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Mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Springfield Oyster & Beer Festival on September 5th | 12 to 5 at the Ansar Shrine Center
It was a casual conversation between a few local Springfield business owners, who then realized that, with a little bit of teamwork, they could make it happen. The organizers simply wanted to bring a quality beer fest to Springfield,support Midwest craft brewers and have a good time! In addition, they decided to donate all profits to a local Springfield or Sangamon County charities. The first Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival, held September 11, 2010, was a great success and so much fun they decided to do it again (and again)! The SOB Festival is held in the parking lot of The Inn at 835. Rain or shine, we invite you to join us for excellent craft beer, great food, first-rate entertainment, and to help us support our community.
Springfield, you made this one a good one!
The 2026 Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival was packed with great food, cold drinks, new & old friends, and plenty of good times.
Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday and helped make the day such a success!
We appreciate every volunteer, supporter, guest, and friend who spent part of their weekend with us.
09/08/2026
🍺🦪 **A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!** 🦪🍺
The SOB Feztival would not have been possible without the incredible businesses and individuals who stepped up to support this year’s event.
Please join us in thanking:
Visit Springfield
P.H. Broughton & Sons Paving
Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP
INB, N.A.
bankwithBOS
Ridings Plumbing
Tuxhorn Towing
Jason White, Realtor
RR Ross, D.D.S.
SVS Graphics
Reisch Charitiess
Green Prairie Animal Hospitals
Shaner’s Towing
Illinois Untamed
Leka Tree Service
Bland Brothers
DO Realty Services
Sanco Thermo King
Battery Specialists + Golf Cars
Hatman Productions
And a very special thank-you to Karen and Court Conn and Jay Shanle for going above and beyond to help make the day a success.
When local businesses support community events, great things happen - and Central Illinois showed up in a big way. We are incredibly grateful for every sponsor, supporter, volunteer and guest who helped make this year’s SOB Feztival one to remember.
Please support the businesses that support our community!
Thank you Central Illinois!🍻🦪
You showed up in a BIG way for the SOB Feztival today, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed some great beer and oysters, listened to some incredible live music and supported the event. And a huge thank-you to our breweries, bands, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who made it all possible.
We hope you had as much fun as we did. Today was one for the books!
09/05/2026
GOOD MORNING, SPRINGFIELD! 🍺🦪
Today’s the day! The SOB Feztival takes over the Ansar Shrine Center from noon–5 PM!
☀️ The entire parking lot is covered with tents
🍺 Plenty of beer to sample
🦪 Fresh oysters
🎸 Live music from Not Petty, The Smokestacks and the Jonnie Concaroo Band
🚗 Plenty of close by and street parking
VIP entry begins at 11:30 AM. General admission opens at noon.
21+ only. See you at SOB!
09/04/2026
🔥 TOMORROW: THE SOB FEZTIVAL IS TAKING OVER ANSAR! 🍺🎸
Yes, it’s going to be hot - but we’ve got you covered. Literally!
⛺ Tents will cover the entire parking lot
🍺 A huge selection of beer to sample throughout the afternoon
🎸 Live music from Not Petty, The Smokestacks and the Jonnie Concaroo Band
🚗 Plenty of close by and street parking
Come thirsty, find some shade and spend the afternoon discovering new beers while enjoying one hell of a live music lineup!
🕦 VIP admission begins at 11:30 a.m.
🕛 General Admission begins at noon
🕔 Festival runs until 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ansar Shrine Center
🔞 Must be 21+ with a valid ID
Still need tickets? Don’t wait until you’re standing at the gate - get your last-minute tickets now at SOBFEZ.com
Beer selections are available while supplies last. Please enjoy responsibly.
09/03/2026
🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉
Congratulations to Ann Yeagle - you + 3 friends are our guests at the Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival! 🍻🦪
Thank you to everyone who entered, tagged your crew, shared the post and helped us spread the word. We appreciate you!
Didn’t win? Don’t wait on tickets. The Feztival is almost here, and you can still join us for a great day of beer, oysters, live music and a great cause.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at SOBFEZ.com
See you at SOB! 🍺🔥
09/02/2026
🚗 **PLENTY OF PARKING? YOU BET.**
One of the biggest improvements coming with the SOB Feztival’s move to the Ansar Shrine Center is something everyone can appreciate: plenty of convenient parking-including plenty of street parking!
The green areas on the map are available for Feztival parking, and additional street parking is available throughout the surrounding area. Please avoid the areas marked in red.
Take a quick look at the map before you arrive, park in an approved area and get ready for an incredible afternoon of oysters, beer and fun!
🎟️ Don’t wait to get your tickets: SOBFEZ.com
09/02/2026
🚨 **YOU + 3 FRIENDS. OUR GUESTS.** 🚨
We’re putting FOUR names on the guest list for the Springfield SOB Feztival - and one of them could be yours! 🍺🦪
Want in?
👍 LIKE this post
💬 COMMENT and tag the three friends you’re bringing
📣 SHARE this post and help us spread the word!
We’ll choose one guest to attend with their three friends. Watch this page for the announcement - and don’t miss your chance to experience one of Springfield’s best days of beer, oysters and fun!
Who’s joining you at SOB Feztival? Tag them now!** 👇
🎟️ Don’t wait to see if you’re selected—get your tickets now before they’re gone! Visit SOBFEZ.com today.
We will run the drawing at 9am Thursday morning with another chance to win immediately following!
06/03/2026
🍻 Just Checking In...
Who's getting excited for the Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival?
VIP tickets are SOLD OUT, General Admission is moving, and we're getting closer every day to one of our favorite weekends of the year.
The beer will be cold.
The oysters will be fresh.
The music will be playing.
And the brewery announcements are coming soon. 👀
That's right—we'll be revealing this year's brewery lineup shortly, and we think you're going to like what we've got in store.
If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, now is a great time to lock them in before General Admission starts getting tight.
Tell us in the comments:
🍺 What brewery are you hoping to see?
🦪 Who are you bringing with you?
Stay tuned. The countdown is on.
🎟️ Tickets available at https://illinoistimestix.com/events/springfield-oyster-beer-feztival-presented-by-ansar-shriners-9-5-2026
Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival Presented by Ansar Shriners Now in its 16th year, SOB has become a beloved Springfield tradition celebrating craft beer, great food, live music, and a passionate community of beer lovers. This year, the Ansar Shriners are honored to carry the event forward alongside longtime organizers Karen and Court Conn, bringing the festiv...
05/21/2026
🦪🍺 Attention Central Illinois 🍺🦪
VIP tickets are officially SOLD OUT!
That should tell you everything you need to know about the momentum behind this year’s event!
If you’re a true hop head, oyster lover, or someone who appreciates great beer, fresh oysters, and an atmosphere that actually delivers — now is the time to secure your General Admission tickets before they’re gone too.
🍺 Massive beer selection
🦪 Fresh oysters
🎶 Live music
🏙 Downtown Springfield energy all weekend long
This isn’t just another beer fest. It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year in Springfield — and GA tickets are moving fast.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
🎟 Get your tickets now:
https://illinoistimestix.com/events/springfield-oyster-beer-feztival-presented-by-ansar-shriners-9-5-2026
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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Address
630 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL
62704