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SUMMARY:Nature hike-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION:The creeks are running\, the flowers are blooming\, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center\, have a cup of coffee and a snack\, a little conversation\, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly guided hike. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/giant-city-4/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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SUMMARY:Craft and Story Hour  - Wetland Center
DESCRIPTION:Host: Sydney Waters\, Natural Resources Coordinator\, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/wetland-center-2/
LOCATION:Cache River Wetland Center\, 8885 State Route 37 S\, Cypress\, Illinois\, 62923
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SUMMARY:Pet Bingo Fundraiser - Murphysboro
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun twist on regular bingo\, instead of numbers you match pictures of dogs & cats! (The pictures will be displayed on the screen at the front of the room for easy identification. So\, you don’t have to be a breed expert!)\nDoors open at 5pm; play starts at 6pm.\nWe’ll have raffles\, a silent auction\, and lots of chances to win prizes!\nCome hungry because the American Legion will have food and drinks for sale!\nTickets are $25/person if purchased in advance or $30/person at the door.\nTickets (or just donations\, if BINGO isn’t your thing) are available here: https://givebutter.com/pet-bingo-fundraiser
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/pet-bingo-fundraiser-murphysboro/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bikes
DESCRIPTION:Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host one of the largest motorcycle events in the Midwest – The Annual Blessing of the Bikes. This event is coordinated by the Christian Motorcyclists Association and is a longstanding Southern Illinois tradition.\nThis event remains one of the largest annual events at Bald Knob Cross and is a signature event for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts across the Midwest. We are excited to be hosting this event with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. \n618-201-3229 www.baldknobcross.com\n 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/blessing-of-the-bikes/
LOCATION:Bald Knob Cross\, Alto Pass\, IL\, 62905\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:Tour de Tunnel bike ride
DESCRIPTION:Bike the wonderful Tunnel Hill State Trail starting in Vienna\, Illinois (Routes: 10 miles\, 20 miles\, and 40 miles). See amazing sights\, old railroad trestles\, and even a 500+ foot train tunnel you can ride through on the 20 and 40-mile routes Sign up here:  Tour de Tunnel Bike Ride Hosted by Revive Vienna 
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/tour-de-tunnel-bike-ride/
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SUMMARY:Run for Heroes half marathon\, 10K and 5K - Vienna
DESCRIPTION:SAG Station (Drinks and Snacks) and SAG Driver will be available during the run times. \nRun race timing will be provided for competitive runners. You can run at your own pace if you want to or try to race others. \nFood trucks and entertainment will be present at the park \nVienna City Park\, 298 E. Vine Street\, Vienna\, IL  62995    618-771-2213
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/vienna/
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Service - Mounds City National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: (Pulaski Co) Mounds City National Cemetery\,  10am. This elaborate service consists of the National Anthem\, Pledge of Allegiance\, lowering of the Flag\, Invocation\, Civil War Re-enactors\, Guest Speakers\, Laying of the Wreath\, Benediction\, rifle and cannon salute\, and Taps.  618-748-9041
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/memorial-day-service/
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SUMMARY:Night Moves\, Campground Night Hike-Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION:Half of the magic and majesty of Earth happens at night while we are boxed up in our homes and buildings! Join SIU STEM Education Research Center experiential educator Steve Gariepy for an interpretive walk through the interesting Giant City uplands as day shifts to night. Please call 618-457-4836 for more information or to register.
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/night-hike/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Old Settlers Days - Galatia
DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 28th\nTownwide Rummage sale\nCarnival 5pm-9:30 pm $10 armbands\n5:00 – 6:00 Bible Trivia Contest Roger Wallace 618-713-4356\n5:00 pm Food Vendors & Flea Market opens\n6:45 Local Gospel- Tates Chapel’\n7:00 pm–9:30 p Southern Illinois Sound Troupe\nGalatia Historical Society & Galatia United Methodist Church-sell pastries at Museum \nFriday May 29\nTownwide Rummage Sale\n4:00 pm Flea Market\n5:00 Food Vendors\n6pm -10pm Carnival Armbands $10\n6:00 pm Recognition of Veterans on Stage\n7:00-10:00 Mudbone \nSaturday May 30\nMasonic Lodge Breakfast 7:00-10:00 Sausage & Pancakes\, Biscuits & Gravy\n10:00 Kiddie Games\n10:45 Frog Jumping\n12:00 pm Food Vendors\n1:00 pm Galatia Big Auction\n4:00 -10:30 pm? Carnival Rides $10 Armbands\n5:00 Main Parade Gary Brown 618-525-1420 Lineup at Galatia HS\n6pm Roger Wallace Fun Games with Children\n6:45 Lions club donation to Historical Society & Food Pantry\n7:00-10:30 pm The Hoot & Holler Band
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/old-settlers-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T090000
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SUMMARY:Coffee on the Cache Roundtable discussion
DESCRIPTION:Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center\n8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress\, Illinois 62923\nPhone: (618) 657-2064
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/nature-discussion/
LOCATION:Cache River Wetland Center\, 8885 State Route 37 S\, Cypress\, Illinois\, 62923
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest\, Giant City State Park is a premier destination for hiking\, lodging\, and camping in southern Illinois. We are now proud to offer a premier trail ½ marathon and 40k primarily utilizing the Red Cedar Trail. The course will consist mostly of single track\, but will have some gravel road connectors\, horse trails\, fields\, and less than a mile of paved road connectors. The trail varies from very technical to runnable in sections\, boasting over 1500 feet of elevation gain (one half-marathon loop). Also\, expect the possibility of getting your feet wet in several creek crossings\, rain dependent! As an incentive to our teen and cross country runners\, they will be capped at a $40 entry to the half-marathon. We want to encourage our youth to run the trails in southern Illinois. Also\, the t-shirt is now an add-on instead of an automatic upcharge for those who wish to forgo a race shirt. (If you change your mind\, there should be some extra at packet pick-up. First come\, first served.) \nNEW FOR 2026! For anyone not yet ready for the half-marathon\, you can get a taste of the Red Cedar Trail with a new 5k option! We will utilize a service road for approximately 3/4 of a mile before connecting to the Red Cedar Trail. The rest of the 5k course will finish the same as the half-marathon course. There will be one hydration station at the return to the start/finish at approximately the 2-mile mark. Also as an incentive to our teen and cross country runners\, they will be capped at a $15 entry to the 5k! (T-shirt is still an additional $10.)
URL:https://southernmostillinois.com/event/trail-race/
LOCATION:Giant City Visitor center\, 235 Giant City Road\, Makanda\, IL\, 62958
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