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St. Charles
"Treasure
hunters love shopping in St. Charles’ many unique stores. Pick up a gift
today."
People
from throughout the Midwest visit historic St. Charles for many reasons:
the
award-winning festivals, parades and concerts
the
range of dining and entertainment options, from ‘white linen’ to al
fresco
the
diversity of shopping, from ‘unique boutiques’ to antique hunting
the
friendly people, who offer service as quick as their welcoming smile
No
matter your interest, St. Charles has something for you: culture, sports,
shopping, dining, sight-seeing … or just ‘lazing around’ with a relaxing
stroll along our tree-lined riverbanks.
Each
year, tens of thousands of people like you visit historic St. Charles
… to Shop. Dine. Explore. Stay.
St. Charles Fine Art Show 05/24/2008 10:00 a.m. Through 05/25/2008
1st Avenue between Main / Illinois Streets
Juried Fine art show features 100 of the best artists from throughout the U.S., in a beautiful downtown setting along the east bank of the Fox River. Show features works in many media, as well as live music, exhibitions, silent auction, artist awards, as well as art ehibits / sales in numerous downtown businesses. Free admission and parking
Concerts in the Park 06/05/2008 7:00 p.m. Through 08/07/2008
Lincoln Park; on Main Street (Rt. 64) between 4th and 5th Streets
Weekly series of free concerts, every Thursday evening. Bring the whole family to enjoy the free music; bring a picnic dinner, or buy food / soft drinks from select vendors. Dance to a different band each week.
Pride of the Fox RiverFest 06/06/2008 Through 06/08/2008
various venues throughout downtown
Entertainment for al ages, RiverFest offers dragon boat races on the river, a carnival, art and craft shows, numouers concerts (both for children and adults), beer gardens, and more. Events and activities are free.
Bloomington Gold Corvette Show 06/26/2008 Through 06/29/2008
Pheasant Run Resort, east Main Street (Rt. 64)
America's longest-running Corvette show. 35th annual show includes variety pf special events for car enthusiasts; swap meet, exhibit, auction, etc. See automotive works of art exhibited on the resort's bucolic golf course.
Bob Leonard Memorial Walk 08/16/2008 TBD Through 06/29/2008
along both banks of the Fox River through downtown
Features a scenic walk along the banks fo the Fox River. Walkers raise money in memory of Bob Leonard, a long-time Downtown Partnership volunteer and River Corridor committee chairman. Funds are used toward river corridor projects -- walkway, riverbank stabilization, landscaping, etc. Entertainment, picnic lunch, t-sirts are provided to registered participants. Walk route includes the many projects on which Bob devited his energies.
More than 100 custom-designed, hand-made scarecrows -- from traditional and child-like to whimsical and mechanical -- populate the park. Festival includes free live entertainment, great food, interactive children's events, music, and the Fox Art & Craft show ... and much more! Everything is family-oriented, so bring the kids and grandma!
Lighting of the Lights 11/28/2008 5:00 p.m. Through 10/12/2008
Lincoln Park -- Main Street and 4th / 5th Streets
Traditional Lighting of the Lights as the mayor and children throw the switch to illuminate all of downtown; street lights, Christmas trees, the City parks ... all holiday lights go on at the same time. Holiday music and songs prior to the officla Lighting, followed by the arrival of Santa and his elves. Downtown businesses are open all day prior to the Lighting, as well as after. Great occasion to welcome friends and family from out of town and make it truly a Holiday Homecoming.
Electric Christmas Parade 11/29/2008 5:30 p.m. Through 10/12/2008
Main Street, between 6th St. and 4th Avenue
This 85-unit, full-illuminated parade is one of the first night-time parades in Illinois. Features marching bands, car clubs, live animals, unique lighted floats, celebrity Grand Marshall ... 2007 parade featured a 4-car train, a smoke-breathing dragon, a 30-foot long pirate ship .... ALL brightly lit in the crisp night air. Of course, what Christmas Parade would be complete without the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Prior to the parade, come enjoy a free movie at 10 a.m. or a free concert at 2 p.m. in the Arcada Theater, or watch ice sculpting, enjoy the strolling Victorian carolers, do some shopping in the four unique quadrants of downtown, and sample our diverse restaurant choices.
05/10/2008 8:00am -1:00pm or sell-out Through 10/12/2008 Vandalia Country Market - Downtown Vandalia, IL, 431 West Gallatin
Downtown Vandalia, IL, 431 West Gallatin
EVERY SATURDAY through October!!!
Vandalia Main Street's version of the local Farmer's Market. On any given day you'll find locally grown produce, meat and eggs, hand-made crafts, even local art! Also at the Vandalia Country Market, you can sample the lemonade made by local children. Drop in to see what's new this week!
For vendor information, visit our website at www.vandaliamainstreet.com
Vandalia Country Market, Market Master Ginger Boas, 618-283-2753, info@vandaliamainstreet.com, www.vandaliamainstreet.com
