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For more info, call (618) 466-1483 ext. 3 or go
to GodfreyIL.org.
In a WICKED twist, The 2015 Great Godfrey
Maze and the Fabulous Fox Theatre are now
joining forces to promote the untold story of
the Witches of Oz. The Great Godfrey Maze is
a 7-acre adventure cut into a graphic image
of WICKED’s iconic artwork. The maze will be
open throughout the fall beginning with our
Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday,
Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. The Great Godfrey Maze
will continue to be open on the weekends
throughout Oct. 31.
Godfrey Maze!
THE WICKED
08/15 30M
Photo credit: Michael Weaver
Disclaimer: The CVB has made every effort to
verify the event information published in this guide.
Please note that some event information may
have changed since this brochure was published.
Check VisitAlton.com for complete event info.
at VisitAlton.com/Social-Lounge
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Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
Autumn Adventures
All Around Alton
PERE MARQUETTE
S TAT E PA R K
2015
Where the Rivers
MEET THE ROAD
Head out to where the Rivers Meet the Road for a fall adventure on
the 33-mile stretch of the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic
Byway. It’s the most scenic drive in the Midwest.
From stunning fall color drives to a jaunt out into the apple orchard,
an authentic autumn experience is waiting for you from Alton to Grafton.
This drive is one of the most beautiful sections of the entire Great River
Road.
By mid-October, the luscious greens of summer will vanish, making way
for the luminous hues of fall, rippling across the trees in shades of yellow,
orange and red. With the crunch of leaves underfoot, visitors can wind
their way along hiking and biking trails to enjoy the surroundings of the
nature preserves and parks along the byway. Take a wagon ride out
into the fields to pick apples or hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Or, simply
stroll the streets of our river towns shopping, dining and enjoying the
local flavors at unique fall festivals.
This is the place to be for a great fall weekend getaway with scenic
beauty, fiery fall colors and great festivals all autumn long. Plan your
fall trip at VisitAlton.com!
Cover photo credit: Principia College
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VisitAlton.com/Seasons/Fall
Top Fall Activities
FALL COLOR DRIVES
ALONG THE
GREAT RIVER ROAD
For the best routes
to take to see fall colors:
VisitAlton.com/FallDrives.
WINERIES
& ORCHARDS
For a list of award-winning
wines & pick your own orchards
go to VisitAlton.com/FallTravel.
FALL FESTIVALS
(GRAFTON RENDEZVOUS,
VINTAGE VOICES,
CORN FESTIVAL)
For a list of autumn events,
go to VisitAlton.com/Events.
The Changing
Colors
Type of tree: Color
Oak:
Red and brown
Maple:
Red, orange
and yellow
Dogwood:
Purplish red
Poplar:
Yellow
Elm:
Brown
Information provided by
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
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ORCHARDS AND
Stands
DEAN’S MARKET
Route 100, Kampsville
(618) 653-4563
ECKERT’S ORCHARD
20995 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton
(618) 233-0513
HAGEN FAMILY ORCHARD
2260 E. Illinois River Road, Brussels
(618) 883-2385
MAKE YOUR OWN
KAMP’S ORCHARD
GERMAN APPLE PANCAKES
Make sure to pick up some apples at a
roadside stand or pick your own at one
of our orchards!
R.R. #1, Box 114, Auer Landing Road,
Golden Eagle
(618) 883-2410
KRUEGER’S ORCHARD
Ingredients
1 cup milk
2914 Airport Road, Godfrey
(618) 466-3576
3 eggs
3/4 cup all purpose flour
ODELEHR’S ROADSIDE MARKET
2 tablespoons sugar
(618) 883-2265
Combine above ingredients
and whisk until mixed
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium apples (peeled & cut into 1/4
inch slices)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
Box 112 Brussels Ferry Road, Brussels
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PEARSON’S PRODUCE
6304 Humbert Road, Godfrey
JOE RINGHAUSEN ORCHARD
AND APPLE HOUSE
8a
a. Route 67 – 2.5 miles south of Jerseyville
8b
b. 24748 Reddish Road, Fieldon
(618) 498-6951
(618) 376-6772
Melt the butter in large heavy
ovenproof skillet (cast iron skillet is
good). Add apples, cinnamon and
sugar.
