FAIRS AND FESTIVALS in OCTOBER
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OCTOBER 1st
Herrin High School Cartoberfest
Herrin Park, 1010 N Park, Herrin, illinois
10am - 3pm
Herrin High School's Drama Club is gearing up for their FIFTH ANNUAL CARTOBERFEST! Bring your classic cars, classic trucks, hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, new cars & trucks, and motorcycles to this unique fundraiser! Registration is $15 and begins at 10 am! The first 30 entries receive a Cartoberfest t-shirt! Awards are announced at 2:00! Family friendly event bringing two worlds together! All proceeds benefit the Drama Club! We hope you will join us and support our theatre arts kiddos!
Oktoberfest: Books, Brats & Beers
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
718BrewCafe, 718 Market St., Metropolis
Dinner includes: Choice of meat (Bratwurst, Pork Roast, Wiener Schnitzel], or Hot Dogs), Sauted Potatoes, Sauerkraut, and German roll. Dinner price is $10. Ala Carte items include: pretzel), apple strudel and drinks. Silent auction. 40% of all sales go to the Metropolis Library Project Literacy Program. Enter the German/Bavarian Costume Contest – 2 categories: Adult and under 16. Prizes to the top 3 in each. Facebook Event
October 5th-7th
DeSoto Daze DeSoto Illinois
OCTOBER 5th
Join us for s’mores around the fire, a dunk tank, a pumpkin decorating contest and face painting!
We’ll have outdoor activities like face painting, fishing and candy corn guess and we'll even have a dunk tank!
October 5th and 6TH
Broughton- Broughton Days
Keyes Park, Park and Division Street in DuQuoin
OCTOBER 6TH AND 7TH
OCTOBER 12TH AND 13TH
ANNUAL WINE AND ART FESTIVAL
Whittington, Illinois
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
Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Visitors Center, exit 77 off I-57, Whittington.
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.
OCTOBER 13TH
Sherry Norfolk will be storytelling to different brews on this day. "Baby Brew" -spooky silly tales for kids! 6:30pm to 7:15pm. This is for ages 8 and under. Gates will open at 5:30. "Witches Brew" - haunting tales for older kids & adults starting at 7:30pm to 8:15pm. This is for ages 9 through adult. Admission is $5.00 a person. Kids (12 and under) in costume are free!! Storytelling: behind the Mitchell House at Cedarhurst. Bring a lawn chair or blanket (in case of rain, the event will be in the Performance Hall). Free popcorn and apple cider refreshments!
OCTOBER 19TH AND 20TH
The Village and Goreville School's Fall Fest have joined forces for one BIG Fall Event. Chili Supper, BBQ Cook-off, Flea Market, Kids' & Teen Cook-off, Hay Rides, Games, Parade and LOTS LOTS More!!!
Proceeds will go to the Goreville Village Park, Goreville Marching Band, Goreville F.F.A. Chapter
And other Goreville School's Groups/Clubs. Event will begin 5:00pm - 8:30pm.
Bicycle ride offering tour lengths of 15 to 100 miles.
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration begins on May 1 and ends on October 7, 2018. All pre-registrants will receive a complimentary T-shirt in their registration packets. You may register online or by mail.
Registration
October 19th – Registration and early packet pick up from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
October 20th – Registration from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Where: Community Building, Olive Branch, IL
Cost: Ages 18 & Over $40.00 w/complimentary T-shirt (if registration is received no later than October 7, 2018. Any registrations received October 8, 2018 or later will pay $40 with NO complimentary
T-shirt.
October 19th – Tail Gate Party from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Community Building, Olive Branch, IL
Features: Fish, baked beans and slaw
Event Details
Tour de Shawnee Ride begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
All riders will start at the Community Building in Olive Branch, IL
Rest stops with water and snacks on all routes
SAG service will be provided
Helmets are required for ALL participants including children in bike seats and buggies
Check after ride to see if you are a winner (from one of the drawings)
Obey all traffic laws
Visit our website at tourdeshawnee.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/tourdeshawneedotcom or twitter.com/tourdeshawnee
No refunds rain or shine
All rest stops will close at 5:00 p.m. unless there is an emergency
October 20th and 21st.
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
4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Benton Square. This year's Fall Festival is set to be a spooktacular event! So, dress up in your favorite costume and come join in the fun! Festivities around the Square from 4-7 p.m. include laser tag on the lawn of the Courthouse, a mega balloon drop from our new aerial fire truck, Trunk or Treat, costume contests, music, fall decor and more! We've also got the West City smoke house on hand, food vendors, face painting and a photo booth planned for the evening! If you're up for a little scare, Pate's Funeral Home is hosting a hayride, with a route going right past the old cemetary and down to the "haunted" park, organized by BATS Inc. When the Square reopens at 8 p.m., everyone is invited down to the ballfields for a spooky movie showing on the big screen! The entire evening is packed full of fun for the whole family! We hope to scare you there!
