October 4t and 5th
Rosiclare-Fluorspar Festival
Celebrate 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, fireworks, and more! Bicycle and Pet Parades and October 5th.
For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556622404136
Vienna- Johnson County Fall Fest
The 2024 Johnson County Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5. Friday's events include a SCAVENGER HUNT at 5 pm, FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS, 5-9 pm & COREY EVITTS IN THE AMPHITHEATER, 6-9 pm! The PARADE will kick off the festivities on Saturday morning at 10 am. FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS will be ready to see you beginning at 11 am & going through 9 pm. PARADE AWARDS will be given out at noon in the amphitheater. Several area musical groups will perform in the afternoon & the bluegrass/gospel group NINE 88 will perform late that afternoon. The VIENNA & GOREVILLE FFA will host their annual TRACTOR SHOW. The festival will end with JOHNSON COUNTY'S GOT TALENT which was a crowd favorite last year.
October 5th
Fall Festival- DuQuoin
Keyes Park 8AM- 6PM
We are so excited for the 2024 Fall Festival! Food trucks, vendor and craft fair, kids corner, live music, live performances, bounce houses, permanent jewelry, pumpkin decorating competition, pie eating contest, and so much more!!!
Spread the word and invite all your friends and family!
Goreville Illinois
Sweet Harvest Day in the Park
10am- 4pm
Goreville Park!
We will have a horse-drawn sorghum press! Sorghum cooking,
Apple cider press! Hayrides and much more!
We would love to see you there!
Harrisburg
Sasquatch Festival-Harrisburg
n event centered around one of the most intriguing and mysterious figures in North American folklore – the Sasquatch. With FREE admission, FREE rides, FREE live music, vendors, food trucks, and Run Like A Squatch 5K, you won't want to miss this event!
More info at www.shawneesasquatch.com
Herrin
Herrin- Autumn in the Park
Herrin City Park 9am,- 3pm
Bring the family to the 3rdHarri Annual Autumn in the Park! The Keith Pursell Memorial Scholarship Car Show will be from 9 a.m.-2pm. There will be cars, crafters, vendors, food trucks, and more! Admission and parking are FREE! ...
Murphysboro-Big Muddy Brewfest ( a festival for adults) 12pm- 4pm
The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest is an awesome day for celebrating music, craft beer, local folklore and community and it’s not only a good time, but the proceeds go towards improving the town. Must be 21, tickets are on sale:
https://events.ontaptix.com/events/big-muddy-monster-brewfest-2024-10-5-2024
October 5th and 6th
Southern Charm on the Farm
1500 N Main, Harrisburg
Saturday 9am- 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm
Vintage, antiques, food trucks, Music
$5 entry fee, children under age 12 and under FREE
October 11th-13th
Makanda
Little Grassy Get Down
The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest. The event takes place from October 11-13 and weekend passes are on sale now!
Ready to plan your trip? Learn more about the festival here:
https://ton.siu.edu/community-events/lggd-info.php
October 11th and 12th
Whittington
Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake
11am- 6pm
Exits 77 off I-57
14967 Gun Trail
October 12th
Anna, Illinois
Color Fest Street Fest - Join us for COLORFEST! 10am- 6pm
East Davie & Lafayette will be closed down to foot traffic only.
Live music:
NOON – Leight July
3PM – Ethan Stephenson Band
30+ vendors
Kids fest
Bounce Houses
Food Trucks
Restaurants
Downtown Shops
Outdoor Beer Garden
Carterville
Craft Fair
301 Pine Street
Carterville First United Methodist Church will host a large craft fair on October12th from 9a.m.-to 3pm. There will be food trucks, fun, and lots of shopping. https://www.facebook.com/CartervilleFUMC
Makanda
Colorfest Celebration – Saturday, October 12, 2024
Enjoy a relaxing day of wine and music at Blue Sky Vineyard. Appreciate the rolling hills and wonderful fall colors of southern Illinois and enjoy the ambiance of an autumn afternoon at the vineyard. With harvest nearly over and our new vintage wines well on their way, we’re ready for a celebration. Join us for:
- Award-Winning Wines
- Live Music
- Local Artisans
- Pop Up Wine & Food Pairing
- Burgers & Brats Available
- Tarot Card Reader
- & More!
Sesser- Oktoberfest
8am- 4pm downtown Sesser
Join us in Sesser for the annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Sesser area Chamber of Commerce. We will be located downtown Sesser on Highway 154 which will be blocked off. There will be food, vendors, craft vendors, bouncy, houses, music by Cody Galloway and so much more! Join us for a day of family fun.
Golconda, Illinois
Come join us for the Annual Pope County Fall Festival. Enjoy a bounty of crafts, food, music, bouncy houses and the changing of the seasons on our historic courthouse lawn. Come shop and visit with family and friends. Grab a bite to eat and stroll the Ohio Riverfront.
October 14th
Jonesboro
Pumpkin Extravaganza
1:30pm - 3:30 pm
Lincoln Memorial Park
October 18th
Fat Tire Festival
Camp Ondessonk
Mountain Bike Festival
Registration deadline October 18th at noon
October 18th and 19th
Carterville
Craft and Vendor Fair"
Carterville Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on October 18-19, 2024. This fair will feature crafters and vendors, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, baked goods, and much more. Hours: Fri 10am-3:30pm, Sat 10am-2:30pm
October18th- 20th
Pincknevyille
American Threshermans Festival
Perry County Fairground
https://americanthresherman.com/images/2024fallshowflyer.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpWeJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHduwg_m-2s5qF278e1UHtBd17cNUSq-APLF1dNVCu84RWcprA-h8-mTBrA_aem_A0aK_1ZhvqNd1g-FlXwTiQ
October 19th
Herrin
Family Life Festival
Christian Life Church
Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Herrin, 1901 N Park Ave, Herrin IL 62948, USA
Chili, face painting, hayrides, bonfire, cotton candy, games, horse rides, and more.
October 19th and 20th
- Makanda-downtown on the Boardwalk
Art, Music, Food and Fun
Begins at 12pm , ends Sunday at 7;00pm
Go to their facebook page for more details
Https"swww.facebook.com/MakandaBoardwalkEvents
Alto Pass Fall Colors at the Cross
Come view the beautiful fall colors at Bald Knob Cross!
The event will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks various family activities,
Metropolis
Fort Massac State Park
Fort Massac Encampment
Handcrafted items, food, fife and drum music, mock battle and more
10 am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday
www.metropolistourism.com/fortmassacencampment?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsp6pBhCfARIsAD3GZubhigH4way5kdX4S2w3B6hbfpm_W6IKlHgvTn4x3jVmTtSTElu5lBMaAl8kEALw_wcB
October 26th
Ozark Illinois
Camp Ondessonk Fall Festival
3760 Ondessonk Road, Ozark, IL, United States, Illinois
(877) 659-2267
Join us for the Camp Ondessonk Fall Festival Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy hayrides, rock-climbing walls, archery, crafts, pony rides, local vendors, and much more.
Pinckneyville
Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
For a complete listing of all activities go to their website at
https://pinckneyville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mardi-Gras-Schedule-of-Events-2024.pdf
West Frankfort
Fall Festival
9am-4pm
10343 State Highway 149
Free Pumpkin Painting, Burkes Alpacas, Bouce Houses, Cupcake Walk, Free Photo Booth
Ide Cream, food specials.