Shoe Fest

Shoe Fest Shoe Fest is a 3 day music and camping festival held at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, IL. Shoe Fest began in 2011 and continues to grow each year.
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Shoe Fest is a 3 day music and camping festival held at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See on Labor Day Weekend in Manteno, IL. There are three stages of music, with an emphasis on roots music, such as folk, folk rock, bluegrass, and jamband. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.shoe-fest.com/

TICKETING
http://shoe-fest.com/tickets/

DIRECTIONS:
http://shoe-fest.com/about/camp-shaw/getting-there/

We’re at the homestretch, friends and fam! And we have quite the day planned for you all. Leftover Salmon, Horseshoes ...
09/06/2026

We’re at the homestretch, friends and fam! And we have quite the day planned for you all.

Leftover Salmon, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Shadowgrass, Home Run Derby, Duck Race, Treasure Hunt AND SO much more, including a surprise tonight at Shoe String. In your programs, you will find more clues that will lead you there. ✨👟🏕️💜🤠

Happy hunting and Happy Sunday Funday. HAPPY SHOE. We love you all so much!

🎫 & more info ⬇️

📸 by Alex Mason

BENT RIVER BREWING SHOE BREW 2026👟🏕️🍻💜🥰Now available. Grab up this year’s tasty shoe brew! (Limited quantities.)4-packs ...
09/05/2026

BENT RIVER BREWING SHOE BREW 2026
👟🏕️🍻💜🥰

Now available. Grab up this year’s tasty shoe brew! (Limited quantities.)

4-packs $20
Hazy Pale Ale brewed with Nelson Sauvin hops. 5.7% ABV

Day 1 is in the books and Day 2 is off and running. We have a big ole celebration planned for you all today, and tickets...
09/05/2026

Day 1 is in the books and Day 2 is off and running. We have a big ole celebration planned for you all today, and tickets are moving. Grab yours now!

Frasco, Polyrhythmics, Farmer, Blotto, Shoe, Southern Ave, Grassfed, Mr. Dave AND Jaik Willis!

Update: Carrie Sue is unable to join us today, so Jaik Willis is now on the Bent River Stage at 1:45 PM.

Let’s have a day, fam! HAPPY SHOE ✨👟🏕️💙🔥💃🕺🎉
📸 by Alex Mason

Good morning, friends and fam ☀️🩵As you check in at Box Office pick up your free koozie, complimentary of our sponsor Br...
09/04/2026

Good morning, friends and fam ☀️🩵

As you check in at Box Office pick up your free koozie, complimentary of our sponsor Brad Feinsmith, Realtor to the Bluegrass Stars.

In about a week or two, we’ll ask you to share your favorite pic with koozie in hand, and we’ll pick some winners for Shoe Fest 2027 tickets 🙂

Thanks, Brad!! 👟🏕️💕🔥

Shoe Fest 2026 gates are open! We wouldn’t be here at the beautiful Camp Shaw without our dear friend Greg. Celebrating ...
09/04/2026

Shoe Fest 2026 gates are open! We wouldn’t be here at the beautiful Camp Shaw without our dear friend Greg.

Celebrating 15 years. We love yas!

HAPPY SHOE ☀️👟🏕️💜🔥💃🕺🤸‍♂️🎉🎉

09/04/2026

Shoe Fest 2026 - Allie Kral ✨👟🏕️💙🎻🔥💃🕺🎉

We love you Allie!! One more sleep, Shoe Fammm.

Celebrating 15 years. Let’s get it!!

TICKET INCREASE✨👟🏕️💜🔥💃🕺🎉Hi Shoe Fam! Tickets for our 15 year celebration increase to gate price, tonight. Grab ‘em up!We...
09/03/2026

TICKET INCREASE✨👟🏕️💜🔥💃🕺🎉

Hi Shoe Fam! Tickets for our 15 year celebration increase to gate price, tonight. Grab ‘em up!

We can’t wait to see yas ☀️👟💕

Shoe Fest 2026 / Sep. 4-6 / Manteno, IL / Family Friendly

Shoe Fest 2026 - Arrival & Check-in info!ARRIVAL REMINDERSGates open at 10AM Friday, September 4th.All vehicles must ent...
09/03/2026

Shoe Fest 2026 - Arrival & Check-in info!

ARRIVAL REMINDERS

Gates open at 10AM Friday, September 4th.

All vehicles must enter Shoe Fest from the North on 6000W. You will not be able to enter Shoe Fest from the South via Route 102 (on Friday only), as the entrance onto 6000W from Route 102 will be closed to Shoe Fest traffic, as directed by IDOT.


CHECK-IN REMINDERS

We ask that you do not exit your vehicle until your vehicle has made it through the safety check point.
Staff and signage will alert you to head to box office to pick up your wristbands and/or purchase your tickets.
Please pay attention to Box Office signage, make sure you hit the right lines.

09/03/2026

Shoe Fest 2026 - Phil & Jon - 1 Day!!

Good morning, friends! We are just one day away from our 15 year celebration. Camp Shaw looks absolutely gorgeous and all of our favorite folks are beginning to arrive. There’s such a wonderful vibe on the air. It’s gonna be a goodun.

Speaking of favorite folks, we love these two amazing humans. You may know them from the Phil & Jon Show, or that they along with Colleen Leinart paint ALL of the Shoe signs and letters. We know them as fam 🥰👟🏕️💜🎨✨

We can’t wait to see you all. Tickets go up, tonight. Grab them up now and save! Much love and thanks, Shoe Fam. Bout that time!

09/03/2026

Shoe Fest 2026 - Polyrhythmics - 2 Days!

✨👟💜🔥💃🕺🎉

We’re very excited to welcome the Seattle based progressive funk, psychedelic rock modern afro-beat band, the Polyrhythmics to Shoe Fest. Late night dance party fun!!

Saturday, September 5th - Polyrhythmics - Uncommon Stage - 12-1:30AM

Grab your tickets now for our 15 year celebration! Just 2 more sleeps, fam!

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6641 N 6000W Road
Manteno, IL
60950

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