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Upcoming Local Events Live Music Every Weekend at The Cabin at Judy Creek, 3730 S. State Rte. 157, Glen Carbon. 6/24- The Double Wide Duo, 6/25- Steven Woolley, 6/26-Dana Anderson, 7/1- The Double Wide Duo, 7/2- Butch Moore. Follow their Facebook page for more updates! Free Family Movie Night, June 24th, begins at dusk, Woodland Park, Collinsville. “Madagascar” will be shown. Sponsored by the Collinsville Parks and Recreation. Bring your blankets, a snack, and drinks.
Marine Homecoming, June 24th & 25th. Food, rides, live music, and parade both nights (Fri. at 7pm, Sat. at 6pm). Antique tractor display. Sponsored by Marine Lion’s Club. June Concert in the Park, June 24th, 7pm, Tri-Township Park, Troy. Please join the Troy Community Band for a familyfriendly night of music and fun at Tri-township Park. We'll be featuring several tunes and medleys from popular movies, some folk tunes, and even some Rolling Stones! We'll be at the gazebo unless inclement weather forces us indoors to the adjacent Recreation Center (Wiesemeyer Center). Movie Night at the Ball Park- “Space Jam, A New Legacy”, June 24th, Glazebrook Park Baseball Diamonds, Godfrey. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. We will be offering concessions. The movie will begin after the 6:00 pm games end, approximately 8:15 pm.
June Skyview Craft Fair, June 25th, 10am-3pm, Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater. Outdoor craft fair and food truck gathering. There is no entrance fee for shoppers!
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Upcoming Local Events Creek Fest Outdoor Music Festival, June 25th-26th, Silver Creek Saloon & Grill, Belleville. Creek Fest is a 2 Day outdoor music festival that will be held on a large festival stage. 15 bands preforming both days in a Battle of the Bands Competition. There will be BBQ, funnel cakes, kettle corn and more. The headliner band Saturday June 25th at 8pm will be Platinum Rock Legends and headliner Sunday June 26th is Dr Zhivegas at 4pm. We will be raising money for music education in Illinois and Missouri. Craft Beer Walk 2022, June 25th, 3-7pm, Downtown Belleville. Sample your choice of 15 of our more than 50+ craft beers at more than 20 locations on beautiful Main Street. Your ticket includes 15 - 3 oz craft beer samples, a souvenir tasting mug, and live music at many of our participating venues. Purchase tickets at runsignup.com/TicketEvent/CraftBeerWalk2022. Burgers & Brews, June 25th, 6pm, The Land of Goshen Community Market, 100 St. Louis St, Edwardsville. Join us downtown for a night of handcrafted sliders and local beer. Purchase tickets at burgersbrews.brownpapertickets.com Proceeds will support the Goshen Market Foundation. Encanto Movie @ City Park, June 25th, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville. Movie begins at 8:15pm. Pre-movies activities! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and drinks. Free event. Edwardsville Symphony, June 26th, 6:30-8pm, City Park, Edwardsville. Edwardsville Symphony concert in the City Park next to the Edwardsville library. Bring your lawn chairs, snacks and drinks, and enjoy a pre- concert by SIUE Suzuki strings and an Edwardsville Symphony concert with several local guest singers. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Upcoming Local Events The Melting Pot Market, July 2nd, Civic Park, Downtown Granite City. The Melting Pot Market venue features local art and crafts, an assortment of collector's items, locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, and other assorted food items. Kid's activities, and family friendly activities add to the festival atmosphere. Future dates: Aug. 6th, Sept. 3rd, Oct. 1st. July Bash, July 2nd, 11am-9pm, Collinsville American Legion Post 365. Something for everyone! Free Admission! Car Cruise, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Kids Games, Face Painting, Fire and Police Vehicles on site, Adult Games, Beer Truck, Corn Hole Tournament at 12pm, Music, Food, and a Huge Craft Show. All ages Welcome! Call 3456-2508 to get more information.
Maryville Homecoming Parade, July 8th at 7pm , July 9th at 6pm, Fireman’s Park. This year’s theme is “Now Streaming…” Afterwards enjoy music by Blue Marlin Band, rides, and food! Proceeds from homecomings go towards supporting large and small purchases for the Maryville fire department. Summer Arts in the Park Friday Night Concert- Blue Suede Crew, July 8th, 8pm, City Park, Edwardsville. Free concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and drinks. O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale, July 9th, 7am-12pm, 801 E. State St, O’Fallon. Lots of clothes, shoes, boots, coats includes men, women, children, jewelry, toys, seasonal items, household, books, small electronics & more. $3.00 a bag with lots of nicer items priced to sell. All proceeds go to the O’Fallon Food Pantry. Summer Market, July 10th, 10am-2pm at Taste of Country, 4200 Hanfelder Rd, Granite City. Over 40 local vendors and crafters. Pound Pets Inc will be on site for pet adoptions. Cash bar available offering frozen adult and kid beverages.
