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Before you hit the road, call to verify listings for the events you plan to attend. Dates and times are subject to change.
July 25-31 MADISON COUNTY FAIR, Highland. Call (618) 654-6656 or visit madcofair.com.
July 29 - Aug. 3 BOND COUNTY FAIR, Greenville. Call (618) 664-1412.
July 30 - Aug. 1 HERITAGE DAYS, Greenville. American Farm Heritage Museum, 1006 Ridge Avenue. Call (618) 267-3050 or visit americanfarmheritagemuseum.org.
July 30-31; Aug. 1, 6-8 THE WIZARD OF OZ, Highland. A theatrical presentation by Hard Road Theatre Productions. July 30-31 and August 6-7 at 7 p.m.; August 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. Highland Elementary School, 1600 Lindenthal Street. Call (618) 654-7748 or e-mail info@hardroad.org.
July 31 - Aug. 7 MARION COUNTY FAIR, Salem. Call (618) 548-1251 or visit marioncountyagfair.org.
July 31; Aug. 28 BLOCK PARTY, Alton. Featuring live music food from local restaurants and bars. 4 - 10:30 p.m. Third Street between Piasa & State in Downtown Alton. Call (618) 465-6676 or visit downtownalton.com.
Aug. 1-7 EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR, Altamont. Call (888) 854-3247 or visit effinghamcountyfair.com.
Aug. 5-8 THE WIZARD OF OZ, Breese. A theatrical presentation by Clinton County Showcase. All performances begin at 8 p.m. except for the last Sunday showing, which is at 2 p.m. $9 for adults; $7 for students and senior citizens. Northside Park, corner of 10th & Walnut. For reservations, call (618) 526-2866 or e-mail tickets@ccshowcase.com.
Aug. 7 STREET ART FESTIVAL, Highland. Stroll the streets while watching artists create chalk masterpieces on the pavement. Activities available for for young, aspiring artists. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free admission. Historic downtown square. Call (618) 654-3721.
Aug. 7 ARCHAEOLOGY DAY, Collinsville. Learn about petroglyphs, ancient crafts, and identifying animal bones. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey Street. Call (618) 346-5160 or visit cahokiamounds.org.
Aug. 8 PEACH FESTIVAL, Grafton. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission. Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Boulevard. Call (618) 786-2331 or visit pmlodge.net.
Aug. 10-14 ST. CLAIR COUNTY FAIR, Belleville. Call (618) 235-0666 or visit bcfairgrounds.net.
Aug. 13 “CRUSIN’ THE DAM” CAR SHOW, Carlyle. Featuring vintage cars, live entertainment, food, and games. Mariner’s Village Inn & Suites, 1 Resort Drive. Call (618) 765-2199 during the day or (618) 664-4352 in the evening.
Aug. 13-22 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR, Springfield. Call (217) 782-6661 or visit illinoisstatefair.info.
Aug. 14 TRIATHLON, Wood River. Registration fee applies. 7:30 a.m. Aquatic Center, 670 Whitelaw Avenue. Call (618) 251-3130.
Aug. 15 MID-AUGUST MELTDOWN, Effingham. Sprint/Olympic triathlon race consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. Lake Sara Beach. For more information or to register, visit cuttingedgeevents.net.
Aug. 27-29 MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS, Fairview Heights. This prestigious fine arts show features some of the best sculptors, painters, and creators of decorative and wearable art in the entire U.S. Friday 7 - 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Longacre Park, 525 South Ruby Lane. Visit midwestsalute.com.
Aug. 28-29 OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL, Dow. A steam, gas, and threshing show featuring antique tractors and engines, old-fashioned food, live entertainment and heritage demonstrations. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tri-County Antique Club, 23946 State Highway 3. Call (618) 466-7206 or visit tricountyantiqueclub.org.
Aug. 28-29 HARVEST TIME FESTIVAL, Carlyle. A fun-filled arts and crafts event. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Carlyle City Park. Call Jamie at (618) 594-8551.
Southwestern Electric Cooperative, 525 US Route 40, Greenville, IL 62246. Ph: 800.637.8667 Email: info@sweci.com