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Visitors Guide to the
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the Mississippi River Meets
the Ohio River Region |
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The following is a selection of events in the Mississippi
River Meets the Ohio River Region. Cover includes the
Missouri Counties of Perry, Cape Girardeau, Scott, and
Mississippi, the Western Kentucky Counties of Fulton,
Carlisle, and Ballard, and the Illinois Counties of
Alexander, Union, and Jackson. Use the links at the bottom
of the list for more complete calendars. |
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CARBONDALE COMMUNITY
FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR
Carbondale, IL |
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May - September, 2012
Every Friday night: 6 pm - 9 pm
On the Town Square, corner of Route 51 North and Route 13
West
This back to basics community event features local, home
grown and handmade products and services. Have fun, eat
good food, be entertained and support locally produced,
environmentally conscious products and services. A large
variety of local products including, handmade crafts and
local grown produce will be available for purchase. Enjoy
fresh food from the Food Court and live entertainment.
Bring the entire family! Activities and childcare available
at the Kids Korner!
Free
For information call 618-529-8040
or visit
www.carbondalemainstreet.com |
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FIRST FRIDAY ARTS!
Cape
Girardeau, MO |
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Friday, May 4, 2012
5 pm
- 9 pm
Take
in some culture at the listed locations on the first Friday of every
month as they feature talented artisans. Take advantage of the shuttle
bus available to travel from gallery to gallery. Particioating locations
include Garden Gallery, Aartful Rose, Crisp Museum, River Campus Art
Gallery, Black Door Gallery, Bilderbach Art Plaza, Mozaic, WESTRAY
Studio, O'Tenem Gallery, Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, Esprit
Jolie Photography, The Artist Studio, Gallery of Inspirations, Broadway
Books and Roasting Co., The River View
Room, and Edward Bernard.
Free
For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and
Visitors Bureau at 573-334-6702 or 1-800-777-0068 |
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COMMUNITY BAKING DAY
Frohna, MO |
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Baking starts at 9:30 am to - approximately 3 pm
Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 296 Saxon Memorial Drive
This is a wonderful way to start the month as the Saxon
Lutheran Memorial holds it community baking day the first
Saturday of each month. The aroma of fresh baked goods, the
company of friends and neighbors, and the sharing of recipes
and helpful hints are the perfect ingredients for a Saturday
morning. Share a cup of coffee and cut into a loaf of bread
or tear off a piece of soft pretzels and it just doesn't get
much better.
Free, donations appreciated
For information call 573-824-5404 |
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PERRYVILLE MAYFEST
Perryville, MO |
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May 11 - May 12, 2012
Friday: 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 11:30 pm
Downtown Square
Come and enjoy all the special events at the annual Mayfest.
There will be a parade and music on Friday evening. Visitors
can enjoy the Craft Fair on Saturday along with live
entertainment, bed-races, contests, and much more. The
carnival will be open on Saturday and Sunday. There’s
something for everyone at the Perryville Mayfest!.
Free
For information call
573-547-6062 |
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TUNES AT TWILIGHT
Cape Girardeau, MO |
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May
11 - September 21,
2012
Friday evenings: 7 pm - 9 pm
Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo, Lorimier and Broadway
Tunes at Twilight is an award winning outdoor concert series
organized by the Old Town Cape organization and held on
Friday nights. The series provides a free hour long concert
for 6 weeks in the spring and 6 weeks in the fall. In case
of rain, the indoor location will be at Rose Theater on the
campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Free
For information call
573-334-
8085
or visit
www.oldtowncape.org |
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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Cape Girardeau, MO |
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Noon - 4 pm
Various locations
The annual Downtown Historic Home and Garden Tour features
historic homes and properties in the downtown along with
their yards. These venues will be showcased during the tour
that is organized by the Old Town Cape organization and
sponsored by Realty Executives. The owners of each home will
give a guided tour through their spaces, highlighting
special features and historic facts.
Admission
For information call
573-334-8085
or visit
www.oldtowncape.org |
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CARBONDALE DOWNTOWN
ART & WINE FAIR
Carbondale, IL |
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
3 pm - 9 pm
Jackson Square, N. 2nd Street
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Association will be joining the
Carbondale Main Street Association to hold this very classy
event. Fantastic wines, with a variety of local artists and
artisans, downtown stores, and restaurants open. This event
provides something for everyone to enjoy.
Admission
For information call
618-529-8040
or visit
www.carbondalemainstreet.com |
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ANNUAL JAYCEE CRAWFISH BOIL AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sikeston MO |
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
3 pm - Midnight
1220 N. Ingram Road
Celebrate spring in Sikeston with a day of live music,
crafts, concessions, children's activities, and plant and
flowers sales at Legion Square in Historic Downtown Sikeston.
Admission
For information call 573-471-6263 |
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FORT D
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Cape Girardeau, MO |
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May
26 - May 28,
2012
9 am - 4 pm
Fort D Historic Site, 920 Fort Street
For the four years of the Civil War, Fort D protected the
city of Cape Girardeau from attack. Now the old fort will
come to life once more. First observed after the end of the
Civil War, Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day)
honors the memory of U. S. soldiers who have died in
military service. Join local re-enactors (Civil War, Native
American, and French & Indian) as they portray a timeline
event at Fort D.
