Calendar of Events

Festivals, concerts, lectures, parades, fairs, art shows and city-wide yard sales . . . ILLINOISouth has it all! There's no excuse for staying home. Try our searchable Events Calendar to find something special to do! Search by date, location or keyword. To search by county, put just the name in the keyword field (ex. Clinton, not Clinton County). To submit an event for the website, just complete the 2013 Fill-In Form and return it to smeier@thetourismbureau.org. Please note, because of the size of our region, we can't accept entries for fund raisers, parish picnics or weekly events, such as Farmer's Markets, concerts, wine tastings, etc. We give priority to events that are multi-day and can be expected to draw from outside a 50-mile radius.

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Now - Jun. 23, 2013	Amateur Town & Country Art Show Artworks Gallery \| 301 W. Main St. \| Vandalia, IL 62471 \| (618) 283-4866 Art Show, Amateur Art; Amateur Photography, Youth Art and Photography; professional Art divisions.
Jun. 21, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jun. 21, 2013 - Jun. 23, 2013	Super Chevy Show Presented by MidAmerica Chevy Dealers Gateway Motorsports Park \| 700 Raceway Blvd. \| Madison, IL 62060 \| (618)215-8888 All things Chevy - drag racing, car show, ride and drive, and more. Visit Our Website
Jun. 21, 2013 - Jun. 23, 2013	Midwest Skeet Classic World Shooring and Recreational Complex \| 1 Main Event Ln. \| Sparta, IL 62286 \| (618)295-2700 Visit Our Website
Jun. 22, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013	Annual Picnic 2213 N. 2nd St. \| Fayetteville, IL 62258 \| (618)677-2717 Chicken dinner, quilt and cash bingo and all the usual picnic features. Admission: Free Admission
Jun. 22, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013	Garden Treasures Tours and More Bryan Statue Garden \| Corner of N. Broadway and Boone St. \| Salem, IL 62881 \| (618)267-1238 Tour five beautiful gardens, visit free craft and vendor market and enjoy live music and perhaps have lunch or a snack while you relax in our All American Selection Garden ... Door Prize and Raffle.
Jun. 22, 2013 - Jun. 23, 2013	Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Expo Center \| 200 South Belt East \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0052 Hunting and trade show by the Midwest's largest firearms and knife dealer. Buy, sell and trade the latest guns, knives, plus collectibles, accessories, coins, scopes, ammo, FOID cards processed. Visit Our Website Admission: $5 Admission
Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 23, 2013	Summer Solstice Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site \| 30 Ramey St. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-5160 Sunrise observance Summer Solstice. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 23, 2013	Car and Truck Show Coulterville City Park \| Coulterville, IL Registration at 9 a.m., judging at noon.
Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Jasper County Fair Newton, IL \| 618-783-3399
Jun. 25, 2013 - Jun. 30, 2013	World Youth Track & Field Trials & USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships SIUE Ralph Korte Stadium \| 6 Hairpin Dr. \| Edwardsville, IL 62026 \| ((317)713-4695
Jun. 28, 2013 - Jun. 28, 2013	Battle of the Bands Splash City Family Waterpark \| 10 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-4571 Talented teens show what theyve got at this event. The competition is open to bands with members between 12-21 years old and is held after hours at Splash City. The winning band receives a cash prize and will perform at the regional BOTB. Visit Our Website
Jun. 28, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jun. 28, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Marine Homecoming Village Park \| 300 North Humboldt Street \| Marine, IL 62061 \| (618)887-4531 Parade, food, bingo, rides, music, dancing and more! Admission: Free Admission
Jun. 28, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Celebrate Okawville's 175th Anniversary Hanover Street \| Okawville, IL \| 618-243-5694 Join us Friday for outdoor movie night. Saturday, the Hanover Street Bazaar will have crafters and other vendors, children's activities, food and an evening street dance featuring the Jorrells. Visit Our Website
Jun. 28, 2013 - Jun. 30, 2013	Street Machine Nationals Du Quoin State Fairgrounds \| 655 Executive Dr. \| Du Quoin, IL 62832 \| (317)236-6515 The grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation. Plus, witness the tuned-up Performance Marketplace for the latest aftermarket parts, Burnout Competition, Dyno Challenge, Meet the editors of Car Craft, Miss Street Machine Contest and more. Visit Our Website
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	2013 Paddle Trek at Carlyle Lake Carlyle Sailing Association \| 20960 Hazlet Park Rd. \| Carlyle, IL 62231 \| (618)566-4451 x21 Don't miss the Heartlands Conservancy annual Paddle Trek event from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event encourages people to get out and experience their open spaces by providing a unique paddling event on the waters of Carlyle Lake. Join us for a one hour paddle on the lake, available time slots are: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Alpine Shop located in O'Fallon will be providing boats for visitors to use that day. Admission: Entrance to event is free.
