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Visitors Guide for Events
September 2010
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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Tuesdays, April 13 - October 26, 2010
6 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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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
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Godfrey, IL |
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September 3
- October 31, 2010
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Fridays: 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturdays: 11 am - 10 pm
Sundays: 1 pm to dusk
Seven acre outdoor maze using tall corn as walls. Special events will be
held during the open months (September and October)
Admission Fees. Group rates and rentals available
For more information, or for group reservations, call 618-466-1483
or
visit www.greatgodfreymaze.com |
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LOCKHAVEN'S FALL PREVIEW
Godfrey, IL |
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September 3 – November 30, 2010
10872 Lawrence Keller Drive
You
are cordially invited to reserve a tee time at the classic Robert Bruce
Harris designed golf course and experience the best in fall golf at
Lockhaven Country Club. From Labor Day weekend through the end of
November you are welcome to may play the course, use practice facilities,
and enjoy the dining at the grill for a daily fee.
Admission: Green Fees (Cart included) are: $39 Weekdays (Tuesday through
Thursday), $49 Weekends (Friday through Sunday). $29 Twilight Special every
day (except Monday) after 3 pm. Bundled rounds are available at $99 for 3
rounds and $199 for 7 rounds of golf this fall (weekends or weekdays.)
For
reservations or more information call 618-466-2441 |
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JERSEY COUNTY
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 4 - September 6, 2010
7 am - 5 pm daily
Located 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville on Route 67 at the 60 acre Hazel
Dell farm
Large Civil War reenactment, sutlers, arts, crafts, antiques, large
variety of festival food, steam engines, draft horses, tractors,
threshing, saw milling, and plowing. The festival is centered around the
1866 Fulkerson Mansion, which is open for tours.
Adults-$8, Children-$2, under 6 free. Free
parking.
For more information call 618-498-5590 |
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CALHOUN
COUNTY FAIR
Hardin, IL |
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September 9 - September 12, 2010
Calhoun County Fair Grounds
Special events, variety of foods, parade,
4H, livestock, and agricultural exhibits.
For
more information call 618-576-2312 |
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LEWIS
AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians
playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance Festival
features early American, French, Spanish and Native American music
traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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ST. MARY’S 11TH ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Rolling Hills Golf Course, 5801 Pierce Lane
This tournament includes 18-holes of Scramble Golf & Cart, Lunch with
beverages, Awards & Dinner, Hole-In-One Contest, Skins Game, Cash prizes,
1st 2nd & 3rd places for A-B-C flights, $10,000 Long Putt Challenge,
Mulligans, Pro Drive & Birdie Challenge, Snacks,
player gifts and more. This event is organized by St. Mary’s Golf Tournament
Committee with all proceeds going to benefit St. Mary’s Church & School’s
many programs and needs. This is a rain or shine event.
$100 registration fee / $400 per team
For
more information call
618-465-4284
or by email at
stmarysgolf@riverbender.com |
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GIRLS ON GRAPES,
BOYS ON BREW
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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9-11
BOAT PARADE
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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ANNUAL
ART FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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ATLATL COMPETITION
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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September 11 - September 12, 2010
10
am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
The
atlatl is the weapon that transformed early humans from scavengers to
big-game hunters such as the mammoth and the mastodon and predates the
bow and arrow by thousands of years. The Missouri Atlatl Association, a
group of primitive weapon enthusiasts will hold its annual competition
and demonstration of this ancient spear throwing device.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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AMERICAN INDIAN
EDUCATION DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
10
am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Native American individuals and groups will demonstrate and sell various
crafts, have informational booths and hands-on activities for children.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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NATIVE AMERICAN
AND HERITAGE FEST
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
Godfrey, IL |
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September 17 – September 18, 2010
Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1211 W. Homer Adams Parkway
This
annual event features German food, a large beer tent, wine tasting, live
bands on both days, raffles, and games. On Saturday there will be an Arts
and Crafts Show and a Business Showcase from 12 pm to 5:30.
Free
For more information call
618-4662788 |
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ITALIAN FEST
Collinsville, IL |
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September 17
- September 18, 2010
Main Street, downtown Collinsville
11 am - 10 pm
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, Wine Garden, Craft Fair,
Wine Making Contest, a Children’s area and But, the real calling card
for the Italian Fest continues to be the authentic Italian fare.
Free
For visit www.italianfest.net |
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HARVEST FEST
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 17 - 19, 2010
Friday hours are 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday hours are 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday hours are 10:30 am - 10 pm
St. Francis Xavier Holy Ghost School
Picnic, country store, games, live entertainment, food, and a Grand Raffle
with $20,000 worth of prizes on Sunday evening.
