accents” and Joe Nichols. […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Once upon a time, Derrick Roy had lived his entire life in Mahomet. Once upon a time, all of Roy’s education was in the Mahomet-Seymour school district. Like all good fairy tales, this story has a happy ending. Or, in Roy’s case, a happy continuation. At age […]
Chairman Dave Parsons announced the four acts that will be showcased at the Mahomet Music Festival on Aug. 23 and 24. Friday night’s entertainment will kick-off with crowd favorite Nickel and Dimes followed by the Blooze Brothers, who will open up for Southern Accents on Aug. 23. Jake and Elwood […]
