Seasonal Events
| Mar. 5, 2010 - Mar. 7, 2010 | All-Breed Dog Show |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Sponsored by Belle City Kennel Club. Over 130 breeds represented. 8 am till finished showing each day. Visit Our Website Admission: $2 Spectators over 12 |
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| Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010 | 39th Annual SIUE Antiques Show & Sale |
| Student Fitness Center | Circle Drive, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL 62026 (618) 650-2730 39th Annual SIUE Antique Show and Sale will feature 80+ antique dealers who will display and sell furniture, china, glass, dolls, jewelry, silver, books, primitives, pottery, tools, clocks, porcelain, paper items, quilts, linens and country items. The event benefits SIUE Lovejoy Library. Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-1pm Visit Our Website Admission: $6 |
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| Mar. 13, 2010 - Mar. 14, 2010 | American Indian Education Days |
| Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618)346-5160 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Indian individuals and groups demonstrate and sell various crafts, set up educational tables, hands-on activities for children. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Mar. 14, 2010 | Chicken Dinner |
| 391 Louis St. | Beckemeyer, IL 62219 (618) 227-8331 Chicken Dinner 11am-6pm Visit Our Website Admission: $8 |
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| Mar. 15, 2010 | Saint Louis Symphony Monday |
| Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 An exquisite chamber music experience. 7:30 pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Mar. 19, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010 | Spring Indian Market Days |
| Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey St. | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5160 Native American artists and vendors will have crafts, jewelry, beadwork, textiles, baskets and more. Fri. Noon-5pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Mar. 20, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010 | Garrison Weekend |
| Lewis & Clark State Historic Site | #1 Lewis & Clark Trail | Hartford, IL 62048 Camp River Dubois, where Lewis & Clark wintered before their journey west, was a military camp and the soldiers were required to participate in training and perform other military duties. Stop by the camp at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site and visit the men of the Corps of Discovery and see how they spent their winter & early spring months training & preparing for their voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Mar. 26, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010 | Country Treasures Craft Show |
| Belle Clair Expo Center | 200 South Belt East | Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0052 Home & Country garden decorating show featuring handcrafted furniture, candles, florals, jewelry, wearable art, gourmet food & MORE! Fri. 4-8pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: $3 for weekend/Children 12 & under Free |
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| Mar. 27, 2010 | Easter Egg Hunt |
| Moody Park | 525 South Ruby Ln. | Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 489-2040 Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11am SHARP. Over 10,000 eggs. Ages 2-10. Easter Bunny will be there. Sun. 12-4pm Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 3, 2010 | Breakfast with the Bunny |
| Eckert's Country Restaurant | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0513 ex. 3 Preservations are recommended. Visit Our Website |
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| Apr. 3, 2010 | Chocolate Rendezvous |
| Lebanon | East & West Saint Louis Street | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6625 For all chocolate lovers! Purchase a ticket per person and sample scrumptious chocolate treats at participating stores and restaurants along the brick street. 10am-5pm Admission: $7 |
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| Apr. 10, 2010 | 1st Annual Southwestern Illinois Indian Artifact Show |
| World Shooting & Recreational Complex | One Main Event Lane | Sparta, IL (618) 295-2700 Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about our local Prehistoric past! The buying and selling of artifacts is encouraged! Artifact identification will be provided to anyone. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Apr. 10, 2010 | Southern Illinois Sheep and Craft Festival |
| Waterloo, IL | 4177 State Route 156 | Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 939-8536 Festival with fun activities, demonstrations & educational sessions for the whole family. Events include working sheep dogs, sheep olympics, sheep pellet bingo, kid's corner, sheep shearing, and an exhibit area with spinning, weaving and craft items. A lamb lunch is served 11am-2pm featuring various cuts of lamb. 8 am to 4 pm. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Apr. 11, 2010 | Spring & Mushroom Festival |
| Pere Marquette Lodge | Grafton, IL (618) 786-2331 ex. 0 Help us commemorate mushroom season with our first annual mushroom and spring festival. Featuring artisans and craft vendors displaying their wares for purchase, live entertainment and a competitive morel hunt in Pere Marquette Park (weather permitting). Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010 | Jack and the Beanstalk |
| O'Fallon High School Milburn Campus Auditorium | 650 Milburn School Rd. | O'Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 624-0139 Over 50 local children are cast in this humorous musical adaptation of a favorite fairy tale by Missoula Children's Theatre. Fri. 7:30pm Sat. 1pm Visit Our Website Admission: $5 |
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| Apr. 16, 2010 - Apr. 17, 2010 | Atlatl Competition |
| Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5160 Watch participants compete with these ancient spear-throwing devices and try your own hand at using them. Friday afternoon and Saturday 10:00 am to 4 pm. Visit Our Website |
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| Apr. 24, 2010 | 12th Annual Arbor Day Celebration |
