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Visitors Guide for Events
September 2010
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois
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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
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LEWIS
AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians
playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance Festival
features early American, French, Spanish and Native American music
traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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GIRLS ON GRAPES,
BOYS ON BREW
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
2 pm - 6 pm
The
Loading Dock, 401 E. Front Street
Enjoy a sampling of delicious wine, beer, and food from over 25 area
restaurants and local wineries. The event will be held in the Historic
Boatworks at the Loading Dock in Grafton. Proceeds benefit Alton Memorial
Hospital's White Cross Auxiliary. Dress is casual.
Tickets required; no one under 21, please.
For
more information call
618-463-7872 |
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9-11
BOAT PARADE
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Dedication: 5:30 pm & Parade: 6 pm
Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water Street
Join in paying honor to our soldiers and remember
our fellow Americans that died on this day. The parade begins at Grafton
Harbor and proceeds down the Mississippi River.
Free
For more information call
618-786-7678
or visit www.graftonharbor.net |
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ANNUAL
ART FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL |
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September 11 - September 12, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Grove Park, Downtown Grafton
This annual art festival features artists
displaying and selling their work, an apple bake-off, live music, a pet
parade, and children's activities.
Free
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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ATLATL COMPETITION
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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September 11 - September 12, 2010
10
am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
The
atlatl is the weapon that transformed early humans from scavengers to
big-game hunters such as the mammoth and the mastodon and predates the
bow and arrow by thousands of years. The Missouri Atlatl Association, a
group of primitive weapon enthusiasts will hold its annual competition
and demonstration of this ancient spear throwing device.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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AMERICAN INDIAN
EDUCATION DAYS
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
10
am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Native American individuals and groups will demonstrate and sell various
crafts, have informational booths and hands-on activities for children.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
Godfrey, IL |
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September 17 – September 18, 2010
Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1211 W. Homer Adams Parkway
This
annual event features German food, a large beer tent, wine tasting, live
bands on both days, raffles, and games. On Saturday there will be an Arts
and Crafts Show and a Business Showcase from 12 pm to 5:30.
Free
For more information call
618-4662788 |
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FALL EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Arrive by 6:30 am
Collinsville Road
Observe the fall equinox sunrise and learn of the discovery, form and
function of an ancient post circle called Woodhenge that was used as a
solar calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual is presented.
Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west of Monks Mound and the main entrance to
the site.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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FOOT
HIGH PIE RIDE
Highland, IL |
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Sunday, September
19, 2010
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
Highland High School, 12760 Troxler Avenue
This pleasant ride features flat to gently rolling terrain with no big hills
through the countryside with a stop at Blue Springs Café to purchase great
food and their famous Foot High Pies!
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
or visit www.trailnet.org |
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NATURE/CULTURE
HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
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 |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, September 25, 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 |
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ANNUAL
HERITAGE DAYS
Godfrey, IL |
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September 25 - September 26, 2010
9 am - 5 pm each day, rain or shine
Lewis & Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Road (Route 67)
This annual event is a re-creation of period history, food, clothing,
black powder shoot, primitive encampments, demonstrations, music, crafts
and food.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (5-12
years). Price includes admission to the Lewis & Clark Trading Post.
For more information call 618-377-5714 |
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ARTIFACT
IDENTIFICATION DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
12 pm - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Archaeologists will identify artifacts brought in by the public, as to
culture, time period, material and function. No monetary appraisals will
be given.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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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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August 28 - October 4, 2009
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
"Songs
of Presence" is a solo exhibition by fiber artist Laura
Strand, director of Textile Arts at SIU-Edwardsville. Strand has
exhibited throughout the U.S. and was a 2006 Artist Fellowship
recipient from the Illinois Arts Council. Strand has been profiled
in FIBERARTS and Surface Design Journal. Songs of Presence is part
of Innovations in Textiles 8, a biennial collaborative event in the
St. Louis Metropolitan Region that investigates the state of
contemporary textile arts.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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Godfrey, IL |
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September 4
- October 31, 2009
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Fridays: 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturdays: 11 am - 10 pm
Sundays: 1 pm to dusk
Seven acre outdoor maze using tall corn as walls. Special events will be
held during the open months (September and October)
Admission Fees. Group rates and rentals available
For more information, or for group reservations, call 618-466-1483
or
visit www.greatgodfreymaze.com |
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JERSEY COUNTY
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 5 - September 7, 2009
7 am - 5 pm daily
Located 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville on Route 67 at the 60 acre Hazel
