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Events in Southern Illinois

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.









Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

November 9, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

March 8, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Thursday Night Karaoke @ Iron Saddle Ranch

March 9, 2023 - May 25, 2023
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

The Schwag at Lincoln Theatre

March 31, 2023
Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL

Brewery Collectible

April 1, 2023
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Craft and Vendor Fair

April 1, 2023
Sugar Creek Township Fire Protection District
Trenton, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

April 1, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

Micro Market

April 1, 2023
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

April 1, 2023
Bellevue Park
Belleville, IL

Colonial Market Faire

April 1, 2023 - April 2, 2023
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
Prairie du Rocher, IL

20th Fashion Promenade

April 1, 2023
St. Clair Country Club
Belleville, IL

Lebanon IL Sip n Shop

April 1, 2023
Lebanon Brick Street
Lebanon, IL

Villas of Holly Brook Easter Bunny Pictures

April 1, 2023
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel, IL

Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt

April 1, 2023
The Weingarten
Belleville, IL

Bellegaritaville Pub Crawl

April 1, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

April 2, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

The Gym Bob's Jamboree Show

April 2, 2023
Gym Bobs
Bible Grove, IL

Book Bazaar 2023

April 3, 2023 - April 8, 2023
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

April 7, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

April 8, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

New Baden Spring Market

April 8, 2023
New Baden O.W. Billhartz Civic Center
New Baden, IL

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

April 8, 2023
Mount Carmel City Park
Mount Carmel, IL

Main Street Kid's Day

April 8, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Easter Sunday Bottomless Brunch

April 9, 2023
Castle Ridge
Centralia, IL

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

April 12, 2023
Coulterville Ball Park
Coulterville, IL

Main Street Mingle

April 13, 2023 - March 13, 2023
Downtown Belleville Main Street
Belleville, IL

Rotten Egg Hunt

April 14, 2023
TBD
Columbia, IL

Foghat at the Lincoln Theatre

April 14, 2023
Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL

Micro Market

April 15, 2023
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Belleville Flea Market

April 15, 2023 - April 16, 2023
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Sausagefest - 7 Year Anniversary Party

April 15, 2023
Stubborn German Brewing Company
Waterloo, IL

New Genesis Wrestling presents the Right to Fight

April 15, 2023
Leu Civic Center
Mascoutah, IL

Martinis in the Meadow

April 21, 2023
Fletcher's Kitchen & Tap - Swansea
Swansea, IL

St. Louis Antique Show

April 22, 2023 - April 23, 2023
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

"America's First Ladies" by Emilie Land

April 22, 2023
Monroe County History Museum
Waterloo, IL

Homebrew & Music Walk

April 22, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Poker Run

April 23, 2023
Begins in Millstadt, then to Fountain, Maeystown, Red Bud, and Paderborn
Waterloo, IL

Spring Classics Vendor Market

April 23, 2023
Gateway Classic Cars
O'Fallon, IL

Taste of Downstate IL

April 26, 2023
Discover Downstate Illinois
Swansea, IL

Build Your Own Charcuterie Board

April 26, 2023
Grappa Growlers
Belleville, IL

Food Truck Friday

April 28, 2023
The Weingarten
Belleville, IL

Caffeine and Chrome

April 29, 2023
Gateway Classic Cars
O'Fallon, IL

Micro Market

April 29, 2023
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Tough Mudder 2023

April 29, 2023 - April 30, 2023
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Pups, Poses, & Pints

April 30, 2023
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL



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