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Upcoming Local Events 13th Annual Ice Cream Social, July 10th 3-6pm, Central Park, 633 N Wood River Ave, Wood River. The Ice Cream Social is co-sponsored by the City of Wood River & the Wood River Women’s Club. St. Jacob Homecoming Parade, July 15th at 7pm, July 16th at 6:30pm. Parade theme is The 80’s.
Summer Arts in the Park Friday Night Concert- LustreLights, July 15th, 8pm, City Park, Edwardsville. Free concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and drinks. Movie in the Park- “Sandlot”, July 15th, 8-10pm, Whitey Herzog Baseball Field, Citizen’s Park, Belleville. We'll be watching "The Sandlot," with an "interactive" viewing experience to make you feel like you are part of the movie! Free event.
The Sandlot Movie @ City Park, July 16th, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville. Movie begins at 8:15pm. Pre-movies activities! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and drinks. Free event. The Belleville Indie Market: After Dark! July 23rd, 6-10pm, 7 S. High St. Belleville. The Indie market is coming back to Belleville this summer bigger and better than ever! On July 23rd you can shop over 35 local vendors, grab some delicious food, and hear some incredible live music at the Belleville Indie Market: After Dark. Movie in the Park- Spider-Man: No Way Home, July 23rd, Drost Park, Maryville. Free movie & Bobby’s Frozen Custard! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Maryville Parks and Recreation.
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Upcoming Local Events Gateway Wedding Show, July 24th, 1-4:30pm, Gateway Convention Center. The Gateway Wedding Show takes the stress out of planning your next event! In just a few hours, you can meet more vendors than you could visit in a month. We bring you a face-to-face sampling of virtually everything you'll need to plan your perfect event! To register for this free event, go to gatewaycenter.com/event/gateway-wedding-show-3. Madison County Fair, July 26th -31st, 2025 Park Hill Dr, Highland. Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies (both automobile and combine!), musicians, 4-H exhibits, pageants and stock car races draw over 216,000 exhibitors, families, vendors and visitors from all over Madison County and the surrounding area. For a full list of events, go to www.madcofair.com. Summer Arts in the Park Friday Night Concert- Dueling Pianos, July 29th, 8pm, City Park, Edwardsville. Free concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and drinks. Movie Night at the Ball Park- “Elf”, July 29th, Glazebrook Park Baseball Diamonds, Godfrey. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. We will be offering concessions. The movie will begin after the 6:00 pm games end, approximately 8:15 pm. Free event. Code 3 Spices Smokin On Main, July 30th & July 31st, 11am-5pm, Uptown Collinsville. Code 3 Spices is hosting its 5th annual Smokin' on Main BBQ Competition and Festival! Join the top professional teams and backyard teams from all around the country. There will be amazing BBQ and drink vendors from near and far, and great entertainment from local groups. Please visit www.smokinonmain.com for all event info.
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Fireworks In The Metro East July 2nd
July 3rd
Edwardsville 4-11pm at American Legion Post #199. Food (BBQ, hot dogs, chips.) Municipal Band at 7pm, fireworks afterwards at dusk.
Alton 5-10pm at the Riverfront Park & Amphitheater. Live music, food, and fireworks at dusk on the Mississippi River.
O’Fallon Fireworks begin at dusk at O’Fallon Family Sports Park. No parking will be allowed on the grass or side of roadways.
July 4th
Alhambra 6-10pm at Alhambra Park. Come out and enjoy some amazing fireworks, good food, and fun. Fireworks will start at dusk. This event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Godfrey 5-9:30pm, Glazebrook Park. Fun activities and vendors. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm.
Granite City Fireworks begin at dusk at Coolidge Junior High. New launch location will be at Diamond 2 in Wilson Park.
Mascoutah 4-10pm at Scheve Park. Fun for the whole family. Live music by Mister Bogus 5-9pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.
Highland 4:30-9:45pm at Korte Rec Center. Live music from Ben Wah Bob 5-8:30pm, fireworks afterwards at dusk.
Troy Fireworks begin at dusk at Tri-Township Park. Other festivities include a fishing tournament at 9am, followed with a watermelon eating contest, baby bottle drinking contest, potato sack races and along with food, vendors and live music.
