FUN FESTIVALS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 2023
May 3rd- May 6th
May 3rd- Talent Contest
May 4th- Carnival, Talent Show, and Tie Dye Shirt Event
May 5th-Carnival, Live Music, and Beatles Presentation
May 6th-5K Run, Beetle Car Show, Parade at 10:00 am in Benton and Carnival.
May 5th
MAY 6th
The 2023 theme is: "Home is Where the Heart Is -- Connecting the Generations." Together we CAN make a difference because all of Cairo's history belongs to ALL of us!
Tickets can be purchased online through our website: www.historicalcairo.com
Tickets are also available for cash or check at the Cairo Public Library, 1609 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914. Call for business hours: 618-734-1840
ALL TICKETS ARE "WILL CALL" on the DAY OF THE EVENT AT THE CHECK-IN TABLE STARTING AT 9:00 AM
Alto Pass’s 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival!!!!!
This event is Open to the Public of all ages.
There we’ll be Mexican Home Style food from various vendors as well as light water fruit refreshments…..
Food vendors will also have Box Donations so please don’t forget to donate.
Alcohol we’ll be sold for 21(+) with Valid ID after 10am-8pm
Various Local Live performances from Dj Rulfo(Murphysboro, IL), Dj Radiator(Cobden, IL), Dj Tresoro(Alto Pass, IL), Cobden High School: Folkloric Dance Troupe, as well as local artists Colleen & Friends(Carbondale, IL)…..
From out of town but still in the Midwest Music performances by Dj Vortex(Chicago, IL), Natalie Arias (Chicago, IL), and Los De La Lou(St Louis, MO)
We’ll be announcing Mis Cinco De Mayo at 1030am
Followed by the Cinco De Mayo Parade at 12pm
Ceremony at 2pm
Bouncy Houses and Piñatas will be provided for kid activities.
May 11th- 14th
MAY 12th-13th Paducah’s beloved Lower Town Arts & Music Festival is back in 2023! LTAMF is a celebration of all things art, community, and music. Set in the historic Lower Town Arts District, the festival offers art vendors, live music, family activities, and various mouth-watering food and beverage options.
This year’s festival dates are Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th culminating in a weekend full of musical, culinary, and artistic talent from Western Kentucky and the surrounding region.
Join us in celebrating our creativity and supporting Paducah’s oldest non-profit art organization, Yeiser Art Center, now in its 66th year!
MAY 21- 29
May 21st -100 pm - 4:00 pm
Baby Contest, Little Miss and Mr. Jr. Miss and Mr. PreT, Teen contest
May 22nd, 6pm-8pm
Ms. HerrinFesta Scholarship Pagent
May 26th
7:00 am - 9:00 am Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast
10:00 am- 5:00 pm Golf Tournament
12:00 pm- 7:00 pm Robert Ferarri Division Bocce Tournament
5:30-pm= 7:00 pm Sponsor VIP Party
6:00 pm= 11:30 pm FREE Entertainment Tent
May 27th
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Logan Fitness Trifesta Triathlon
8:00 am - 10:00 am Masonic Lodge Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Early Parade Viewing
11:00 am - 1:00 pm IBEW Grand Parade
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adult-Child Bocce Tournament
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Entertainment Tent
May 28th
9:00 am- 5:00 pm Car Show presented by Auffenberg Chrysler & First Southern Bank
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Intention Mass
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Poker Run
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm International Championship Bocce Tournament
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Entertainment Tent
May 29th
7:30 am - 10:00 am Road Races
9:00 am - 10:00 am The Doughboy Memorial Day Service
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Jeep Poker Run
May 3rd- Talent Contest
May 4th- Carnival, Talent Show, and Tie Dye Shirt Event
May 5th-Carnival, Live Music, and Beatles Presentation
May 6th-5K Run, Beetle Car Show, Parade at 10:00 am in Benton and Carnival.
May 5th
- Carbondale Brew Fest
MAY 6th
- 2nd Annual Magnolia Celebration in Cairo Illinois
The 2023 theme is: "Home is Where the Heart Is -- Connecting the Generations." Together we CAN make a difference because all of Cairo's history belongs to ALL of us!
