The weekend celebration of music, food and fun known as ABE FEST returns to the BOS center this weekend.

The two day festival is Friday and Saturday at downtown Springfields convention center. Its from 6 to 11 both evenings.

Abe Fest is intended as a celebration of arts for the greater Springfield community by showcasing local and national music acts as well as local food and art.

This year’s acts include: John Waite, FEEL, Josie Lowder Band, Filter, Jocelyn and Chris and Harlem Hayfield

Tickets can be purchased online at ABEFESTIllinois.com. or at the BOS box office.