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Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church, 13337 Rt 37, Marion
Saturday, Oct 27 starting at 3pm
Come join us in a day of fun! We have games, candy and food will be provided. There will also be kettle corn, baked items and other goodies. Kids are welcome to dress up in their costumes while they fill their buckets and bags with candy. This day is free to everyone. We will accepting donation for a local food pantry - canned goods or monetary, if you would like to help.
Join us for the 2nd Camp Ondessonk Haunted Forest Hayride and Trick or Treat Event. Friday, October 26th from 8-10pm and Saturday, October 27th from 6-10pm. Admission will be $5 per person, no charge for kids 3 and under.
Climb aboard if you dare and disappear into the depths of the Shawnee National Forest. After your hayride, follow a map and hit all of our trick or treat stations to collect a selection of Halloween goodies. For more information contact louise.mcminn@ondessonk.com or call 618-695-2489. We are also seeking volunteers for this weekend. If you are interested, please contact Louise McMinn at the e-mail above
Car Show 9am- 1:30 pm on West Mulberry Street
Vendor Fair 8am - 3pm
Pinckneyville Classic 5 K Run/ 1k Walk - 9am
Pinckneyville Hospital Family Fun Area- 9am- 1pm
Center court Area 9am- 3pm
Kids games with Prizes-Kids games with prizes
Marching Band Competition- 1:30
Twilight Parade- 7:00 pm "Dancing in the Street"
October 27th
The annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Herrin will be 5pm - 7pm. This event will take place around the pavilion and the little house on our church property. We will have lots of stuff for the kids to do, including trunk or treat, inflatable fun, face painting, hayride, hot dogs , chili & chips for dinner. Admission is free for everyone. Come and enjoy an evening of family fun for all!
October 31st
OCTOBER 1st
Herrin High School Cartoberfest
Herrin Park, 1010 N Park, Herrin, illinois
10am - 3pm
Herrin High School's Drama Club is gearing up for their FIFTH ANNUAL CARTOBERFEST! Bring your classic cars, classic trucks, hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, new cars & trucks, and motorcycles to this unique fundraiser! Registration is $15 and begins at 10 am! The first 30 entries receive a Cartoberfest t-shirt! Awards are announced at 2:00! Family friendly event bringing two worlds together! All proceeds benefit the Drama Club! We hope you will join us and support our theatre arts kiddos!
Oktoberfest: Books, Brats & Beers
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
718BrewCafe, 718 Market St., Metropolis
Dinner includes: Choice of meat (Bratwurst, Pork Roast, Wiener Schnitzel], or Hot Dogs), Sauted Potatoes, Sauerkraut, and German roll. Dinner price is $10. Ala Carte items include: pretzel), apple strudel and drinks. Silent auction. 40% of all sales go to the Metropolis Library Project Literacy Program. Enter the German/Bavarian Costume Contest – 2 categories: Adult and under 16. Prizes to the top 3 in each. Facebook Event
October 5th-7th
DeSoto Daze DeSoto Illinois
OCTOBER 5th
- Carbondale-
Fall Festival at the Landings
4pm 2100 Reed Station Parkway
Join us for s’mores around the fire, a dunk tank, a pumpkin decorating contest and face painting!
We’ll have outdoor activities like face painting, fishing and candy corn guess and we'll even have a dunk tank!
October 5th and 6TH
Broughton- Broughton Days
- Check out their Facebook page for details
- Special
- THE 52nd ANNUAL BROUGHTON DAYS WILL BE OCTOBER 5th&6th
Check out their Facebook page for details
*SATURDAY ONLY*
Kids Scavenger Hunt
(Ages 3-15 are welcome)
Presented by:Broughton Rocks
11am-4pm
- DuQuoin Fall Festival
8am- 6 pm ,
Keyes Park, Park and Division Street in DuQuoin
- Sesser Oktoberfest
OCTOBER 6TH AND 7TH
- Rosiclare
OCTOBER 12TH AND 13TH
ANNUAL WINE AND ART FESTIVAL
Whittington, Illinois
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
Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Visitors Center, exit 77 off I-57, Whittington.
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.
OCTOBER 13TH
- Mt. Vernon
Sherry Norfolk will be storytelling to different brews on this day. "Baby Brew" -spooky silly tales for kids! 6:30pm to 7:15pm. This is for ages 8 and under. Gates will open at 5:30. "Witches Brew" - haunting tales for older kids & adults starting at 7:30pm to 8:15pm. This is for ages 9 through adult. Admission is $5.00 a person. Kids (12 and under) in costume are free!! Storytelling: behind the Mitchell House at Cedarhurst. Bring a lawn chair or blanket (in case of rain, the event will be in the Performance Hall). Free popcorn and apple cider refreshments!
