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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

Book Bazaar 2026

 April 1, 2026 - April 4, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 3, 2026 - April 4, 2026
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 3, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 April 4, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

SICW Wrestling at the Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 April 4, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
Belleville, IL

Illinois Association Museums on the Road

 April 10, 2026
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 April 11, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival

April 11, 2026
Waterloo, IL 62298
Waterloo, IL

Robinson Daffodil Festival

 April 11, 2026
Robinson City Park
Robinson, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 April 11, 2026
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Main Street Kids' Day

 April 11, 2026
Belleville Main Street
Belleville, IL

Wild Child Girl's Day Out

 April 11, 2026
Wild Child Flower Farm
Sumner, IL

Belleville Songwriter Festival

 April 11, 2026
Venue on Main
Belleville, IL

Colonial Market Faire

 April 11, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Fort de Chartres
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Blues Fest at Castle Ridge

 April 11, 2026
Castle Ridge Event Venue
Centralia, IL

Motorcycle Swap Meet

 April 12, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park
Belleville, IL

Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

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

Columbia City Wide Yard Sale

 April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026
City Wide
Columbia, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 April 18, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Belleville Barkfest

 April 18, 2026
Stookey Township Park
Belleville, IL

Restoration Ranch Spring Market

April 18, 2026
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, IL

Stars, Stripes, and Street Vibes

 April 18, 2026
Trenton City Hall
Trenton, IL

Wild Child Flower Farm Spring Pop-Up Shop

 April 18, 2026
Glik's
Olney, IL

This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woodie Guthrie

 April 18, 2026
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Lerna, IL

Philharmonic Chorale: From Sea to Shining Sea

 April 19, 2026
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Belleville, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 April 25, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 April 25, 2026
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Spring Artisan Market

 April 25, 2026
Highland High School
Highland, IL

St. Louis Antique Festival

 April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Swansea, IL

Taste of the District

 April 25, 2026
Vine Street District
O'Fallon, IL

The Frosted Republic: How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake

 April 25, 2026
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Lerna, IL

The Barkery Lot

 April 29, 2026
4th and West Main St
Belleville, IL

Carlyle City Wide Yard Sales

 May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
City Wide
Carlyle, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

2026 King Kat Fishing Tournament

 May 2, 2026
Lake Carlyle
Carlyle, IL

Millstadt Village-Wide Yard Sales

 May 2, 2026
Across Town
Millstadt, IL

Mount Carmel Indoor Farmers Market

 May 2, 2026
Market Street Mercantile
Mount Carmel, IL

Spring Fling Festival

 May 2, 2026
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Belleville Strawberry Fest

 May 2, 2026
Belleville Tourism
Belleville, IL

Clinton County Vintage Market

 May 2, 2026
Clinton County Historical Museum
Carlyle, IL

Man Cave Extravaganza

 May 2, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Swansea, IL

FAMILY FUN DAY 2026

 May 2, 2026
COHEN RECREATION COMPLEX
Chester, IL

Locust Street Historical Fair

 May 2, 2026
Historic Downtown Centralia
Centralia, IL

Derby Day Celebration Downtown Mascoutah

 May 2, 2026
Rt. 4 & Main Mascoutah
Mascoutah, IL

National Crappie League Tournament

 May 2, 2026
Carlyle Lake
Carlyle, IL

Maeystown Fruhlingsfest

 May 3, 2026
Corner George Inn
Maeystown, IL

Show Me Reptile Show

 May 3, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Swansea, IL

Grease Fest

 May 3, 2026
Pistol City Restaurant & Saloon
Coulterville, IL

Metro East 2025 Spring Concert

 May 3, 2026
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Belleville, IL

Salute to America - 250 Years of American Music

 May 3, 2026
CENTRALIA CULTURAL SOCIETY
Centralia, 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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Check out our calendar of events!
Book Bazaar 2026

Book Bazaar 2026

 April 1, 2026 - April 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center | Belleville, IL
Easter Egg-Citement

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 3, 2026 - April 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Eckert's Country Store & Farms | Belleville, IL
Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 3, 2026 - April 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo | Nashville, IL

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