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Upcoming Local Events Party At The Beach Festival At Pontoon Beach, Aug. 5th & 6th, 4pm-11:45pm, Randall D. Dalton Veteran’s Park 5111 Hwy 111, Pontoon Beach. The Village of Pontoon Beach welcomes back its annual Party at the Beach Festival with carnival rides, food and drink booths, and live music. On Friday, listen to special guest BUMP with rock and roll at 7pm, followed by Freebird USA (music of Lynyrd Skynrd) at 9pm. Then on Saturday, The Outlaws at 7pm and Randy Houser at 9pm. Movie Under the Stars- “Moana”, Aug. 5th, Sykes Field at Wilson Park, Granite City. Grab your blanket and your snacks and settle in for a fun evening because Movie Under the Stars is back in season! Movies begin at dusk. Future movies: “Encanto” on Sept. 9th, “The Haunted Mansion” on Oct. 14th. The Greatest Showman Movie @ City Park, Aug. 13th 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Premovies activities! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and drinks. Free event. Edwardsville Rotary Criterium, Aug. 20th, 3-11pm, Downtown Edwardsville. Edwardsville Rotary Criterium is a series of high-speed bicycle races, free kids' races, live music, food trucks, and an open container perimeter, all on the streets of Downtown, Edwardsville. For more info and registration, go to edwardsvillecriterium.page. O’Fallon IL CityFest, Aug. 20th. Join us for bands, parade, food, drinks, rides, games, and more. For more info, follow our Facebook page at facebook.com/Ofallonilcityfest.
Shakespeare in the Park “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Aug. 20th, 8pm, City Park, Edwardsville. Free event. The Festival’s 20-year-old touring program returns for the second time as the free and outdoor public park tour, TOURCO, throughout Missouri and Illinois with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Upcoming Local Events 30th Anniversary D.A.R.E. Car Show, Aug. 21st, 12-4pm, Edwardsville High School. Vehicle Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $15 to have your vehicle judged and $10 to display your vehicle. Awards will be at 4 p.m. inside the high school cafeteria. All activities begin at 12:00 p.m. and is free to spectators. Join us for food, entertainment, 50/50 and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the local D.A.R.E program. Movie Night at the Ball Park- “Sing 2”, August 26th, Glazebrook Park Baseball Diamonds, Godfrey. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. We will be offering concessions. The movie will begin after the 6:00 pm games end, approximately 8:15 pm. Alton Food Truck Festival, Aug. 27th, 4pm, Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. Over a dozen food trucks will provide everything from burgers, tacos, BBQ, and cultural dishes to ice-cream, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Live music will take the Liberty Bank Amphitheater stage throughout the afternoon. Grab a bite and take a stroll around Riverfront Park along the Mississippi!
Alton Expo, Sept. 8th, 5pm, Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. The Alton Expo returns for another year of carnival rides, live music, food, and fun! Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of amusement at this festival on the Mississippi with games, classic fair food like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and lemon shake-ups, and more! Street Art Fest, Sept. 17th, 11am-7pm, Highland Downtown Square. Meander down the streets of Highland and watch as talented artists create artwork of amazing color, depth, and complexity - with chalk! Sponsored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce. Follow their Facebook page for a full list of events. Movie in the Park “Finding Nemo”, Sept. 17th, 7:30pm at City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville. Pre-movies activities! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and drinks. Free event. Edwardsville Art Fair, Sept. 23rd- 25th, City Park, Edwardsville. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried fine art show located at City Park in beautiful downtown Edwardsville, Illinois. Featuring the original works of approximately 100 accomplished artists and scrumptious local food and drink, Edwardsville Art Fair is a three-day opportunity for the family see art, make art, and buy art!
