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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Sep 19th, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Route 66 Centennial Selfies
The City of Collinsville is celebrating the Route 66 Centennial. Join in this special event as part of the celebration! Find the Oversized Route 66 Sign at any of its five locations…
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Sep 19th, 2026 to Jun 26th, 2027

1926 at West End Service Station
We are turning the calendar back and honoring the birth of the Mother Road, Route 66, in 1926. This year marked the middle of the "Roaring Twenties" and "The Jazz Age" and…
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Sep 19th, 2026

Javapalooza 2026
Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026, coming…
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Sep 19th, 2026

The Land of Goshen Community Market
Join the Land of Goshen Community Market for Home Grown Saturday mornings along Route 66 this market season. Celebrating its 30th season, the market brings the community together to shop fresh, locally…
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Sep 19th, 2026

MCHS Carlinville Fall Festival
Set out on an autumn adventure Sept. 19–20 at the MCHS Fall Festival in Carlinville!Celebrate 50 years of MCHS Festivals with a weekend filled with craft, antique and small business vendors, fresh…
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Sep 19th, 2026

AppleFest at Eckert’s Country Store & Farm in Grafton
Celebrate AppleFest at Eckert’s Grafton Farm each weekend in September, where breathtaking views of the Great River Road, crisp fall air, and fresh-picked apples create the perfect autumn getaway. Spend the day…
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Sep 19th, 2026

Carlinville Market Days
Join the City of Carlinville for the 10th year of Carlinville Market Days, a community tradition celebrating local vendors, handmade goods, fresh produce, and family fun! Explore a variety of booths featuring…
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Sep 19th, 2026

Italian Fest 2026
Come partake in Collinsville's annual Italian Festival celebrating Italian heritage and the history of Collinsville! Italian Fest is a family-friendly event- The annual celebration falls on the 3rd weekend of September, located…
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Sep 19th, 2026

International Gem & Jewelry Show 2026
Forget retail, shop directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices at The International Gem and Jewelry Show starting Friday, Sept. 18! Shop from rows and…
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Sep 19th, 2026

Mississippi Earthtones Festival
Celebrate life on the Mississippi River at the Mississippi Earthtones Festival! This lively, family-friendly event features more than 100 educational booths, live music, interactive art experiences, and performances you won’t find anywhere…
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Sep 19th, 2026

When I’m 64 Beatles Festival 2026
All Beatles- all Day! All you need is love… and a little bit of fun! Experience a one-of-a-kind music festival with a full day of all things Beatles on Saturday, September 1…
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