Special Kneads Bakery

08/29/2026

Just wanted to apologize but I won’t be able to open today. I woke up with a killer sinus headache and went back to bed.

I hope your day goes well and we’ll do our best to get ourselves ready for next weekend.

08/23/2026

The Bakery was a busy and became an important meeting place on Saturday. Normally the Duffy round table has a few of the regulars from here in town including Cecil and Mary Duffy, Bad Betty, Sue and sometimes Kathy!
This weekend, we had Antonio from Normal and he is working to get Frankie appointed by the governor to be on a workforce council for those with disabilities. 😊❤️
Next rolls in Karen and Dave from Jacksonville. Karen had been Frankie’s therapist starting when Frankie was 18 months old. 🤩😊❤️
Next is Carmen from Erie who is a speech pathologist and has a couple of kids with Autism. She was looking for ideas for their future work/school plans.
What a perfect day for networking and also meeting someone new, who fit right in to the Duffy round table.
Join us next week for sweet treats, important discussions, Galva updates and also plenty of shenanigans!

08/15/2026

Come one come all! Guaranteed a great time!

🎶 THE SHOW MUST GO ON! 🎶

*we will update this post with the most up to date information*

We’re doing everything we can to keep things moving forward and make sure YOU have an incredible festival experience!

⏰ IMPORTANT UPDATE: GATES WILL NOW OPEN AT 4:00 PM.
We are pushing back gates to allow additional time to prepare the grounds. Thank you for your patience and understanding! This means the side stage will start with Kaiden Leezer at 6:15PM. Whiskey Ridge will no longer be performing this year. All other times remain the same at this time.

Things may look a little different than in years past, but whether the ☀️ sun is shining or the 🌧️ rain is falling, there will be plenty of ways to find your vibe and enjoy the music!

📲 STAY IN THE KNOW!
Please follow this page — any important festival updates will be posted here first.

📱 GET EMERGENCY & WEATHER ALERTS DIRECTLY TO YOUR PHONE!
Text BACKROADS26 to 38276 to sign up for festival Emergency & Weather Alerts. 🚨🌩️

🚨 IMPORTANT PARKING UPDATE 🚨
Due to the continued inclement weather, parking on the festival grounds will be LIMITED.
📍Parking is $20 this year
❌ NO BASEBALL FIELD PARKING
🚗 Please carpool whenever possible and help us respect our neighbors and our city.

⬇️ DROP-OFFS ARE ALLOWED AT:
📍 WEST GATE — Off Route 17
📍 PARK ENTRANCE — SE 6th Street

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding! We’re working hard behind the scenes to make tomorrow a great one.

Rain or shine… WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL! 🎸🤠🔥

08/15/2026

Rain Rain Go Away! 🌧️☔️
We’ve got plans today!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hey today we are planning to be at The Backroad Music Fest so we are not opening the bakery.

I hope you’re at the gig tonight so we can visit! Frankie is so excited to meet Chris Young! Thank you Tyler!
🤩❤️
And if you’re not going to the gig in Galva, you should check out 3 Mile High at Psycho Silo Saloon

08/12/2026

This entire area is so proud of Anderson and all his accomplishments! Such a great kid! Way to go kid!

Four years after Anderson Taylor began collecting specimens, he opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in Cambridge, Illinois, offering school tours and attracting visitors from across the region

08/12/2026

It’s about 400° in there and about 100° in here! 

Making muffins for the teachers tonight! I sure hope they enjoy them!

Banana Chocolate Chip
Turtle
Blueberry
Strawberry

Almost time to hit the hay!
I hope your day was well and your night will be better!


08/02/2026

We are getting in the fall spirit for the last 2 weeks of Levitt AMP Galva Music Series! 🍁 🪾🍂
We will be offering:
-Pumpkin bars 🎃
-Apple pie bars 🍎🥧
-Pumpkin pie parfaits 🎃🫙
-Apple pie parfaits 🍏🫙
-Cheesecakes 😋
-Brownies 🤤
….& MORE!! We will see you all there! You do not want to miss it!
🎶🕺💃🎵

08/01/2026

Frankie says come see us Saturday from 9-12!
Get your freshly baked cinnamon rolls and coffee cakes and stay awhile!

07/26/2026

So due to the temperatures, we have decided not to turn on the ovens today. I don’t want my kids to overwork themselves on their only “day off”.
Tonight’s menu is limited
Strawberry Shortcake🍰
Cheesecake all flavors
Lemon Lush Parfait 🍋
Dirt Cups with worms 🐛🪱
Fruit Cups
Fruit Pizza 🍓🫐

Thanks for understanding and for your continued support over the years during the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series.