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Visitors Guide for Events
April 2012
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area
Madison, Jersey & Calhoun Counties, Illinois |
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We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a
variety of events that take place in the Meeting of the
Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area. Changes are made when we
gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you
know of an event that you would like to see posted contact
the webmaster. We hope you enjoy
the events you choose to attend. |
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13TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah, IL
August 18 - October 28, 2012
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 "Elsah
- Like No Other."
Free
Click here for
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JERSEY COUNTY
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 1 - September 3, 2012
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-$10, Children under 13 free. Free
parking.
For more information call 618-498-5590 |
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ATLATL COMPETITION
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
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 618-346-5160 |
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LEWIS
AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
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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NATURE/CULTURE
HIKE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
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 618-346-5160 |
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FALL EQUINOX
SUNRISE OBSERVANCE
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Arrive by 6:20 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 618-346-5160 |
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ARTIFACT
IDENTIFICATION DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
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 618-346-5160 |
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FALL CORN FESTIVAL
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
11 am - 6 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
This annual fall corn festival includes music, petting zoo, pony rides,
inflatables, games, arts & crafts, face painting, games, vendors , a Corn
Eating Contest, and the
Great
Godfrey Corn Maze.
Free to festival, some activities require a fee
For more information call 618-466-1483 |
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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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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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May - September, 2011
Second and third Thursdays at 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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ART
EXHIBIT
Alton, IL |
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August 26 - October 2, 2011
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
“Collaboration:
Reaping and Sewing” is part of Innovations in Textiles 2011, a
biennial collaborative event in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region that
investigates the state of contemporary textile arts. “Collaboration: Reaping
and Sewing”* features the work of Erin Cork, Nina Ganci, Jo Stealey, Laura
Strand, Erin Vigneau Dimick and Patricia Vivod.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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Godfrey, IL |
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September 2 - October 29, 2011
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Fridays: 6 pm - 10 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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CALHOUN
COUNTY FAIR
Hardin, IL |
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September 8 - September 11, 2011
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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NATURAL HISTORY HIKE
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
1 pm
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 ext. 1
Click here for more on hiking at Pere
Marquette State Park |
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GIRLS ON GRAPES
BOYS ON BREW
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
1 pm - 5 pm
The
Loading Dock, 401 E. Front Street
Enjoy a sampling of delicious wine, beer, and food from Grafton 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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ANNUAL
ART FESTIVAL
Grafton, IL |
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September 10 - September 11, 2011
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 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 618-780-9197 |
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ITALIAN FEST
Collinsville, IL |
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September 16
- September 17, 2011
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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ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
Godfrey, IL |
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September 16 – September 17, 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
618-466-2788 |
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HARVEST FEST
Jerseyville, IL |
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September 16 - September 18, 2011
Friday hours are 5 pm - 11 pm
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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FRONTIER
DAYS
Hamburg, IL |
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
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 be 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 17, 2011
12 pm -
10 pm
Riverfront Park
Join
the celebration of Illinois Watersheds through Education, Recreation, and
Conservation. This sustainable festival offers live music, food and
beverages, children’s activities, Arts and Crafts, an Eco-Village, and more!
Free
For more information call 618-462-6802
or visit visit
http://riverfrontamphitheater.com/earthtones/ |
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175
YEARS ON THE RIVER
Grafton, IL |
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September 17 - September 18, 2011
9 am
Grove Park, Downtown Grafton
Grafton, Illinois has been thriving and surviving for 175 years at the
confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois rivers. Celebrate with the
community, with festivities to include: fishing derby, ball field
dedication, softball tournament, entertainment, boat parade, fireworks and
more.
Free
For
additional information call 618-786-7000
or visit www.enjoygrafton.com |
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BECOMING AN
OUTDOORS WOMAN
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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September 23 - September
24, 2011
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
$150 per person includes instruction, program materials, use of
demonstration equipment, seven meals and lodging. Pre-registration required.
For more information
contact Mitch Ingold at
mitch.ingold@illinois.gov |
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MEMORY WALK
Edwardsville, IL |
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Saturday, September 24, 2010
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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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
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 24 - September 25, 2011
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,
primitive encampments, demonstrations, music, crafts
and food.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (5-12
years).
For more information call 618-530-7632 |
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ANNUAL FLY-IN
Bethalto, IL |
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September 24 - September 25, 2011
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 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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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have
your event listed here contact the webmaster. We
reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free
of charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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