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular Carlyle Lake \| 801 Lake Road \| Carlyle, IL 62231 \| (618)594-2484 This all day event will have live music, a sandcastle building contest, volleyball tournament and fireworks show that can be viewed by boat, at the Dam West or Dam East Recreation Areas. Visit Our Website
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Project Restore Summer Fest 2013 Hamel Community Park \| Rt. 140 \| Hamel, IL 62046 \| (618)781-4193 The event is from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. There will be a 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run, co-ed sand volleyball tournament, pork rib and pork steak cook-offs, live entertainment all day, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and kids games. Admission: Free Admission, $35 Fee for 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	Freedom Day Toldeo, IL 62468 \| (217)849-2000 Celebrate independence with corn dogs, Kitten Ball and lots of contests (pizza eating, Little Miss and Mister, etc.) fireworks, music and food.
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013	7th Annual Waterloo Optimist Truck & Tractor Pull Monroe County Fairgrounds \| 4177 IL 156 \| Waterloo, IL 62298 \| (618)960-3199 Gates open to spectators at 9:00am Pulling on 2 tracks. Antiques start pulling at 10:00am, Farmers Classes start at 2:00pm, Garden Tractors and ATVs start at 4:00pm and Pick-up Trucks start at 6:30pm. There will be a pedal pull for children up to 12 years of age starting at 11:00am. Age classes will be 3-4yrs, 5-6yrs, 7-8yrs, 9-10yrs and 11-12yrs. Food, Cold Beverages and other refreshments will be available. Please No Coolers allowed onto Fair Grounds. Admission: $5 per person, children 12 and younger free with paying adult
Jun. 29, 2013 - Jun. 30, 2013	West Salem 4th of July Celebration West Salem, IL 6/30 Town Wide Yard Sale, 5K Run/Walk, Raffle, and fireworks 7/1 Church service 10:00 a.m. on the Square, Firehouse Dinner at Noon Car Show - Registration 11:30 a.m., Awards 4:30 p.m.
Jul. 2, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Annual Carnival & 4th of July Celebration Fairview Park \| W. Broadway & Brookside Ave. \| Centralia, IL 62801 \| (618) 532-5910 Carnival, entertainment, good games and fireworks. Patriotic event is held in the City's park. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 2, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	July 4th Celebration American Legion Park & City Hall Park \| Rte. 150 \| Steeleville, IL 62288 \| (618)965-3134 Carnival and rides, food stands, live music, beer stand and poker stand. Craft stands 7/4 before and after parade. On 7/4 parade at 10 a.m. fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	4th of July Alhambra \| 610 Park Drive \| Alhambra, IL 62001 \| (618) 488-2552 Food & fireworks Admission: Free
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Carmi Lion's Club 6th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show White County Fairgrounds \| Hwy 14 West \| Carmi, IL 62821 \| (618)387-7606 The 6th Annual Carmi Lion's Club Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show "Under the Shade Trees" will also have tractors, lots of trophies, dash plaques and awards. There will also be a swap meet, craft vendors, food and drinks and fireworks after dark!