TOM RINGHAUSEN ORCHARD
Cook 2 - 3 minutes until apples are
slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Pour batter over
apples.
RULO’S FRESH PRODUCE & MORE
Route 16 & 100, East end of Joe Page Bridge
(618) 576-2311
126 E. Main St., Grafton
Bake at 375 for 30 - 35 minutes
or until lightly browned and puffy.
Cut into wedges and sprinkle with
confectioners’ sugar. Serve with maple
syrup!
TOPPMEYERS ROADSIDE MARKET
You can try these delicious German
Apple Pancakes if you spend the night at
the Green Tree Inn B&B in Elsah!
UNCLE ANDY’S COUNTRY MARKET LLC
GreenTreeInnElsah.com
HC82 Box 113, Brussels Ferry Road, Brussels
(618) 883-2383
c: (618) 407-2383
Main Street, Grafton
(618) 786-4856
WHOLE SCOOP PRODUCE SHACK
222 E. Main St., Grafton
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(618) 786-2663
Meeting of the Great Rivers
National Scenic Byway
You Pick ‘Em Orchard
Roadside Stand
US 67 Country Loop
Alton Visitor Center
200 Piasa Street
Calhoun County Vistas
& Ferries Loop
Natural Areas / Trails
APPLE RIPENING
Dates
Honeycrisp: September
Jonathan: mid to late September
Golden Delicious: mid to late September
Red Delicious: mid to late September
Fuji: mid to late October
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FALL TRIPS
Three of the Best
Scenic Drives in the Midwest
Whether you're biking, hiking or driving along the
Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway,
the fall colors are simply breathtaking.
Calhoun County Vistas & Ferries Loop
Perfect Scenery for a Peaceful Drive
• Rolling hills, winding roads, orchards, and riverboats
• Several entry points include paying a toll and riding the
Golden Eagle Ferry connecting from I-70 at St. Charles
• The ideal starting point is crossing the free Brussels Ferry
Sites to See:
• Orchards & roadside stands
• Barn quilts
• Center for American Archeology (Kampsville)
For complete trip itineraries, go to VisitAlton.com/Trip-Ideas
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U.S. 67 Country Loop
The Best Country Day Drive in Illinois
• Take Route 67 north through Alton
• Continue northbound to Jerseyville
• Take Loop counterclockwise for best view
of the Scenic Byway
Sites to See:
• Ringhausen Apple House (Jerseyville)
• Pick Your Own Orchard (Fieldon)
• Great Godfrey Maze (Godfrey)
Meeting of the Great
Rivers Scenic Route
America’s Best Kept Secret
• 66 miles round trip
• 33-mile scenic stretch of the Great River Road
• Visit Alton, Elsah, Grafton, & more
Sites to See:
• Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail (Alton)
• Microbreweries (Alton)
• Historic Elsah (Elsah)
• Wineries & Orchards (Grafton)
Peak Foliage Dates All Around Alton
Alton has some of the best locations for enjoying the fall colors this year. Leaves begin
to change colors starting in early October and peaks in late October/early November.
See below for past peak foliage dates for the Alton region.
2014 - October/November
2013 - November
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
3
4
2012 - October/November
29
30
31
1
2
6
7
8
9
2011 - October
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
28
5
3
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
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Fall
DEALS
HIKERS DELIGHT PACKAGE
STAY SUNDAY FOR FREE!
PERE MARQUETTE LODGE
& CONFERENCE CENTER
THE RIVER HOUSE
13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton
PMLodge.net I (618) 786-2331
Enjoy the beauty of fall foliage at the largest
state park in Illinois with this attractive deal.
Add this package to your reservation at
Pere Marquette Lodge for only $15 and you
will receive a hiking trail map, 4 bottles of
water, 4 granola bars and a drawstring bag.
