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Calendar of Events
Monroe County, 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 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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To find out about other
activities in nearby areas
check out the following calendars:
Randolph County, Illinois Calendar
St. Clair County,
Illinois Calendar
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Calendar
Jefferson
County, Missouri Calendar |
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FASTNACHT
Maeystown, IL |
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
5 pm - 8 pm
St. John Church
A long time German tradition, Maeystown
celebrates Fastnacht, the last day before Lent, with a German
pancake and sausage dinner and German music at St. John Church UCC.
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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SPRING ART SHOW
Maeystown, IL |
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March 17 - 18, 2012
11 am - 4 pm
This
show features works of area artists which are displayed at the
Maeystown Preservation Society Rock Mill and the ballroom of the
Corner George Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Free
For
more information call
618-458-6660 |
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ANNUAL
SHEEP
& CRAFT FESTIVAL
Waterloo, IL |
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Saturday,
April 14, 2012
Grounds open to public at 8 am
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 1/4 mile west of Waterloo on IL-156
This annual festival's activities include
sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and working sheep dog demonstrations.
Also featured are agricultural exhibits and displays, antique
tractors, clinics, and entertainment. A
variety of food and drink including a lamb lunch are available
from local organizations.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-8536 |
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FRUEHLINGSFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
9 am - 4 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
The annual Fruehlingsfest Antique and Garden Show
takes place around the stone mill in the heart of this historic
town. Fruehlingsfest features quality antique dealers from the
Midwest and various nurseries selling annuals, perennials and
herbs. A variety of food will be offered at Fruehlingsfest, and a
creek-side wine garden, served by Ravissant Winery, will also be
featured.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660
or visit www.maeystown.com |
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
HOMECOMING
Maeystown, IL |
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May 25 - May 26, 2012
Friday: 5 pm -
closing
Saturday: 12 pm - closing
Rides and games for all ages, food, beer and
other refreshments. Fried Chicken Dinner on Saturday night.
Parade, washer tournament, and duck race on Saturday. Both nights
feature live music starting at 8:30.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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FESTIVAL OF THE BLUFFS
Valmeyer, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012
9 am
- 4 pm
Community Park,
Prairie du Rocher
Enjoy the splendor of the towering Mississippi River bluff lands
and hike along one of several trails at Valmeyer’s Salt Lick
Point Land and Water Reserve. Enjoy music, food, and
demonstrations. Stroll through a market of artwork and
handcrafted items and shop for native plants from Missouri
Wildflowers Nursery. Come relax and enjoy the views! This year’s
event also features a BioBlitz where visitors can watch
scientists and naturalists scouting for species throughout the
reserve. The festival is hosted by the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources, the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission,
Clifftop and the Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
Stewardship Committee.
Free
For
more information
visit
www.clifftopalliance.org |
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AINAD
SHRINE CIRCUS
Waterloo, IL |
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Monday, June 4, 2012
7:30 pm
Monroe County Fairgrounds Park,
4177
State Route 156
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's
Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$12 for adults and $8 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870 |
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PORTA
WESTFALICA
FESTIVAL
Waterloo, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2012
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Monroe County
Courthouse Grounds
This annual event is held in honor of the Sister
Cities partnership between Waterloo and Porta Westfalica, Germany.
The festival is held on the Courthouse Square with plenty of food
and drink. The traditional German fare of pork sausage and potato
pancakes is available. The Waterloo German Band and the Waterloo
Municipal Band perform throughout the evening. A parade featuring
floats and marching bands begins at 6 pm.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-5300 |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Columbia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2012
Grounds open at 11 am
American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust
Street
The
community of Columbia bands together to form the July Fourth
Committee and puts on this Independence Day
celebration that features food, beer and other refreshments, bingo, a
washer tournament, a Kloepper tournament, and other entertainment. Fireworks begin at
dusk.
Free
For more information call 618-281-5556 |
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MONROE
COUNTY FAIR
Waterloo, IL |
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July 22 - July 29, 2012
Monroe County
Fairgrounds, IL-156
This annual fair features agricultural exhibits
and many horse related events. Other exhibits include arts and
crafts, 4-H projects, floral arrangements, art and photography,
and quilts. Carnival rides are a favorite and local organizations
offer food and refreshments. The Fair Grandstand events range from
tractor pulls to the FFA competition and the annual Fair Queen
Pageant and the Little Miss contest.
See website
for admission details
For
more information call 618-939-7796
or visit www.monroecounty-fair.org |
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COLUMBIA
DAZE
Columbia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2012
4 pm - Midnight, both days
Turner Hall, 211 E.
Cherry Street
Festivities of this annual event include carnival rides, games,
live music, food and drinks, historic trolley tours, and fun. A
parade is held at 5 pm on Main Street on Saturday and the event
features live music beginning at 8 pm both nights.
Free
For
more information call 618-281-5393 |
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WATERLOO HOMECOMING
Waterloo, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2012
Monroe County
Courthouse Grounds
The Waterloo Homecoming is held annually the last
Friday and Saturday in August on the Courthouse Square. This event
features live music, carnival rides, games, and plenty of food and
drink offered by local organizations. A parade is held on Saturday
with floats, marching bands, and other items of interest.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-8600 |
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PICNIC
Columbia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
September, 2012
11 am - 10 pm
117 E. Madison
Chicken dinners at 11 am, food and drink, craft booths, games, and bingo.
Free
For
more information call 618-281-5105 |
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OKTOBERFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
Enjoy all the sounds and smells of autumn while
browsing through arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, and
plenty of traditional German food.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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THEATRE EVENT
Columbia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012
Doors open at 5:30 pm with the fun starting at 6 pm
ICS
Gym, 321 S. Metter Street
The
Columbia Theatre Project is hosting an event: "Playhouse Mouse:
Cabaret at the Speed of Mice" to raise funds to preserve and utilize
a historically significant city landmark.
The event will include
cabaret-style songs, skits and more along with seven mouse races.
Tickets in Advance: $120 table of 10, or $13 per person. At the
Door: $15 per person
For
more information call 618-340-6154 |
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CHRISTMAS
WALK
Waterloo, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012
11 am - 4 pm
Downtown area
This annual event is sponsored by the Waterloo
Merchants with local merchants open for holiday shopping. Also
featured are carriage rides, Santa’s cottage, a Christmas
concert, and a variety of prizes given out.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-8600 |
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OLD-FASHIONED
GERMAN CHRISTMAS
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday,
December 2, 2012
11 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
Celebrate Weihnachts Fest with carol singing in
both German and English, concerts, St. Nickolaus, B&B tours,
tree lighting, traditional German food and shopping.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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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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