Identifying grasses can be tricky! Join Erin Garrett with the U of I Extension to learn tips and techniques to help you identify 30 different grasses in southern Illinois. After the presentation, take a hike with Erin to identify grasses in Giant City. Please register by calling 618-457-4836.
This diverse line-up spread over three days is sure to leave you satisfied. Friday night, we have Grammy Nominated Bluegrass legends The Steel Drivers, Rising Outlaw Country Star Alex Williams and local favorite Murphy 500 lead by Justin Easton. Saturday night powerhouse lineup won't disappoint, with Texas outlaw country legend […]
Annabelle Market Presents: LADIES NIGHT OUT - F A S H I O N S H O W on Main Come see the latest selections from Honey & Lace, Luxy Girl, Nalee Rae’s & Annabelle Market on the catwalk! You & your gal tribe will have a chance to shop Read more…
This program is free and open to the public, but you must register by calling 618-457-4836.
Harrah's Casino in Metropolis, IL. For details: https://www.metropolistourism.com/supercitybrewfest
Farm crawls (also called farm tours) are among the most enjoyable and effective forms of agritourism because they immediately engage community members with local growers. Farmers have a chance to share the history of their farm, and community members get to learn about the crops and livestock raised there and […]
Live Blues music, arts & crafts, beer, wine and food. Riverside Park, Murphysboro
This fall event will take place outside on the grounds of the museum where our guests can be as close or far apart as they prefer. We will have tents set up to house our drinks (wine, beer, and signature cocktails), appetizers (15+ and counting), and silent auction. There will Read more…
Daily Entertainment, Food, Music, Parade, Carnival, car show and arts and craft fair. 618-684-3200 https://murphysboroapplefestival.org/
Join us each month for a relaxing evening celebrating wine, food, music and more in the company of good friends at our Tuscan Sun Pavilion. Summer Soiree – Featuring four specially selected, summer inspired, wine & food pairings. Menu: TBA Music By: Edwin Linson (50’s & 70’s Classics) Price: $30.00 Read more…
Event by Vienna Town Square Mall, So Sweet and Unique Boutique and Milkmaid Creations and Antiques Event is free to the public. Booth rent is $15 per spot (approximately 10’x10’)
Annual Shrimp Festival - Downtown Golconda Noon - 10:00 PM, Helicopter & carriage rides. Shrimp cooked more ways than you can imagine, beer & wine tent and lots more. 618-683-6246 www.mainstreetgolconda.org
Blue Sky Vineyard has partnered with St. Francis Care Community Animal Rescue & Education for their first ever bike ride fundraiser. The rides will begin and end at John A Logan College. Registration 7:30am There will Read more…
The magnificent monarch butterfly migrates up to 2,500 miles from North America to central Mexico for the winter. Come for a program to learn the monarch's natural history, then spent time capturing butterflies, identifying them, tagging the monarchs and releasing the butterflies. Call 618-657-2064 for questions.
The Warehouse, 214 N. 17th Street, Murphysboro. Watch 90 teams from around the world vie for top awards at the 29th annual cook-off. Events include a Steak Cook-off, Kids’ Que, fish fry, grand champion buffet, and live music each night, as well as a market area with a variety of […]
5th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days! Our ranch will be open to the public for free this weekend! Saturday September 25th 9am to 3pm Sunday, September 26th 10am to 3pm Coloring pages for kids, meet the alpacas, feel their fleece, see demonstrations, walk the ranch and experience our alley and […]
This workshop will introduce children and adults to basic orienteering concepts: For more information call 618-657-2064.
Fluorspar Festival - Rosiclare. Parade, carnival, quilt show, pageant & food. Car show on Sat. www.hardincountyil.org
During a weekend in Oct. 2021 Camp Manitowa at Cedar Point boasts a gorgeous backdrop for mushroom foraging hikes, food and fermentation workshops, a mushroom dinner with chef Anne Millard, live music from incredible local talent, art, vendors, camping, cabins, and much more. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: http://bit.ly/Makanda-Mushroom-Fest-Tix
Enjoy the full forest vibes right Here in Harrisburg as we enjoy a day full of events including a Guided Hikes, vintage market, 5K, Boston-Qualifying Marathon, Family Activities, Local Shopping, and Live Music Entertainment right HERE in Harrisburg! 618-252-1937
Buffalo Day, an event that happens twice a year, is an extremely important day for both us and the animals. It is a day in which we assess the animals, get their weights, tag this years calves, and give the animals any help they may require before releasing them back Read more…
The Ryder Family Farm welcomes yogis and animal lovers to their pastures for a Goat Yoga experience. Goat Yoga brings yogis and animal lovers in contact with goats for uplifting the spirit and relaxing the mind and body. Think this is a case of yoga gone too far? The masses Read more…
