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Visitors Guide for Events
in Grafton and Elsah
Jersey County, Illinois |
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The 7-mile stretch near the river communities of
Grafton and Elsah along the upper portion
of the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is an area that bustles
with activities for visitors throughout the year. Grafton and Elsah hold a variety of events in all seasons that range from
historic tours and festivals on the riverbank to activities promoting fall
foliage and the American Bald Eagle. Pere Marquette State Park, the largest in
the state, hosts a variety of free programs focusing on the natural beauty and
heritage of this region of Illinois. For additional nearby events check out the
Jerseyville area calendar. |
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To find out about other activities in nearby areas
check out our Main Calendar Page. |
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October 19 - October 20, 2019
Annual Nature Event
TREEHOUSE WILDLIFE CENTER OWL FEST
Dow, IL
FREE
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October 19 - October 20, 2019
Annual Historical Event
GRAFTON RENDEZVOUS
Grafton, IL
FREE
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October 26 - October 27, 2019
Monthly Event
GRAFTON RIVERSIDE FLEA MARKET
Grafton, IL
FREE
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Sunday, November 3, 2019
Annual Special Event
WINE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
ADMISSION
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Saturday, November 9, 2019
Monthly Event
WINE CLUB GET-TOGETHER
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
ONE TIME FEE / COST FOR WINE
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Saturday, December 7, 2019
Annual Holiday Event
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOUSE TOUR AND FESTIVITIES
Elsah, IL
ADMISSION
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Saturday, December 7, 2019
Annual Holiday Event
SANTA'S CHOCOLATE EXPRESS
Grafton, IL
ADMISSION
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Saturday, December 14, 2019
Monthly Event
WINE CLUB GET-TOGETHER
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
ONE TIME FEE / COST FOR WINE
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Sunday, December 15, 2019
Holiday Event
A VERY CRITTER CHRISTMAS
Dow, IL
FREE / SOME FEES APPLY
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Monday, December 30, 2019
Annual Nature Activity
BALD EAGLE VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2019
Annual Holiday Event
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HYMN SING
Elsah,
IL
FREE
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Select Days in January 2019
Annual Nature Activity
BALD EAGLE VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
FREE
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Saturday, January 11, 2020
Monthly Event
WINE CLUB GET-TOGETHER
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
ONE TIME FEE / COST FOR WINE
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Sunday, January 26, 2020
Annual Nature Activity
BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2020
Annual Nature Activity
EAGLE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL
FREE
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Select Days in February 2019
Annual Nature Activity
BALD EAGLE VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2020
Annual Nature Activity
EAGLE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL
FREE
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Friday, March 6, 2020
Annual Nature Activity
BALD EAGLE VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2020
Annual Quilt Exhibition
ELSAH QUILT AND NEEDLEWORK EXHIBITION
Alton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2020
History Lecture
HISTORY LECTURE
Elsah, IL
FREE
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
Annual Festival
MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2020
Annual Special Event
MIDWEST MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET
Grafton, IL
ADMISSION
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2020
Annual Photography Exhibit
ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
VENUE: VILLAGE OF ELSAH MUSEUM
Elsah,
IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2020
Annual Special Event
ANNUAL SWAP MEET & FLEA MARKET
Dow, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2020
Live Musical Event
GRAFTON WINERY BLUES FEST
Grafton,
IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2020
Annual Community Festival
ELSAH SPRING FESTIVAL
Elsah, IL
FREE
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Saturday, June 6, 2020
Annual Festival
TWO RIVERS FAMILY FISHING FAIR
Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
FREE
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Sunday, June 21, 2020
Special Event
FATHER’S DAY BEER GARDEN
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE / COST FOR BEVERAGES
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2020
Weekly Musical Performances
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2020
Annual Fireworks Display
FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2020
Special Event
BASEBALL BEER GARDEN
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE / COST FOR BEVERAGES
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Sunday, August 9, 2020
Annual Festival
PEACH FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2020
Annual Special Event
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO & Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2020
Annual Festival
ANNUAL OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL
Dow, IL
ADMISSION
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Sunday, September 20, 2020
Annual Festival
APPLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Special Event
CAJUN BEER GARDEN
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL
FREE / COST FOR BEVERAGES
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2020
Annual Special Event
GIRLS ON GRAPES BOYS ON BREW
Grafton, IL
ADMISSION
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2020
Special Event
GRAFTON HARBOR BOAT SHOW
Grafton, IL
FREE
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2020
Annual Art Show
ART IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL
FREE
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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