Dell farm
Large Civil War reenactment, sutlers, arts, crafts, antiques, large
variety of festival food, steam engines, draft horses, tractors,
threshing, saw milling, and plowing. The festival is centered around the
1866 Fulkerson Mansion, which is open for tours.
Adults-$8, Children-$2, under 6 free. Free
parking.
For more information call 618-498-5590 |
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CALHOUN
COUNTY FAIR
Hardin, IL |
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September 10 - September 13, 2009
Calhoun County Fair Grounds
Special events, variety of foods, parade,
4H, livestock, and agricultural exhibits.
For
more information call 618-576-2312 |
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AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Alton, IL |
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Deadline is September 14, 2009
The
theme of the contest is: “The Watershed and Me!” The watershed is the
natural area between the bluffs and the river, including all streams that go
into the river, including animals and people. The Contest is for anyone,
excluding professional photographers. Entries must be unmounted photographs,
8 1/2” by 11.” There is a black and white category and a color category.
Limit of 3 photos per person. Image should be appropriate for family
viewing.
Winners will be announced at the Mississippi Earthtones Festival in Alton on
September 19, 2009.
Free
and chance to win cash prizes!
For more information call
618-462-6802
or visit the
contest website |
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ITALIAN FEST
Collinsville, IL |
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September 18
- September 19, 2009
Main Street, downtown Collinsville
11 am - 10 pm
This annual festival, which began in 1984, features the Paisan Pedal Push,
5K Run-Walk, continuous entertainment on three stages, Fest Olympics,
Italian Cooking Contest, Bocce Ball, Grape Stomp, Wine Garden, Craft Fair,
Wine Making Contest, a Children’s area and But, the real calling card
for the Italian Fest continues to be the authentic Italian fare.
Free
For visit www.italianfest.net |
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FRONTIER
DAYS
Hamburg, IL |
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
10 am - 4 pm
Village Park
Attractions at this annual festival include Craft & Flea Market tables,
Cake Walk, 50/50 Raffle, plus a Prize Raffle with lots of prizes! For
food and refreshments enjoy the fish fry & fried chicken as well as
pies, cakes, and cookies. Live music will on hand for entertainment, so
bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun in this quaint village on the
banks of the Mississippi River!
Free
For
more details or if you would like to make a donation for our raffles,
please contact Koni Proctor at 618-232-0054 |
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MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
11
am - 6 pm
Riverfront Park
Join the celebration of Illinois Watersheds through Education,
Recreation, and Conservation. This festival is "sustainable" and FUN!
Come and learn about native plants and animals, address threats to the
health of our ecosystem, and protect the history & culture of life on
the river. Live music, over 30 free hands-on activity booths, and
refreshments.
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802 |
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HAMILTON
PRIMARY
SCHOOL FESTIVAL
Otterville, IL |
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September 19 - September 20, 2009
Saturday: 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5:30 pm
Annual fund raising event held on the third Saturday of September on the
Hamilton
Primary School grounds. Crafts, children's games, and
entertainment. Lots of food and homemade pies.
Memorial ceremony honoring Dr. Silas Hamilton
& George Washington: master and slave at the first free, integrated
school in the nation will be held on Sunday at 3 pm. Proceeds from the festival
will be used to renovate the
school.
Free
- donations appreciated
For more information call 618-786-7302 |
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HARVEST FEST
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 19 - 20, 2009
Saturday hours are 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday hours are 10:30 am - 10 pm
St. Francis Xavier Holy Ghost School
Picnic, country store, games, live entertainment, food, and a Grand Raffle
with $20,000 worth of prizes on Sunday evening.
