Calendar of Events
St. Clair County, Illinois
   
We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events that take place in the St. Clair County, Illinois 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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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL
  April 18 - May 8, 2013
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College

Annual SWIC Student Show: This two-week exhibition highlights over 100 2D & 3D works by Southwestern Illinois College's own art students.
Free
For more information call 618-222-5278
  or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com

FUND RAISER FOR
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Millstadt, IL
  Saturday, April 20, 2013
Registration at 11 am
Walk starts at 12 pm
Millstadt Village Park, 300 W. Parkview Drive
Join other walkers in this signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in routes of either 1 and 3 mile options.
For more information call 314-781-9020 or visit www.gatewaymssociety.org.

ART ON THE SQUARE
Belleville, IL
  May 17 - May 19, 2013
Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Downtown Belleville
Ranked as one of the top 100 art shows in the nation this show offers visitors the chance to meet exhibiting artists, enjoy family entertainment, children's workshops, taste fine cuisines, and take a walk through the historic neighborhoods of Belleville
.
Free
For more information call 618-257-0747
  or visit artonthesquare.com

ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL
  May 24 - June 21, 2013
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College

Laura Strand - Material Alchemy: Strand’s woven textiles foster cross-disciplinary discussions among craft, art history and cultural geography. Mary C. Nasser - Navigate: Nasser’s nature-inspired mixed media paintings, layered with maps and scientific illustrations, parallel both individuals and their relationships. Jack Decoteau - Portraits and Self Portraits: Decoteau’s portraits provide a unique viewpoint of people’s lives and societal rules, finding an ever-expanding message in the everyday.
Free
For more information call 618-222-5278
  or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com
THE GREAT PIZZA
BICYCLE RIDE

Millstadt, IL
  Monday, May 27, 2013
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
Millstadt City Park, 300 W. Parkview Drive
This classic Memorial Day ride is routed on beautiful country roads in and around quaint, German settled Millstadt with short, medium, and long routes. After the ride, in the park and for an additional charge, Breadeaux Pizza will have pizza and Trailnet will provide drinks.
Fees: On-line - $8 member, $13 non-member, $3 child. Day of ride - $10 member, $15 non-member, $3 child
For more information visit www.trailnet.org
ANNUAL PICNIC & HOMECOMING
Smithton, IL
  May 31 - June 1, 2013
3:pm -11:30 pm
7 miles south of Belleville on IL-159 at Smithton Turner Park (Across from the Church)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church hosts this annual event. Saturday evening features Famous Smithton fish-Plates & Sandwiches and Sunday features an All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Dinner. Both days feature quilt/cash bingo, beer garden, children's games and inflatables, basket raffle, sausage stand, silent auction, fruit stand, pillowcase stand, fanny quilts, cookbooks, cake raffle, poker stand, big 6 wheel.raffle-1st Prize-$1000. Live entertainment on both nights.
Free

For more information call 618-234-2068

QUILTS FROM THE HEART
QUILT SHOW

Belleville, IL
  June 1 - June 2, 2013
Whiteside Middle School, 111 Warrior Way
Quilts from the Heart is presented by Hearts 'n' Hands Quilt Guild to promote the art of quilting and highlight the fabulous work of our members. This show features over 200 quilts, numerous vendors, antique quilt bed-turnings and demonstrations.
Admission
For more information call 618-622-3949

AINAD SHRINE CIRCUS
Belleville, IL
  June 1 - June 2, 2013
Saturday: 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday: 2 pm & 7 pm
Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$14 for adults and $10 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870
ANTIQUE GLASS & POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
Belleville, IL
  June 8 - June 9, 2013
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, intersection of IL 159 & IL-13
This show features 29 dealers gathered from ten states on hand to display and sell Early American Pattern Glass, Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Glassware from the 1940’s & 1950’s as well as pottery produced in that same time period. Guest authors Don Jones and Danny Cornelius will be on hand to answer questions about this glass. A great lunch menu will be available for those of you who work up an appetite while shopping.  The Exposition Hall is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.
Admission - good for both days. Parking is free
For more information call 618-259-5049
ST. AGATHA PARISH PICNIC
New Athens, IL
  Saturday, June 15, 2013
4 pm - 11:30 pm
St. Agatha Parish, 207 S. Market Street
Come join the celebration! This parish picnic promises lots of fun for all and features a basket raffle, kids games, a cake raffle, and a washer tournament. Dinner is served from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Parish hall and includes BBQ pork steak and chicken dinners, brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Dinners include 2 sides, your choice of potato salads, baked beans, or corn on the cob plus dessert and drink.
Free, fee charged for the dinner

For more information call 618-475-2170
     

OLD FASHIONED
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

Mascoutah, IL
  Thursday, July 4, 2013
4 pm

Scheve Park, Harnett Street
TThis hometown celebration is held to encourage and strengthen the relationship between surrounding communities and the city. The event features softball and kickball tournaments, rides, kids games, good & drinks, raffle, poker, artisans, fireworks and more! Music provided by various local groups with the US Air Force Band of MidAmerica playing in the evening. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-281-5556
 
MASCOUTAH HOMECOMING
UND AUGUSTFEST

Mascoutah, IL
  August 2 - August 4, 2013
Scheve Park, Main Street
This annual event features rides, games, food, beer, exhibitions, shows, live entertainment, tractor and truck pulls, a car show, and St. Clair County 4-H Farm exhibits. Parades will be held at 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
For more information call 618-566-2540
FAHRRAD TOUR UND AUGUSTFEST BICYCLE RIDE
Mascoutah, IL
  Sunday, August 4, 2013
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
Scheve Park, 6th and Harnett Streets
Tour Illinois’ German settled countryside and enjoy several great rest stops on Extra short, short, medium, and long routes. The longer routes visit historic Lebanon. After the ride, enjoy the food, drinks, games and displays that are part of Mascoutahs annual German heritage festival.
Fees: On-line - $8 member, $13 non-member, $3 child. Day of ride - $10 member, $15 non-member, $3 child
For more information visit www.trailnet.org

