Visitors Guide for Events
in Grafton and Elsah
Jersey County, Illinois

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.

To find out about other activities in nearby areas
check out our Main Calendar Page.
  11TH ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 18 - October 16, 2010

Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in every season in an exhibit entitled "
Natural Elsah."
Free
Click here for additional information

GIRLS ON GRAPES,
BOYS ON BREW
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, September 11, 2010
2 pm - 6 pm
The Loading Dock, 401 E. Front Street
Enjoy a sampling of delicious wine, beer, and food from over 25 area restaurants and local wineries. The event will be held in the Historic Boatworks at the Loading Dock in Grafton. Proceeds benefit Alton Memorial Hospital's White Cross Auxiliary. Dress is casual.
Tickets required; no one under 21, please.
For more information call 618-463-7872
9-11 BOAT PARADE
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, September 11, 2010
Dedication: 5:30 pm & Parade: 6 pm
Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water Street
Join in paying honor to our soldiers and remember our fellow Americans that died on this day. The parade begins at Grafton Harbor and proceeds down the Mississippi River.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7678
 or visit www.graftonharbor.net

ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL
  September 11 - September 12, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Grove Park, Downtown Grafton
This annual art festival features artists displaying and selling their work, an apple bake-off, live music, a pet parade, and children's activities.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7000
NATIVE AMERICAN
AND HERITAGE FEST

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Sunday, September 12, 2010
11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Pere Marquette Park is steeped in natural and cultural history.  Come and celebrate Native American and history and heritage at Pere Marquette Lodge. This festival features crafters and artisans, live music in the Great Room, and fun activities for the whole family
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338
"IT'S OUR RIVER DAY"
CELEBRATION

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, September 18, 2010
8 am - 1 pm
Learn how the rivers have influenced our life for thousands of years. The day will begin at 8 am with a video on the river system at the Visitor Center. Following the video, take a hike to one of our overlooks for a view of our rivers and backwater lakes. Other activities include fishing at the kid’s bluegill pond from 10 am to noon and a fishing simulator for everyone to try to catch the big one! Hot dogs and chips will be provided from noon to 1 pm
.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1

ANNUAL ELSAH
FALL QUILT RETREAT

Elsah, IL
  September 22 - September 24, 2010
Gather in Elsah for the Annual Fall Quilt Retreat. This year's retreat will be an Open Sew from 9:30 am. to 8 pm. The retreat also includes an Elsah House Tour, Pottery Tour, meals catered by My Just Desserts (Three lunches & two dinners) and a guest speaker presentation by Debra Henninger. Debra's book, Hobo Quilts, has historic photos and wonderful vignettes from letters written by hobos of the 1930s and people who fed hobos. In addition, she has taken more than 55 hobo symbols and created original quilt blocks from them..
The cost of the retreat is $120 per person. With lodging, the cost is $296 per person for a single room or $225 per person for a double room.

For more information call 618-462-5881
QUILT PROGRAM
Elsah
  Friday, September 24, 2010
10 am
Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street
My Just Desserts will host author, Debra Henniger for a program on Hobo Quilts. Debra's book, Hobo Quilts, has historic photos and wonderful vignettes from letter written by hobos of the 1930s or people who fed hobos. The letters are poignant and insightful. In addition, she has taken more than 55 hobo symbols and created original quilt blocks from them. The book also contains 20 original projects made from the hobo blocks. The program includes a catered lunch by My Just Desserts..
The program includes lunch for $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance through My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton or call 618-462-5881.

For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881
BECOMING AN
OUTDOORS WOMAN

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  September 24 - September 26, 2010
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites women to attend a weekend of adventurous outdoor activities.  You can try charting a course, calling a bird, shooting a bow, firing a shot, tying a fly, catching a fish, building a campfire and more.  Attendees enjoy the natural beauty of Illinois, companionship, exercise and skill building.  Program instructors provide a supportive, safe, nonthreatening and noncompetitive learning environment.  The program is open to all women age 18 or older.
A fee of $145 per person includes instruction, program materials, use of demonstration equipment, seven meals and lodging. Pre-registration required.
For more information
contact Mitch Ingold at mitch.ingold@illinois.gov

NATIVE AMERICAN
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, September 25, 2010
2:30 pm
Meet at the log cabin near the Visitor Center
Learn how Native Americans created pots, dishes, and ceremonial items at this pottery demonstration. After a lecture on this ancient craft, participants will will get hands on experience in making a bowl or a piece of primitive art that they can take home with them. The program will be presented by Kim Dunnigan from Dixon Mounds.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1
NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
 
  Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of nature by hiking along one of the many hiking trails. Wear good hiking shoes and bring binoculars for this adventure that will last about 2 hours.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1
 
FALL FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL
  October 2 - October 3, 2010
Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 - 6 pm
St. Patrick’s Church on Route 100
Enjoy fall festival fun all weekend long near the riverfront in Grafton. They’ll be serving up fish, brats, delicious homemade pies, and other goodies. In addition, there will be crafts, theme baskets, thousands of pumpkins & colorful gourds, & Indian corn, a country store, basket raffle, kids' games, bingo, charitable games, washers and much more. The "Night Owls" will be performing on Saturday with Dan Sproat entertaining throughout the day Sunday. Pancakes and sausage will be served Sunday morning from 8 am to 11 am.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3512

APPLE FESTIVAL

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Sunday, October 3, 2010
11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Pere Marquette Park is steeped in natural and cultural history.  Come and celebrate Native American and history and heritage at Pere Marquette Lodge. This festival features crafters and artisans, live music in the Great Room, and fun activities for the whole family
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338

OWL PROGRAM
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Friday, October 8, 2010
8 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center

A variety of owls inhabit Pere Marquette State Park and the surrounding area. A lecture by the Park staff will tell you what these bird sound like and the individual habits of each species. After the lecture there will be a short 1 1/2 mile hike (part of the hike is uphill) to listen for these fascinating birds. After the hike there will be a marshmallow roast. Please bring one flashlight per family. Marshmallows and drinks will be provided.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext 1

OWL PROGRAM
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Friday, October 15, 2010
7:30 pm
Meet at the Visitors Center

A variety of owls inhabit Pere Marquette State Park and the surrounding area. A lecture by the Park staff will tell you what these bird sound like and the individual habits of each species. After the lecture there will be a short 1 1/2 mile hike (part of the hike is uphill) to listen for these fascinating birds. After the hike there will be a marshmallow roast. Please bring one flashlight per family. Marshmallows and drinks will be provided.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext 1
BOOK AND BAKE SALE
Elsah, IL
  Saturday, October 16, 2010
1 pm - 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum, 26 LaSalle Street
This Book and Bake Sale is a fund raising event for the Village of Elsah Museum. Baked Goods will be available on Saturday while the book sale covers both days.
Free
For more information call 618-374-1059

GRAFTON RENDEZVOUS
Grafton, IL
  October 16 - October 17, 2010
10 am - 4:30 pm daily
Grafton Riverfront
This event celebrates the pre-1840's fur trade era with reenactors camping along the the Illinois River in teepees and period tents. Activities includes tomahawk and knife throwing competitions, black powder and archery contests, and other period demonstrations, food, crafts, and live entertainment.
Free
For more information call 618-372-8672
GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
 
  Saturday, October 23, 2010
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Feeling adventurous? Try this extended hike with the staff and explore some of the Park’s most interesting trails. The focus will be on exercise and stamina as the hike takes participants past creeks, 100-year old trees, and stops at two scenic overlooks. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack, a camera, and binoculars for this six mile hiking adventure that will last about 3 hours.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1
 

AUTUMN COLORS
DRIVE

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
 
  Thursday, October 28, 2010
9:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Come join the staff on a scenic drive to view the natural beauty that is unique to Pere Marquette State Park. A lottery will be held to decide who will be able to ride with the Park Interpreter with the rest following in their own vehicles.
The drive will stop at a local restaurant and will return to the Park at approximately 2 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1
 

FOREST FORAGING
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, October 30, 2010
9:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
A lecture will be given on wild edible plants followed by a hike to identify plants like persimmons that can be found in the Park. Some of the plants will be available to sample after the hike. The program lasts approximately 3 hours. Bring comfortable shoes and an appetite.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 ext. 1
     

WINE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Sunday, November 7, 2010
11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere Marquette’s Winter Craft Show.  Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338

