Festivals calendar, May 2008

MAY

2 -- Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 907 Main St., Highland. Enjoy your lunch on the historic downtown square. Outdoor entertainment, sandwiches, popcorn. Sponsored by Highland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland. Free.

2 -- Springfest & Street Dance, Mascoutah. Old-fashioned fun with games for kids.

2-3 -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday, river's edge, Niedringhaus and Illinois 3, Granite City. Hosted by the Mexican Honorary Commission. Deejay from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday. Saturday attractions include strong man presentation at 2 p.m., Mexican folklore dancing from 6 to 7 p.m. with $8 admission, music by Fantasia from 7 to 11 p.m., inflatables for children. Beverages, food for sale.

2-3 -- Agape Fest, Greenville College, Greenville. Christian music festival.

3 -- Kids Day at the Fort, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort de Chartres State Historic Site near Prairie du Rocher. Free. Native American Village features new and expanded activities including the game of Lacrosse and storytelling featuring Indian lore. Also, write with a quill pen, watch kettle corn being made, attend a puppet show, make and use a jump rope or small leather bag; play period yard games such as boule, sack race, hoop and stick, tug of war, nine pins and archery; face painting; trading post.

3 -- Cinco de Mayo, 4-10:30 p.m., Third Street between Piasa and State, downtown Alton. Mexican food, music, dancers, children's activities at 4 p.m., bands start at 6:30 p.m.

3 -- Concert in the Park, 7 p.m., Cleaon Etzkorn bandstand, Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville. Edwardsville High School Band Alumni tribute concert. Pays tribute to over 75 years of band performances. Bring lawnchairs.

3 -- Tour de Stooges, Lindendale Park, Highland. Routes of 15, 22, 31, 42 and 64 miles offered. $30 adults, $20 children. Lunch and Three Stooges movies after ride. Rest stops have snacks. http://stooges.rogerkramercycling.org.

3 -- Car Cruise, 6-9 p.m., downtown Lebanon. Music, 50/50, prizes. Hosted by Laker's Car Club.

3 -- Craft Fair and Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Evansville riverfront. Cane pole furnished or bring your own. Prizes awarded. Tea party at the craft fair, bake sale. Sponsored by Evansville Business Association.

3 -- May Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Lebanon. Vendors, artisans, flowers, herbs, architectural and gardening items, food, pony rides.

3 -- Spring Fun Walk/Ride, 9 a.m. Saturday, St. John United Church of Christ, Maeystown. Five miles. Registration at 8:30 a.m. $20 adults; $10 16 and under. Benefits summer programs at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services.

3 -- Wade Ray Memorial Fiddlers Frolic and Bluegrass Show, Sparta Lions club, Sparta. $7 adults, $3.50 children. Food available. Presented by George Portz.

3 -- Law Day 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m. downtown Belleville. Sponsored by Craig Virgin and the St. Clair County Bar Association. Celebrating National Law Day. Benefits Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation. Awards, trophies in 5K. Beverages, food, raffle. 537-9500.

3 -- Storytelling, 2 p.m., Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville.

3-4 -- Mayfest 2008, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 406 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Saturday: flower and gardening activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; book fair/used book sale; Chic Boutique in the parish hall; craft/vendor booths and food booth; craft activities and storytelling for children; musical performances and strolling musicians; tours of historic church; working blacksmith. Sunday events: festival eucharist at 10 a.m.; book fair/used book sale from noon to 4 p.m.; Edwardsville High School String Orchestra at 2 p.m.; traditional English Tea and Edwardsville String Quartet at 3 p.m.

3-4 -- Wood River Rendezvous, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Routes 3 and 143, Wood River. Historical re-enactment of the 1700-1840s frontier era. Period music, tomahawk throw, artisans/traders, black powder shoot, Lewis & Clark re-enactors, food, children's activities. Opening ceremony each day at 10 a.m., battle at 2 p.m. both days.

4 -- Spring Fling Parish Social, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. St. James Catholic Church, 405 W. Madison, Millstadt. Spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., music by Second Generation Swing, adult and children's games, cow patty bingo at 4 p.m.

4 -- Maeystown Fruehlingsfest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, downtown Maeystown. Country, folk art, garden and architectural antiques, flowers and herbs for sale, food, creek side wine garden served by Ravissant Winery.

9 -- Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 907 Main St., Highland. Outdoor entertainment, sandwiches, popcorn. Sponsored by Highland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland.

9 -- Senior Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Programs and Services for Older Persons, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Dancing with the RSVP Orchestra, table games, prizes, lunch is $4 per person, antique car show.

9-11 -- Spring Beach Jam 2008, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday; noon-1 a.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Pontoon Beach. Features seven bands and acoustic acts (Borderline, RX Blues Band, The Alley Band, Frantic, Rock Bottom, American Dream, Michael J). Also, bike wash for charity, food concession, contests. $22 weekend pass; $10 per day.

9-11 -- Fairview Heights Homecoming, Longacre Park, Fairview Heights. Rides, food, games.

10 -- Car Cruise, 6-9 p.m. Hardee's Restaurant, Illinois 3 and 270, Granite City. Hosted by Piston Pushers Auto Club.

10 -- Pow Wow, picnic grounds, Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville. Vendors, food, drumming and dancing.

10-11 -- Lewis & Clark Departure Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Hartford. Re-enactors portray life as members of the Corps of Discovery preparing for their trip west.

16 -- Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 907 Main St., Highland. Outdoor entertainment, sandwiches, popcorn. Sponsored by Highland Chamber of Commerce and the city of Highland.

