Visitors Guide for Events July 2011
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois

     
Probable Events
Dates, times, and other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated information.

GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL
  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
FREE CONCERTS
Alton, IL
  May 27 - August 1, 2010
Every Thursday and Sunday at 8 pm
The locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts held every Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in Haskell Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL
  June 3 - August 5, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by Grafton's Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music while experiencing the majestic views of the Mississippi River. Concerts will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For more information call 618-786-2722
GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO
  June 5 - August 28, 2010
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Environmental Learning Facility
Every Saturday from at 9 am - 11 am
Park Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum will provide GPS units and demonstrate how to find hidden caches. These free workshops last approximately 2 hours. Workshops are outside, and visitors should dress for the weather. Limit 10 people per workshop.
Free
To pre-register or for more information call 618-462-6979
FREE
FISHING CLINICS

Alton, IL
  Weekdays, June 7 – August 6, 2010
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the water.  Participants are provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill
.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV at 618-462-1181
FAMILY NIGHT AT
SPLASH CITY

Collinsville, IL
  June 8 - August 3, 2010
10 Gateway Drive
Every Tuesday from 5 pm - 9 pm
Splash City Family Waterpark, operated by the Collinsville Area Recreation District, is open late so the whole family can enjoy Splash City.
Half off admission
For more information call 618-346-4571
  or visit http://www.splashcity.org
FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
  June 10 - August 26, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For more information call 618-692-7538
FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
  June 18 - July 30, 2010
Every Friday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsors concerts at the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park featuring a different band every weekend.
Free
For more information call 618-692-7538

FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
Granite City, IL
  June 30 - July 4, 2010
Wilson Park, 2900 Benton Street
The Granite City Park District's celebration includes carnival rides, concerts, carriage rides, food, and entertainment. Fireworks at 9:15 pm on the 4th at the Coolidge Middle School Grounds, 3231 Nameoki Road.
Free
F
or more information call 618-877-3059

MISSISSIPPI RIVER
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Alton, IL
  Friday, July 2, 2010
Alton Riverfront, Grounds open at 5 pm
Annual Fireworks Festival presented by the Alton Exposition Commission features great food, a beer tent, and entertainment. The fireworks display will be at 9 pm.

Free
For more information call 618-465-6676

FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, July 3, 2010
Grafton Riverfront
Fireworks at dusk
Grafton business owners will be offering food and drink specials, live entertainment and games for children. Then watch the fireworks over the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers from the decks of one of the many businesses or from a spot on the riverbank.
For more information call 618-786-7000

ANNUAL JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL
 
  July 6 - August 8, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and 3-D works in various mediums by over 30 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222
 
 
FAMILY FUN DAY
Godfrey, IL
  Saturday, July 10, 2010
2 pm - 8 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Come join in the fun at an old fashioned family day in the park. There will also be activities like be rock wall climbing, three-legged races, a water balloon toss, sack races, Godfrey Idol Contest, and more.
Free
F
or more information call 618-466-1483
DASH 'N SPLASH
Collinsville, IL
  Saturday, July 10, 2010
6 pm - 10 pm
Splash City Family Waterpark, 10 Gateway Drive
Take a dash and cool down with a splash. Start this fun filled evening with a 5K run/walk then cool off and relax with a private party, dinner and music at Splash City Family Waterpark. The party is open to friends and family members of those participating in the 5K run/walk. Proceeds go to help fund programs by the Collinsville Area Recreation District.
Registration fees
For more information call 618-346-4571
  or visit http://www.splashcity.org
CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
  July 10 - July 11, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
A juried show of fine arts by 25 Native American artists from across the nation, displaying and selling paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, paper art, pen and ink drawings, prints and more.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160

JERSEY COUNTY FAIR
Jerseyville, IL
  July 10 - July 18, 2010
Jersey County Fair Grounds
IL-67, north edge of Jerseyville 
Annual County fair sponsored by the Jersey County Chamber of Commerce gives its visitors a chance to experience "Home Town Fun til the Cows Come Home." Promoting the agricultural heritage of Jersey County the fair features a variety of exhibits, a nightly carnival and featured Grandstand events.
Admission is $2, children under 12 are free
Additional fees for grandstand events
Parking Fee: $1

For more information call 618-498-3422
BIG BOTTLE RIDE
Collinsville, IL
  Sunday, July 11, 2010
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia Street
A relishing ride on country roads, through horseradish country, including a stop near the world’s largest catsup bottle, the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower. After the ride join the Summerfest Celebration where you will find food and drinks.
Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
  or visit www.trailnet.org

CATSUP BOTTLE
SUMMERFEST

Collinsville, IL
  Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Street
Don't miss this annual Collinsville World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest Birthday Party features old-fashioned birthday party games, craft booths, food & drinks, live music, classic car show and cruise, ketchup tasting contest, Princess Tomato & Sir Catsup Contest, and much more!
Free
For more information call 618-344-8775 or visit www.catsupbottlesummerfest.com

JERSEY COUNTY
FAIR PARADE
Jerseyville, IL
  Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Parade starts at 6 pm
The annual Jersey County Fair Parade features floats and over 350 entries in this spectacular 2-hour parade. The parade will travel down north down State Street and ends at the Fairgrounds. Enjoy carnival rides, beauty pageant, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls and Kid's Day at the fair.
Free
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, July 17, 2010
Participating boats will launch at 1 pm from the Yacht Club of St. Louis proceeding downstream or at Harbor Point  proceeding upstream in the main channel of the Mississippi River. About 2:15 p.m. the parade will arrive at Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine in Portage des Sioux, and end in Grafton.  The parade will be visible from the Great River Road.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7678
 or visit www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
  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 additional information
ST. BARBARA'S
CHURCH PICNIC

Batchtown, IL
  July 24 - July 25, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and crafts.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner starts at 11 am, games, crafts, raffle and bingo. 
For more information call 618-883-2400

MADISON COUNTY FAIR
Edwardsville, IL
  July 25 - July 31, 2010
Madison County Fairgrounds, Park Hill Drive
Product displays, livestock, arts and crafts, carnival rides, food, live music and arena events of stock car race, tractor pull, 4-H show and a demolition derby.
Free Admission to fairgrounds
For more information call 618-654-6656
  or visit www.madcofair.com
ALTON BLOCK PARTY
Alton, IL
  Saturday, July 31, 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
ST. JOSEPH'S
CHURCH PICNIC

Meppen, IL
  July 31 - August 1, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and entertainment.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, games and entertainment. 
For more information call 618-883-2400
     
   

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