The 27th Annual Cache River Days are planned Sept. 8th-11th at the Ullin Ballpark, 550 Ullin Avenue, Ullin, Illinois. The theme for this year’s festival is “Wings Over the Cache.” Cache River Days will feature a pageant, baby contest, 5K, flea market, food vendors, parade, children’s train rides, bounce houses, […]
The event will feature live music by local favorites, Banjo Joe & Danielle and Hugh DeNeal. Tickets are $10/adult and $6/kid at the door, and include dinner and the show. Children 3 and under are free. The event will feature a silent auction and raffle. Dinner starts at 6pm, music Read more…
#Laughs are on #tap for this nationwide tour that has already hit 2000 #venues across the U.S. #Standupcomedians from New York to L.A. are currently on the road, sampling the local #fare, local #drinks and providing the finest and funniest in #comedy entertainment. This stop is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. This #comedytour takes Read more…
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 […]
Event by Vienna Town Square Mall, So Sweet and Unique Boutique and Milkmaid Creations and Antiques Event is free to the public. Booth rent available (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
TThe magnificent monarch butterfly migrates up to 2,500 miles from North America to central Mexico for the winter. Monarch Watch Association has been tagging and monitoring migrating monarchs since 1992. Join us at the Barkhausen Read more…
Join campfire program veteran “Short Face Bear” for interactive fun, music, and stories with an appreciation for nature, the timeless space of campfire, and our wonderful Giant City State Park. Registration is required. Please call Jennifer Randolph, the Natural Resources Coordinator, at 618-457-4836. This program is free and open to Read more…
The Warehouse, 214 N. 17th Street, Murphysboro. This ‘must-attend’ barbecue circuit event draws teams from across the United States to compete for over $25,000 in prize money. Nationally recognized as one of the best places to experience and celebrate the competitive barbecue circuit lifestyle, the Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) and […]
While identifying grasses can be tricky, it doesn’t always have to be. Learn the basics of grass identification and how to identify common grasses on your next hike, without learning complex terminology or needing a hand lens. Registration is required.
Annual National Alpaca Farm Days! Our ranch will be open to the public for free this weekend! Saturday September 24th 10am to 4pm Sunday, September 25th 10am to 4pm Crown Brew Coffee will be here! Coloring pages for kids, meet the alpacas, feel their fleece, see demonstrations, walk the ranch and experience […]
University of Illinois Wildlife Extension Specialist, Joy O’Keefe, knows bats and what better place to lean about our furry friends than Giant City State Park! We will begin with a short talk and then walk a trail with acoustic bat detectors. Registration is required. 618-457-4836.
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…
For many people, encountering a snake can be a frightening experience. Join Jeremy Schumacher, Forester and reptile enthusiast, as he discusses these often misunderstood creatures. This program will be held in a con-trolled and self-paced environment with a variety of live species. Registration is required. Meet at the Giant City Read more…