IN ROOM SPA GETAWAY
BEALL MANSION
407 E. 12th St., Alton
BeallMansion.com I (618) 474-9100
Be pampered in style at the elegant Beall
Mansion located in the heart of Alton.
Includes therapeutic full body massage for
two in the privacy of your room, plush in
service robe to take with you as a memento
of your stay and a bottle of homemade
lavender bath salts to keep as well as the
choice of a continental or gourmet breakfast.
$70 CONCERT DEAL
BEST WESTERN PLUS PARKWAY
1900 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton
Book.BestWestern.com I (618) 433-9900
The Best Western is offering $70 plus tax for
concert goers, which includes accommodations
and breakfast for two. Good for the night of
Sept. 4 (Lynyrd Skynyrd).
11 Mulberry St., Grafton
TheRiverHouseGrafton.com I (618) 786-3542
Book both Friday and Saturday and stay Sunday
for free! This private guesthouse is a historic turnof-the-century cottage completely restored with
modern amenities and sleeps eight. Located near
the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers,
it offers a quiet retreat with spectacular views.
(Excludes holiday weekends.)
WEEK DAY GETAWAY
LUCY MAE’S GUEST HOUSE
312 E. Main Street, Grafton
LucyMaes.com I (816) 249-3279
Stay two days during the week and third night is
free. Discover the beauty and charm of Grafton
while staying at Lucy Mae’s Guest House during
this Week Day Getaway special. Stay two nights
Sunday through Thursday and your third night’s
stay is free. Lucy Mae’s offers turn of the century
charm with modern conveniences. (Excludes
holidays)
RIVERFRONT
CONCERT SPECIAL
ATRIUM HOTEL
& CONFERENCE CENTER
3800 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton
AtriumHotel.net I (618) 462-1220
Watch a concert on the riverfront in Alton
and stay for a price of only $89 per night.
This amazing deal is available for Lynyrd
Skynyrd concert (Sept. 4). Rate includes
breakfast for two.
For a complete list of all deals, go to VisitAlton.com/deals-packages.
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Shuttle Tours
STEEPLECHASE (HISTORIC CHURCHES)
Take a tour of spectacular churches that hold
many treasured tales for this historic river town.
During the “Steeple Chase” tour, you will have a
chance to explore three historic churches
Sept. 12 [10 a.m. to 12 p.m.] $25/person
Oct. 10 [10 a.m. to 12 p.m.] $25/person
HISTORIC ELSAH
Take a tour of Elsah - the village where time stood
still. The village was founded in 1853 and
is one of a handful of towns that was placed on
the National Register of Historic Places. The tour
will also stop at Principia College to view the
buildings designed by renowned architect Bernard
Maybeck.
Sept. 12 [1 p.m. to 3 p.m.] $25/person
Oct. 10 [1 p.m. to 3 p.m.] $25/person
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Alton’s riverfront location along the
Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves
make connections to the freedom of the northern
U.S. The tour will stop at some of the sites that
were part of the Underground Railroad system
including Rocky Fork Church, Enos Apartments and
more.
Sept. 26 [10 a.m. to noon] $25/person
Sept. 26 [1 p.m. to 3 p.m.] $25/person
Oct. 24 [10 a.m. to noon] $25/person
Oct. 24 [1 p.m. to 3 p.m.] $25/person
Go to VisitAlton.com/Shuttle or call (800) 258-6645 for more information
or to make reservations.
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HAUNTED PICS
Get ready to feel a chill in your blood and a tingle up your spine as you
embark on a tour of one of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America.
And now, you can follow along on our haunted app and share your photos
through your very own social media channels (Facebook, Twitter &
Instagram). You can also find haunted events, a listing of our haunted tour
providers and a gallery of shared haunted photos.
Download our Haunted App for FREE in iTunes or Android stores by
searching for Haunted Alton or go to VisitAlton.com/HauntedApp.
Share Your Spookiest Photos
Don’t forget to use hashtag #ExploreGreatRivers #HauntedAlton and #EnjoyIllinois as
you share your haunted tales to the most haunted sites in Alton!