TASTE OF CHOCOLATE
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, December 4, 2010
12 pm - 5 pm
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main Street
Taste the chocolates of Grafton! Enjoy a plate of homemade chocolate desserts donated by different businesses and restaurants in Grafton. There will be many different goodies from which to choose from. Recipe booklets are available for $2.50 each.  This is a great time to shop for all on your Christmas list!
Tickets are $6
For more information call 618-786-7000
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Elsah
  Saturday, December 4, 2010
3 pm - 6:30 pm
Activities throughout the afternoon
Christmas carols, horse drawn carriage rides, a tree lighting at dusk, Santa Claus, bake sale, and museum open house.
House Tour from 3 pm - 5:45 pm, tickets required.
For more information call 618-374-2821
WINTER CRAFT SHOW
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Sunday, December 5, 2010
11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Turn your Christmas shopping into something extraordinary at Pere Marquette’s Winter Craft Show.  Enjoy live entertainment and explore our vendor booths filled with quality handcrafted items unique to Pere Marquette Lodge
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
HYMN SING

Elsah, IL
  Sunday, December 19, 2010
3 pm - 5 pm
Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This event starts in the Methodist Church, moves across Selma Square to the Christian Science Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee in Farley's Music Hall.
Free
For more information call 618-374-2821

BALD EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
Selected days December 2010 - March 2011

8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm and have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323

BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2011

11 am - 3 pm
Join us in the height of eagle season as the Lodge celebrates our nation’s most majestic symbol at the first annual Bald Eagle Festival. The festival will feature entertainment provided by the Wild Bird Sanctuary as they showcase the Bald Eagle in their Masters of the Sky Show.
Free
For more information call 618-786-2331
ANNUAL WINTER RUG
HOOKING CAMP

Elsah, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2011

Join Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher, in Elsah at this traditional rug hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this retreat designed for beginners or students interested in improving their skills. Classes are held in the Old Elsah limestone school in rooms that are well lit with natural light and a beautiful view on the Mississippi River limestone bluffs. The retreat includes meals, instruction, and evening house tour of one of Elsah’s Historic homes, and a pottery tour of Crocker and Springer.
Registration Fee, fee does not include lodging
Call My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607. Space is limited!

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2011

11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Chocolate lovers rejoice! It’s time to celebrate the perfection of our nation’s favorite treat, Chocolate!  Shop the many vendor booths all featuring chocolate themed items and indulge in delectable delicacies. Bring the family out to Pere Marquette Lodge and relish in the Chocolate Festival Sunday.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2011

11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate your sweet tooth at the first Maple Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge. Shop the many vendor booths for unique items and learn how maple syrup is made!  Featuring live entertainment!
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331

SPRING & MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011

11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate Mushroom season and the beginning of warmer weather with the first annual mushroom and spring festival.  The festivals features artisans and craft vendors displaying their wares for purchase, live entertainment and a competitive morel hunt in Pere Marquette Park (weather permitting) where the winner will get one free nights stay at Pere Marquette Lodge.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331
RUG RETREAT
Elsah
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011

Professional rug hooker Kathy Meentemeyer is a certified McGown rug hooking teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. She teaches at workshops throughout the country, as well as her studio at home. Kathy is an accomplished dye artist and specializes in color planning. Her desire is to help students express their own creativity. The camp includes overnight accommodations at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour and a walking tour of the village.
Registration Fee.

For reservations or more information call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881

ANNUAL SWAP MEET
& FLEA MARKET

Jersey County, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

7 am - dusk both days
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds, IL-3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Come buy, swap and sell anything and everything, except illegal or obscene materials, and poultry and livestock. There is something for everyone at the annual gas up and swap meet.
Free
For more information call 618-7639-4192

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

1 pm - 4 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Hummingbirds prosper in the wonderful environment of The Lodge, seeking it out on their annual migration. Join The Lodge’s staff at this annual Hummingbird Festival and be able to see these "always on the go" magnificent little birds up close. The Illinois Audubon Society will on hand banding the birds. Visitors will be able to adopt one for a small fee and receive updates on how your bird is doing and where it is
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331
GREAT RIVER RENDEZVOUS
Grafton, IL & West Alton, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
12 pm - 3:30 pm
Begins in Grafton and ends at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, IL

Be a part of this canoe and kayak race on the Mississippi River. Rendezvous in Grafton where the race will begin at 12 pm. Then, race your way 18 miles down river to the end of the race at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, MO. Clubs, shops and spectators are invited to attend. In addition to the race, there will social paddles, skills clinics, family paddles, food and music.
There is a registration fee with all proceeds going to the Treehouse Wildlife Center of Madison County. To pre-register, go to www.greatriverwatertrail.org or call 314- 518-0950.
For more information call 618-462-6979
  or visit http://www.greatriverwatertrail.org