Free
For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and
Visitors Bureau at 573-334-6702 or 1-800-777-0068 |
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FIRST FRIDAY ARTS!
Cape
Girardeau, MO |
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Friday, June 1, 2012
5 pm - 9 pm
Take in some culture at the listed locations on the first
Friday of every month as they feature talented artisans.
Take advantage of the shuttle bus available to travel from
gallery to gallery. Particioating locations include Garden
Gallery, Aartful Rose, Crisp Museum, River Campus Art
Gallery, Black Door Gallery, Bilderbach Art Plaza, Mozaic,
WESTRAY Studio, O'Tenem Gallery, Arts Council of Southeast
Missouri, Esprit Jolie Photography, The Artist Studio,
Gallery of Inspirations, Broadway Books and Roasting Co.,
The River View Room, and Edward Bernard.
Free
For more information call the Cape Girardeau Convention and
Visitors Bureau at 573-334-6702 or 1-800-777-0068 |
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PERRY COUNTY
COMMUNITY RODEO
Altenburg, MO |
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June 1 - June 2, 2012
Gates open at 5 pm
East Perry Fairgrounds, 200 Church Street
This annual rodeo is sanctioned by the International
Professional Rodeo Association. In addition to the seven
official events, there are events for the kids will return
prior to the regular rodeo events.
Free
For information call
573-547-6062 |
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COMMUNITY BAKING DAY
Frohna, MO |
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Baking starts at 9:30 am to approximately 3 pm
Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 296 Saxon Memorial Drive
This is a wonderful way to start the month as the Saxon
Lutheran Memorial holds it community baking day the first
Saturday of each month. The aroma of fresh baked goods, the
company of friends and neighbors, and the sharing of recipes
and helpful hints are the perfect ingredients for a Saturday
morning. Share a cup of coffee and cut into a loaf of bread
or tear off a piece of soft pretzels and it just doesn't get
much better.
Free, donations appreciated
For information call 573-824-5404 |
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MUSIC AT THE MALONE
Sikeston, MO |
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June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
Malone Park, downtown Sikeston
Spend your Friday evenings in June enjoying great local
musicians in concert at the historic Band Stand in Malone
Park. On the last four Fridays in June there will be free concerts open to the public.
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the park
in all its former musical glory.
Free
For information call
573-380-3801 |
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Southern Illinois |
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June 8 - June 24, 2012
Southern Illinois University Carbondale and other locations
throughout Southern Illinois
The annual Southern Illinois Music festival features dozens
of performances in venues from Mt. Vernon to Cairo and
Murphysboro to Marion with the Southern Illinois University
in Carbondale, the heart of the Festival. Musicians from
throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia perform
orchestral and chamber music, opera, ballet, jazz, and new
music in an informal and inviting atmosphere. These special
events delight young and old alike.
Most of the performances are free
For information call
618-453-2776
or visit www.sifest.com
for complete schedule and ticket information |
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DESOTO DAZE FESTIVAL
De Soto, IL |
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June 22 - June 24, 2012
Friday: 3 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am - Midnight
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
700 W. Main Street
This community festival features the awesome DeSoto Daze
Custom Car Show (cars from in State & out of state), Talent
Show, co-ed softball tournament, yard sale/craft sale,
parade, gospel sing, karaoke, pet show, horseshoe & washer
contests, firemen's water fight, talent show, food vendors,
pony rides, children's activities and more. Grab the
family, grab your friends and come join the fun.
Free
For information call
618-867-2315
or visit
www.villageofdesoto.com |
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GAZEBO CONCERTS
Perryville, MO |
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June 2012 - August 2012
Fourth Fridays of each month
5 pm - 7 pm
Courthouse Square, downtown Perryville
Enjoy live entertainment and family fun on the downtown
square! Bring your
lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening in the cool shade of
the trees on the beautiful Court House lawn.
Free
For information call
573-547-6062 |
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TOUR DE CORN
BICYCLE RIDE
East
Prairie, MO |
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Saturday, June 23,
2012
7 am
Join
us cyclists from near and far for an unforgettable ride
through rural America. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with
broad vistas of bayous, crop land and nature; the
camaraderie of hundreds of other cyclists, delicious fresh
sweet corn and mouth-watering cookies! Proceeds from this
ride benefit national and local charities.
Registration fee
For information
visit www.tourdecorn.com |
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Southeastern Missouri
Southeast Missouri offers a variety of events throughout the year
including art fairs, historical events, festivals, and popular scenic
drives in Perry, Cape Girardeau, Scott, and Mississippi Counties.
Whatever time you visit Southeast Missouri you’ll be sure to find
something to do! |
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Southern Illinois & Western
Kentucky
The Great River Road passes through the Shawnee Hill country as it
makes it way through Southern Illinois Visitors can expect to find wine
related events involving the SHawnee Hills Wine Trail as well as family
friendly festivals, musical events, and events such as the Makanda
Vulture Festival. In Western Kentucky Columbus-Belmont State Park holds
an annual Civil War Days at the site of a Confederate fortress
overlooking the Mississippi River. |
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