May 3rd
Rend Lake Water Festival
10 am- 10pm
Schedule of Events:
10am - 4pm: Vendor Fair
Location: Franklin County Ford Garage Museum
Click here for Reservation.
10:02 AM: Parade
The Parade will begin at 10:02 am at Pizza Hut and will end at Joplin St. on North Main.
Any businesses, groups, churches, or organizations that would like to participate in the parade are welcome to join in the fun. This is a perfect opportunity to get your business or organization in front of a large audience. You are welcome to hand out flyers or toss out candy and other promotional items. There is not cost to register an entry into the parade, but registration is required. We ask that you please keep everything family friendly and nothing controversial or obscene.
1 pm - 5 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm: New Carnival
Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.
Rend Lake Water Festival
10 am- 10pm
Schedule of Events:
10am - 4pm: Vendor Fair
Location: Franklin County Ford Garage Museum
Click here for Reservation.
10:02 AM: Parade
The Parade will begin at 10:02 am at Pizza Hut and will end at Joplin St. on North Main.
Any businesses, groups, churches, or organizations that would like to participate in the parade are welcome to join in the fun. This is a perfect opportunity to get your business or organization in front of a large audience. You are welcome to hand out flyers or toss out candy and other promotional items. There is not cost to register an entry into the parade, but registration is required. We ask that you please keep everything family friendly and nothing controversial or obscene.
1 pm - 5 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm: New Carnival
Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.
May 2nd and May 3rd
Carbondale
CarbondALE Brewfest Kickoff event May 2nd 6pm- 9pm
Brewfest May 3rd 12pm- 5pm
We’ll be enjoying live music at this year’s Carbondale Brew Fest!
11:15am-12:15pm Tess Brummer
12:30pm-2:30pm Whiskey Chicks
3pm-5pm Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths
Food options on site include : Hamps Smoke N Q, Winston’s Bagels by B-Rad, and Dona Camila!
Carbondale
CarbondALE Brewfest Kickoff event May 2nd 6pm- 9pm
Brewfest May 3rd 12pm- 5pm
We’ll be enjoying live music at this year’s Carbondale Brew Fest!
11:15am-12:15pm Tess Brummer
12:30pm-2:30pm Whiskey Chicks
3pm-5pm Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths
Food options on site include : Hamps Smoke N Q, Winston’s Bagels by B-Rad, and Dona Camila!
May 3rd
Cairo, Illinois
Magnolia Festival
This year's celebration, held on Saturday, May 3, picks up on what we started in 2024: rather than a ticketed meal/program as in years past, our focus will be on showcasing as much of Historical Cairo as we can in one day!
GUIDED HISTORICAL CHURCH/HOME TOUR
The day will begin at 9:45 am with a morning guided tour of several historic churches and private homes, many open for the first time. Our Shawnee Mass Transit District friends will once again provide complimentary bus transportation for those who enjoy the narrated guided tour beginning at 9:45 am (load at 9:30 at the Southern Bank parking lot, 800 Washington Avenue, Cairo). Seating is first come, first served, and guests have the option of following along in their private vehicles to each tour stop.
PLEASE NOTE:
All featured churches will be open for public viewing from 10:00-12:00. However, admittance to private homes is only allowed on the guided tour. While there is no charge for the tour, pre-registration is highly recommended and can be done at this link.
Lunch is available after the tour through local restaurants
Cairo, Illinois
Magnolia Festival
This year's celebration, held on Saturday, May 3, picks up on what we started in 2024: rather than a ticketed meal/program as in years past, our focus will be on showcasing as much of Historical Cairo as we can in one day!
GUIDED HISTORICAL CHURCH/HOME TOUR
The day will begin at 9:45 am with a morning guided tour of several historic churches and private homes, many open for the first time. Our Shawnee Mass Transit District friends will once again provide complimentary bus transportation for those who enjoy the narrated guided tour beginning at 9:45 am (load at 9:30 at the Southern Bank parking lot, 800 Washington Avenue, Cairo). Seating is first come, first served, and guests have the option of following along in their private vehicles to each tour stop.
