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The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band plays LincolnFest in downtown Springfield in 1982. The multi-day downtown gathering regularly drew crowds of 200,000-plus, featuring nationally touring acts like Foghat, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Chuck Berry and Kansas, among others. LincolnFest was staged from 1981 to 1993.
The Lonnie Brooks Blues Band plays LincolnFest in downtown Springfield in 1982. The multi-day downtown gathering regularly drew crowds of 200,000-plus, featuring nationally touring acts like Foghat, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Chuck Berry and Kansas, among others. LincolnFest was staged from 1981 to 1993.
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A look back at LincolnFest's popular run in downtown Springfield

by The State Journal-Register

Featuring national music acts, unique contests and copious amounts of beer, LincolnFest packed a punch during its run from 1981 to 1993.

This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: A look back at LincolnFest’s popular run in downtown Springfield

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