16 -- MS Family Fun Day, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Music by Double D Band from 6 to 11 p.m., rides open from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday rides from 1 to 10 p.m., kids craft area from noon to 3 p.m., craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., raffles, silent auction, vehicle cruise-in, equestrian clinic from noon to 3 p.m., food court. Entertainment Saturday is Kevin Heim from 10 a.m. to noon; St. Paul Jazz Band, noon-1 p.m., Chris Miles from 1 to 2:30 p.m., MS spokesman from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Highland Twirlettes, 3-4 p.m., Yesterday Band from 4 to 7 p.m., Savis Davis Band from 8 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds go to fight MS.

16-17 -- Randolph County Pig Party, Steeleville. Barbecue cookoff, live music.

16-17 -- Swansea Firemen's Picnic, Mel Price Park, Caseyville Ave., Swansea. On Friday: 5 p.m.-midnight with Cactus Moon Band from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. On Saturday: 4 p.m.-midnight, parade at 5 p.m. and music by Avery Hill Band from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

16-18 -- Art on the Square, 5-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Belleville. One hundred artists will participate in the juried art show in a broad array of media. Continuous entertainment on the Main Stage and children's stage. Art demonstrations. Children's art activity area with make-it-and-take-it projects. Student art show. Cafe and market on the square. Free admission.

16-18 -- O'Fallon Mayfest -- O'Fallon City Park. Parade, car show, mile run, rides, games, music.. Sponsored by the O'Fallon Booster Club.

17 -- Car Cruise, 6-9 p.m. Culvers Restaurant, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Hosted by Laker's Car Club.

17 -- MidAmerica River Expo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., National Great Rivers Museum, No. 2 Lock & Dam way, East Alton. Boating safety celebration, food, antique boat show, segway rides, live pelican shows.

17 -- Grafton Flood Fest, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mason Hollow Park, Main and Springfield, Grafton jon boat parade, crowning of the Catfish Queen, games, washers tournament, body building sand hurling contest, live entertainment.

17-18 -- St. Patrick Strawberry Festival,, St. Patrick's Church, 1 Pioneer Lane, Ruma.

17-18 -- Strawberry Festival, Eckert's, Belleville.

18 -- Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Jacob Park, St. Jacob. Strawberry desserts, games for children, crafts, entertainment. Trailnet bike ride. 644-2655.

18 -- Kids Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville. Hands-on activities including flintknapping, pottery making, Indian games, corn grinding, spear throwing, identifying animal tracks and pelts, Indian dance group. Food, refreshments.

23 -- Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 907 Main St., Highland. Outdoor entertainment, sandwiches, popcorn. Sponsored by Highland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland.

23-24 -- Maeystown Homecoming, Maeystown, 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Food, beverages, fried chicken plates on Saturday only. Rides, games, Fredbird, Bud Light Brigade, Krazy Klowns, duck race at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday. Music by Fountain Creek from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Aftershock from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

23-25 -- Spring Greek Festival, 4-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea. Greek food and pastries, Greek band and dancers.

23-25 -- Elks Fest 2008, 6-11 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Granite City Elk's Lodge, 4801 Maryville Road, Granite City. Music, food, games, rides.

23-25 -- Nashville Maifest, Memorial Park, Nashville. Slow-pitch tournament, live music, children's entertainment, food, refreshments.

24 -- Midwest Regional Fly-In, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Louis Downtown Airport, Cahokia. Features ultralights, powered parachutes, light sport aircrafts, warbirds plus an auto show with vintage and classic cars. $1 admission. RC Aircraft Aerobatic demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

24-26 -- Memorial Day Weekend Festival, Eckert's Farm, Belleville. Goodies, wagon rides and more.

25 -- Maifest and 142nd Anniversary Celebration, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Turner/Metter Park, Columbia. Sponsored by Columbia Gymnastic Association. Entertainment: Waterloo German Band, noon-4 p.m., Band Room Brass, 5-7 p.m., dancing and gymnastics exhibitions by the Turning School classes. Chicken dinners, bratwurst dinners, sandwiches.

26 -- Memorial Day in Hecker, 9:30 a.m., St. Augustine's Cemetery, Hecker. Guest speakers, music, flyover, recognition of local veterans and other dignitaries. If rain, event will be held inside the Hecker Community Center.

30 -- Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 907 Main St., Highland. Outdoor entertainment, sandwiches, popcorn. Sponsored by Highland Chamber of Commerce and the city of Highland.

30 -- Ainad's Annual Circus Parade, 7:30 p.m., 17th and West Main streets, Belleville. Parade ends at Mascoutah Avenue and East Main Street.

30-June 1 -- Ss. Peter & Paul Homecoming, 207 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Friday attractions: noon-11 p.m., food, rides, games, refreshments, bands, Sparkle the Clown from 2 to 4 p.m. with balloons and face painting, Collinsville High School Jazz Band from 2 to 4 p.m., raffle drawings, music by Ticket to the Beatles from 7 to 11 p.m. On Saturday: noon-11 p.m., 5K run/walk at 8 a.m., food, rides, games, refreshments, raffles, former St. Louis Cardinal baseball players autograph booth from noon to 2 p.m., Fredbird from 2 to 3 p.m., music by Blue Marlin Band from 2 to 5 p.m., Sparkle the Clown from 3 to 5 p.m., Mass at 4:30 p.m., music by Z Band with Elvis from 7 to 11 p.m. On Sunday: noon-10 p.m., 8 and 10:30 a.m. Mass, music by USAF Starlifter Band from 1:45 to 3 p.m., Jean Kittrell and the St. Louis Rivermen from 4 to 6 p.m., raffle drawings and music by Wild, Cool & Swingin from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

31-June 1 -- Ainad Shrine Circus, 2, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1, 6 p.m. Sunday, Belle Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville. $12 per person for adults, $8 for children. Tickets available at Schnucks, Hucks or Moto Mart stores.

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