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McPike Mansion
Milton School House
Mineral Springs Mall
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Spirits of Alton
WHY IS ALTON HAUNTED?
Many blame limestone rock for so much paranormal activity in
Alton. Most of Alton either sits on limestone or has neighborhoods
with houses built with pieces of limestone. It is this limestone that
is said to retain the psychic residue of events that can still be
experienced today.
Our Favorite Haunts
First Unitarian Church, 110 E. Third St., Alton
In 1934, the church’s pastor committed suicide in the building and if scores of first-hand
accounts are to be believed, he has simply never left. There is no location more unsettling
on our tours, nor one that has sent as many guests running out of the building
- Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours
Milton School, 1320 Milton Road, Alton
The tragic tale of the school involves the unsolved mystery of a young girl murdered, a janitor
who committed suicide in the school and the negativity that can still be
felt today. – Marlene Lewis, Alton Haunted Odyssey
Mineral Springs Hotel
301 E. Broadway St., Alton
One of the favorites is the “Jasmine Lady,”
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with the sweet
smell ofSI
jasmine.
– Janet Kolar, Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
HAUNTED TOURS
MCPIKE MANSION HAUNTED TOURS
McPikeMansion.com I (618) 462-3348
Haunted Tour
Sept. 26 I Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30, 31 [7 p.m.]
McPike Mansion Campout
Oct. 24 [5 p.m.]
MINERAL SPRINGS HAUNTED TOURS
MineralSpringsHauntedTours.com
(866) 465-3205
Walking Tour Sept. 12, 19 I Oct. 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Nov. 7, 13, 21 [7 p.m.]
Autumn Equinox Haunted Extravaganza
Sept. 19 [1 p.m.]
Ghosts & Gravestones Cemetery Tour
Oct. 3 [7:30 p.m.]
ALTON HAUNTED ODYSSEY TOURS
AltonHauntedTours.com I (618) 462-3861
Bare Bones Haunted Tour
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 [7 p.m.]
Witching Hour Haunted Tour
Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 [10:30 p.m.]
Eating With The Entities Haunted Tour
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Nov. 1 [6 p.m.]
OTHER HAUNTED EVENTS
Pere Marquette Lodge
PMLodget.net I (618) 786-2331
Paranormal Investigation
Oct. 9 I Nov. 6 [8 p.m.]
Mystery Dinner Theater
Oct. 30 I Nov. 13 [6:30 p.m.]
Walking Tour and Séance
Nov. 21 [7 p.m.]
HALLOWEEN PARADES
Wood River Halloween Parade
Oct. 24 [10:30 a.m.]
ALTON HAUNTINGS TOURS
AltonHauntings.com I (888) 446-7859
Hartford Halloween Parade
Oct. 24 [1 p.m.]
Walking Tour
Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Oct. 2, 3, 10* ,16*, 17*, 23, 24*, 30 I Nov. 7
[7 p.m.] I *additional 8 p.m. tour
Alton Halloween Parade
Oct. 31 [7:30 p.m.]
Hauntings Bus Tour
Sept. 19, 26 I Oct. 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 ,24, 30
Nov. 7 [8 p.m.]
SCARY TREATS
Great Godfrey Maze
Glazebrook Park, Godfrey
GodfreyIL.org I (618) 466-1483
Night at the First Unitarian Church Nov. 7 [10 p.m.]
Historic Museum of Torture Devices
Mineral Springs Mall, Alton
HistoricMuseumofTorture.com I (866) 465-3205
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SPIRIT OF
Peoria
The Spirit of Peoria is a throwback to days gone
by with deck side seating in the open air or a
relaxing ride inside with a full view of the landscape.
Full Day Cruise ($140)
Sept. 22 [9 a.m. to 4 p.m.]
HAKUNA
Matata
Leave your worries at the dock when you board
the “Hakuna Matata” for a river rambling
excursion. Whether you’re relaxing inside or catching
some rays on the upper deck, rolling on the river
couldn’t be more fun.