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Picnic in the Park Dupo Community Park \| Bluffview Elementary Dr. \| Dupo, IL 62239 \| (618)286-3280 Live music, food, games, softball tournament, washers tournament, games, kid rides and a large fireworks display at dusk. Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Granite City Fireworks Wilson Park \| Granite City, IL 62040
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Fireworks Display Glik Park \| 1 Nagel Dr. \| Highland, IL 62249 \| (618)651-1386 Come early to enjoy food from various vendors and fun family activities. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Liberty Bell of the West Patriotic Celebration 201 First Street \| Kaskaskia, IL 63673 \| (618)826-2667 Patriotic music & talks, ring bells for Liberty, French Marine Salute, traditional food available and tours. Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration Scheve Park \| 6th Street & Harnett \| Mascoutah, IL 62258 \| (618)566-2964 Hometown celebration to encourage and strengthen the relationship between surrounding communities and the city. 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. For more information visit www.mascoutah.com Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 4, 2013	Fireworks Display Olney City Park \| Olney, IL 62450 \| (618)395-7302 Visit Our Website
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 6, 2013	July 4th Celebration Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park - Mississippi Riverfront \| 185 W. Trendley Ave. \| E. St. Louis, IL 62201 \| (618)346-4905 Bring the family to the Illinois side during Fair St. Louis for the best view of the fireworks and a family-friendly event. There will be magicians, jugglers, face painters, air shows and more will be on hand to entertain. This is a no-alcohol event with 24-hour security.
Jul. 4, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Richland County Fair Olney City Park \| Olney, IL 62450 \| (618)395-7302 Visit Our Website
Jul. 5, 2013 - Jul. 5, 2013	Fireworks Vandalia Lake \| Rt. 185 NW \| Vandalia, IL 62471 \| (618)283-4076 Visit Our Website
Jul. 5, 2013 - Jul. 6, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 6, 2013 - Jul. 6, 2013	Wicked Wheels Car Show 2200 College Dr. \| Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 \| (618)263-5191 Car, truck, motorcycle and antique tractor show. Whether you have a car, motorcycle or antique tractor, you are invited to come out for a chance to win one of over 100 total prizes that will be awarded. This show is a must see for any car enthusiast. Admission: Pre-registration by 6/30 $10 per entery, at the gate $15 per entry
Jul. 7, 2013 - Jul. 7, 2013	World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival Birthday Party and Car Show American Legion Post 365 \| 1022 Vandalia St. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618) 344-8775 Everyone is invited! It's time for a birthday party celebration as the Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower landmark turns 64 years old. This big event with the even bigger name is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the grounds of American Legion Post 365. A full day of fun features ketchup-tasting, hot dog (smothered in ketchup) eating contest, the Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Pageant, food vendors, craft booths, pony rides, and live music. Old-fashioned birthday party games for kids of all ages will include musical chairs, please pas the ketchup, a hula-hoop competition, water balloon toss, and our own version of spin the (ketchup) bottle. The first ever Tater Tots (smothered in ketchup) eating contest! The C.I.A. "Cruzin' In Antiques" classic and custom car, truck and motorcycle show, Trailnet's Big Bottle Bicycle Ride, autographs and photos from St. Louis Ram Cheerleaders, official WLCB souvenirs, special meet and greet appearance by the Confluence Crush Roller Derby Girls, The World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things Traveling Museum Sideshow Extravaganza and live music!
Jul. 9, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Fayette County Fair 386 W. Cumberland Rd. \| Brownstown, IL \| (618)245-6221
Jul. 9, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Washington County Fair Nashville, IL \| (618) 327-3700
Jul. 10, 2013 - Jul. 10, 2013	Venedy Picnic & Homecoming Brockschmidt Park \| Venedy, IL Music by the Venedy Band and The Beaucoup Bottom Band. Fried chicken and roast beef supper. Bingo and kids games.
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 12, 2013	Tour de Belleville Belleville, IL \| (618) 233-6810 Registration begins May 1. Bike Route TBA Since its inception in 2006, proceeds from this event purchased a speed monitor, four emergency call towers, street crossing lights at two intersections, and a patrol bicycle for the Belleville Police Department.
