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SUMMARY:LITTLE GRASSY GET DOWN AT TOUCH OF NATURE
DESCRIPTION:The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest. 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/little-grassy-get-down-at-touch-of-nature/
LOCATION:Touch of Nature Environmental center\, 1206 Touch of Nature Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fluorspar Festival - Rosiclare
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, 2026: Pet Parade\, Bike Parade\, Glow-in-the-Dark events\, and a Festival Photo Contest\nOctober 10\, 2026 (Main Festival Day):\nOver 37 vendors\, gospel music in the morning\, parade\, historical fluorspar mining lecture\, fluorite mine dig pile\, car/truck/motorcycle show\, must-see live music performances\, Bandy’s Powerwheel derby\, demonstrations\, face painting\, and more\nAnyone is welcome to participate in the parade as long as they have filled out a registration form and are lined up by 1:00 PM on October 10\, 2026. We welcome businesses\, individuals\, groups\, and anyone who would like to take part.\nOctober 11\, 2026: Sound bath experience in the riverside park with Girl Gong Wild\, guided hike with Hiking with Shawn\, and a “Walk with God” community event along the river\nThis year we are also introducing a Festival Passport\, designed to encourage attendees to participate in events and activities throughout the entire week of the festival for a chance to win a free cabin stay. \nFluorspar Festival Committee – Rosiclare\, Illinois\nP.O. Box 396\, Rosiclare\, IL 62982 \nhcfluorsparchairman@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Grassy Lake Get Down Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest. 618-453-1121
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/get-down-music-festival/
LOCATION:Touch of Nature Environmental center\, 1206 Touch of Nature Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kincaid Mounds Archaeology Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site was a large Native American town occupied from AD 1050 to 1450. During this time\, a dozen large and many small mounds were built. The site is a National Historic Landmark and Illinois Historic Site and\, part of which is under the management of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. There is an observation and interpretation area with interpretive panels providing information on the Historic Site. The Kincaid Mounds Support Organization\, whose members volunteer their services for the preservation and management of the site\, will host a Field Day on Saturday\, October 11\, from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. There will be artifacts on display\, information tables\, and formal programs offered at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The 10:00 a.m. program will be given by Dr. Paul Welch\, retired Chair and Associate Professor of Anthropology Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The 1:00 pm program will be presented by Dr. Brian M. Butler\, retired Director of the Center for Archaeological Investigation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Part of the presentations\, which is optional\, includes a walking tour to Mound 8; hiking shoes are recommended. If you have an artifact that you would like more information on\, bring it to the program. An archaeologist will be available to help identify the artifact and its use. No artifacts will be bought or sold at the program. The program is free of charge and there will be restroom facilities\, but no refreshments sold. The Kincaid Mounds are located approximately 10 miles east of Brookport\, Illinois\, along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. From Interstate 24\, take the Metropolis/Brookport Exit\, travel east on US 45 towards Brookport and before entering Brookport\, turn left on Unionville Road. Go 6.25 miles through Unionville to New Cut Road. At New Cut Road turn right (south) and travel 3.6 miles to Kincaid Mounds Road\, turn left (east) on Kincaid Mounds Road and go .6 mile to the observation platform. GPS location 37° 4’47.10″N 88°29’25.53″W.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/kincaid-mounds-archaeology-field-day/
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