The speaker this year is Mark Denzer. He will talk about the reintroduction of the Alligator Gar to the Cache River. --We’ll also have door prizes, merchandise for sale, and snacks.-- You don’t have to be a Friends Member to attend. The public is welcome!
A free event sponsored by the Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center. Guest are welcomed and encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to ensure an enjoyable experience. This is a day that strives to bring the soulful sounds of jazz to Cairo, IL. For more information 618-306-5785 Read more
Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1, 2025 at Saline County Fairgrounds, Harrisburg, Il 62946. North edge of Harrisburg on Rt. 34 14th Annual Memory Lane Auto-Tractor Fest. Rain or shine. Registration Fee $15 Collecting Nonperishables for local Food Pantry at Registration Registration 9 am-12pm Cash Drawings til 3pm for registered participants Read more
Car show, music and food at Memorial Park, Karnak. levijames2008@gmail.com
Join Historian Mark Motsinger at the Giant City Stone Fort parking lot for an on-site lecture concerning the history and mystery that surrounds one of the 11 stone forts located in southern Illinois. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.
Join us at the Downtown Entertainment and Events Plaza for free outdoor concerts, running August through October, featuring local and regional entertainers. We are pleased to share that construction will be undergoing during this time to implement the new permanent stage within the Downtown Entertainment and Events Plaza, but this Read more
Live entertainment, vendors, amusement rides, games, and lots of free popcorn! Popcorn Day celebration is the second weekend in September every year. During this weekend we have live entertainment, vendors, amusement rides, games, free popcorn, and the big parade on Saturday at 1:00 pm. Ridgway is also home to the Read more
The Farm Crawl is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to meet farmers, see demos, and take tours of local farms in southern Illinois. Every year the Co-op works with local farmers to create this unique event that is fun and educational for all ages. Farmers will share the Read more
All Makes & Models Car Cruise on Superman Square and Market Street — a fun-filled evening benefiting Project Hope Humane Society! ? Cool cars, great vibes, and paws-itively awesome fun! Cruise through a showcase of classic rides, custom builds, and unique wheels — all for a great cause. Come on Read more
At the Lincoln Memorial Park (Lincoln/Douglas Debate Site), 521 N Main St, Jonesboro, IL. Everyone is invited and it is Free! Kids Activities Games/Crafts 4:30-5:30 pm - Join the Hoop Rolling Race, Make Jacobs Ladder/Whirligigs and more! Constitution Week Celebration - 4:30 pm Games and arts & crafts, 5:30 pm Read more
The DUCK RACE is BACK at the Clad & Cordon winery, 755 Parker City Road, Creal Springs. Join us on Sept. 14 for live music, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, games, and prizes! 100% of proceeds go towards helping Johnson County cancer patients. 12:00-2:00 PM: South of 70 Band 2:30 PM: Read more
The Southern Illinois Storytellers series continues at SIC’s Learning Commons with a book signing by Dr. James Schroeder, author of On the Trail With My Kids. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Arla Murphy at (618) 252-5400 ext. 2326 or arla.murphy@sic.edu for more Read more