The highly anticipated music festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, has been unexpectedly canceled—and fans are shocked.
Originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 21 to 24, in Chillicothe, Illinois, located just outside Peoria, many were looking forward to days of dancing. However, this past weekend, festival organizers delivered the disappointing news, announcing that the event will no longer take place.
It is with deep disappointment that we must announce that Summer Camp Music Festival will not take place as scheduled on May 21-24, 2026, at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois,” the group wrote on social media.
“This decision was not made lightly. Due to unforeseen financial circumstances involving a third-party service provider, resulting contract complications, and other factors, we have been placed in a position where it is not possible to safely and responsibly produce the festival.
The festival was set to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, featuring headliners such as EOTO, STS9, Big Gigantic, Two Friends, Three 6 Mafia, 2 Chainz, Marc Rebillet, Yonder Mountain String Band, Greensky Bluegrass, and others.
Organizers advised fans to “refer to the point of purchase” for information regarding refunds or credits.