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Recurring Summer Events Line Dancing, Mondays , 7pm at Collinsville VFW. Love line dancing? Join the Dancing Boots Line Dance Group! Lessons and dancing starting at 7:00. For more info and updates, go to the Dancing Boots Line Dance Group Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/2503204983072566. Summer Concert Series, Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm, Belleville. Bring your lawn chairs and snacks. Monday's concerts will be held in downtown Belleville at 19 Public Square. Thursday's concerts will be at Bellevue Park, 341 Bellevue Park Dr. Go to belleville.net for more info. Eastgate Plaza Farmers Market, Every Tuesday thru Oc. 25th, 3-7pm, 625 Eastgate Shopping Center, East Alton. Follow their Facebook page for more updates. Music in the Park, Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm thru Oct, Civic Park, Granite City. A free outdoor music event in downtown Granite City made possible by local sponsors, presented by Alfresco Productions. For a list of upcoming musical acts, go to facebook.com/CivicParkMusic. Music in the Park, every Thursday, May 19th-Aug. 11th, 7-8pm, Bethalto Central Park. The concerts are free and are held at the band stand in Central Park. Bench seating is available and lawn chairs are encouraged. Concessions can be purchased for $1. For schedule of music events, go to www.facebook.com/BethaltoSpirit. Maryville Farmers Market, Every Thursday, 5-7pm, Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk, Maryville. Starting this year, they will be alternating some of the markets with the Old Herald Square at 115 E. Clay St, Collinsville. Follow their Facebook page for more info and closure for inclement weather, facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket. Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, Every Friday through Aug. 12th, 11:30am-1pm, Downtown Square, Highland. Join us for food, fun and entertainment for all ages. FREE peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and popcorn are provided. Several vendors will be on hand as well and would appreciate your support. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the fun! For more information, please call 618-651-1386. Summer Concert Series, Friday nights, 8pm thru July 29th, City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville. For a full list of musical acts, go to cityofedwardsville.com/588/Concerts-in-the-Park. Highland Community Band Concert, Fridays at 8pm, Highland Square. Free events. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and drinks. Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, Every Saturday 8am-12pm, held in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks & Henry St, Alton. Rain or shine, thru Oct 15th. For info and updates, follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket. The Land of Goshen Community Market, Every Saturday, 8am-12pm, thru Oct. 15th, 100 St. Louis St, Edwardsville. Rain or shine. Since 1997, The Land of Goshen Community Market has been bringing fresh produce, locally raised meat, fresh eggs, baked goods, hand made crafts and art from local artisans to the Metro East. For more info and updates, go to goshenmarket.org.
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Recurring Summer Events Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station, Every Saturday, 8am-12pm, rain or shine, 212 E. 1st Street, O’Fallon (Downtown District). Over 60 vendors, live music and food trucks. For more info and updates, follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/vinestreetmarketofallon. Yoga in Leclaire Park, Every Saturday thru Sept, 8am, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville. Yoga in the Park is open to people of all experience levels and is entirely free. All you need to bring is a yoga mat, water, bug spray and a blanket to put under your mat. Yoga in the Park is brought to you by the City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department and Donna Bartley. Children’s Art in the Park, every Saturday, 9am, thru July 30th, City Park, Edwardsville. Arts in the Park provides a unique & vibrant arts experience for children. Because the art classes are formatted to allow kids to work at their own pace, they are suitable for kids 4 years to 10 years old. Free event. Community Yoga at the Amphitheater, Saturdays thru the Summer, 9am at the Alton Amphitheater. Start your weekend on a positive note with an all-levels yoga flow offered by Aly Slaughter. This is a donation-based class and is open to everyone. Bring your mat, water and friends and join us in the shade on the main stage! Bethalto Farmers Market, Every Sunday thru Oct. 10, 9am-1pm, Central Park, Bethalto. Bobby’s Summer Concert Series, Sundays thru the Summer, 7:30-9:30, Bobby’s Frozen Custard, Maryville. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy various local bands. Weather permitting. For a full list of dates and bands, go to bobbysfrozencustard.com/concerts-events.
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Easy Pineapple Chicken Kebabs Looking for a new recipe to try on the grill? These Easy Pineapple Chicken Kebabs will be a hit at your next Summer cookout. The marinade comes together quickly and packs a big flavorful punch. You can even assemble them ahead of time!
Easy Pineapple Chicken Kebabs Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lime, zest and juice only 1 tablespoon sugar 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, grated ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 package Perdue Fresh Cuts Diced Chicken Breast ½ fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 16 (1-inch) chunks 4 metal skewers or 8 wooden skewers (12 inches) soaked in water 30 minutes In bowl, whisk pineapple juice, vegetable oil, lime juice and zest, sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves. Add diced chicken breast, cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Thread alternating pieces of chicken, pineapple and red bell pepper onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade. Heat lightly greased grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken feels firm to touch and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 165 F. Remove kebabs from grill, rest 2-3 minutes and serve. Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to keep skewers from burning on grill. If using metal skewers, remember chicken will cook faster because metal will conduct heat and cook chicken cubes from inside along with grill heat cooking chicken from outside. For more grilling tips, visit perdue.com/how-to/grilling. Did you try this recipe? Share your pics on our Facebook or Instagram page!
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