ST. CLAIR COUNTY FAIR

Belleville, IL
  August 7 - August 11, 2013
Tuesday - Friday: Fair opens at 5 pm
Saturday: Fair opens at 11 am - 9 pm
This traditional county fair has been ongoing since 1854 and features a carnival, livestock showing in barns, air conditioned exposition hall filled with exhibits and vendors, nightly stage entertainment, beer garden, and fair food. There is also exciting events in the arena including stock car racing, demo derby, midget races, and motorcycle races.
For more information call 618-233-0052
  or visit www.bcfairgrounds.net

THE GATEWAY DULCIMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL
  August 8 - August 11, 2013
Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
F
or more information visit  www.gatewaydulcimer.org
ART FESTIVAL
Swansea, IL
  Saturday, August 17, 2013
9 am - 8 pm
Mel Price Park, 1500 Caseyville Avenue
Hippity Hoopla is an art festival which focuses on the novelty of locally made art and goods. The family friendly festival features art, food, music, and kids’ crafts.
Free

For more information call 618-698-5497

OKTOBERFEST

Belleville, IL
  September 20 - September 21, 2013
11 am - 11 pm
Downtown Belleville
Belleville celebrates it German heritage by hosting its annual Oktoberfest which includes tapping of the "Golden Keg" on Friday, carnival rides, a Kid’s Korner, a Poker Run on Saturday, a raffle, live music in the evenings, and plenty of food, beer, and other refreshments.
Free
For more information call 618-398-8560
  or visit www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com

ANNUAL AIRSHOW

Scott Air Force Base, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2013

9 am - 5 pm
101, Heritage Drive, Scott Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base is the nation's third oldest Air Force installation in the country. Eac year the site hosts an air show that .showcases both the latest aircraft in use by the military as well as aircraft used in past conflicts. There are plenty of flying related exhibits as well as food and refreshments.
Free
For more information visit the event website
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Swansea, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2013

12 pm - 2 pm
Grand Manor, 58 Frank Scott Pkwy E.
This car show is hosted by Yesterday Once More and Grand Manor.  Cars will be on display in Grand Manor's parking lot. Please park in the old Ryan's parking lot.
Free
For more information call 618-942-8000
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Fairview Heights, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2013

Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm; Saturday beginning at 9 am
Grace Church, 5151 N. Illinois Street
The "You are Chosen" Believe Conference at Grace Church Fairview Heights is all about helping women, from preteens and up, to understand that they are CHOSEN for greatness! Featuring speaker, Hannah Ouellette, the conference will begin Friday, September 28 at 6 pm with an after party at 9. Saturday's session begins at 9 am.
Purchase tickets by September 27th - $25 and $30 at the door.
Register online at www.graceweb.tv or call 618-234-5910

CHILI COOK-OFF
Belleville, IL
  October 4 - October 5, 2013
11 am - 10:30 pm
Downtown Belleville
Sponsored by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, this annual event features the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses.  Chili connoisseurs of all ages will be able to purchase samples or bowls of each variety of chili and can vote for their favorite to win the People's Choice Award. Saturday features the 3rd Annual City of Belleville Car Show and a Junior Idol competition.
Free
For more information call 618-233-2015
  or visit  www.Bellevillechili.com
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPO
Swansea IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2013

10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Grand Manor, 58 Frank Scott Pkwy E.
Over 50 unique and specialty vendors under one roof gives you a chance to start and finish your holiday shopping in one day. Spaghetti dinners for $7 will be served from 11 am - 1 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-942-8000

WEIHNACHTS FESTIVAL
Millstadt, IL
  Sunday, December 8, 2013
10 am - 6 pm
St. James Parish Hall, 405 W. Madison Street
This Christmas Festival celebrates Millstadt's German heritage and features an arts and crafts fair, a Holiday Cookie Walk, and musical entertainment including German folk music provided by the Waterloo German Band. St. Nicholas arrives in a parade at Noon. Children are invited to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be plenty of German food and refreshments including bratwurst and potato cakes.
Free
For more information call 618-476-1812
BLUEGRASS CONCERT
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2014

7 pm

SWIC Theater

This annual show is the longest running college Bluegrass show in the nation and features National “open” Fiddle Champion George Portz and Friends of Bluegrass with an opening act that features the Worthington Family of Sparta, Illinois.
Tickets sold only in advance by calling 235-2700 Ext. 205. Sorry no tickets sold at the door.
For more information call 618-235-2700 Ext. 205
ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
March, 2014

Tuesday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College

High School Student Show: This two-week exhibition highlights the artwork of SWIC area high school students. Featured students hail from a variety of high schools, including Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville Township High School East, Belleville Township High School West, Carbondale High School, Columbia High School, Cobden High School, Dupo, Gibault, Lebanon, Marion High School, Mascoutah, O'Fallon, and Triad High School.
Free
For more information call 618-222-5278
  or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com
FIDDLE CONTEST
& BLUEGRASS SHOW

O’Fallon, IL
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2014

5 pm
O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 50 East
This event features jam sessions galore, five full hours of fiddle picking and down home Bluegrass including a show by George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass. Sandwiches, supper, and other refreshments provided by the Knights of Columbus.
Admission: $7 for Adults, $3.50 for children (11 and up)

For more information call 618-632-1384
   

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