The sounds of Threshermen's Park will shift from the hiss and whistle of steam powered farming equipment to the sweet strains of your favorite bluegrass music when the 25th Annual Bluegrass festival begins on September 22nd. For the two days of the event performers from Illinois, Texas, Indiana, and Kentucky will be setting toes a-tappin'. Programs run begin at 1 PM with the last show beginning at 7 PM. "Open Stage" sessions will take place throughout the day [performers must register]. An "All Day" admission pass is set at $20 per person, Evening only tickets are $15, and the Entire Weekend Show Ticket is an affordable $35. Remember to bring you own lawn chair (no high backs, please) - seating is not provided. Rain or shine! For more information, call (815) 844-3560.