May 2008
Calendar of Events
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area

MAY DAY FASHION SHOW
Alton, IL
Friday, May 2, 2008
6 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This annual spring fundraiser features an art auction and "A Fashion Show of Wearable Art" created by area Fiber Artists, Metal Smiths, and Designers. Proceeds benefit the Madison county Arts Council and the Jacoby Arts Center. The will be appetizers, wine, and beer.
Call for ticket information
For more information call 618-462-5222
PREHISTORIC PEDAL
BICYCLE RIDE
Granite City, IL
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Registration: 11 am - Noon
Horseshoe Lake State Park
Explore the forests and fauna around Horseshoe Lake State Park. Complete the bike ride on your own, map provided. After the ride plan a visit to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site hosting a Native American storyteller as part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival at 2 pm. Choose your route length out and back o the MCT Schoolhouse Trail.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
CINCO DE MAYO
Alton, IL
Saturday, May 3, 2008
4 pm to 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Downtown block party featuring great Mexican food and drink specials, authentic Mexican music, dancers and more. Kids activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and the bands begin playing at 6:30.
For more information call 618-465-6676

WOOD RIVER
RENDEZVOUS

Wood River, IL
May 3 - May 4, 2008
9 am - 5 pm both days
Camp Dubois
Route 143 and Route 3
Celebrate the historical period between 1700 and 1840. See demonstrators in period clothing, a black powder shoot, a "hawk" throw, fire starting with flint and steel contests, children's and women's activities, period food sales, crafts, Fife and Drum music, vendor sales of period items, contests, flag raising, a battle each day at 2 pm, and much more. Period costumes encouraged for campers, crafters, and other participants. Illustrations of Lewis & Clark's epic journey are located on the trail around the lake.
Free - donations encouraged
For more information call 618-940-2424

ANNUAL SWAP MEET
& FLEA MARKET

Jersey County, IL
May 3 - May 4, 2008
7 am - dark both days
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds
Illinois Route 3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Come buy, swap, sell at the annual Tri-County Antique Club swap meet and flea market.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3803
LIVE PELICAN
PROGRAM

East Alton, IL
Sunday, May 4, 2008
1 pm, & 2 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
Don't miss this chance to see an American White Pelican up close at this half-hour program. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary will delight you with fun facts and a live display.
Free
For more information call 1-877-462-6979

MIGRATORY BIRD WALKS
Godfrey, IL
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008

8 am
Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve
Every spring thousands of birds migrate north along the Mississippi River Flyway back to their summer homes and representatives from The Nature Institute and naturalist and avid birder, Edna Alexander, will lead guided hikes to identify the many species that stop off at the Olin Preserve. Dress for the weather, wear good hiking shoes, and bring binoculars and drinking water.
Admission fee
For more information call 618-466-9930
LEWIS & CLARK
“DEPARTURE DAYS”
BICYCLE RIDE
Hartford, IL
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Registration: 8:30 am - 10 am
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
Become a modern day explorer and pedal a portion of the path taken by Lewis & Clark on routes of various distances over flat to rolling terrain. The short route recommended for families and beginning cyclists will use the MCT Confluence Trail. The longer routes are on roads. All routes stop at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford “Departure Days” Celebration where you will find food, drinks and displays.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114

LEWIS & CLARK DEPARTURE DAYS
Hartford, IL
May 10 - May 11, 2008
10 am - 4 pm both days
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Come and commemorate the departure of the Lewis & Clark Expedition from Camp River Dubois as reenactors portray life as members of the Corps of Discovery preparing for their epic trip west.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811
MIDAMERICA RIVER EXPO
East Alton, IL
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way, off of IL-143
This event kicks off the upcoming summer recreation boating season with a safety celebration, hosted by the St. Louis Coast Guard Auxiliary. Activities include: food, antique boat show, segway rides, live pelican shows, boating classes, water safety programs for kids along with an appearance by Seamoor, the water safety sea serpent.  Visitors also can get a first hand look at radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships, and sailboats.
Free, Pre-registration is required by May 5 for the boating classes.
For more information call 618-462-6979
LIVE PELICAN
PROGRAM

East Alton, IL
Saturday, May 17, 2008
12 pm, 1 pm, & 2 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
Don't miss this chance to see an American White Pelican up close at this half-hour program. Naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary will delight you with fun facts and a live display.
Free
For more information call 1-877-462-6979
GRAFTON FLOOD FEST
Grafton, IL
Saturday, May 17, 2008
11 am - 11 pm
Mason Hollow Park, Main & Springfield
Activities include the Jon Boat Parade, crowning of the Catfish Queen, games for children, Washers Tournament, Body Building Sand Hurling contest - live entertainment - Grafton's Famous Fish, Beer Wagon, and more
.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7000

KID'S DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
Sunday, May 18, 2008
11 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
This special event features hands-on crafts and activities, such as arrowhead making, pottery making, face painting, spear throwing, corn grinding, Indian games; dance performances and more. For kids of all ages.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
NATURE/CULTURE HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160
ALTON MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE

Alton, IL
Monday, May 26, 2008
10 am
Washington and College Avenues
This annual Memorial Day Parade in Upper Alton, running continuously since 1868, honors the contributions of local veterans.
Free
For more information call 618-462-7527
GREAT GRAFTON
PUB CRAWL
Grafton, IL
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Be a part of the Barstool Open featuring ten holes of miniature golf at participating bar and grill locations in Grafton. Scorecards are $10 each and include: T-shirt, shuttle transportation and cardholder drink and food specials. Scorecards may be purchased at all participating pubs and wineries. Prizes will be awarded to the golfer with the best score for all 10 holes.
For more information call 618-786-7678
ALTON BLOCK PARTY
Alton, IL
Saturday, May 31, 2008
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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