Free
For more information call
618-498-4823 |
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"IT'S OUR RIVER DAY"
CELEBRATION
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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FRONTIER
DAYS
Hamburg, IL |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Village Park
Attractions at this annual festival include Craft & Flea Market tables,
Cake Walk, 50/50 Raffle, plus a Prize Raffle with lots of prizes! For
food and refreshments enjoy the fish fry & fried chicken as well as
pies, cakes, and cookies. Live music will on hand for entertainment, so
bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun in this quaint village on the
banks of the Mississippi River!
Free
For
more details or if you would like to make a donation for our raffles,
please contact Koni Proctor at 618-232-0054 |
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MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
12 pm -
9 pm
Riverfront Park
Join
the celebration of Illinois Watersheds through Education, Recreation, and
Conservation. This sustainable festival offers live music, food and
beverages, children’s activities, Arts and Crafts, an Eco-Village, and more!
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802
or visit visit
http://riverfrontamphitheater.com/earthtones/ |
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HAMILTON
PRIMARY
SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Otterville, IL |
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September 18 - September 19, 2010
Saturday: 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5:30 pm
Annual fund raising event held on the third Saturday of September on the
Hamilton
Primary School grounds. Crafts, children's games, and
entertainment. Lots of food and homemade pies.
Memorial ceremony honoring Dr. Silas Hamilton
& George Washington: master and slave at the first free, integrated
school in the nation will be held on Sunday at 3 pm. Proceeds from the festival
will be used to renovate the
school.
Free
- donations appreciated
For more information call 618-786-7302 |
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FALL EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Arrive by 6:30 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the fall equinox sunrise and learn of the discovery, form and
function of an ancient post circle called Woodhenge that was used as a
solar calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual is presented.
Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west of Monks Mound and the main entrance to
the site.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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FOOT
HIGH PIE RIDE
Highland, IL |
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Sunday, September
19, 2010
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
Highland High School, 12760 Troxler Avenue
This pleasant ride features flat to gently rolling terrain with no big hills
through the countryside with a stop at Blue Springs Café to purchase great
food and their famous Foot High Pies!
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
or visit www.trailnet.org |
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ANNUAL ELSAH FALL
QUILT RETREAT
Elsah |
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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 |
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QUILT PROGRAM
Elsah |
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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..
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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 |
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BECOMING AN
OUTDOORS WOMAN
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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MEMORY WALK
Edwardsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Registration 8 am, Walk 9 am
SIUE Campus
Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s
signature event to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease. Memory Walk
proceeds support programs, services and research.
For more information call 314-801-0440 |
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NATURE/CULTURE
HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
9:30 am - 1 pm
Collinsville Road
Take a three mile hike with an archaeologist and a naturalist through
various habitats. Learn about the cultural and natural resources,
excavation results, and native uses of plants of Cahokia Mounds.
Canceled in case of rain.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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NATIVE AMERICAN
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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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 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
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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ANNUAL
HERITAGE DAYS
Godfrey, IL |
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September 25 - September 26, 2010
9 am - 5 pm each day, rain or shine
Lewis & Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Road (Route 67)
This annual event is a re-creation of period history, food, clothing,
black powder shoot, primitive encampments, demonstrations, music, crafts
and food.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (5-12
years).
For more information call 618-530-7632 |
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ANNUAL FLY-IN
Bethalto, IL |
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September 25 - September 26, 2010
Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm
St. Louis Regional Airport,
8 Terminal Drive
The public is invited to this “wings and wheels" event to view display
aircraft, watch flybys and formation flying, and vintage automobiles.
Children ages 8-17 can experience the thrill of flight
in a single engine airplane provided by The Experimental Aircraft
Association and the Young Eagles for FREE! So come sign up your kids so they
can enjoy the ride. The event will take place weather permitting.
Free
For more information call 618-259-2531 or visit www.stlouisregional.com |
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ARTIFACT
IDENTIFICATION DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
12 pm - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Archaeologists will identify artifacts brought in by the public, as to
culture, time period, material and function. No monetary appraisals will
be given.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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ART
EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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August 28 - October 4, 2009
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
"Songs
of Presence" is a solo exhibition by fiber artist Laura
Strand, director of Textile Arts at SIU-Edwardsville. Strand has
exhibited throughout the U.S. and was a 2006 Artist Fellowship
recipient from the Illinois Arts Council. Strand has been profiled
in FIBERARTS and Surface Design Journal. Songs of Presence is part
of Innovations in Textiles 8, a biennial collaborative event in the
St. Louis Metropolitan Region that investigates the state of
contemporary textile arts.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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