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 12, 2013	Contemporary Indian Art Show - Preview Party Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site \| 30 Ramey St. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-5160 View artwork, vote on People's Choice, see awards given by judges, drinks and hors d'oeuvres served, reservation required. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 12, 2013	T.G.I.F. Concert Series Splash City Family Waterpark \| 10 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-4571 Live music, lots of giveaways, full use of the waterpark, high-fives all around; yeah, these Fridays at Splash City are pretty awesome. So, grab your best friends and bring your dancing feet -- you don't want to miss T.G.I.F. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Visit Our Website
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 12, 2013	Tunes on Tap Arlington Greens Golf Course \| 200 Arlington Dr. \| Granite City, IL 62040 \| (618)346-7529 Tunes on Tap is a new, outdoor concert series with live music and drink specials on the patio of the 18-hole public course. The concerts starts at 7:00 p.m. with Grammy-nominated blues musician Randy McAllister. Visit Our Website Admission: $10 per person or $15 per couple
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 12, 2013	A Night at the Museums Waterloo, IL 62298 \| (618)939-8600 Visit Our Website
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Fire Department Homecoming Picnic First Three Blocks of West St. Louis Street \| Lebanon, IL 62254 \| (618)537-4976 Come for the parade both nights, then stay for live music, carnival rides, games and food. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Maryville Firemen's Homecoming Firemen's Park \| Maryville, IL \| (618) 345-7028 Maryville Homecoming Weekend! Parade on both Friday and Saturday nights, food, beer, rides, games and live music.
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 14, 2013	Belleville Knife Show Belle Clair Expo Center \| 200 South Belt East \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0052 New and antique knives, factory and custom, knife related merchandise and accessories. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 14, 2013	Natsucon Anime Convention Gateway Center \| 1 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (800)289-2388 Natsucon is a STL Metro area based anime convention possessing the sole desire of expanding the appreciation, understanding and accepting of Japanese pop-culture in America. By the use of media ranging from art to music to visual screening. Natsucon strives to present attendees with an accepting, friendly environment allowing guests of all ages to meet and express similar interests. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 14, 2013	Contemporary Indian Art Show Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site \| 30 Ramey St. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-5160 Juried art show and sale of fine art by Native American artists. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 12, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Randolph County Fair Randolph County Fairgrounds \| Sparta, IL \| 618-443-2916 Food, livestock, tractors and other agricultural displays, rides and more.
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Pork Day USA Albion, IL 62806 \| (618)445-5400 The day includes a colorful parade at 10:00 a.m. followed by entertainment, pageants, drawings for Pork products, games, contests, raffles and vendors. The best traditional food: Pork Burgers, BBQ Pork, Shake ups & Popcorn, funnel cakes, corn dogs, brats, polish sausage, chicken and pork chops will stave off the hunger!
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Great Kaskaskia Duck Race Carlyle Lake/West Spillway Recreation Area \| 801 Lake Road \| Carlyle, IL 62231 \| (618)594-2484 Watch as truck loads of rubber ducks are dumped from the Carlyle Lake Dam to race down the Kaskaskia River. The fastest ducks win the great prizes! Rubber ducks can be adopted for $5 at the Carlyle Lake Visitors Center and area banks. The race can be viewed from the West and East Spillway Recreation areas. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Dash 'n Splash 5K Run/Walk & After-Party Splash City Family Waterpark \| 10 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-7529 Take a dash and cool down with a splash. Run or walk the professionally timed 5K then enjoy a dinner buffet and full use of Splash City! Visit Our Website Admission: $30 Admission