Sightseeing Cruise ($14 - $25)
Sept. 22 & Oct. 6 [5:30 p.m to 7 p.m.]
Sept. 23 & Oct 7 [9:30 a.m. to 11a.m.]
Sept. 23 & Oct. 7 [4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.]
River Ramblers ($9 - $18)
September - October: Saturdays [4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.]
September - October: Sundays [2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.]
Lunch Criuse ($45)
Oct. 7 [12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.]
Sunset Cruise ($29)
Sept. 12 [6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.]
Sept. 26 [6 p.m. to 8 p.m.]
Dinner Cruise ($55)
Sept. 23 - Wine Tasting [7 p.m. to 9 p.m.]
Oct. 7 - Celebration of Tourism [7 p.m. to 9 p.m.]
Haunted Cruise ($39)
Oct. 24 & 31 [5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.]
Go to VisitAlton.com/Cruise or call (800)
258-6645 for more information or to
make reservations.
Call (618) 786-7678 for more
information or to make reservations.
Enjoy great Lynyrd Skynyrd hits such as
“Sweet Home Alabama” and “Freebird!”
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sept. 4 [Gates open at 7 p.m.]
$42.50/General Admission
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
AltonAmphitheater.com I (800) 258-6645
With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond
30 million worldwide and their beloved classic
American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama”
having sold over two million ringtones, Rock &
Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a
cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations.
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September
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Events
Lewis & Clark Music Festival
Sept. 5 [10 a.m.]
LC State Historic Site, Hartford
CampDubois.com I (618) 251-5811
Celebration of Mayan Culture
Harvest Fest
Calhoun County Fair
St. Ambrose Applefest
ALT: Forbidden Broadway (Musical)
Mississippi Earthtones Festival
Super Hero Shuffle 5/10K Run/Walk
GACA: Bandstand Boogie
featuring The Diamonds
Sept. 5 [10 a.m.]
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
ConfluenceTower.com I (618) 251-9101
Sept. 10 - 13
Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Hardin
CalhounFair.net I (618) 576-2215
Sept. 10 - 13 & 17 - 20
Alton Little Theater
AltonLittleTheater.org I (618) 462-6562
Sept. 12 [ 9 a.m.]
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
ConfluenceTower.com I (618) 251-9101
Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway
Getaway Ride
Sept. 12
LCCC, Godfrey
(314) 781-9020
Twisted Catfish Classic
Sept. 12
Grafton Harbor, Grafton
EnjoyGrafton.com I (618) 786-7678
Girls on Grapes, Boys on Brew
Sept. 12 [Noon]
The Loading Dock, Grafton
GraftonLoadingDock.com I (618) 463-7872
Miles Davis Sculpture Unveiling
Sept. 12 [5 p.m.]
3rd Street, Alton
VisitAlton.com I (800) 258-6645
Grafton’s Art in the Park
Sept. 12 – 13 [10 a.m.]
The Grove Memorial Park
EnjoyGrafton.com I (618) 786-7000
Apple Festival
Sept. 13 [11 a.m.]
Pere Marquette Lodge, Grafton
PMLodge.net I (618) 786-2331
Sept. 18 – 20
St. Francis, Jerseyville
SFHG.org I (618) 498-4823
Sept. 18 – 20
St. Ambrose, Godfrey
StAmbroseGodfrey.org I (618) 466-4216
Sept. 19 [Noon]
Broadway Street, Alton
DowntownAlton.com I (618) 463-1016
Sept. 20 [3 p.m.]
LCCC, Godfrey
AltonConcerts.org I (618) 468-4222
Miles for Meso 5K
Sept. 26
Downtown Alton
MilesForMeso.org
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
Sept. 26 – 27 [9 a.m.]
The Loading Dock
GraftonLoadingDock.com I (618) 786-3494
Airport Open House & Fly In
Sept. 26 – 27
St. Louis Regional Airport, East Alton
StLouisRegional.com I (618) 259-2531
Lewis & Clark Frontier Dog Walk
Sept. 26 [10 a.m.]
