Pre-sale for discounted armbands for Mattoon Bagelfest carnival is underway, today (July 2). You can reserve them for $17.00 at 217-258-6286, or buy in person at the Mattoon Tourism Office at the depot.
Starting July 9th, Mattoon Tourism will move into the Peterson House at Peterson Park. Carnival armbands (and tickets) will be available for sale, in person, only at the Peterson House.
You can use your armband at one of the following days: armband night will be July 18th from 6:00pm-10:00pm, plus, two armband days, July 20th from 1:00pm-5:00pm and July 21st from noon to 4:00pm. Armbands will be three-dollars more during Bagelfest. The pre sale will end on Wednesday, July 17 at Noon.