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Fluorspar Festival

Fri, Oct 09 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026

312 Main St, Rosiclare, IL 62982

The Fluorspar Festival is a proud county tradition celebrating our rich fluorspar heritage. Each year, it serves as a reminder that our greatest resource is not just what comes from the ground - but the people who call this place home.

The festival starts on Friday with a Pet Parade, Bike Parade, Glow-in-the-Dark events, and a Festival Photo Contest
Saturday will feature over 37 vendors, gospel music in the morning, parade, historical fluorspar mining lecture, fluorite mine dig pile, car/truck/motorcycle show, must-see live music performances, Bandy’s Power wheel derby, demonstrations, face painting, and more

Sunday enjoy a Sound bath experience in the riverside park with Girl Gong Wild, guided hike with Hiking with Shawn, and a “Walk with God” community event along the Ohio river.

Places to stay nearby...

Horseshoe Bend Campground

Rosiclare

Located in ridge above creek, over two mile creek bank fishing, natural marina on three mile creek, peaceful, scenic beauty.

Read more about Horseshoe Bend Campground

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