The event will take place on Thursday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m. For the best viewing, spectators are advised to park in Banterra Center parking lots 18 and 56. Overflow parking will be directed to lot 89, north of the Banterra Center. It is recommended to arrive early, as the Read more
Bounce houses for the kids, adult beverages for the adults, and fireworks for all beginning at approximately 9:15 pm. $5 cover per person will benefit the local school supply drive.
It's that time of year again, Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society's annual Hummingbird Day is just around the corner, on Saturday July 27, from 9 AM - Noon. We'll gather at Illinois Audubon Society’s War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (228 Bushwack Rd, Golconda, IL 62938) and celebrate these little jewels Read more
Two moons fall under the moon of August. We will hold the first moon on July 29th (2 days before the actually full moon) to offer our guests a full moon paddle on the weekend. The second tour will take place on a Wednesday when the moon will be completely full. The Read more
Join us for the annual Heritage Blues & Gospel Festival in historic downtown Cairo, Illinois. We will have food and resource vendors, giveaways, a parade, and plenty of live music. cairoheritagefoundation@gmail.com
At the historic St. Nicholas Landmark in Chester, IL. This year’s event promises to be even more spectacular, with a lineup of the finest local craft beers, live music, delectable food, and engaging games, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mississippi River. Craft Beer Tasting: Savor an extensive Read more
Come join us as we set out from the docks of Cache Bayou Outfitters and paddle out to Buttonland Swamp and enjoy the peace and sounds of Illinois's hidden bayou under moonlight. Referred to as the Harvest Moon, this month's special theme reflects an ancestral time of the year where Read more
Location: Tunnel Hill, Illinois Trailhead (in the Village of Tunnel Hill, Illinois) Join Shawn as he bike 10 miles (five out, five back) in a no-drop, family-friendly bike ride in partnership with RideIllinois.org. Bring your own bike and anything you need such as water and a snack. Helmets are recommended. Read more
Annual Shrimp Festival - Downtown Golconda 10 AM - 10:00 PM 618-683-6246 Food Vendors: Boiled shrimp, Shrimp Skewers, Blackened Shrimp, Shrimp Gumbo, Shrimp Tacos, Fried Shrimp, Italian Sausage, Gyros, Hot Dogs, Calamari. Live Music: 11am-2pm Kolten Taylor & The Truck Toppers 3pm-9pm Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp 7-10-pm DJ www.mainstreetgolconda.org
Join us on the Historic Cave in Rock Riverfront for a day filled with fun activities for the entire family! The festivities begin at 9 AM on Saturday September 21, 2024. This family-fun event has no admission fee and includes: music/live DJ, the amazing Traveling Science Center from the University Read more
Attendees will enjoy live music by John Reimbold and Mila Maring from 5-7pm. ? Menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara, salad, garlic bread and lemonade. ?? Tickets are $10 per adult/$5 per child and are available at the door. ? Large silent auction loaded with tons of cool Read more
Hemp breeders will discuss the development of new cultivars, optimized for Illinois or for use in unique row crop production systems where fiber, seed, and cannabinoids can be harvested from the same crop. The development of a business model for taking fiber hemp from the farm to the processing facility Read more