Week of Events
Javapalooza 2025
Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
Collinsville Italian Fest 2025
Everyone is Italian in Collinsville during the annual Italian Fest Sept. 19-20. The festival takes place in Uptown Collinsville and is free to attend. Events include a Grape Stomp Contest, Bocce Ball Tournament, 5K Race, Parade along with free kids activities and live music. More than 30 food and drink vendors will also take part.…
Vitale’s Hideaway Comedy Night
Come out to our Live Comedy show on September 20th! Every third Sat we have 4 new comedians come out and put on an amazing show!
Buzz Bomb Oktoberfest 2025
As we always say, if it's worth doing it's worth over doing so with that in mind we are shutting down the street and throwing an outdoor music festival on Saturday 9/20/2025! It's also September...which means Oktoberfest! We will be serving several German styles and have invited other local breweries to come and bring their…
Docs September Monthly Summer Cruise-In
Docs September Monthly Summer Cruise-In
The September Monthly Summer Cruise-In at Docs Just Off 66 in Girard is coming right up - Shiny Rides & Soda Fountain Vibes! Join us at Docs Just Off 66…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66.…
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
The final 2025 Pontiac Cruise Night is on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National…