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Events in Downstate Illinois

Events in Downstate Illinois

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The 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.

What are you waiting for? Explore our Event Calendar to find the perfect entertainment for you and your family during your visit.

Please use the color-coded map for reference.

  • Western Region (Orange) – Close to St. Louis, MO
  • Central Region (Blue) – Close to Springfield, IL
  • Eastern Region (Yellow) – Close to Terre Haute, IN

Money Shoot

 February 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025
North American Outfitters
Highland, IL

Kids Summer Camp 2025

 June 2, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, IL

Archery Class for Beginners

 June 2, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, IL

Advanced Archery Class

 June 6, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, IL

Marshall Farmers Market

 June 6, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Bommarito Automotive Group 500 INDYCAR Series

 June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Celebration of Route 66 Fest

 June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway
Madison, IL

Alice Baber Exhibition Open Reception

 June 13, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Link Art Gallery
Paris, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 June 17, 2025
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Porta Westfalica

 June 17, 2025
Courthouse Square
Waterloo, IL

Peanut Butter & Jam Festival

 June 20, 2025
Highland Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Midnight Madness #4 Theme: Beach Party

 June 20, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

American Farm Heritage Museum Tractor Drive

 June 21, 2025
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Farmers Market at Courthouse Square

 June 21, 2025
Downtown Square
Charleston, IL

Cross Street Market

 June 21, 2025
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Vine Street Market

 June 21, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

SUMMER SPLASH

 June 21, 2025
COLE MEMORIAL PARK
Chester, IL

VP Racing Lubricants No-time Streetcar Showdown #3

 June 21, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Maeystown Homecoming

 June 21, 2025
Maeystown Civic Park
Maeystown, IL

Pinckneyville Garden Walk Tour

 June 21, 2025
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville, IL

Shake, Raffle & Roll Music Festival

 June 21, 2025
Whittle Avenue
Olney, IL

Ranch Rodeo and Mutton Bustin' Series

 June 21, 2025
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Celebrity Bartending

 June 21, 2025
Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL

Music at the Park: Heartless-Heart Tribute Band

 June 21, 2025
Merchants Park Mount Carmel, IL
Mount Carmel, IL

Music at Metter Concert Series

 June 22, 2025
Metter Park
Columbia, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 June 24, 2025
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series

 June 26, 2025
Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Peanut Butter & Jam Festival

 June 27, 2025
Highland Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Irvington Homecoming

 June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Irvington Park
Irvington, IL

Red Bud Fireman's Picnic and Parade

 June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Red Bud Chamber of Commerce
Red Bud, IL

Carlyle Farmers Market

 June 27, 2025
Carlyle VFW
Carlyle, IL

Farmers Market at Courthouse Square

 June 28, 2025
Downtown Square
Charleston, IL

Cross Street Market

 June 28, 2025
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

New Baden Farmers Market

 June 28, 2025
New Baden Village Park
New Baden, IL

Vine Street Market

 June 28, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Together We Ride - Through the Eras

 June 28, 2025
Eckert's Belleville
Belleville, IL

CSA Independence Day Party

 June 28, 2025
Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle, IL

Fireworks in Carmi

 June 28, 2025
White County fairgrounds
Carmi, IL

Homestead Vineyards Freedom Celebration

 June 28, 2025
Homestead Vineyards and Winery
West Salem, IL

Jeep Night

 June 28, 2025
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Craft Beer Walk

 June 28, 2025
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 July 1, 2025
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Red, White, and Blue in the Loo

 July 3, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Waterloo, IL

Red, White and Blue Days

 July 3, 2025 - July 4, 2025
Morton Park
Charleston, IL

Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series

 July 3, 2025
Downtown Square
Highland, IL

4th of July Bike Parade and Activities

 July 4, 2025
Columbia, IL

Budding Naturalist

 July 4, 2025
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL

4th of July Celebration

July 4, 2025
American Legion Park
Columbia, IL

Peanut Butter & Jam Festival

 July 4, 2025
Highland Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Centralia 4th of July Celebration

 July 4, 2025
Downtown
Centralia, IL

Du Quoin Independence Day Celebration

 July 4, 2025
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Du Quoin, IL

Red, White, and Blue Bash

 July 4, 2025
Mill Creek Park
Marshall, IL

Phantom Funeral Festival

 July 4, 2025
Creole House Grounds
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Bond County Fourth Fest

 July 4, 2025 - July 5, 2025
Downtown Greenville, IL
Greenville, IL

Mascoutah's Fourth of July Fireworks

 July 4, 2025
Scheve Park
Mascoutah, IL

Farmers Market at Courthouse Square

 July 5, 2025
Downtown Square
Charleston, IL

Cross Street Market

 July 5, 2025
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Vine Street Market

 July 5, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Bracket Race #7 + Willis Racing MX Shootout, NHRA

 July 5, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Downtown Centralia Summer Concert Series

 July 5, 2025
The Yard at Crooked Creek Winery Downtown
Centralia, IL

Bracket Race #8

 July 6, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 July 8, 2025
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Washington County Fair

 July 8, 2025 - July 12, 2025
Washington County Fairgrounds
Nashville, IL

Du Quoin Concerts in the Park

 July 9, 2025
Keyes Park
Du Quoin, IL

Red Bud City Nights

 July 10, 2025
City Hall Park
Red Bud, IL

Fayette County Fair

 July 10, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Fayette County Fairgrounds
Brownstown, IL

District Nights

 July 10, 2025
Downtown O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL

Highland Thursday Night Live Concert Series

 July 10, 2025
Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Peanut Butter & Jam Festival

 July 11, 2025
Highland Downtown Square
Highland, IL

Lemonade Contest

 July 11, 2025
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Midnight Madness #5 Theme: Wild West Night

 July 11, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Hoyleton Hofbraufest

 July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Hoyleton Community Club
Hoyleton, IL

Farmers Market at Courthouse Square

 July 12, 2025
Downtown Square
Charleston, IL

Cross Street Market

 July 12, 2025
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Vandalia Farmers Market

 July 12, 2025
Next to Vandalia Statehouse
Vandalia, IL

Vine Street Market

 July 12, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Downtown Centralia Summer Concert Series

 July 12, 2025
The Yard at Crooked Creek Winery Downtown
Centralia, IL

VP Racing Lubricants No-time Streetcar Showdown #4

 July 12, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Cork and Pork Festival

 July 12, 2025
Picquet Park
Sainte Marie, IL

Music at Metter Concert Series

 July 13, 2025
Metter Park
Columbia, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 July 15, 2025
Highland Square
Highland, IL


Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

Explore Our Event Calendar
Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The 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.
Check out our calendar of events!
Kids Summer Camp 2025

Kids Summer Camp 2025

 June 2, 2025 - August 1, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Restoration Ranch | Shiloh, IL
Archery Class for Beginners

Archery Class for Beginners

 June 2, 2025 - August 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Restoration Ranch | Shiloh, IL
Marshall Farmers Market

Marshall Farmers Market

 June 6, 2025 - August 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Courthouse Square | Marshall, IL

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