Tickets can be purchased online through our website: www.historicalcairo.com
Tickets are also available for cash or check at the Cairo Public Library, 1609 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914. Call for business hours: 618-734-1840
ALL TICKETS ARE "WILL CALL" on the DAY OF THE EVENT AT THE CHECK-IN TABLE STARTING AT 9:00 AM
- Cinco De Mayo Festival in Alto Pass
Alto Pass’s 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival!!!!!
This event is Open to the Public of all ages.
There we’ll be Mexican Home Style food from various vendors as well as light water fruit refreshments…..
Food vendors will also have Box Donations so please don’t forget to donate.
Alcohol we’ll be sold for 21(+) with Valid ID after 10am-8pm
Various Local Live performances from Dj Rulfo(Murphysboro, IL), Dj Radiator(Cobden, IL), Dj Tresoro(Alto Pass, IL), Cobden High School: Folkloric Dance Troupe, as well as local artists Colleen & Friends(Carbondale, IL)…..
From out of town but still in the Midwest Music performances by Dj Vortex(Chicago, IL), Natalie Arias (Chicago, IL), and Los De La Lou(St Louis, MO)
We’ll be announcing Mis Cinco De Mayo at 1030am
Followed by the Cinco De Mayo Parade at 12pm
Ceremony at 2pm
Bouncy Houses and Piñatas will be provided for kid activities.
May 11th- 14th
- Old King Coal Festival- West Frankfort
- Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway opens at .5pm
(1Ticket per Ride)
Band on the main stage: THE HOOT N' HOLLER BAND .6:30pm to close
Friday, May 12, 2023
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway opens at .5pm
Band: Danny and the Dreamers:.6:30pm to 8:30pm
Band: Sounds of Summer (A Beach Boys Tribute Band).9pm to close
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Old King Coal 5K Run/Walk .8am
Coal Miners Memorial Service at Coal Miners Memorial Park at 10am
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway Opens at 3pm
Old King Coal Grand Parade at .2pm
Band: DeBand: Champagne Fixx (70's and 80's Band) from..6:30pm-8:30pm
Desperado/Fortunate Son (Eagles/Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band.....9pm to close
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway Opens..1pm
(1 Ticket per Ride)
MAY 12th-13th Paducah’s beloved Lower Town Arts & Music Festival is back in 2023! LTAMF is a celebration of all things art, community, and music. Set in the historic Lower Town Arts District, the festival offers art vendors, live music, family activities, and various mouth-watering food and beverage options.
This year’s festival dates are Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th culminating in a weekend full of musical, culinary, and artistic talent from Western Kentucky and the surrounding region.
Join us in celebrating our creativity and supporting Paducah’s oldest non-profit art organization, Yeiser Art Center, now in its 66th year!
MAY 21- 29
- Herrinfesta Italiano Downtown Herrin, Illinois
May 21st -100 pm - 4:00 pm
Baby Contest, Little Miss and Mr. Jr. Miss and Mr. PreT, Teen contest
May 22nd, 6pm-8pm
Ms. HerrinFesta Scholarship Pagent
May 26th
7:00 am - 9:00 am Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast
10:00 am- 5:00 pm Golf Tournament
12:00 pm- 7:00 pm Robert Ferarri Division Bocce Tournament
5:30-pm= 7:00 pm Sponsor VIP Party
6:00 pm= 11:30 pm FREE Entertainment Tent
May 27th
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Logan Fitness Trifesta Triathlon
8:00 am - 10:00 am Masonic Lodge Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Early Parade Viewing
11:00 am - 1:00 pm IBEW Grand Parade
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adult-Child Bocce Tournament
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Entertainment Tent
May 28th
9:00 am- 5:00 pm Car Show presented by Auffenberg Chrysler & First Southern Bank
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Intention Mass
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Poker Run
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm International Championship Bocce Tournament
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Free Entertainment Tent
May 29th
7:30 am - 10:00 am Road Races
9:00 am - 10:00 am The Doughboy Memorial Day Service
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Jeep Poker Run
