This Weekend in
Southern Illinois
 
By the time Friday rolls around, who wants to waste time searching for things to do while the precious weekend seconds tick away? At DiscoverCU, we've made it easy for you to quickly and easily keep track of hot events coming up on the weekend in Southern Illinois as the week progresses.

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Saturday!

Alton Block Party!

Saturday, July 26th,  Third Street between Piasa and State Alton holds a FREE downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and the bands begin playing at 6:30.  For more information call 618-465-6676. 

Saturday!

Music Under the Stars!

Saturday, July 26th, Enjoy the cool summer nights and local musicians as you listen to Music Under the Stars! This week's local musician is Sam West! Bring your date, family and friends. Also you may want to consider bringing blankets or lawn chairs. Music is from 5-9pm! The kitchen will remain open, so you can have dinner here too!  For more information, contact (618)-893-9463 or to visit the website, click here. 

Sunday!


Old Time Music Fete!

Sunday, July 27th, Don't miss the Old Time Music Fete being held at the Historic Cahokia Courthouse. There will be several music sessions in different areas plus kids arts and crafts, and the courthouse porch will hold the main session complete with professional sound system! Food and drink will be available for purchase. The event will be held rain or shine! Sponsored by Fete du Bon Vieux Temps, Inc., KDHX FM88, and PepsiCo. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Madison County Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council - a state agency. Additional funding provided by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. For more information call 618-332-1782 or e-mail at cahokiacourt@sbcglobal.net.

Weekend!

Be sure to check out your local County Fair!

Friday July 25th - Sunday July 27th,  Be sure to check out your local County Fair! Shows, exhibits, food, rides, demo derbies, tractor pulls, and so much more! Come see what is going on in your area! The fairs going on this weekend include: the Edwards County Fair, the Madison County Fair, the Saline County Fair, and the White County Fair! Check with your local Chamber of Commerce for times and places, or check our Community Calendar when you click here.