Whether you’re looking for live music, a festival, marathon, or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone! Each week we highlight a few fun events within southwest, south central and southeast Illinois. Our region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing. For even more events, be sure to visit the Downstate Illinois Calendar of Events page here!
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – Thursday, August 4, 2022 @ 7:30 p.m.
A wonderful annual Healing Novena at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, all are welcome!
AIM Grand National Youth Trapshooting Championships
World Shooting & Recreational Complex, Sparta, IL
Friday, July 29, 2022 – Tuesday, August 2, 2022 @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information on this event, please visit the website or Facebook page.
Marion County Agricultural Fair
Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem, IL
Friday, July 29, 2022 - Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Visit the website to see a full schedule of events.
Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Sumner, IL
Saturday, July 30, 2022 - Friday, August 5, 2022 @ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fun for the entire family!
How Carlyle Really Got Its Name
Case-Halsead Library, Carlyle, IL
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 @ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Local historian Bob Hammel will present "How Carlyle Really Got Its Name - The Slade Family and the early history of Carlyle" at 7 p.m.
Prairie du Rocher Party in the Park
Prairie du Rocher Village Park, Prairie du Rocher, IL
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come and bring your lawn chairs with you to enjoy the music and food in the Village of Prairie du Rocher. Food purchases begins at 6 p.m. and the music begins and 7 p.m. and usually runs until 8:30 p.m.
Grand American World Trapshooting Championships
World Shooting & Recreational Complex, Sparta, IL
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spanning several days with more than 20 events shooters from all over the globe come to compete in hopes of claiming one of the available prestigious titles such as “Clay Target Champion."
Gateway Dulcimer Society Music Festival
Four Points by Sheraton Conference Center, Fairview Heights, IL
Friday, August 5, 2022 - Sunday, August 7, 2022 @ 8 a.m. - Noon
This festival centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Sheve Park, Mascoutah, IL
Friday, August 5, 2022 - Sunday, August 7, 2022 @ 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
A 3-day event featuring music, food, drinks, carnival rides and games, truck pull, tractor pull, 4-H exhibit, car show, and more!
Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical
Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
Friday, August 5, 2022 - Sunday, August 7, 2022 @ 7 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical presented by Goshen Theatre Project As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score.
Musgrove Park, Olney, IL
Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ 7:30 a.m. - Noon
The Richland County Recreation Council is hosting this event. For more info, contact [email protected] Triathlon includes: 200 meter swim, 14.6 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Individual awards across divisions. Every completer receives a participation medal.
Greenville Classic Car Cruise-In
Bond County Courthouse Square, Greenville, IL
Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ Noon
Celebrate charity by attending this unique experience!
Historic Main Street, Columbia, IL
Saturday, August 6, 2022 @ 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Purchase a taste booklet and sample the best food and drinks Columbia has to offer.
Open Day at The Sainte Marie Foundation house & Museum
Saint Marie, IL
Sunday, August 7, 2022 @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Experience history the first Sunday of each month.
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