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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL
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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
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL
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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
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
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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 |
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FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
Granite City, IL
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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
For more information call 618-877-3059
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Alton, IL
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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
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FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL
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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
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4TH OF JULY
BLAST
Kampsville, IL
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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
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JERSEY
COUNTY FAIR
Jerseyville, IL
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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
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JERSEY
COUNTY
FAIR PARADE
Jerseyville, IL
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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
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ARCHEOLOGY
DAY
Kampsville, IL
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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
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FAMILY FUN
DAY
Godfrey, IL
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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
For
more information call 618-466-1483
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CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
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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
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CATSUP BOTTLE
SUMMERFEST
Collinsville, IL
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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
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I SCREAM FOR ICE
CREAM RIDE
Edwardsville,
IL
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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
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BLESSING OF THE
FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL
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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
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ST.
FRANCIS OF ASSISI
SUMMER DINNER
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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.
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MADISON
COUNTY FAIR
Edwardsville, IL
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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
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL
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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
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ST.
BARBARA'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Batchtown, IL
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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
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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
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
information.
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BOBCATS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
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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
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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL
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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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