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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

Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

 April 15, 2026 - June 15, 2026
HOSTAS ON THE BLUFF
Fairview Heights, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 May 12, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 May 14, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 May 14, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Mascoutah Spring Fest 2026

 May 15, 2026
The Mill Stage
Mascoutah, IL

Art on the Square

 May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 May 16, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 May 16, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Strawberry Festival

 May 16, 2026
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Vine Street Market Strawberry Festival

 May 16, 2026
Downtown O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL

Belleville Flea Market

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

Highland Spring Shop Hop

 May 16, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Firebirdfest

 May 16, 2026
Courthouse Square
Waterloo, IL

Millpond Maifest

 May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Millpond Brewing
Millstadt, IL

Chester Cruise-In

 May 16, 2026
COHEN RECREATION COMPLEX
Chester, IL

Richland County Spring Crash Demolition Derby

 May 16, 2026
Richland County Fairgrounds
Olney, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 May 19, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 May 21, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 May 21, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 May 23, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Flora Community Market

 May 23, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 May 23, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Eli Young Band - Strange Hours Tour

 May 23, 2026
Castle Ridge
Centralia, IL

Martinsville Agricultural Fair

 May 24, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Martinsville Fairgrounds
Martinsville, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 May 26, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 May 26, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 May 28, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 May 28, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Adult Sailing Seminar

 May 28, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Smok'n in the Park

 May 29, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Smithton Turner Hall
Smithton, IL

Carlyle Farmers Market

 May 29, 2026
Carlyle VFW
Carlyle, IL

Marshall City-Wide Yard Sales

 May 30, 2026
City Wide
Marshall, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 May 30, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Flora Community Market

 May 30, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 May 30, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

New Baden Farmers Market

 May 30, 2026
New Baden Village Park
New Baden, IL

Sparta's Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America

 May 30, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Sparta IL
Sparta, IL

MUSIC AT THE PARK | Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton Tribute Band

 May 30, 2026
Merchants Park Mount Carmel, IL
Mount Carmel, IL

Highland Farmer's Market

 June 2, 2026
Highland Square
Highland, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 June 2, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Party in the Park: Blue Moon Blues Band

 June 3, 2026
Prairie du Rocher Village Park
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 June 4, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 June 4, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

District Nights

 June 4, 2026
Downtown O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL

Ainad Shriners Parade

 June 5, 2026
Ainad Shriners of Southern Illinois
East St. Louis, IL

Marshall Farmers Market

 June 5, 2026
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Bond County Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026
Greenville Square
Greenville, IL

Carmi Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration

 June 6, 2026
carmi municipal airport
Carmi, IL

Cross Street Market

 June 6, 2026
Cross Street
Robinson, IL

Downtown Paris Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026
North Side of the Square
Paris, IL

Flora Community Market

 June 6, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Perry County Fair

 June 6, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Pinckneyville Fairgrounds
Pinckneyville, IL

Maeystown Plein Air Paint Out

 June 6, 2026
Preservation Society Rock Mill and Museum
Maeystown, IL

56th Annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous

 June 6, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Fort de Chartres
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Hamilton County Fair

June 6, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
McLeansboro, IL

Junior Sailing Camp

 June 7, 2026 - June 12, 2026
Carlyle Sailing Association
Carlyle, IL

Music at Metter Park

 June 7, 2026
Metter Park
Columbia, IL

Waterloo Summer Band Concert Series

 June 9, 2026
Monroe County Bandstand
Waterloo, IL

Hot Rod Power Tour 2026

 June 10, 2026
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 June 11, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 June 11, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Bloomington Gold Corvette Show

 June 11, 2026 - June 13, 2026
World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway
Madison, IL


Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

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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.
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Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

 April 15, 2026 - June 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 AM
HOSTAS ON THE BLUFF | Fairview Heights, IL
Columbia Community Market

Columbia Community Market

 May 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Columbia American Legion | Columbia, IL
Swansea Farmers Market

Swansea Farmers Market

 May 14, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rural King Parking Lot | Swansea, IL

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