Alton, Illinois
Coming Events
September 2007Great Godfrey Maze
Friday, September 1 through Sunday, October 29, 2006
Friday: 5 PM to 9 PM
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 PM
Sunday: 1 PM to dusk
Get lost in two separate mazes cut into a seven acre cornfield.
Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park
1401 Stamper Lane
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1483Jersey County Victorian Festival
Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2, 3 & 4, 2006
7 AM to 5 PM
Living history featuring a large Civil Way reenactment, tour of the 1866 Fulkerson Mansion, working crafts and demonstrations, agricultural displays (steam engines, tractor, gas engines). Bluegrass music, Civil War style show, Gettysburg Address, Duel of Honor, Stagecoach Hold-Up and more.
Colonel Fulkerson Historic Farm
25007 US Highway 67
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5590St. Louis Rams Football
Sunday, Sept. 10 12:00 noon
See the St. Louis Rams versus Denver. Stay at the award winning BEALL MANSION the night before or night of the game and receive complimentary transportation to and from the game. See our BEALL MANSION St. Louis Rams Football Getaway for details.
Edward Jones Dome
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
Tickets 1-800-246-7267 or (314) 425-8830Alton Expo
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 thru Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
Wednesday thru Thursday 6 PM to 11 PM
Friday 6 PM to Midnight
Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 8 PM
Food, live entertainment, carnival rides, bingo and arts & crafts.
Alton Riverfront
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-3526Lewis & Clark Musical Festival
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 16 & 17, 2006
10 AM to 4 PM
Traditional music of the early 1800's including fiddles, dulcimers and flutes.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 251-5811Elsah Fall Quilt Retreat
Wednesday, September 20 - Friday, September 22, 2006
9 AM to 3 PM
Learn to make Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block and lunch from My Just Desserts.
Elsah Civic Center
51 Mill Street
Elsah, Illinois 62028
and
My Just Desserts - Elsah
18 LaSalle
Elsah, Illinois 62028
(618) 374-1607Third Thursdays “Women's Night Out”
September 21, 2006
5 PM to 9 PM
On the third Thursday of designated months, participating Alton, Illinois stores and businesses stay open late so you can shop, shop, shop! Make your Third Thursdays shopping spree even more special with a stay at The BEALL MANSION and receive a complimentary Third Thursdays gift. Click now for guest rooms and rates.
Downtown Alton, Illinois 62002
1-866-The-BEALL (1-866-843-2325)Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23 & 24, 2006
9 AM to 5 PM
A 1700-1840 Living History Festival. Includes an Artisan Village, foods of the period, a encampment, a black powder shoot, music, and dancers.
Lewis & Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 806-3095Riverside Flea Market
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23, 24, 2006
9 AM to 5 PM
Join in the fun at one of the largest flea markets in the region—the fourth weekend of every month from April through October.
Riverside Flea Market
Historic Boatworks
400 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-8210 or (618) 462-4991Lewis & Clark: Currents of Change Bike Ride
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Registration 8:30 to 10 AM
Celebrate the Bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark's return. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site from the 150 foot Hartford Tower scheduled to be open for this event.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 874-8552006 Wings & Wheels
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
10 AM to 4 PM
Aviation & antique car enthusiasts won't want to miss this. Display aircraft as well as watch fly-bys and formation flying throughout the day.
St. Louis Regional Airport
8 Terminal Drive
East Alton, IL 62024
618-259-2531Apple Festival
Saturday, September 30, 2006
10 AM to 5 PM
Enjoy this annual festival including historic tours of the museum, Cheney Mansion, Lone Star Country School, pet parade, food, and entertainment.
Jersey County Historical Society
601 North State St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3514Book Signing
Saturday, September 30, 2006
1 to 3PM
Taylor Pensoneau will sign copies of his books "Brothers Notorious: The Sheltons" and "The Summer of '50".
Second Reading Book Shop
16 East Broadway
Alton, Illinois 62002
(618) 462-2830Alton Block Party: Blues on the River
Saturday, September 30, 2006
4 PM to 10:30 PM
Third Street in Downtown Alton is where you will want to be for live music and dancing in the streets all summer long. Downtown area restaurants and bars will band offer festival-goers a wide variety of food and drink - Mexican, American, Italian and seafood. Kid's activities begin at 4 PM, adult fun and band at sundown.
Third Street in Downtown Alton
between Piasa & State Streets
Alton, IL 62002
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