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Mississippi Earthtones Festival

  • Alton Riverfront Amphitheater 300 East Broadway Alton, IL, 62002 United States (map)

The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, co-organized by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club, is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation. The festival is part of a statewide celebration of our rivers and an opportunity to learn more about the environmental issues in our region and solutions. The festival features informational booths on ecology, native plants & animals, and recycling, as well as nature-inspired, artisan-made wares, kids activities, a great selection of local food & beverages, and a scavenger hunt. Free fun for the entire family!

Mississippi Earthtones Festival is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September, as part of the State of Illinois’ “It’s Our River Day” initiative to celebrate Illinois watersheds through education, recreation and conservation.

Times:
Noon - 10 pm

Free

For more information call 618-401-7870
or visit the event’s webpage

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