| Glazebrook Park | 1401 Stamper Lane | Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-1483 Have you hugged a tree lately? Join the Village in celebrating the environment and tree planting with the Godfrey Parks & Recreation Department at Glazebrook Park! The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a youth fishing derby and continues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with face painting, environmental crafts, an air rifle range, youth games and more! Free redbud tree seedlings will be given away to the first 500 visitors. Visit Our Website |
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| Apr. 24, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010 | Militia Muster |
| Stephenson House | 409 S. Buchanan | Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-1818 Citizen soldiers gather at Stephenson House to take up arms in defense of their homes. Visitors will view a militia encampment, soldiers' daily routine, and preparations for the expedition led by Col. Stephenson during the War of 1812. Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday, noon to 4 pm. Visit Our Website Admission: $6 Adult - $3 Child |
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| Apr. 25, 2010 | Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra in Concert |
| Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University | 701 College Rd. at Alton St. | Lebanon, IL 62254 (618) 537-6863 A free concert performed by nearly 100 talented young musicians, ages 12 to 22, from over 35 St. Louis area schools. 3 pm. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| May. 1, 2010 | Storytelling Program |
| Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5160 Native storyteller sponsored by the University of Missouri-St. Louis Storytelling Festival. 2 pm to 3 pm. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| May. 1, 2010 | Millstadt Village-Wide Yard Sale |
| 102 South Jefferson (near Millstadt water tower) | Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 476-3696 Village-Wide Yard Sale. 100+ registered participants will be indicated on a free map distributed to potential customers. Food and beverages will be sold by Millstadt Historical Society at the Community Center. Sidewalk sales and special promotions offered by Millstadt businesses. 8 am to 2 pm. Admission: Free |
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| May 12, 2010 | BIG Truck Day |
| Glazebrook Park | 1401 Stamper Lane | Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-1483 Join the Village of Godfrey and their fleet of BIG trucks at the second annual BIG Truck Day in Glazebrook Park. Displays by the Godfrey Fire Protection District, Pepsi America, the US Army, the Godfrey Street Department and many more will be available for children to view, touch and explore. 10 am to 1 pm. Visit Our Website |
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| May. 14, 2010 - May. 16, 2010 | Art on the Square |
| Belleville, IL (618) 416-3390 The #1 fine art show in the nation (ranked by ArtFair Source Book) is back with 100 artists displaying and selling their work. All media are represented, so there's something for every art lover's taste. Children are invited to paint the mural (sponsored by the Tourism Bureau), make an art project and play games. Food, music, entertainment, and much more make this a special weekend. Visit Our Website |
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| May. 16, 2010 | Strawberry Festival |
| Eckert's Farm | Belleville, IL (618) 233-0513 Enjoy outdoor festival foods and country music at this old-fashioned all-American festival. Free wagon ridges and live music each day. Kids' activities include pony rides, children's play area, petting farm, carnival rides, and inflatables. Don't miss the strawberry treats in the bakery, custard shop and restaurant! Visit Our Website |
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| May. 16, 2010 | Kids' Day |
| Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site | 30 Ramey Street | Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5160 Hands-on activities for children of all ages: arrowhead making, Indian games, pottery making, identifying animal tracks and furs, corn grinding, spear throwing with an atlatl and more. From 11 am to 4 pm. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| May. 21, 2010 - Aug. 13, 2010 | Peanut Butter and Jam Festivals |
| 907 Main Street (Downtown Square) | Highland, IL 62249 (618) 654-3721 Enjoy your lunch hour on the historic downtown Square. Both kids and adults will enjoy the free outdoor entertainment, PB & J sandwiches and popcorn. Other lunch time favorites are available for sale from local vendors. 11:30 am to 1 pm every Friday, except June 12 and July 24. Visit Our Website Admission: Free |
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| May. 23, 2010 | St. Jacob Strawberry Festival |
| St. Jacob Township Park | 239 West Main Street | Saint Jacob, IL 62281 (618) 644-2142 The St. Jacob Strawberry Festival is a one-day event sponsored by the St. Jacob United Church of Christ, featuring fabulous strawberry desserts, food and drink, entertainment, and a family-friendly bike ride hosting up to 1,000 participants. 10 am to 4 pm. Admission: Free |
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| May. 28, 2010 - May. 29, 2010 | Maeystown Homecoming |
| 3919 Mill Street | Maeystown, IL 62256 (618) 458-6957 Come and enjoy rides for kids and games for children and adults. Food and refreshments will be served both days. Parade: Saturday, starting at 6 pm. Washer Tournament: Saturday at 2 pm. Duck Race: 3:30 pm at the old rock bridge. Live music both nights from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. The homecoming is open Friday from 5 pm to 1am and Saturday from 1 pm to 1 am. Admission: Free |
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| May. 31, 2010 | Alton Memorial Day Parade |
| Begins at College Ave. and Washington Ave.| Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-7527 Celebrate Memorial Day by experiencing the oldest consecutive running parade in the entire nation. Celebrate the history of Pie Town, Upper Alton and those that serve our country. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets to show your support and join in on the fun. |
