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

Due to the flooding on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, some events, particularly Fourth of July celebrations, may be cancelled, postponed, or moved to an a ternate location.
FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
  June 5 - August 21, 2008
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
FISHING CLINICS

Alton, IL
  Weekdays, June 9 – August 1, 2008
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
ANNUAL JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL
  June 20 - August 3, 2008
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

FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
Granite City, IL
  June 29 - July 4, 2008
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
  Thursday, July 3, 2008
The Festival has been rescheduled to Friday, September 5, 2008 due to flood conditions.
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 618-463-3526

FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL
  Friday, July 4, 2008
HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH FLOOD WATERS
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

4TH OF JULY BLAST
Kampsville, IL
  Saturday, July 5, 2008
Kampsville Riverfront
Festivities start at 1 pm
Fireworks at dusk
Fireworks cap a family fun filled day on the riverfront with crafts, children's games, food, music, contests, talent show, and pageants for Little Miss & Mr. Kampsville.
Free
For more information call 618-653-4426

JERSEY COUNTY FAIR
Jerseyville, IL
  July 5 - July 13, 2008
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
Most grandstand events range from $2 to $7
Parking Fee: $1

For more information call 618-498-5848

JERSEY COUNTY
FAIR PARADE
Jerseyville, IL
  Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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

ARCHEOLOGY DAY
Kampsville, IL
  Saturday, July 12, 2008
10 am - 4 pm
Center for American Archeology, Route 100
Activities include tours of a 2000 year old excavation site, artifact identification, flintknapping demonstration, Kids’ Activity Area, special exhibits at the Visitors’ Center & Museum and much more. This event is in part supported by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the Illinois General Assembly, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Free
For more information call 618-653-4316
FAMILY FUN DAY
Godfrey, IL
  Saturday, July 12, 2008
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
CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
  July 12 - July 13, 2008
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 or 800-289-2388

CATSUP BOTTLE
SUMMERFEST

Collinsville, IL
  July 12 - July 13, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm
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
I SCREAM FOR ICE
CREAM RIDE

Edwardsville, IL
  Sunday, July 13, 2008
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
The Cyclery 2472 Troy Road
Routes of various distances through the country with a stop at Annie’s Frozen Custard where riders receive a discount on their favorite frozen treats. The return routes are on portions of Madison County Transit Trails.
Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL
  Saturday July 19, 2008
Participating boats will launch at 1 pm from the Yacht Club of St. Louis proceeding downstream or 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 314-960-4646
 or visit www.blessingofthefleetstl.com
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
SUMMER DINNER

Kampsville, IL
  Sunday, July 20, 2008
HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOD RELATED PROBLEMS

St. Anselm's Church, Route 100
11 am - 3 pm
An old fashioned country style dinner served family style featuring fried chicken, dumplings, dressing, green beans, dessert, and refreshments in an air conditioned setting. Also featured are a country store with produce, baked goods, and craft items
For more information call 618-498-5279
MADISON
COUNTY FAIR

Edwardsville, IL
  July 20 - July 25, 2008
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 26, 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
ST. BARBARA'S
CHURCH PICNIC

Batchtown, IL
  July 26 - July 27, 2008
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
  9TH ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 26 - October 18, 2008

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 "
Colors and Contrasts of Elsah."
Free
Click here for additional information
     
Probable Events
Dates, times, and other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated information.

BOBCATS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, July 7, 2007
10 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Come discover the mysteries of the bobcat . Placed on the Illinois' first list of threatened species in 1977, these animals are indigenous to Illinois and prefer large forested or wooded areas like Pere Marquette State Park.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323
NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
  Saturday, July 14, 2007
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of nature by hiking along one of the many hiking trails. Wear good hiking shoes and bring binoculars for this adventure that will last about 2 hours.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323
     
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