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Events in Downstate Illinois

Events in Downstate Illinois

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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.

  • Western Region (Orange) – Close to St. Louis, MO
  • Central Region (Blue) – Close to Springfield, IL
  • Eastern Region (Yellow) – Close to Terre Haute, IN

Grand American World Trapshooting Championships

 July 29, 2026 - August 8, 2026
World Shooting & Recreational Complex
Sparta, IL

Marion County Agricultural Fair

 August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Marion County Fairgrounds
Salem, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 August 4, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 August 4, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 August 6, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 August 6, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

District Nights

 August 6, 2026
Downtown O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL

Clark County Fair

 August 7, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Clark County Fairgrounds
Marshall, IL

Night Out on the National Road

 August 7, 2026
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Marshall Farmers Market

 August 7, 2026
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

RCRC White Squirrel Triathlon

 August 8, 2026
Olney, IL
Olney, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 August 8, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Cross Street Market

 August 8, 2026
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Downtown Paris Farmers Market

 August 8, 2026
North Side of the Square
Paris, IL

Flora Community Market

 August 8, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 August 8, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Vandalia Farmers Market

 August 8, 2026
Next to Vandalia City Hall
Vandalia, IL

Watermelon Festival

 August 8, 2026
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Cumberland County Fair

 August 8, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
Greenup, IL

Crooked Creek Winery Downtown Summer Concert Series

 August 8, 2026
Downtown Centralia
Centralia, IL

Craft with your Canine

 August 8, 2026
The Barkery
Belleville, IL

Veterans Songwriting Retreat

 August 8, 2026
Klucker Hall
Shiloh, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 August 11, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 August 11, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Chamber Days Street Carnival

 August 12, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Market Street
Mount Carmel, IL

67th Annual Steam, Gas, and Threshing Show

 August 12, 2026 - August 16, 2026
American Thresherman Association, Inc.
Pinckneyville, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 August 13, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

NBRA US Title Series at Raccoon Lake

 August 13, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Raccoon Lake
Centralia, IL

Columbia Community Market

 August 13, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentleman of Verona

 August 13, 2026
Bandshell in Bellevue Park
Belleville, IL

Trenton Fest 2026

 August 14, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Trenton Community Park
Trenton, IL

Columbia Days Festival and Parade

 August 14, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Metter Park/Main Street
Columbia, IL

Cruisin the Dam Car Show

August 14, 2026
Mariner's Village Resort
Carlyle, IL

Vandalia Car Show & Cruise

 August 14, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Downtown Vandalia
Vandalia, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 August 15, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Cross Street Market

 August 15, 2026
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Downtown Paris Farmers Market

 August 15, 2026
North Side of the Square
Paris, IL

Flora Community Market

 August 15, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 August 15, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Crooked Creek Winery Downtown Summer Concert Series

 August 15, 2026
Downtown Centralia
Centralia, IL

Chester Cruise-In

 August 15, 2026
COHEN RECREATION COMPLEX
Chester, IL

Travis Tritt Live in Concert at Castle Ridge

 August 15, 2026
Castle Ridge Event Venue
Centralia, IL

WSCCC Car Show

 August 16, 2026
Olney City Park, Olney, IL
Olney, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 August 18, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 August 18, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 August 20, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 August 20, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Centralia Balloon Fest

 August 21, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Fairview Park
Centralia, IL

Carlyle Farmers Market

 August 21, 2026
Carlyle VFW
Carlyle, IL

Carlyle Farmers Market

 August 21, 2026
Carlyle VFW
Carlyle, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 August 22, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Cross Street Market

 August 22, 2026
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Downtown Paris Farmers Market

 August 22, 2026
North Side of the Square
Paris, IL

Flora Community Market

 August 22, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 August 22, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Nashville Songwriters Live at Venue on Main: Emily Myers & Jessica Terrell

 August 22, 2026
Venue on Main
Belleville, IL

Family Fun Day at Centralia Balloon Fest

 August 23, 2026
Fairview Park
Centralia, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 August 25, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 August 25, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

100 Years of Horsepower

 August 27, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Renner Stock Farms
Belleville, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 August 27, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 August 27, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Adult Sailing Seminar

 August 27, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle, IL

NBRA USTS Outboard Powerboat Racing at Vandalia Lake

 August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Vandalia Lake
Vandalia, IL

Du Quoin State Fair

 August 28, 2026 - September 6, 2026
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
Du Quoin, IL

Midwest Salute to the Arts

 August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Moody Park
Fairview Heights, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 August 29, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Cross Street Market

 August 29, 2026
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Downtown Paris Farmers Market

 August 29, 2026
North Side of the Square
Paris, IL

EPOC GAMES

 August 29, 2026
American Farm Heritage Museum Greenville IL
Greenville, IL

Flora Community Market

 August 29, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 August 29, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

New Baden Farmers Market

 August 29, 2026
New Baden Village Park
New Baden, IL

Red Bud America 250 Community Festival

 August 29, 2026
Lincoln Park
Red Bud, IL

Summer Sundown

 August 29, 2026
Wild Child Flower Farm
Sumner, IL

Une Soirée au Cabaret (An Evening at the Cabaret)

 August 29, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Charleston, IL

Music at Metter Park

 August 30, 2026
Metter Park
Columbia, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 September 1, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

An Evening of Flute Music by Iranian Composers at Eastern Illinois University

 September 1, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL


Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

Explore Our Event Calendar
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.
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Grand American World Trapshooting Championships

Grand American World Trapshooting Championships

 July 29, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
World Shooting & Recreational Complex | Sparta, IL
Marion County Agricultural Fair

Marion County Agricultural Fair

 August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Marion County Fairgrounds | Salem, IL
Highland Farmer's Market

Highland Farmer's Market

 August 4, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Highland Square | Highland, IL

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