Events

• Logan County GOP HQ Ribbon Cutting
• Chairwoman Cindy Gleason

• Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
• Doors Open 5pm
• Town Hall 6-8pm

• Ogden (William) Park, 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
• POC Kenneth Woodard

• Big Red Barn 1108 S Hancock St, McLeansboro, IL 62859, USA
• Darren Bailey Speaker
• Doors Open: 5:30pm
• Dinner: 6pm
• $25.00 individual tickets or Table for 8 $200.00
• Sponsorship: $1000.00 includes 8 meal tickets, 24 Raffle Tickets Front Row access
• Gun Raffle and Silent Auction

• Coles County M&G
• Casa Del Mar II, 1410 4th St, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
• This is the regularly scheduled GOP meeting that is being moved to 7, to work with us. Mark-GOP Chair (217) 232-7076

• Dutch Treat
• With Congressional Candidate Jeff Wilson
• Local Pastors Invited

• 6-8pm
• President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
• conference room  Ottawa A&B
• Food Sliders (while supplies last) and Cash Bar

• RCCA & Republican Day Ticket Pick Up location
• President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
• Free Event 
  • For County Chairmen and Precinct Committeemen
•  Heavy Appetizers
•  Cash Bar
• Sponsorships @250.00 $500.00 $1000.00
• RSVP RCCA.GOP/Reception

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH
ILGOP - Republican Day at State Fair
11:30AM - 2PM | Illinois State Fair - Executive Director's Lawn

Ticket Pick Info

REPUBLICAN DAY TICKET PICK-UP OPPORTUNITIES

Tickets to Republican Day must be picked up before entering the State Fairgrounds on the 20th. There are a few opportunities to pick up your tickets. I am listing those opportunities below:

Wednesday, August 19th
12PM - 3PM | ILGOP HQ | 300 W. Edwards Street, Springfield
7:30 PM - 9PM | Abe Lincoln Hotel | 701 E. Adams Street, Springfield

Thursday, August 20th
8:30AM - 11AM | ILGOP HQ | 300 W. Edwards Street, Springfield

EVENT SCHEDULE

I'm including a list of Republican Events on August 19th and August 20th below. More events may be added as candidates/organizations finalize details and I will add them to RCCA.gop/republicanday as I become aware of them.

6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Pillars Event
Center
303 E. Market
Taylorville, IL

Enjoy an evening featuring sandwiches & apps, cash bar, music, photo opps, fun &
fellowship! RSVP REQUIRED BY
AUGUST 12, 2026

Knights of Columbus, 401 S Walnut St, Taylorville, IL 62568, USA
6-7pm
Christian County Republican Women meeting

• Lieferbrau Brewery, 118 E Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278, USA
• 12-2pm
• Free Will Donation
• Soft Drinks & Desserts Provided
• Subs and salads available at Mi Casa for purchase next door 

• Little Nashville Cafe', 1200 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL
• 4-5pm
• • Free Admission
  • Food and Drink available for purchase

• Massac County Sponsoring this meeting
• Jeremy Holley massacelephants@gmail.com- Contact for more info
• Ticket: $25.00 includes meal, dessert and soft drink Purchased at the Door.
• Elks Lodge, 104 W 4th St, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA
• 6-8pm
• Darren Bailey- Governor
• Aaron Del Mar- Lt Governor
• Dr Paul Jacobs- Dist. 59 State Senator
• Patrick Windhorst- Dist. 117 State Representative
• and other candidates

• Pulaski Co Stop
• 9-10am
• Cornerstone Cafe 18009 State Highway 37, Karnak, IL 62956
• Free Admission
• Food and Drink available for purchase

• Thebes Courthouse, 504 Oak St, Thebes, IL 62990, USA
• 11am-12pm
• Alexander County

• Union County Fairgrounds 185 Herman Wight Drive, Anna, Illinois 62906
• 1-2pm

• Jackson Co Stop
• Southpaw Bar & Grill, 1 Apple City Ctr Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966, USA
• 3-4pm

Venue: Higher Ground 1179 Co Rd 350 N New Haven IL
Time: 6-9pm
Music: Mark and Leann Rogers
Menu: catered by Kenny Hardgrave & Kevin Shaw

• Ott's Tavern, 20 E Washington St, Millstadt, IL 62260, USA
• 12-1pm
• St Clair County
• Food and Beverage available for purchase

