Join us in Prairietown for the annual All day Beatles Festival!
When I’m 64 is a full day of live music that started as a passion project for Beatles fans and has grown into one of the area’s most unique summer traditions, featuring a lineup of live bands, local vendors, kids activities, and a relaxed, byoc (bring your own chair!) atmosphere.
Each year, proceeds from this all-day concert are reinvested into the community, helping support and strengthen local businesses. We’re thrilled to announce that the Macoupin Art Collective is the 2026 beneficiary! Funds will help grow our art programs, bring the ArtBus to more communities, and further our mission of making art accessible to all. Come for the tunes, stay for the impact!
dance, sing, and help bring art to the community!
Event details
When:
September 19th, 2026
12pm-9pm
Where:
Prairietown Firemen's Park
8452 Washington Street, prairietown, IL 62097
What it’s like
All Beatles, all day!
The defining feature is that every band plays Beatles music. 7 bands perform from noon to 9pm
BYOC! People bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, or tent, and hang out in the park while music plays continuously
family friendly! from toddlers to grandparents, friends of all ages can find something to love
More than just music
When i’m 64 is a full-on community festival!
Food trucks
local vendors
cake walk
Kids activities (face painting, crafts)
Fun Beatles-themed things like an “Abbey Road” photo spot
quirky traditions (like giving buttons to attendees who are 64!)
Bands usually donate their time, which adds to the grassroots vibe
2026
band line-up
12:00PM - THE MUTINEERS
1:15 PM - THE GET ALONG GANG
2:30 PM - STRANGE WIFE
3:45PM - THE TWO OF US
5:00 PM - THE FAB LADS
6:15 PM - THE FAB LADS
7:30 PM - WHISKEY RIVER
The MAC at When I’m 64!
We’re bringing some creativity to the festival as well! Stop by and check out everything we have in store throughout the day.
Live Painting with Sarah Walker
Watch the artwork come to life as Sarah creates a one-of-a-kind 4’x8’ piece right before your eyes!
Tie-Dye with Bonnie Shelton | 10 AM–2 PM
Get colorful and make something of your own! Bonnie will be leading a fun, hands-on tie-dye activity from 10 AM to 2 PM.
A Crochet Car?!
Yep. You read that right. Laura Blair created a crochet car cozy!
see the wonderfully weird and delightfully adorable crochet car making an appearance at the festival!
Come hang out, make some art, and celebrate with us! We can’t wait to see you there
We’re looking for volunteers to join us!
Help us bring creativity to the crowd by assisting with hands-on art activities, event set up and breakdown, accepting donations, welcoming festival-goers, and keeping the good vibes flowing all day long. Whether you can lend a hand for a couple hours or stay for the whole show, we’d love to have you be part of the magic. Come hang out, hear some great music, and help us share art with the community.
sign up to volunteer today!
A BIG THANK YOU TO BLICK!
The MAC is incredibly grateful to Blick for their generous $300 donation toward the acquisition of art materials for the When I’m 64 Beatles Festival!
Their support helps us bring even more creativity, color, and art experiences to this amazing event. We’re so excited to put these materials to good use and share some art with the community!