LC State Historic Site & LC Confluence Tower
CampDubois.com I (618) 251-5811
Fall Corn Festival
Sept. 26 [11 a.m.]
Glazebrook Park, Godfrey
GodfreyIL.org I (618) 466-1483
Go to VisitAlton.com/Events for a full
calendar of events in the Alton region.
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OCTOBER
Events
Oktoberfest
Oct. 17 [1 p.m.]
Piasa Winery, Grafton
PiasaWinery.com I (618) 786-9463
ASO: Music of the Dance
Oct. 17
LCCC, Godfrey
AltonSymphonyOrchestra.org I (618) 463-6933
Downtown Alton Fall Festival
Vintage Voices
Oct. 3, 10, 17, & 24 [1 p.m.]
Alton City Cemetery
VisitAlton.com I (800) 258-6645
Learn about the women, men and children
who helped shape the city’s rich history
and view some beautiful vintage costumes.
Jersey County Historical
Society Apple Fest
Oct. 3 [9 a.m.]
Cheney Mansion, Jerseyville
JerseyUSA.net I (618) 498-3514
St. Mary’s Oktoberfest
Oct. 9 - 11
St. Mary’s, Alton
StMarysOktoberfest.com I (618) 465-4284
Colors Over the Confluence
Oct. 10 [10 a.m.]
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
ConfluenceTower.com I (618) 251-9101
Old Settlers’ Day
Oct. 17 [2 p.m.]
Downtown Alton
DowntownAlton.com I (618) 463-1016
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
Oct. 24 - 25 [9 a.m.]
The Loading Dock
GraftonLoadingDock.com I (618) 786-3494
Owltober Fest
Oct. 24 [12 p.m.]
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, Dow
TreeHouseWildlifeCenter.com I (618) 466-2990
GACA: Charles Glenn Group
Oct. 25 [3 p.m.]
LCCC, Godfrey
AltonConcerts.org I (618) 468-4222
Farmers Markets
Alton
Corner of Henry & Landmarks
Wednesdays & Saturdays through Oct. 17
Wednesday [4 p.m.]
Saturday [8 a.m.]
Oct. 10 – 11 [10 a.m.]
Kampsville Riverfront
EnjoyCalhoun.com I (800) 258-6645
Jerseyville
AALA Fall Historic House Tour
Wood River
Oct. 11 [Noon]
Alton
AltonLandmarks.org I (618) 463-5761
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Washington & Route 16
Tuesdays through Sept. 29 [4 p.m.]
Parking Lot at Madison Avenue
Thursdays through Sept. 24 [4 p.m.]
VisitAlton.com/Events
Grafton Rendezvous
Oct. 17 – 18 [10 a.m.]
Grafton Riverfront
VisitAlton.com I (800) 258-6645
Lincoln Funeral
Commemoration
Oct. 17 [10 a.m.]
Lincoln - Douglas Square, Alton
VisitAlton.com I (800) 258-6645
Join us to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the death of our 16th President
Abraham Lincoln during our Lincoln Funeral
re-enactment. There will be a replica of
Lincoln’s coffin for viewing. In addition,
historical dignitaries are expected to attend.
Calhoun County
Quilt & Church Tour
Oct. 16 & 17 [9 a.m.]
Calhoun County
EnjoyCalhoun.com I (618) 883-2578
Beautiful quilts that belong to the residents
of Calhoun County are on display in the
Churches along with quilt exhibits. Learn
about the beauty and history of quilts that
have been in local families as far back as
the 1800s.
Don’t Leave Home Without
Our Autumn Road Trips App
Download our Autumn Roadtrips app from your
smartphone app store to plan your road trip to the
Meeting of the Great Rivers! Find the best scenic
routes, roadside stands, orchards, attractions,
restaurants and events that you won’t want to miss!
Go to VisitAlton.com/AutumnRoadtrips
Check out VisitAlton.com/FallColors to stay up-to-date on fall color changes!
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