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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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3rd PawPaw Festival in Paw Paw
Paw Paw Veterans Park • Sep 26 @ 10AM
Celebrate the native pawpaw fruit Sept. 26 in Paw Paw, Illinois, with tastings, food, vendors, live music and family-friendly festival fun. Read more about 3rd PawPaw Festival in Paw Paw -
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Annual Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Illinois State Fairgrounds • Sep 26 @ 9AM
The Annual Artisan Market takes place at the Orr building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds September 26th. Read more about Annual Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds -
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Art In The Garden
Mandala Gardens • Sep 26 @ 11AM
“Art in the Garden” is an art festival experience made for the Southern Illinois community to connect, create and celebrate the arts. Read more about Art In The Garden -
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Bartlett Oktoberfest
Leiseberg Park • Sep 25 – Sep 26 @ 4PM
Enjoy a weekend filled with live music, dancing, American and German cuisine, activities for all ages, beer and wine, local vendors, shopping, and of course, Oktoberfest… Read more about Bartlett Oktoberfest -
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Belleville Main Street Marathon
Downtown Belleville • Sep 26 @ 7AM
Run 26.2 or 13.1 miles along America’s longest Main Street, then celebrate with a finisher medal, pizza, DJ and special local beer. Full marathon is a… Read more about Belleville Main Street Marathon -
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Chicago CF Cycle for Life 2026
Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling • Sep 26 @ 9AM
The Chicago CF Cycle for Life is a bike ride fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will take place at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling… Read more about Chicago CF Cycle for Life 2026 -
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Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji
Copley Theatre • Sep 26
Join Nick Gaza, Vikram Balaji and host Tim Benker for a night of big laughs. Read more about Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji