Freeport Area Eats & Beats

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Freeport Area Eats & Beats Eats & Beats is a 2-day food and music festival coordinated by Freeport area nonprofit groups. Our next event will be on August 27-28, 2027.

In 2026 we were able to raise and distribute over $21,000 to local nonprofit groups.

Huge thanks to the Lobbin’ Robbins and Mike & Joe for an amazing night of music!And thank all of YOU! What an amazing cr...
08/30/2026

Huge thanks to the Lobbin’ Robbins and Mike & Joe for an amazing night of music!

And thank all of YOU! What an amazing crowd this weekend. We could not do this without your support.

See you all in 2027!

It’s another beautiful day at the FAM Arts Plaza! Today we just want to thank the hard-working nonprofit groups that mak...
08/29/2026

It’s another beautiful day at the FAM Arts Plaza!

Today we just want to thank the hard-working nonprofit groups that make this event possible each year. Stop down, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy some great live music!

Lobbin’ Robbins will be taking the stage at 5:30. They will be followed by Mike and Joe at 7:30.

Wow! Day one of Eats and Beats is in the books. What a turnout, and what a fantastic show! We want to sincerely thank Th...
08/29/2026

Wow!

Day one of Eats and Beats is in the books. What a turnout, and what a fantastic show!

We want to sincerely thank That 70's Band Chicagoland and Hello Weekend for an amazing show last night.

Don’t forget, we have more music tonight. The Lobbin’ Robbins and Mike & Joe will be joining us for Eats & Beats, day two. Gates open at 5:00.

08/27/2026

We are just one day away from Eats & Beats and we just have a couple of quick things to share with everyone.

First, thank you for following our page and supporting Freeport Area Eats & Beats. We’ve thanked our sponsors and the nonprofits who make this event happen each year, but we want to thank you as well. The support from this community has been tremendous, and we truly appreciate it.

Last year we were able to raise and distribute over $20,000 to local charitable groups. That's not just us, that's YOU! So, thank you for your support.

Second, the next 72 hours are busy ones. There’s a lot to pack, move, load, unload, and set up, so our response time may be slower than it has been these past few weeks. We’ve pinned the key details at the top of our page to help answer the most common questions.

Thanks again for your support. We hope to see you this weekend.

08/26/2026

🎸 EATS & BEATS AND MIKE & JOE! 🎸

We’re excited to be part of Eats & Beats this Saturday, August 29th, in downtown Freeport!

Mike & Joe is a legendary rock cover band known far and wide for their exceptional sound, attention to detail, and ability to capture the sound and feel of the original artists they cover. Our carefully curated setlist spans rock favorites from the ’90s through today, with classics from the ’70s and ’80s sprinkled in. 🤘

And this event is about more than just music—it’s about supporting the community. Eats & Beats raised more than $20,000 last year, and we’re hoping to help beat that number this year!

Come grab some great food, support a great cause, and hang with us for an awesome Saturday night in Freeport!

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 Freeport Arts Plaza — 11–15 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL 61032

Let’s pack the place and help Eats & Beats raise even more this year! 🔥🎸

Mike and Joe will be returning to Eats & Beats on Saturday, August 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.. We knew we wanted to book the...
08/26/2026

Mike and Joe will be returning to Eats & Beats on Saturday, August 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.. We knew we wanted to book these guys again about two songs into their set last year!

Widely recognized as one of the best cover bands in the Midwest, Mike & Joe have been thrilling audiences for more than 20 years! They cover a wide range of music from the 90’s to today, including Blink 182, Pearl Jam, U2, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, O.A.R., Mumford & Sons, Sublime, and so much more.

Show up early and catch one of Freeport’s favorites, the Lobbin’ Robbins, from 5:30–7:00 p.m..

08/25/2026

We are excited to welcome That 70's Band Chicagoland to Freeport Area Eats & Beats on Friday, August 28.

That 70's Band Chicagoland delivers a high energy, nostalgia packed night of the era's best rock, pop, and disco, with spot on performances from classic rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Styx, Heart, Foreigner, Kansas, Journey, and more. When it is time to hit the dance floor, they turn up the heat with the grooviest pop and disco hits from Michael Jackson, K.C. and The Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, and the Bee Gees.

They will perform at the FAM Arts Plaza from 5:30 to 7:00. Hello Weekend will follow from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m..

There are so many great food options at Eats & Beats this year. Pulled pork, corn dogs, walking tacos, pizza, lemon shak...
08/25/2026

There are so many great food options at Eats & Beats this year.

Pulled pork, corn dogs, walking tacos, pizza, lemon shake-ups, big pretzels....wow!

Remember: Every nonprofit group keeps 100% of the proceeds from their food sales, plus a share of the gate.

Eats and Beats takes place at the Freeport Art Museum Arts Plaza in downtown Freeport on August 28 and 29. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day. Admission is 4 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for ages 6 to 17. Children five and under are admitted free.

08/24/2026

We are just four days away from welcoming Hello Weekend back to Eats and Beats!

Those who attended our first two events in 2019 and 2021 know that this group puts on an incredible show, featuring everything from Lady Gaga to Guns and Roses!

They will take the stage on August 28 at 7:30 p.m. following That 70’s band, who will perform from 5:30-7:00.

Eats and Beats takes place at the FAM Arts Plaza on August 28 and 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day. Admission is four dollars for adults, two dollars for ages six to seventeen, and free for children five and under.
Proceeds from the event support participating Stephenson County charitable organizations.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of our many sponsors, we are doing it again! It's DOUBLE TOKEN SATURDAY! Arrive early...
08/24/2026

Thanks to the overwhelming support of our many sponsors, we are doing it again!

It's DOUBLE TOKEN SATURDAY!

Arrive early on Saturday, August 29 and you can get double tokens. Buy $5, get $10. Buy $10, get $20. Limit $20 of free tokens per visitor. We have quite a few of these to give out, but quantities are limited. When they are gone - they are gone.

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15 East Douglas Street
Freeport, IL
61032

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