• Contribution $150.00 per person (Only 50 tickets available)
• Darren and Aaron Keynote Speakers
• Beardstown Roundhouse Event Center
• • Contact Cass County Republican Chairwoman  Debra Lewis  rdlewis2@casscomm.com Or Crystal Bell belltribe@hotmail.com

• Beardstown Roundhouse Event Center
• 5-6pm Social Hour
• 6pm Dinner
• Tickets $50.00 per person
• Contact Cass County Republican Chairwoman Debra Lewis rdlewis2@casscomm.com Or Crystal Bell belltribe@hotmail.com

• Showtime Lanes & Kaylee's Cafe 1515 N Springfied Street, Virden
• 9-10am
• Regional Jessica Franks

• Farmers Station 301 W State St, Nokomis, IL
• Montgomery County

• Defense Depot, 2885 E Co Rd 800 N, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA
• 2:30-4:00
• Coles County

• Yoder's Kitchen, 1195 E Columbia St, Arthur, IL 61911, USA
• Contact: Sharilyn Kibler Russell 217-480-5212 sharilynkiblerrussell@yahoo.com
• Anna 
• Fundraiser

• Hardee's, 203 W Jackson St, Sullivan, IL 61951, USA
• 9-10am
• Food and drink available for purchase

• Betty Jane's Kitchen, 1249 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944, USA
• 12-1pm
• Food & Drink Available for Purchase

• 3-4pm
• Buford’s, 109 E Market St, Sadorus, IL 61872, USA
• Food & Drink Available for Purchase

Ticket Link 

• Darren and Aaron Speaking

As one of our several state or federal level candidates we wanted to give you the first opportunity to join us for this upcoming event.

The McLean County Republicans invite you to join us for one of our premier events of the year—the Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Tuesday, August 25, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington.

This year's theme, "I'm With the Farmer & The Dell," honors the hardworking farmers who are the backbone of our local economy and our nation's food supply.

We are excited to welcome one of our famous farmers, Darren Bailey, candidate for Illinois Governor, as our keynote speaker for an evening celebrating leadership, conservative values, and the future of Illinois.

Event Highlights

🎻 Live Music with the Baier Family String Quartet
🔨 Live Auction
📝 Silent Auction
🎁 Door Prizes
💵 50/50 Raffle
📸 Photo Booth
🍹 Cash Bar

Event Details

Tuesday, August 25
6:30 PM
DoubleTree Hotel
10 Brickyard Drive
Bloomington, Illinois

Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Take advantage of our Discount Early Bird Ticket Price of just $70, a savings of $10 off the regular ticket price. August 1 this offer ends.

This promises to be an exciting evening of fellowship, entertainment, and inspiration as we honor our farming community and hear from one of Illinois' leading conservative voices.

I want to invite you to come and take advantage of an opportunity to speak to our attendees and solicit support from everyone. 

We also encourage you to consider taking a sponsorship for as little as $100 or an ad for as little as $50.  We will be promoting these through July and August. These are especially helpful if you are not able to attend in person.  

You'll see the sponsorship and ad packages below.

At the very least we hope you take advantage of our early bird discount tickets that are on sale now!

 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

"I'm With the Farmer"

Tuesday, August 25

Our annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner is our premier fundraising event of the year as we honor the hardworking farmers who have built our community and continue to feed our nation.

There are several ways you can participate:

• Become an event sponsor
• Purchase advertising for your business
• Donate an item or experience to our Silent Auction
• Attend the dinner and invite friends

Your investment helps us build the resources needed to elect conservative leaders across McLean County.

• Host Don Bailey
• Tickets $500.00
• 7-9pm
• Location: Longhorn Grill & Tap House, 3734 Cross Rd, Salem, IL 62881, USA
• Food will be served
• Questions: Kenneth Woodard 309-310-4654 or Don "Duke" Bailey dbailey@buyafarm.com

• August 27 6:30-8:30pm 
• ROMT Bodo Jokić  c:  ( 773 ) 615-0251
• Beacon Tap, 1374 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
• Cook County
• appetizers provided- cash bar
• RSVP 

• Palos Country Club, 13100 SW Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA
• 6-8pm
• $250.00 per person
• Cash Bar & Heavy Appetizers provided by Palos Country Club
• Contact/RSVP: Josephine Knoble, Events Manager at josephine@paloscountryclub.com
• Ticket Link https://secure.winred.com/bailey-for-illinois/fundraiser-at-palos-country-club
• Also Attending: Brian Skala candidate for State Representative District 14