Presented by Embarras River Tourism Council & Poss Music works, this FREE summer concert series will bring great talent from around the state to the square in Newton! BYO chair, and please support our host Joe's Pizza if possible!

2026 Weekend Passes on sale now! All details forthcoming...

Little Grassy Get Down Americana/Bluegrass Music fest is a Fundraiser at Touch of Nature SIU in Makanda, IL.

All Details, Lineup, & Tickets announced soon - stay tuned!

A cozy creative getaway for songwriters & music appreciators, at Touch of Nature in the heart of the Shawnee forest!

Song Circles, workshops, performances & performance opportunities, feedback from working songwriters, & more.

SONGWRITER RETREAT 2027 https://possmusicworks.com/little-grassy-winter-songwriter-retreat

Fri. Feb. 26 -Sun Feb 28, 2027 Touch of Nature, Makanda IL Weekend & Student Passes coming soon Onsite Lodging available separately

At our 5th Annual Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat, you'll fill your cup with a weekend filled with Song Circles, Workshops, Performances, Open Mics, Concerts, Feedback from working songwriters, performance opportunities & more. Connect with fellow creatives, test your songs on a supportive audience - or write your first song ever! All levels are welcome.

Our faculty are working songwriters & artists, mostly in the singer/songwriter, folk & Americana genres. (This does not preclude songwriters from other genres attending.) We value live performances, human connection, & are working on building a vibrant community of songwriters in our area.

Our 13th annual Moccasin Creek Festival!! A 4-day, family-friendly Americana Festival & more, on the shores of Lake Sara. Vendors, food, bar, kids activities, & steps away from the Lake Sara Beach park.