PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/16/2026
All Day
Location
Peterson Park
Categories
The 2026 Mattoon Bagelfest will be held July 15-18, 2026.
Head out to celebrate 40 years of Bagelfest in Mattoon, Illinois. This annual festival offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy, from a parade, carnival rides, concerts and experiencing the local community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the fun and festivities that Bagelfest has to offer!
Bagelfest Schedule
Friday, July 10
Bagelfest Race
Coles County Speedway
Saturday, July 11
Battle for the Bagel Powerlifting
Relentless Fitness
Monday, July 13
Miss Bagelfest Pageants
Little Miss 5pm
Pre Teen Jr. Miss & Miss 6pm
First Souther Baptist Church
Tuesday, July 14
Baby Bagel Contest
6pm at Emerald Acres Sports Connection
Wednesday, July 15
Carnival Armband Night 6-10pm
Bow Wow Contest
5:30-7pm
Bandshell
Thursday, July 16
Vendors open at 5pm
Bagel Pit Stop Bimbo Bakeries, Pit Row 5-7pm
Bingo – DeMars Center 6-9pm
Carnival Armband Night 6-10pm
Christian Music Night
Friday, July 17
Carnival Armbands 1-5pm, 5-10pm
Vendors open 1pm
Mattoon Community Band 5-7pm Bandshell
Bagel Pit Stop Bimbo Bakeries, Pit Row 2-5pm
Bingo – DeMars Center 6-9pm
Main Stage Gates Open 6pm – Opening Act 7:30pm
Scott McCreery
Saturday, July 18
Run for the Bagel 6:30am Mattoon YMCA
Parade 10:30am – 21st & Western
Vendors open 11am
CArnival armbands noon-5pm, 5-10pm
Bingo – DeMars Center 1-4pm
Main Stage Gates Open 6pm – Opening Act 7:30pm
Jefferson Starship
Check the Bagelfest Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/mattoonIL.bagelfest/
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