PRINCIPIA TRIATHLON
Elsah, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

8 am
The Principia Triathlon is a stunningly beautiful and fun challenge for all ages and skill levels in historic surroundings! Come on your own to accept the challenge or bring a team of family or friends. You must register in advance at Active.com. There will be no registration on race day
.
For more information go to www.EscapetotheBluffs.com

TWO RIVERS
FAMILY FISHING FAIR

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, June 11, 2011
10 am to 4 pm
A family event held in celebration of National Fishing week and Illinois Free Fishing days. Fair goers will learn knot tying, fish identification, fish cleaning, casting, and many other skills. Games, activities, and learning stations for kids of all ages, including a 5,000 gallon aquarium stocked with local fish. Refreshments will be available. Children will receive an assortment of educational materials and a free prize. No license or fishing gear is needed.
Free
F
or more information call 618-786-3323

TOUR DE CURE
BIKE RIDE
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

Raging Rivers Water Park
Check-In Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Starting times begin at 7 am
Join hundreds of cyclists in this fund raising event for the American Diabetes Association. Travel along the Great River Road, flat & moderately hilly country roads on routes of 16, 30, 50, and 100 miles crossing ferries and bridges. There will be support vehicles patrolling the routes and stocked rest stops every 9 to 12 miles. Following the ride all cyclists enjoy complimentary lunch, live music and free admission into Raging Rivers Water Park!
Registration and minimum fund raising requirement
For more information call 1-888-DIABETES
OUTDOOR LIVING
& BBQ EXPO

Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
If you want to have fun and love BBQ, you'll enjoy this weekend destination of quality summer entertainment with the whole family. Enjoy outdoor product exhibits, live cooking demos, gourmet food, wine tasting, educational "how to" seminars from area chefs, various spices, rubs, cookware, live music and so much more
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338

HISTORIC ELSAH
GARDEN TOUR

Elsah, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

11 am - 4 pm
Step back in time and take a stroll in the town where time stood still. Known for its picturesque beauty, tour the gardens in the Village of Elsah. There will be six gardens to tour
.
The cost is $12 per person. My Just Desserts will be serving lunch at the Farley Music Hall for an additional charge. Tickets will be available at My Just Desserts at 31 E. Broadway in Alton, the Alton Visitor Center at 200 Piasa St. and the Elsah Museum.

For more information call 618-465-6676

GREAT RIVERS
TOWBOAT FESTIVAL

Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

Grafton Riverfront
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Catch a rare glimpse inside the giant towboats that travel America's Great Rivers. Conditions permitting, there will be a boat docked on the riverfront at the corner of Water & Market Streets (Route 3) for tours from noon to 4 pm on both days. Live music performed throughout the weekend. Company flags on display and special river-towboat exhibits throughout the festival.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3494
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by Grafton's Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music while experiencing the majestic views of the Mississippi River. Concerts will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For more information call 618-786-2722

FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011

Grafton Riverfront
Fireworks at dusk
Grafton business owners will be offering food and drink specials, live entertainment and games for children. Then watch the fireworks over the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers from the decks of one of the many businesses or from a spot on the riverbank.
For more information call 618-786-7000
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011

Participating boats will launch at 1 pm from the Yacht Club of St. Louis proceeding downstream or at Harbor Point  proceeding upstream in the main channel of the Mississippi River. About 2:15 p.m. the parade will arrive at Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine in Portage des Sioux, and end in Grafton.  The parade will be visible from the Great River Road.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7678
 or visit www.blessingofthefleetstl.com

PEACH FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011

11 am - 3 pm

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
If you like peaches then this is the festival for you and if it is made with peaches then you will find it here.  Come enjoy crafts, food, children's games, balloon artist, face painting, pie eating contest, largest peach contest, book signings, peach drinks, and of course peaches
.
Free

For more information call 618-786-2331 ext. 338

ANNUAL OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL
Jersey County, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011

Saturday: 7 am - 7 pm
Sunday: 7 am - 5 pm
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds
Illinois Route 3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Antique Tractors and Farm Equipment. Learn how people used to live from a variety of demonstrations. Arts & Crafts, Antique Car Show, Food and Live Entertainment!
Adults $3, Children under 12 admitted free.
For more information call 618-639-4192
     
   

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