Calendar of Events
St. Clair County, Illinois

We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events that take place in the St. Clair County, Illinois area.  Changes are made when we gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you know of an event that you would like to see posted contact the webmaster. We hope you enjoy the events you choose to attend.

To find out about other activities in nearby areas
check out the following calendars:
Monroe County, Illinois Calendar
Randolph County, Illinois Calendar

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Calendar
Jefferson County, Missouri Calendar
Southern Madison County, Illinois Calendar
USO FUNDRAISING EVENT
O'Fallon, IL
  Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5 pm - 9 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings , 1424 Central Park Circle
Everyone is invited to participate in a USO of Missouri, Inc. fundraising event at Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner, free trivia, and loads of TVs! 10% of all food purchases accompanied by the flyer be donated to USO of Missouri, Inc.
ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL
  November 12 - December 12, 2009
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College

The Schmidt Art Center is hosting the annual SWIC Faculty Art Show with sculptures, drawings, paintings, photographs, and more by over 20 faculty members.
Free
For more information call 618-222-5278
  or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com

WEIHNACHTS FESTIVAL
Millstadt, IL
  Sunday, December 6, 2009
10 am - 6 pm
St. James Parish Hall, 405 W. Madison Street
Celebrate a German Christmas with an arts & crafts fair, favorite German foods, a holiday Cookie Walk, and German folk music. St. Nicholas arrives in the parade at noon.
Free
For more information call 618-476-1812
     

VILLAGE-WIDE YARD SALE
Millstadt, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010

8 am - 2 pm
Sponsored by the Millstadt Historical Society. Participant maps, food and beverage available at the Millstadt Community Center, 102 S. Jefferson Avenue.
Free
For more information call 618-476-3696

ART ON THE SQUARE
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010

Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Downtown Belleville
Ranked as one of the top 100 art shows in the nation this show offers visitors the chance to meet exhibiting artists, enjoy family entertainment, children's workshops, taste fine cuisines, and take a walk through the historic neighborhoods of Belleville
.
Free
For more information call 618-257-0747
  or visit artonthesquare.com
THE GREAT PIZZA
BICYCLE RIDE

Millstadt, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2010

Registration: 8:30 am - 10 am
Commercial Club Park 300 W. Parkview
This classic Memorial Day ride features routes of various distances along quiet country roads across the Illinois prairie. After the ride return to Breadeaux Pizza for all-you-can-eat pizza and drinks for an additional charge.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114

AINAD SHRINE CIRCUS
Belleville, IL
  May 30 - May 31, 2009
Saturday: 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday: 2 pm & 6 pm
Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$12 for adults and $8 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870
ANTIQUE GLASS & POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2010

Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, intersection of IL 159 & IL-13
This show features 29 dealers gathered from ten states on hand to display and sell Early American Pattern Glass, Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Glassware from the 1940’s & 1950’s as well as pottery produced in that same time period. Guest authors Don Jones and Danny Cornelius will be on hand to answer questions about this glass. A great lunch menu will be available for those of you who work up an appetite while shopping.  The Exposition Hall is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.
Admission is $4 and good for both days. Parking is free
For more information call 618-259-5059

TOUR DE BELLEVILLE
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2010

9 pm
Union United Methodist Church
The first Tour de Belleville is being organized by Neighborhood Associations as a fundraiser to purchase a speed monitor for safer neighborhoods. The course is 7 miles and if a registered rider is able to start the 2nd lap by 10 pm they're welcome to ride the course twice.
Participant fee includes a commemorative t-shirt.
For more information call 314-416-9930
  or visit www.tourdebelleville.com

THE GATEWAY DULCIMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2010

Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
F
or more information visit  www.gatewaydulcimer.org
ST. CLAIR COUNTY FAIR
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2010

Tuesday - Friday: Fair opens at 5 pm
Saturday: Fair opens at 11 am - 9 pm
Spend some time at a traditional county fair. The exposition building is open until 10 pm each night carnival rides are open until 11:30. The Beer Garden and nightly bands are open until midnight.
For more information call 618-233-0052
JARROT MANSION
OPEN HOUSE

Cahokia, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

2 pm - 4 pm
Jarrot Mansion, 124 E. 1st Street
The public is invited to this rare opportunity to see the interior of the Jarrot Mansion, Illinois' oldest brick building, which has been undergoing renovation.
Free
For more information call 618-332-1782
OLD TIME MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

Cahokia Courthouse
, 107 Elm Street

An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians get together to jam with each other and play for the public. Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time river, and "ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the porch of the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.  Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's plenty of shade.
Free
For more information call 618-332-1782
OKTOBERFEST
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2010

11 am - 11 pm
Downtown Belleville
Belleville celebrates it German heritage by hosting its annual Oktoberfest which includes tapping of the "Golden Keg" on Friday, carnival rides, a Kid’s Korner, a Poker Run on Saturday, a raffle, live music in the evenings, and plenty of food, beer, and other refreshments.
Free
For more information call 618-398-8560
  or visit www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com

CHILI COOK-OFF
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2010

11 am - 10:30 pm
Downtown Belleville
Sponsored by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, this annual event features the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses.  Chili connoisseurs of all ages will be able to purchase samples or bowls of each variety of chili and can vote for their favorite to win the People's Choice Award. Saturday features the 3rd Annual City of Belleville Car Show and a Junior Idol competition.
Free
For more information call 618-233-2015
     
   

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