Free
For more information call
618-498-4823 |
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ANNUAL ELSAH FALL
QUILT RETREAT
Elsah |
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September
23 - September 25, 2009
Learn the art of paper piecing at the annual Elsah Fall Quilt Retreat. Some
quilts can look quite difficult, but they can be made easy through the
technique of paper piecing. With Barb Marfell as your instructor, you will
receive professional instruction, a supply list, two lunches, two suppers,
snacks, a walking tour through the Village of Elsah, road trip to Crocker &
Springer Pottery and a presentation by guest speaker, Hallye Bone.
The
cost of the retreat is $130 per person. Housing is additional, but we will
make the reservation for you. The cost for a two night stay is $188 per
person for a single room and $169 per person for a double room
For more information call 618-462-5881 |
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QUILT PROGRAM
Elsah |
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Friday, September 25, 2009
10 am
Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street
As
part of the annual Fall Quilt Retreat, My Just Desserts presents Hallye
Bone, author of "Caring for Your Quilts." Hallye will be presenting a
delightful program on "Redwork Embroidery - 150 Years of Beauty - Reviving
Yesterday's Tradition Today." Hallye has 35 years of experience cleaning,
repairing and collecting quilts.
The
program includes lunch for $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in
advance through My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton or call 618-462-5881.
For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881 |
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ALTON
ARTS & CRAFTS
EXPERIENCE
Alton, IL |
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September 25 - September 27, 2009
Friday & Saturday: 10 am. - 9:30 pm
Sunday:. Noon - 6 pm
Alton Square Mall, Homer Adams Parkway at Alton Square Mall Drive
A
wonderful variety of craft and artworks will be on display by the
craftspeople and artists who created the work. "Craft/Art in Action" will
include exhibitors working and demonstrating at various times during the
show.
Free
For more information call 1-847-
991-4748 |
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ANNUAL FLY-IN
Bethalto, IL |
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
9 am - 2 pm
St. Louis Regional Airport,
8 Terminal Drive
The public is invited to this “wings and wheels" event to view display
aircraft, watch flybys and formation flying, and vintage automobiles.
Children ages 8-17 can experience the thrill of flight
in a single engine airplane provided by The Experimental Aircraft
Association and the Young Eagles for FREE! So come sign up your kids so they
can enjoy the ride. The event will take place weather permitting.
Free
For more information call 618-259-2531 or visit www.stlouisregional.com |
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NATURE/CULTURE
HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
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 |
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LEWIS AND CLARK
TRADING POST
Godfrey, IL |
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September 26
- September 27, 2009
9 am - 5 pm each day, rain or shine
Lewis & Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Road (Route 67)
"Buy, Sell and Swap" at the Lewis and Clark Trading Post. The Trading Post
is in conjunction with Heritage Days. Shop vendors' wares and have a chance
to buy, swap or sell antiques, trinkets, crafts, food and automobiles.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (5-12
years). Price includes admission to Heritage Days.
For more information call 618-468-2900 |
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BECOMING AN
OUTDOORS WOMAN
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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September 25 - September
27, 2009
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
invites women to attend a weekend of adventurous outdoor activities.
You can try charting a course, calling a bird, shooting a bow,
firing a shot, tying a fly, catching a fish, building a campfire and more.
Attendees enjoy the natural beauty of Illinois, companionship,
exercise and skill building. Program
instructors provide a supportive, safe, nonthreatening and noncompetitive
learning environment. The
program is open to all women age 18 or older.
A fee of
$135 per person includes instruction, program materials, use of
demonstration equipment, seven meals and lodging. Applications and payment
must be received no later than August 29, 2008.
For more information
contact Mitch Ingold at mingold@dnrmail.state.il.us |
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MEMORY WALK
Edwardsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Registration 8 am, Walk 9 am
SIUE Campus
Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s
signature event to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease. Memory Walk
proceeds support programs, services and research.
For more information call 314-801-0440 |
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ARTIFACT
IDENTIFICATION DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday,
September 27, 2009
12 pm - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
Archaeologists will identify artifacts brought in by the public, as to
culture, time period, material and function. No monetary appraisals will
be given.
Free
For more information call 800-289-2388 or 618-346-5160 |
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