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2025 Edwardsville Art Fair
Edwardsville's City Park 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United StatesMore than 80 artists from across the U.S. will showcase their talents during the three-day Edwardsville Art Fair Sept. 26-28. The free event features artist stalls with work available for…

Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Thursday – Saturday, October 9-11, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, with the theme “Road to the Centennial.” The main…

Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival
Grafton Winery The Vineyards 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL, United StatesMeet the makers who pour their energies into crafting amazing local beer, wine and spirits at the annual Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival Saturday, Nov. 8 from Noon…

Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Local, an official American Express Neighborhood Champion, for the Illinois Local 5th Annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday, November 29, from 9 am to 4 pm. Entry…

“Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan – Illinois Portion
Illinois IL, United States"Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother…