Events

What’s going on? In the Great Rivers & Routes region, it’s celebrating local brews with Craft Beer Week. Or turning your eyes to the skies for Eagle Watching. Taking a cruise along one of the region’s three great rivers. Sitting back and enjoying great outdoor concerts and live music.

And those are just a few of the countless events that fill up the calendar in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Whatever piques your interest, there’s an event for it.

Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a few hundred of your best Irish (or Irish for the day) friends? We do that.

Looking to get spooked at a haunted house – that’s actually haunted? We do that.

Seeking the adrenaline rush of watching a rider try to stay on the back of a bucking bull for eight seconds? We do that.

See what else you can do by browsing the listing of events. See you soon!

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Jul 27th, 2025

Hakuna Matata Cruises 2025
Take a relaxing riverboat cruise aboard the 49-passenger excursion boat, Hakuna Matata! Based out of Grafton Harbor, the Hakuna Matata has upper deck open air seating and enclosed mid-deck seating. Enjoy River…
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Aug 2nd, 2025

The Land of Goshen Community Market 2025
The Land of Goshen Community Market, started in 1997 by area farmers and makers, is one of the biggest farmer's markets in the region and has a fantastic selection! Dozens of vendors…
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Jul 30th, 2025

Nokomis Farmer’s Market 2025
The Nokomis Farmer's Market offers local produce, preserves, farm-raised meat, and baked goods, handmade crafts, art, and seasonal items mid-May - mid-Oct Wednesdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m…
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Jul 27th, 2025

The Riverside Flea Market 2025
One of the largest flea markets in the region takes place at The Loading Dock in the Grafton Boatworks building. The Riverside Flea Market, just steps from the Mississippi River, features over…
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Jul 27th, 2025

Smokin’ on Main 2025
Code 3 Spices is shutting down Main St. for the 9th annual Smokin' on Main BBQ Competition and Festival benefitting the US Veterans Foundation! The event will feature top BBQ, food, and…
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Aug 2nd, 2025

Alton Hauntings Haunted History Walking Tours 2025
Founded by well-known paranormal author of Haunted Alton, Troy Taylor, the Alton Hauntings Walking Tour series takes guests on a three-hour tour on the streets of infamously haunted Alton, Illinois. Site of…
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Jul 27th, 2025

Bethalto Farmers Market 2025
The Bethalto Market in the Park, sponsored by Bethalto Spirit, is held every Sunday in Central Park from June to October. Come out and enjoy the park, shop vendors, and enjoy live…
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Jul 27th, 2025

Sunday Markets at FLOCK 2025
Join FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar for their Sunday Markets April through October each last Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.! Shop local vendors, enjoy live music…
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