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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay
Oct 03 – Oct 09
Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a… Read more about Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay -
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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Aug 23 @ 6:30PM
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin… Read more about Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show -
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Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest
Chicago Gaelic Park • Aug 21 – Aug 23
Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe featuring 40 musical acts, free parking, Irish import stores and Irish Step… Read more about Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest -
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Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fairgrounds • Aug 13 – Aug 23 @ 7AM
The Illinois State Fair has been celebrated nearly every year since 1953 as a showcase for Illinois agriculture. Come join the fun! Read more about Illinois State Fair -
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Long Table Dinner
Riverside Avenue • Aug 23 @ 4PM
The Long Table Dinner is a a multi-course al fresco waterfront dinner highlighting local St. Charles restaurants Read more about Long Table Dinner -
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Shawnee Hills 100
Aug 22 – Aug 23
Shawnee Hills 100 Mi, 100K, 50K is an entire weekend of outdoor and trail running fun for, not just the runners, but their family and friends! Read more about Shawnee Hills 100 -
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Shenandoah at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Aug 23 @ 7PM
Enjoy an evening of music from county powerhouse, Shenandoah, on August 23, 2026! Read more about Shenandoah at the Effingham Performance Center -
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Shinedown at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Illinois State Fair Grandstand • Aug 23 @ 8PM
Shinedown takes the stage at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 23rd. Read more about Shinedown at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand