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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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ART EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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May 15 - July 5, 2009
Tues. - Sat hours are 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday hours: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
This bi-annual ceramics invitational show
is held at the Jacoby Arts
Center. This year's exhibit is curated by Susan Bostwick, Charity Davis-Woodard, and
Melody Ellis and showcase outstanding clay artists who live and
work in the region. This year, twenty-four artists present work that ranges
from functional to figurative. It is an exciting show accompanied by
workshops and classes in clay.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 4 - August
20, 2009
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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GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO |
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June 6 - August
29, 2009
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 |
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FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL |
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Weekdays, June 8 – August 7, 2009
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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CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 13 -
July 31, 2009
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 |
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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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Wednesdays, June 17 - August 26, 2009
6:30 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 |
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FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
Granite City, IL |
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June 30 - July 5, 2009
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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Friday, July 3, 2009
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 |
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NATIVE AMERICAN
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:30 am
Meet at the log cabin near the Visitor Center
Learn how Native Americans created pots, dishes, and ceremonial items at
this pottery demonstration. After a lecture on this ancient craft,
participants will will get hands on experience in making a bowl or a piece
of primitive art that they can take home with them.
Free
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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BOBCAT PROGRAM
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
2 pm
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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FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
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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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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July 10 - August 23, 2009
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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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
8:30 am
Meet at the Visitors Center
Learn about the park's natural history and experience the beauty of nature
by hiking
along
on
one of the Park’s most interesting trails.
Learn how the park originated and see rocks that were formed before the age
of the dinosaurs.
Wear good hiking shoes and bring a snack, a camera, and binoculars for this adventure that will last about 2 hours.
Free
For
more information call
618-786-3323 |
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CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
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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JERSEY
COUNTY FAIR
Jerseyville, IL |
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July 11 -
July 19, 2009
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 |
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FAMILY FUN
DAY
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
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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BIG BOTTLE RIDE
Collinsville,
IL |
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
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 |
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CATSUP BOTTLE
SUMMERFEST
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
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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JERSEY
COUNTY
FAIR PARADE
Jerseyville, IL |
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Tuesday,
July 14, 2009
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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BLESSING OF THE
FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday
July 18, 2009
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 |
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MADISON
COUNTY FAIR
Edwardsville, IL |
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July 19 - July 24, 2009
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 25, 2009
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 25 - July 26, 2009
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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10TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 25 - October 17, 2009
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 |
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