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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May 2nd, 2026

Kentucky Derby Buffet at Black Stallion
Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day in style at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing. Step inside the newly revamped Black Stallion for an elevated, climate-controlled experience featuring panoramic views of the track, a built-in…
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May 17th, 2026

Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon 2026
Get ready for the Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois! With multiple race options available, athletes will kick off with a beach start at beautiful Lake Lou Yaeger, followed by a…
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Jun 6th, 2026

Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair
Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair welcomes all ages to enjoy the sport of fishing. Fishing poles, bait and supplies are provided. There are 30 outdoor educational activities plus a trout pond, a…
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Jun 10th, 2026

Hot Rod Power Tour
It’s been years in the making, and now it’s official; the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour will cruise along legendary Route 66 as the world’s largest rolling automotive festival helps celebrate 10…
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Jun 23rd, 2026

Air Race Classic
The 49th Annual Air Race Classic starts at St. Louis Regional Airport in East Alton, Illinois, with a Start Event; continues for 4 days to various U.S. locations in the Midwest and…
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Jul 11th, 2026

Tour De Donut 2026
The "Tour de Donut", presented by Boeing Employees' Bicycle Club, is a spoof on the "Tour de France." From the mass start, the approximately 32-mile route follows lightly traveled roads over rolling…
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Jul 14th, 2026

Wrestling at the Jersey County Fair
Get ready for an exciting night at the grandstand during the Jersey County Fair.Join us for live wrestling featuring high-energy action, intense matchups, and competitors battling it out in the ring. It’s…
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