FAIRS AND FESTIVALS in OCTOBER 2019

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OCTOBER 4th and 5th

• Rosiclare

Fluorspar FestivalCelebrate the influences brought to the area by the Fluorspar Mining Industry. Rosiclare was once considered the Fluorspar Capital of the world and fluorspar is still the state mineral. Enjoy a pageant, pet parade, carnival, contests, car/motorcycle show, food and craft vendors, open house at the American Flourite Museum, live entertainment, fireworksthe Festival parade at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and the finale on Saturday evening featuring a fireworks display at the City Park overlooking the river.

October 5th

• Broughton

Broughton Days​
Kids Day
11am- 4pm, lots of kids activities and games ( games cost 25 cents) Balloon animals,

• DuQuoin

DuQuoin Fall Festival
8am- 6 pm ,
​PumpkinContest, Chili Cookoff,  FREEKids Corner, Food Trucks,  Corn Hole Tournament
Keyes Park, Park and Division Street in DuQuoin
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 OCTOBER 11th  

• Mt. Vernon

 Witches Brew with Brian Fox Ellis
Have a haunting good time with storyteller, Brian "Fox" Ellis! 🎃

Saturday, October 11, 2019 | Gates open at 5:30 pm | Admission: $5.00 per person | kids 12 and under (in costume) ARE FREE!

"Baby Brew" Spooky Silly Tales for kids! 👻
• (Ages 8 and under) 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm 

"Witches Brew" Haunting Tales for older kids and adults! 🦇
• (Ages 9 - Adult) 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Details:
• Storytelling: behind the Mitchell House at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. 📖
• Bring your lawn Chairs and Blankets! If it rains - the events will take place in the Performance Hall. 🪑
• Free popcorn & apple cider refreshments! ‍🍿🍎
• Kids in costumes get in free! 🦸🦹‍♀️


OCTOBER 12th
 

• Sesser

Sesser Oktoberfest
 Fall Festival Craft Fair & Car Show. Downtown Sesser (Along Franklin Street). Little Rascals Petting Zoo, Live Entertainment, Beer Tent, Inflatables 11am-3pm, "Touch a Truck", and "Professor Play" 12pm-3pm. Rain or Shine. For more info, call (618) 625-5566.sesseroktoberfest@gmail.com. Brought to you by the Sesser Area Chamber of Commerce.




OCTOBER 12th AND 13th

Anna- Jonesboro
Union County Colorfest
Celebrate the fall season throughout Union County by attending a variety of events and activities throughout one of Illinois’ most scenic regions. Join the P.A.S.T. Historic Walking Tour from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm by purchasing a $5 self-guided tour booklet at Stinson Library Flea Market in Anna. Participate in the biathlon race, tour the Shawnee Hills wine trail, and visit the area’s orchards. Kid Fest will be held at Anna’s city park from 9 to 5 on Saturday and features the Annual Wiener Dog Derby. Activities at Stinson Library include a flea market, a book sale, crafts, jewelry, food and music, and the South End Stump Jumper annual variety show Saturday at 7 pm. At the Anna Arts Center local artists provide hands-on workshops in painting, drawing, weaving, 3-D design, mosaic, and jewelry making & evening Stage performances feature local story tellers, poets, musicians, and comedians.

Free, some activities charge a fee
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• Whittington, Illinois 

ANNUAL WINE AND ART FESTIVAL
Fifty Illinois artists will demonstrate their craft and offer work for sale during outdoor festival. Taste varietals from 13 Illinois wineries and local specialty foods and listen to local music
19th Annual Wine & Art Festival at Rend Lake - October 12 & 13, 2019 - Rend Lake Area - Exit 77 off I-57. 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington, IL 62897
13 Wineries ~ 50 Artists ~ 3 Bands ~ Great Food
$10 wine tasting armband or $3 entry for other visitors. Free parking. No alcoholic beverages may be brought in.

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October 19th 

• Alto Pass

Fall Colors at the Cross
Come view the beautiful fall colors at Bald Knob Cross! Lunch served 11am - 2pm. Horse and carriage rides beginning at 10am. Face painting 11am – 2pm, Crafts 12- 4pm, Music and games outdoors, selfie photo booth. No advance tickets necessary.

More info, https://www.baldknobcross.com/events-at-the-cross/


October 19th and 20th

• Makanda-

Vulture Fest 
11am- 6pm each day  Each fall, vultures fly over Makanda and the surrounding areas and signal the beginning of fall and the arrival of the incredible fall colors of Makanda and southern Illinois. Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase. For questions and additional information please email makandafestevents@gmail.com or check it out on 

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​​Friday October 26th

• Pinckneyville

          Mardis Gras
           1:30 Children's Parade
           6:00 Business Trick or Treat- Old Hospital Parking Lot
           6:00 pm- 11:oo pm  Masquerade Party

Saturday October 27th

• Benton

  Benton Fall Festival:
​  Come celebrate the Fall Season with the City of Benton at the 2019 Benton Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th at the Benton City Park.