Seasonal Events
| June 5, 2010 | Mascoutah Ice Cream Walk |
| Mascoutah, IL (618) 632-4164 Walk through the city of Mascoutah and sample ice cream from a dozen stores and vote for your favorite. 8 am to 3 pm. |
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| June 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010 |
Shriners Circus |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0052 Two hours of thrills & chills, featuring clowns, aeriacists, acrobats, trained animals, highwire artists, tigers, and elephants. Saturday: 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Sunday: 1 pm & 6 pm. |
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| June 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010 |
International Horseradish Festival |
| Woodland City Park | Collinsville, IL (618) 344-2884 For over two decades, the Horseradish Festival has brought people from around the Midwest and the country to Collinsville for fun, entertainment, and, most of all, great food and drink. The festival features free entertainment, food booths, root toss, root golf, root sacking contest, craft fair, an expanded children's area and, of course, the Annual Horseradish Root Derby! |
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| June 6, 2010 | Bark in the Park |
| Glazebrook Park | 1401 Stamper Lane | Godfrey, IL (618) 466-1483 Bring your pooch to the park for food, games, prizes, rides, vendors and contests to support and bring awareness to the wonderful work that the 5As provides for the community. |
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June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2010 |
St. Elizabeth Parish Picnic |
| 2300 Pontoon Road | Granite City, IL (618) 877-3300 Friday features a fish fry from 4 to 7 pm, Saturday features pigs 'n blankets from 4 to 7 pm, and on Sunday there's an all-you-can-eat chicken dinner from noon to 6 pm. All three days features carnival rides, food, bingo, kids' activities, and live entertainment. |
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June 18, 2010 - June 19, 2010 |
June Jamboree |
| Village Park of New Baden | New Baden, IL (618) 588-3813 Tractor & truck pulls, parade, carnival rides, and live music. 4 pm to midnight. |
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| June 19, 2010 | Story Time at Stephenson House |
| 409 South Buchanan Street | Edwardsville, IL (618) 692-1818 Gather under the old shade tree to listen to stories of adventure and fun. During the months of June through September, guest storytellers will entertain visiting children with stories of the past, fantastical worlds, and distant cultures. 1 pm to 2 pm. |
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| June 19, 2010 | City-Wide Garage Sales |
| Troy, IL (618) 667-8769 Maps and addresses of garage sales across Troy can be found at local restaurants, banks and the local newspaper. 7 am to 2 pm. |
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June 19, 2010 - June 20, 2010 |
Belleville Flea Market |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0052 Over 600 tables with 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise both old and new. Indoor/outdoor event, 9 am to 4 pm. |
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| July 1, 2010 | Grafton's Music in the Park |
Grove Memorial Park | Corner of Main Street & Market | Grafton, IL |
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| July 2, 2010 | Alton Riverfront Fireworks |
| Alton, IL (618) 465-6676 The Annual Fireworks Festival presented by the Alton Exposition Commission features great food and entertainment. Grounds open at 5 pm, and the fireworks display will begin around 9 pm. |
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| July 4, 2010 | Columbia Fourth of July Celebration |
| American Legion | Columbia, IL (618) 281-5556 Fireworks, food, games, rides for kids. |
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July 9, 2010 - |
Fire Department Homecoming Picnic |
| Lebanon, IL (618) 537-4976 Lebanon's annual picnic and parade. Come and enjoy carnival rides, game booths, food, drink and music. Parades will start at 7 pm both Friday and Saturday. |
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| July 10, 2010 | Toys, Comics, Die-Cast & Sports Card Show |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0052 Action figures, toys, comics, Star Wars models, diecast, movies, DVDs, video games, sci-fi, NASCAR, Hot Wheels, sports cards & memorabilia, and much more. 9 am to 4 pm. |
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July 10, 2010 - |
Contemporary Indian Art Show |
| Cahokia Mounds Historic Site | Collinsville, IL (618) 346-5160 A juried show of fine arts by 25 Native American artists from across the nation, displaying and selling paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, paper art, pen and ink drawings, prints, and more. |