OCTOBER 19TH AND 20TH
- Goreville
The Village and Goreville School's Fall Fest have joined forces for one BIG Fall Event. Chili Supper, BBQ Cook-off, Flea Market, Kids' & Teen Cook-off, Hay Rides, Games, Parade and LOTS LOTS More!!!
Proceeds will go to the Goreville Village Park, Goreville Marching Band, Goreville F.F.A. Chapter
And other Goreville School's Groups/Clubs. Event will begin 5:00pm - 8:30pm.
- Olive Branch
Bicycle ride offering tour lengths of 15 to 100 miles.
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration begins on May 1 and ends on October 7, 2018. All pre-registrants will receive a complimentary T-shirt in their registration packets. You may register online or by mail.
Registration
October 19th – Registration and early packet pick up from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
October 20th – Registration from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Where: Community Building, Olive Branch, IL
Cost: Ages 18 & Over $40.00 w/complimentary T-shirt (if registration is received no later than October 7, 2018. Any registrations received October 8, 2018 or later will pay $40 with NO complimentary
T-shirt.
October 19th – Tail Gate Party from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Community Building, Olive Branch, IL
Features: Fish, baked beans and slaw
Event Details
Tour de Shawnee Ride begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
All riders will start at the Community Building in Olive Branch, IL
Rest stops with water and snacks on all routes
SAG service will be provided
Helmets are required for ALL participants including children in bike seats and buggies
Check after ride to see if you are a winner (from one of the drawings)
Obey all traffic laws
Visit our website at tourdeshawnee.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/tourdeshawneedotcom or twitter.com/tourdeshawnee
No refunds rain or shine
All rest stops will close at 5:00 p.m. unless there is an emergency
October 20th and 21st.
- 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
- Pinckneyville
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
4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Benton Square. This year's Fall Festival is set to be a spooktacular event! So, dress up in your favorite costume and come join in the fun! Festivities around the Square from 4-7 p.m. include laser tag on the lawn of the Courthouse, a mega balloon drop from our new aerial fire truck, Trunk or Treat, costume contests, music, fall decor and more! We've also got the West City smoke house on hand, food vendors, face painting and a photo booth planned for the evening! If you're up for a little scare, Pate's Funeral Home is hosting a hayride, with a route going right past the old cemetary and down to the "haunted" park, organized by BATS Inc. When the Square reopens at 8 p.m., everyone is invited down to the ballfields for a spooky movie showing on the big screen! The entire evening is packed full of fun for the whole family! We hope to scare you there!
- Carbondale
- Centralia
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- Marion
Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church, 13337 Rt 37, Marion
Saturday, Oct 27 starting at 3pm
Come join us in a day of fun! We have games, candy and food will be provided. There will also be kettle corn, baked items and other goodies. Kids are welcome to dress up in their costumes while they fill their buckets and bags with candy. This day is free to everyone. We will accepting donation for a local food pantry - canned goods or monetary, if you would like to help.
- Ozark
Join us for the 2nd Camp Ondessonk Haunted Forest Hayride and Trick or Treat Event. Friday, October 26th from 8-10pm and Saturday, October 27th from 6-10pm. Admission will be $5 per person, no charge for kids 3 and under.
Climb aboard if you dare and disappear into the depths of the Shawnee National Forest. After your hayride, follow a map and hit all of our trick or treat stations to collect a selection of Halloween goodies. For more information contact louise.mcminn@ondessonk.com or call 618-695-2489. We are also seeking volunteers for this weekend. If you are interested, please contact Louise McMinn at the e-mail above
- Pinckneyville
Car Show 9am- 1:30 pm on West Mulberry Street
Vendor Fair 8am - 3pm
Pinckneyville Classic 5 K Run/ 1k Walk - 9am
Pinckneyville Hospital Family Fun Area- 9am- 1pm
Center court Area 9am- 3pm
Kids games with Prizes-Kids games with prizes
Marching Band Competition- 1:30
Twilight Parade- 7:00 pm "Dancing in the Street"
October 27th
- Energy- Fall Festival
Unity Christian Church,Energy, Illinois
10am- 2pm 100 E College Energy Illnois
Bring the whole family to our Fall Festival! Free Games and Bouncy Houses! Food will be available to purchase from Grill Masters with all proceeds benefiting UCS PTO. - Three amazing local Christian bands will take the stage too!!! Check out the line up!
- Herrin
The annual Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Herrin will be 5pm - 7pm. This event will take place around the pavilion and the little house on our church property. We will have lots of stuff for the kids to do, including trunk or treat, inflatable fun, face painting, hayride, hot dogs , chili & chips for dinner. Admission is free for everyone. Come and enjoy an evening of family fun for all!
October 31st
- Harrisburg