PLEASE NOTE:
All featured churches will be open for public viewing from 10:00-12:00. However, admittance to private homes is only allowed on the guided tour. While there is no charge for the tour, pre-registration is highly recommended and can be done at this link.
Lunch is available after the tour through local restaurants
May 3rd
Alto Pass
Cinco De Mayo Fest
10 am- 8 pm
Annual community festival
-Parade at 12pm
-Bouncy House, -Food Vendors, -Music
-Dance Performance, -Miss Cinco De Mayo Pageant
-Adult Beverages 21(+)
-T-Shirt Sales kids/adults
Alto Pass
Cinco De Mayo Fest
10 am- 8 pm
Annual community festival
-Parade at 12pm
-Bouncy House, -Food Vendors, -Music
-Dance Performance, -Miss Cinco De Mayo Pageant
-Adult Beverages 21(+)
-T-Shirt Sales kids/adults
May 8th- 11th
West Frankfort Illinois
Old King Coal Festival
West Frankfort Illinois
Old King Coal Festival
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
5:00pm: Midway opens (1 ticket per ride).
7:00pm to 10:00: Band on the main stage: Arview on Country.
Friday, May 0, 2024:
5:00pm: Midway opens
7:00pm- 10:00 pm- Free entertainment-Uforia on the main - Saturday, May 10, 2025:
8:00 am- 5K walk and run
10:00am: Coal Miners Memorial Service at Coal Miners Memorial Park.
2:00pm: Old King Coal Grand Parade.
3:00pm: Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway opens.
6:30pm to 8:00pm: Band: the 77 Experience
May 10th
Carbondale,
Y'all Rock Block Party
12pm- 6:30 pm
Eurma C Hayes Center
331 E Willow
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Learn to sew, mend and screen print
Make custom buttons and patches
Learn the basics of guitar, drums or keys
Carbondale,
Y'all Rock Block Party
12pm- 6:30 pm
Eurma C Hayes Center
331 E Willow
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Learn to sew, mend and screen print
Make custom buttons and patches
Learn the basics of guitar, drums or keys
May 19th- 27th
Herrin, Illinois
Herrinfesta Italiana
Herrin, Illinois
Herrinfesta Italiana
- Little Mr. & Miss HerrinFesta Pageant 🌟
- Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Herrin Civic Center
- Description: This pageant features adorable little contestants and supports local service projects by the Herrin Woman’s Club1.
- Miss HerrinFesta Scholarship Pageant 👑
- Date: Monday, May 20, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Herrin Civic Center
- Description: Contestants compete for scholarships in this prestigious pageant2.
- Mayor’s Honoree Banquet 🎉
- Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Herrin Civic Center
- Description: A special banquet honoring community leaders and contributors3.
- Wing It Wednesday 🍗
- Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Herrin Civic Center
- Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast 🙏
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Herrin Civic Center
- Golfing For Grads Scholarship Golf Tournament ⛳
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pine Lakes Golf Course
- Sponsored by Farmers State Bank
- Robert A. Ferarri Corporate Division Bocce Tournament 🎾
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Herrin Bocce Courts
- Sponsor VIP Party 🥂
- Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Herrin Civic Center (By invitation only)
- Masonic Lodge Breakfast 🍳
- Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
- Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Herrin Masonic Lodge
- JALC Tri-Festa Triathlon 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️
- Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
- Location: John A. Logan College
- Description: A triathlon event in collaboration with HerrinFesta Italiana2.
- Sensory Friendly Pre-Parade 🎈
- Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Park Avenue (101 N. Park Ave, Herrin, IL)
- Description: A parade designed for individuals with specific sensory needs2.
- IBEW NECA Grand Parade 🎉
- Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
- Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Park Avenue (101 N. Park Ave, Herrin, IL)
- Description: The main parade featuring honorees and sponsors2.
- Adult-Child Bocce Tournament 🎾
- Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
- Time: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Herrin Bocce Courts