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| July 11, 2010 | Catsup Bottle Summerfest |
| American Legion Post 365 | 1022 Vandalia Street | Collinsville, IL (618) 344-8775 Don't miss Collinsville's annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest. The free event features old-fashioned birthday party games, craft booths, food & drinks, live music, a classic car show and cruise, ketchup tasting contest, Princess Tomato & Sir Catsup Contest, and much more! |
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July 18, 2010 - July 24, 2010 |
Clinton County Fair |
| Clinton County Fairgrounds | Carlyle, IL (618) 594-4169 A summer tradition since 1951, get ready to experience the Clinton County Fair. The fair strives to be an event for all ages to highlight agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery, and provide good family fun. For seven days, fairgoers can enjoy exhibits, carnival rides, games, tractor pulls, and food. |
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| July 24, 2010 | Hummingbird Festival |
| Hanft Park | New Athens, IL (618) 277-0830 Walk through Hanft park and country roads. Stop at the hummingbird pavilion to watch the Illinois Audubon Society capture, band, and release hummingbirds. |
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July 25, 2010 - July 30, 2010 |
Madison County Fair |
| Madison County Fairgrounds | Highland, IL (618) 664-3050 Come and enjoy the Tractor-cade, farm heritage demonstrations, tractor games, children's games & activities, food, crafts, and the petting zoo. This year will feature the first Open Horse Show in over 20 years! Check the website for the events schedule. Admission is free, and parking is $3. |
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| August 5, 2010 | Carlyle Farmer's Market |
| Courthouse Square | Carlyle, IL (618) 594-4277 From 4 p.m to 7 p.m. visit Carlyle's Farmer's Market for seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, pecans, shrimp, fish, baked goods, candies, and wine. Visit Our Website |
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| August 6, 2010 - August 8, 2010 | AugFest |
| Scheve Park | 725 Park Drive | Mascoutah, IL (618) 566-2540 Visit Mascoutah's annual festival and homecoming event, where there's something fun for everyone. Free admission. Visit our website. |
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| August 7, 2010 | Archaeology Day |
| Cahokia Mounds | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL (618) 346-5160 The site's largest annual event features specialists demonstrating ancient crafts such as pottery making, flintknapping, gourd carving, making tools and ornaments, bow and arrow making, and more. Admission is free (small donations suggested), and food and drinks are available. Visit Our Website |
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| August 7, 2010 | Annual Street Art Festival |
| Historic Downtown Square | Highland, IL (618) 654-3721 Artists transform the streets around the square into an outdoor art museum as they create fabulous street paintings in chalk. There is also a Creative Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! Admission is free, and there will be live music and great food. Visit Our Website |
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| August 10, 2010 - August 14, 2010 |
St. Clair County Fair |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0052 Visitors to the county fair can enjoy traditional agricultural displays, livestock judging, free state entertainment, business displays, arena events, a variety of "fair food," a petting zoo, and carnival rides. Open Tuesday through Friday from 5 pm to midnight and on Saturday from 2 pm to midnight. Admission costs $3. |
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| August 13, 2010 - August 15, 2010 |
Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival |
| Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville, IL (618) 651-8271 This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| August 15, 2010 | I Scream for Ice Cream Ride |
| The Cyclery | 2472 Troy Road | Edwardsville, IL (314) 436-1324 This beautiful ride through the country makes a stop at Annie's Frozen Custard. The routes are on roads and portions of Madison County Transit Trails. Registration is open from 7:30 to 9 am. Cost of admission is $8 for TrailNet members, $12 for non-members, and $3 for children. Visit Our Website |
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| August 20, 2010 - August 22, 2010 |
Balloon Fest |
| Centralia Foundation Park | Centralia, IL (618) 532-6789 Centralia's Balloon Fest features over 40 hot air balloons, as well as an entertainment stage, fireworks, craft fair, car show, cardboard boat races, and a children's activity area. Visit our website. |
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| August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010 |
