PEACH FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
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 |
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 4 - August
20, 2009
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO |
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June 6 - August
29, 2009
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Environmental Learning Facility
Every Saturday from at
9 am
- 11 am
Park
Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum will provide GPS units and
demonstrate how to find hidden caches. These free workshops last
approximately 2 hours. Workshops are outside, and visitors should dress for
the weather. Limit 10 people per workshop.
Free
To
pre-register or for more information call 618-462-6979 |
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL |
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Weekdays, June 8 – August 7, 2009
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing
rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook
to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the
water. Participants are
provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes
stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV
at 618-462-1181 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 13 -
July 31, 2009
Every Friday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsors concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park featuring a different band every
weekend.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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Wednesdays, June 17 - August 26, 2009
6:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Avenue
Enjoy an evening walk as a guide from the Nature Institute leads you through
the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. The park hosts nine species of
native prairie grasses and 150 prairie wildflowers that are native to
Madison County and surrounding Illinois counties. If you want to see
wildflowers this is a great place and time to visit.
Free
For more information call
618-466-9930 |
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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July 10 - August 23, 2009
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by over 30 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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10TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 25 - October 17, 2009
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 "Colors and Contrasts
of Elsah."
Free
Click here for
additional information |
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ARCHEOLOGY DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
10 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
This is the site's largest annual event and features specialists
demonstrating ancient crafts such as pottery making, flintknapping, gourd
carving, making tools and ornaments, bow and arrow making, and more. Food
and drinks available.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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ANNUAL STREET ART FESTIVAL
Highland, IL |
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Saturday: 11 am - 8 pm
Historic Downtown Square
Visitors can stroll the streets watching artists create masterpieces
right on the pavement using chalks and. There is also a Creative
Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! An
Arts Expo featuring several local artists and there will be live
music and enjoying great food.
Free
For
more information call 618-654-3721 |
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ST. JOSEPH'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Meppen, IL |
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August 1 - August 2, 2009
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and entertainment.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, games and entertainment.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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WOOD RIVER TRI
Wood River, IL |
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
7 am
Wood River Aquatic Center
450m Swim, 12M Bike, 4M Run in 9 different age divisions. Entry fee
includes a souvenir T-shirt, complimentary brunch, and a day at The
Aquatic Center for the participant and their family.
Entry fee
For more information email tbunt@charter.net |
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ST. MARY'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Brussels, IL |
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August 8 - August 9, 2009
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: BBQ and fish, games and music.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, country store and raffle.
Turtle soup served starting at 5 pm.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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ST. MARY'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Fieldon, IL |
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August 15 - August 16, 2009
Saturday: Fish dinner starting at 5 pm
Sunday: Chicken dinner from 11 am - 3 pm
This is annual church picnic features bingo, a
kids' tents, raffles, food and drink tents, and music. The
Glendale Riders will be performing from 7-11 on Saturday night from and
the grand prize for Sunday’s raffle is an ATV.
For
more information call
618-376-6578 |
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ANNUAL
OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL
Jersey County, IL |
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August 22 -
August 23, 2009
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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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
PARISH PICNIC
Michael, IL |
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August 22 - August 23, 2009
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: BBQ and fish, games and music.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, country store and raffle.
Turtle soup served starting at 5 pm.
For
more information call 618-576-2628 |
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TOURS OF COLUMBUS' SHIPS
Alton IL |
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August 25 - August 30, 2009
9 am - 6 pm
Alton Marina, 1 Henry Street
You won't want to miss the opportunity to see these magnificent replicas of
Columbus' ships, the "Pinta" and the "Nina." The Nina was built completely
by hand and without the use of power tools, and was called by Archaeology
magazine "the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built." The
Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her
travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger
deck space for walk-aboard tours and has a 900 sq. ft. main salon down below
to view slide shows of the ships construction.
For
more information call
1-800-258-6645
or visit www.thenina.com |
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MIDWEST SALUTE
TO THE ARTS
Fairview Heights, IL |
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August 28 - August 30, 2009
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Friday: 7 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Longacre Park
Since 1988 Fairview Heights, Illinois, 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.
Free
For
more information visit midwestsalute.com |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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HOMECOMING
Bethalto, IL |
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August
29 - August 31, 2008
Friday: 5 pm - Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - Midnight
Monday: Noon - 10 pm
Come to Bethalto Park for the annual Bethalto Homecoming. This annual
Labor Day event features rides,
games, displays, crafts, large variety of foods,
bingo, and continuing free entertainment.
Free
For more information call 618-377-1072 |
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