Events

Along our Great Rivers and Routes we host a variety of events --big and small!

This region plays host to NASCAR and countless NCAA events at the outstanding local facilities. Hundreds of amateur sporting events are held right here in the Metro East, just outside St. Louis -- from dance to baseball to wrestling and soccer. Our region's boundless natural resources allow for some of the best trail running, fishing, cycling, and boating the Midwest can offer. Take a look below at some of the upcoming events in southwest Illinois to see what makes this region so unique.

Sporting Events

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Jul 19th, 2025

Alton, get ready! The F1 Powerboat Championship is making waves once again as the 2nd Annual Alton Midwest Nationals returns to Riverfront Park July 18 - 20! Experience the thrill of high-speed…
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Jul 20th, 2025

Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy an evening of Prospect League baseball, ballpark food, giveaways, and entertainment! Alton River Dragons games are open to the public and you won't want…
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Jul 28th, 2025

Edwardsville Tennis Futures is playing at Edwardsville High School during a USTA Pro Circuit tournament. Come watch skilled tennis players compete for top titles as the only professional tennis tournament in the…
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Aug 9th, 2025

The Firecracker Race will again be held on the Mississippi River on Saturday August 9, 2025. Registration is now OPEN. Just as last year, paddlers will race on a 15 mile downriver…
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Sep 20th, 2025

Come join us for a FUN, recreational paddle on the Mississippi River for the Great Rivers Rendezvous on Saturday, September 20, 2025, organized by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA). Choose…
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Sep 20th, 2025

Come join the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for a FUN, recreational paddle on the Mississippi River at the Great Rivers Rendezvous Saturday, September 20 organized by the Mississippi River Water Trail…

Oct 4th, 2025

With a $15,000 purse up for grabs and winning catfish often weighing in around the 100-pound mark, this tournament is truly Known for Giants! 100 boats will hit the waters at the…
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