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Surf's Up Competition Splash City Family Waterpark \| 10 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-4571 All ages: must be 48 or taller Participants will compete in expert, amateur, or junior divisions for prizes with the expert division vying for prize money. Participants can compete in bodyboard or stand-up events. Competition entry fee includes admission to the waterpark. Register that morning at Splash City. If you love the FlowRider-either riding or watching-you dont want to miss this day. Visit Our Website
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013	Christmas in July Walk Mills Apple Farm \| 11477 Pocahontas Rd. \| Marine, IL 62061 \| (618)660-6396 Come walk at Mills Apple Farm and wear your Christmas attire. Prize for most festive dressed walkers. Walk 5k or 10k trail. For more information, visit www.illinois-trekkers.org. Admission: $3
Jul. 13, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Wayne County Fair Fairfield, IL 62837 \| (618)842-6116
Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Clinton County Fair 1890 Methodist \| Carlyle, IL 62231 \| (618)594-4169 Annual Clinton County Fair Visit Our Website
Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	SCTP Nationals World Shooring and Recreational Complex \| 1 Main Event Ln. \| Sparta, IL 62286 \| (618)295-2700 Visit Our Website
Jul. 17, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013	Edwards County Fair Albion, IL \| 618-445-2842 Parade on 7/20
Jul. 19, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	The 66 Mike Phillips Memorial Belle Clair Speedway \| 200 S. Belt East \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)303-9325 Winged Outlaw Micro Sprint Race. $10,000 to win, $500 to start. For more information visit addiktivepromotions.com. Admission: Admission Charged
Jul. 19, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 19, 2013 - Jul. 21, 2013	Fun Ford Weekend Gateway Motorsports Park \| 700 Raceway Blvd. \| Madison, IL 62060 \| (618)215-8888 All things Ford - drag racing, swap meet, auto cross and more. Visit Our Website
Jul. 19, 2013 - Jul. 26, 2013	Wabash County Youth Exhibition Mount Carmel, IL \| 618-262-5116
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Lipstick Women's Show Gateway Center \| 1 Gateway Drive \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (800)289-2388 A fun filled day for a gal and all her friends! Shop at the many different booths related to fashion, cosmetics, exercise, hair styling, jewelry, clothing, health care and so much more! Visit Our Website Admission: $5 Admission
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Rotary Park Festival "All American Picnic" Olney, IL 62450 \| (618)395-7302 Visit Our Website
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013	Ruma Tractor Ride & Show Ruma Park \| W. Mill St. \| Ruma, IL 62278 \| (618)282-3528 Ride participants go on a 20 mile ride around the area. When returning to the park, there is a public BBQ and tractor games. Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 21, 2013	Belleville Flea Market Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center \| 200 South Belt East \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0052 There are over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles and merchandise old and new. Indoor/Outdoor year-round! Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 21, 2013	Young Lincoln's Wilderness Capitol Street Pageants Vandalia, IL 62471 \| (618)283-1534 Street corners in downtown Vandalia will be the stage for short performances that re-create historic moments. For example, a young Abraham Lincoln will meet Stephen Douglas at the Statehouse. What a fun way to learn about the past! Visit Our Website
Jul. 20, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Clay County Fair Flora, IL \| (618) 662-3247
Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 21, 2013	Ellis Grove Fire Department Car Show 501 Eggemeyer Plaza \| Ellis Grove, IL 62241 \| (618)853-3473 Big car show with all makes and models. Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Monroe County Fair Monroe County Fairgrounds \| 4177 IL 156 \| Waterloo, IL 62298 \| (618)939-7796 Visit Our Website
Jul. 21, 2013 - Aug. 16, 2013	Gateway Artists' Guild Exhibit "Gateway to Art" National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Visitors Center \| 442 S. DeMazenod Dr. \| Belleville, IL 62223 The exhibit may be viewed at the Visitors Center when open for other events, however, items may only be purchased through the Gift Shop during the hours Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. There will be an opening reception 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 with awards presentation at 2 p.m. For more information visit www.geag.net.
