Democratic Party of IL Convention Schedule of Events (Aug. 12th-13th)

For those attending, here is the schedule with pre-event party options listed.

Tuesday, August 12th

4-7pm IL- 18th Congressional Candidate Colleen Callahan will host a Pre Democrat Day Social Hour
Location: The Springfield Headquarters
305 E Monroe
Complimentary admission (donations greatly appreciated)


5-7pm Sangamon County Democrats Fundraiser
Location: Boone's Uptown Grill
301 West Edwards St.
Cost is $20


5:30-7:30pm IL-11 Congressional Candidate Debbie Halvorson Reception
Location: Floyd's Thirst Parlor
212 S. 5th St.
Complimentary admission (donations greatly appreciated)


6:30- Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias Party
Location: 420 W. Capitol Ave.
Food and beverages will be provided
Complimentary admission



7:30- BBQ at the Governor's Mansion for County Chairs & Spouses
Location: 410 E. Jackson St. (Use West Gate)


8-9:30pm Lt. Governor Quinn, State Senator Wilhelmi, State Senator Holmes, Will Democratic County Chairman Tim Gaffney, and Dupage Democratic County Chairman Bob Peikert will host an event for IL-13 Congressional Candidate Scott Harper.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S. Dirksen
Springfield, IL
Cost is $50


Wednesday, August 13th

9-10:45am Democratic County Chairmen's Association Governor's Day Brunch
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S. Dirksen
Springfield, IL


11am Democratic Party of IL Convention
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S. Dirksen
Springfield, IL


12:30pm Gates Open at Director's Lawn for Governor's Day Rally
Location: IL State Fairgrounds


1:30pm Program begins for Governor's Day Rally
Location: Director's Lawn, IL State Fairgrounds




***This itinerary is based on the most current information available.