Calendar of Events

Monroe 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:
Randolph County, Illinois Calendar
St. Clair County, Illinois Calendar
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Calendar
Jefferson County, Missouri Calendar
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PICNIC
Columbia, IL
  Monday, September 6, 2010
11 am - 10 pm
117 E. Madison
Chicken dinners at 11 am, food and drink, craft booths, games, and bingo.
Free

For more information call 618-281-5105
OKTOBERFEST
Maeystown, IL
  Sunday, October 10, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic District
Enjoy all the sounds and smells of autumn while browsing through arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, and plenty of traditional German food.
Free

For more information call 618-458-6660
     
CHRISTMAS WALK
Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2010

11 am - 4 pm
Downtown area
This annual event is sponsored by the Waterloo Merchants with local merchants open for holiday shopping. Also featured are carriage rides, Santa’s cottage, a Christmas concert, and a variety of prizes given out.
Free

For more information call 618-939-6160
OLD-FASHIONED
GERMAN CHRISTMAS

Maeystown, IL
  Sunday, December 5, 2010
11 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic District
Celebrate Weihnachts Fest with carol singing in both German and English, concerts, St. Nickolaus, B&B tours, tree lighting, traditional German food and shopping.
Free

For more information call 618-458-6660
FASTNACHT
Maeystown, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2011

5 pm - 8 pm
St. John Church
A long time German tradition, Maeystown celebrates Fastnacht, the last day before Lent, with a German pancake and sausage dinner and German music at St. John Church UCC.
For more information call 618-458-6660
SPRING ART SHOW
Maeystown, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2011

11 am - 4 pm
This show features works of area artists which are displayed at the Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill and the ballroom of the Corner George Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Free
For more information call 618-458-6660
ANNUAL SHEEP
& CRAFT FESTIVAL

Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011

Grounds open to public at 8 am
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 1/4 mile west of Waterloo on IL-156
This annual festival's activities include sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and working sheep dog demonstrations. Also featured are agricultural exhibits and displays, antique tractors, clinics, and entertainment. A variety of food and drink including a lamb lunch are available from local organizations.
Free

For more information call 618-939-8536

FRUEHLINGSFEST
Maeystown, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

9 am - 4 pm
Maeystown Historic District
The annual Fruehlingsfest Antique and Garden Show takes place around the stone mill in the heart of this historic town. Fruehlingsfest features quality antique dealers from the Midwest and various nurseries selling annuals, perennials and herbs. A variety of food will be offered at Fruehlingsfest, and a creek-side wine garden, served by Ravissant Winery, will also be featured.
Free

For more information call 618-458-6660
  or visit www.maeystown.com
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
HOMECOMING

Maeystown, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

Friday: 5 pm - closing
Saturday: 12 pm - closing

Rides and games for all ages, food, beer and other refreshments. Fried Chicken Dinner on Saturday night. Parade, washer tournament, and duck race on Saturday. Both nights feature live music starting at 8:30.
Free

For more information call 618-458-6660

AINAD SHRINE CIRCUS
Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

7:30 pm
Monroe County Fairgrounds Park, 4177 State Route 156
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
PORTA WESTFALICA
FESTIVAL

Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

4 pm - 10:30 pm
Monroe County Courthouse Grounds
This annual event is held in honor of the Sister Cities partnership between Waterloo and Porta Westfalica, Germany. The festival is held on the Courthouse Square with plenty of food and drink. The traditional German fare of pork sausage and potato pancakes is available. The Waterloo German Band and the Waterloo Municipal Band perform throughout the evening. A parade featuring floats and marching bands begins at 6 pm.
Free

For more information call 618-939-5300

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Columbia, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011

Grounds open at 11 am
American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust Street
The community of Columbia bands together to form the July Fourth Committee and puts on this Independence Day celebration that features food, beer and other refreshments, bingo, a washer tournament, a Kloepper tournament, and other entertainment. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Free
For more information call 618-281-5556
MONROE COUNTY FAIR
Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011

Monroe County Fairgrounds, IL-156 
This annual fair features agricultural exhibits and many horse related events. Other exhibits include arts and crafts, 4-H projects, floral arrangements, art and photography, and quilts. Carnival rides are a favorite and local organizations offer food and refreshments. The Fair Grandstand events range from tractor pulls to the FFA competition and the annual Fair Queen Pageant and the Little Miss contest.
See website for admission details

For more information call 618-939-7796
  or visit www.monroecounty-fair.org
COLUMBIA DAZE
Columbia, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011

4 pm - Midnight, both days
Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street
Festivities of this annual event include carnival rides, games, live music, food and drinks, historic trolley tours, and fun. A parade is held at 5 pm on Main Street on Saturday and the event features live music beginning at 8 pm both nights.
Free

For more information call 618-281-5393
WATERLOO HOMECOMING
Waterloo, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011

Monroe County Courthouse Grounds
The Waterloo Homecoming is held annually the last Friday and Saturday in August on the Courthouse Square. This event features live music, carnival rides, games, and plenty of food and drink offered by local organizations. A parade is held on Saturday with floats, marching bands, and other items of interest.
Free

For more information call 618-939-8600
     
   

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