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 17th, 2026

Alton Powerboat Nationals
Now an established Midwest tradition, the Alton Powerboat Nationals return to the Mississippi River with a full slate of high-speed racing and a packed weekend of fan-favorite experiences. From F1 and F-Light…
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Jul 29th, 2026

Lucy Haskell’s Birthday Celebration
Join the celebration of Lucy Haskell’s 146th birthday at the historic Lucy Haskell Playhouse.This annual event recreates Lucy Haskell’s fifth birthday, when she was gifted the beloved Victorian Queen Anne Stick-style playhouse…
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Aug 8th, 2026

Rock the Hops 2026
Get ready to rock out and hop around Downtown Alton at Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer come together for one unforgettable day.Enjoy craft beer samplings with a…
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Aug 22nd, 2026

Alton Food Truck Festival 2026
Love food trucks? Love fast take-out? Join in delicious fun at the Alton Food Truck Festival! This festival features food trucks from around the region offering global street food cuisine. In addition…
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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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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 26th, 2026

Alton Art Expo 2
Creativity and mental health advocacy are returning once again in an inspiring collaboration between Mooneyham Art, Old Bakery Beer Company, and Centerstone. Alton Art Expo is a groundbreaking exhibition and community gathering…
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