Midwest Salute to the Arts |
| Longacre Park | Fairview Heights, IL Since 1988, Fairview Heights has been host to the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters, and creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States. Visit our website. |
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| August 28, 2010 - August 29, 2010 |
Kirchenfest |
| St. Paul Catholic Church | 1412 Ninth Street | Highland, IL (618) 654-2339 Now in its 40th year, this church festival has become a popular community event offering food (including the Bavarian dish prepared in a 500 pound skillet and a sit-down chicken dinner), live music, games, and more. Visit our website. |
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| September 3, 2010 | Great Godfrey Maze Grand Opening |
| Glazebrook Park | 1401 Stamper Lane | Godfrey, IL
Let the adventure begin! The Great Godfrey Maze opens for the season on Friday, September 3. The maze consists of two trails cut into 7-acres of corn in Godfrey's Glazebrook Park. Visitors from all over can enjoy getting lost in the maze's twisting turns, dead-ends, and traps! Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children aged 6 to 11, and free for kids 5 and under. Visit our website. |
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| September 4, 2010 | Kiwanis Car Show |
| Bolm-Schuhkraft Park | Columbia, IL (618) 281-2413 The Columbia Kiwanis group is proud to sponsor and be involved with many community service and fund raising activities, including the annual Car Show. Watch as competitors enter their cars for a chance to win class and specialty awards. Visit Our Website |
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| September 10, 2010 - September 11, 2010 |
Carlyle Street Fair |
| Clinton County Courthouse Grounds | Carlyle, IL (618) 594-2468 A two-day event filled with fun activities for all ages: great food, carnival rides & games, local live bands, craft fair, pet parade, washer tournament, bingo, and more. Visit Our Website |
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| September 11, 2010 | Blossom City Autumn Fest |
| City Hall Park | Red Bud, IL (618) 282-3505 Red Bud's fall festival features kids' games, auctions, good food, and live bands. The fun kicks off at 4 pm and ends at midnight. Visit our website. |
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| September 17, 2010 - September 18, 2010 |
Italian Festival |
| Main Street | Collinsville, IL (618) 344-2884 This annual festival, which began in 1984, features the Paisan Pedal Push, 5K Run-Walk, continuous entertainment on three stages, Fest Olympics, Italian Cooking Contest, Bocce Ball, Grape Stomp, Craft Fair, and a Children's area. Admission is free. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| September 18, 2010 | Story Time |
| Stephenson House | 409 S. Buchanan Street | Edwardsville, IL (618) 692-1818 Gather under the old shade tree to listen to stories of adventure and fun. A guest storyteller will entertain visiting children with stories of the past, fantastical worlds, and distant cultures. Admission is free. Visit Our Website |
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| September 18, 2010 | Mississippi Earthtones Festival |
| Riverfront Park | Alton, IL (618) 462-6802 Come and learn about native plants and animals, address threats to the health of our ecosystem, and protect the history & culture of life on the river. Enjoy live music, over 30 hands-on activity booths, and refreshments. Admission is free. |
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| September 19, 2010 | MidwestOld Time Music Fete |
| 107 Elm Street | Cahokia, IL (618) 332-1782 The Fete is an outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians get together and play for the public. Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, and "ho-down" music. There are jam sessions under every tree, kids' arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage. Admission is free. |
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| September 25, 2010 | Nature/Culture Hike |
| Cahokia Mounds | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL (618) 346-5160 From 9:30 am to 1 pm, take a three-mile hike with an archaeologist and a naturalist through ecological and archaeological zones. Canceled if raining. Admission is free. Visit our website. |
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| September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010 |
Strange Folk Festival |
| Community Park | 401 E. 5th Street | O'Fallon, IL (618) 624-0139 View an eclectic range of arts and crafts at the Heartland's largest outdoor indie art festival. There are oodles of crafty activities for children and adults, as well as live music, and free Wi-Fi access available throughout the park. The Riverfront Times honored Strange Folk with a "Best of St. Louis" award. Free admission and parking. Visit our website. |