Jul. 23, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Madison County Fair Madison County Fairgrounds \| 2025 Park Hill Drive \| Highland, IL 62249 \| (618)654-6656 The Madison County Fair will have product displays, livestock, arts & crafts, carnival rides, food, live music and arena events such as stock car races, tractor pull, demolition derby and 4-H Show. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 25, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013	Troy Homecoming Tri Township Park \| Troy, IL Parade on Friday and Saturday
Jul. 26, 2013 - Jul. 26, 2013	T.G.I.F. Concert Series Splash City Family Waterpark \| 10 Gateway Dr. \| Collinsville, IL 62234 \| (618)346-4571 Live music, lots of giveaways, full use of the waterpark, high-fives all around; yeah, these Fridays at Splash City are pretty awesome. So, grab your best friends and bring your dancing feet -- you don't want to miss T.G.I.F. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Visit Our Website
Jul. 26, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013	Summer Concert Fest Eckert's Country Store & Farm \| 951 S. Green Mount Rd. \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0513 We are excited to host our second-annual Summer Concert Fest, featuring ten weekends of live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The live music will take place in the plaza area, outside the Country Store from 7-9 p.m. This free event is perfect for all ages. We will have kids activities and custard as well as grilled food and wine/beer available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends. If it rains, the concert will be canceled. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission
Jul. 26, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013	Smithton Homecoming Turner Hall Park \| Smithton, IL \| (618) 622-8949 4 p.m. until midnight. Games and rides, basket stand, cake wheel, bingo, great food and much more! Live entertainment, parade is Saturday at 5 p.m.
Jul. 26, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	American Farm Heritage Days American Farm Heritage Museum \| Museum Avenue South of Highway 127 \| Greenville, IL 62246 \| (618)664-3050 Tractor-cade, farm heritage demonstrations, tractors, tractor games, children's games and activities, food, crafts, train, petting zoo and more! Visit Our Website Admission: $5 Per Car
Jul. 27, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013	Dupo-East Carondelet Sacred Heart Church \| 100 S. Thrid St. \| Dupo, IL 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jul. 27, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Great Train Expo Belle Clair Expo Center \| 200 South Belt East \| Belleville, IL 62220 \| (618)233-0052 There will be operating model railroads, riding train, hundreds of tables of model train merchandise. Visit Our Website Admission: Admission Charged
Jul. 27, 2013 - Aug. 3, 2013	White County Fair Carmi, IL \| (217) 782-2172
Jul. 27, 2013 - Aug. 3, 2013	Marion County Fair Salem, \| 618-548-1251
Jul. 27, 2013 - Aug. 3, 2013	Lawrence County Fair Sumner, IL \| (618)843-7138 Bring the family and enjoy: 4-H Shows, 4-H Auction, Queen Pageant, Little Miss Contest, Truck Pulls, Tractor Pulls, Mud Races, Demolition Derby, Rodeo, 4-H BBQ, Livestock Shows, Battle of the Barns, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Horse Show, Hay Bale Throw and much, much, much more!
Jul. 28, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Horsepull Enfield, IL \| (618)783-8034
Jul. 28, 2013 - Jul. 28, 2013	Color Me Rad Run Gateway Motorsports Park \| 700 Raceway Blvd. \| Madison, IL 62060 \| (618)215-8888 5K Run Visit Our Website
Jul. 30, 2013 - Jul. 30, 2013	St. Boniface Church Picnic St. Boniface Church \| 306 Munster St. \| Germantown, IL 62245 \| (618)523-4271 Chicken and pork roast dinner with homemade dressing. Carry out available. Quilt bingo, kids rides, concessions, refreshments and raffle. Admission: Free Admission
Aug. 1, 2013 - Aug. 1, 2013	Swiss National Day Celebration Highland First Baptist Church \| Highland, IL \| 618-654-3721 6-8:30 p.m. Activities include easy German immersion classes, music, singing, travelogs, Swiss folk tales, fondue making and sampling, crafts, games, competitions, door prizes and light refreshments. Bonfire and vocalist with musical accompaniment by accordionist Mardy Eisloeffel. Sister City is Sursee, Switzerland.
Aug. 1, 2013 - Aug. 6, 2013	Bond County Fair Bond County Fairgrounds \| 1224 Midway Drive \| Greenville, IL 62246 \| (618) 622-1412 Music, food, farm exhibits, parade, animal judging and auctions, tractor pulls, truck pulls, demolition derby, queen contest, various exhibits and activities. Visit Our Website

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