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 12th, 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 12th, 2026 to Jun 19th, 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 12th, 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 12th, 2026

A River Runs Through It
Mooneyham Art Presents: A River Runs Through It This September, Mooneyham Art brings together Dawn Isbell and Sarah Lorentz, whose work earned first-place recognition in two separate regional competitions celebrating the Riverbend…
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Sep 12th, 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 12th, 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 12th, 2026

Small Town Dreamers Market
Come one, come all to the Small Town Dreamers Market at The Rooted Home in Farmersville! In a town full of dreamers, makers, and doers, this market reflects the passion and creativity…
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Sep 12th, 2026

Hillsboro Farmers Market
Fresh flavors, local finds, and community connection are back in season at the Hillsboro Farmers Market.Presented by Imagine Hillsboro, this open-air market invites you to shop a vibrant selection of locally grown…
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Sep 12th, 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 12th, 2026

Lucy Haskell Playhouse Open House
Come explore the Victorian-style playhouse of Lucy Haskell during the open house at Haskell Park!In the 1880s, young Lucy Jane Haskell received an unforgettable gift for her fifth birthday: a beautifully crafted…
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Sep 12th, 2026

Alton Pride Festival 2026
Celebrate the 5th Annual Alton Pride Festival in Downtown Alton along Belle Street! Enjoy a full day of fun, food, live entertainment, and community spirit with local vendors offering crafts, Pride merch…
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