Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, July 27th
Monroe County Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Stop by the Turner Hall parking lot in Columbia, IL to shop local and support small businesses. You can find fresh produce, flowers, sweet treats, and handmade gifts. We will have all of our most popular items and showcase something new every week. AND starting July 13th we will have our laser on site offering custom engraved gifts!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Craft and Food Truck Night Market – Rural King
Swansea, IL – This new food truck and crafters event was created for the community of Swansea and the surrounding townships. This event allows the community to come out and enjoy a night with the family while grabbing a bite to eat and some significant findings. Enjoy these summer fun nights in Swansea before the kiddos head back to school. This event will also be partnering with the SWIL Foundation to help with a school supply drive. They are excited to be able to help some of the local school district. The give back will help to support the children in the school districts in Cahokia, Dupo, and East Carondelet in Ilinois. If you would like to help with this cause bring out some school supplies to donate when you come out to support the local community events.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern
Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pamela & a Piano – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Pamela & a Piano back on the keys and singing for you all! Come have some great food and listen to the tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shannon Arview – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Shannon is another one of our favorites! He’s fantastic! Try to catch him this thirsty Thursday! Enjoy Shannon playing some country tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, July 28th
Steve Ewing – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – You heard it right! Steve Ewing from The Urge, will be returning to Bennie’s! We had so much fun last month, we decided to do it again.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Eric Prewitt Band – Chateau La Vin
Columbia, IL – Join us for another great night of music with The Eric Prewitt Band!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Steel Creek – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – We will be pumping out the Classic Hits at Copper Fire. See you there!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, July 29th
Vine Street Market – O’Fallon Station
O’Fallon, IL – Welcome to our farmers market in the O’Fallon, Illinois Downtown District. Each week you can expect over 50 vendors bringing the freshest, in season produce, local meats, homemade breads, cheeses, bakery treats, wine, craft brews and coffee. We also have a wonderful lineup of local artisans if you are looking for a unique gift. In addition to amazing food, a class with Moonbird Yoga begins at 8am under the trees. Live music sponsored by the Kailee Conner Country Financial Agency and J.C.’s Jewelry & Repair begins in two locations at 9am and there will be a food truck on site. We look forward to seeing you!!
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars
O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. Every last Saturday, Gateway Classic Cars hosts our Caffeine & Chrome event. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there!
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The John and Dave Duo – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Saturday Afternoon Funday!! We just love John and Dave and know you do too! They are FANTASTIC and so talented! If you like old and new Country Rock, you will love them! Come and listen to some amazing music, grab a cold beer or specialty cocktail or slushee and eat some great food! They are amazing and if you’ve missed them on the past, they are worth checking out!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Root Down Band – Soulcial Kitchen
Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert at the Soulcial Kitchen campus. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our amazing food trucks and friends at Marco’s Express and Oh! Holy Crepes. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash. Play area for the kids!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Truck and Tractor Pull – Monroe County Fair
Waterloo, IL – Come out and enjoy the Monroe County Fair!
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 30th
Killer Wails – Spaces
Belleville, IL – Killer Wails will be rockin’ the Spaces garden in Downtown Belleville.
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Join us every Sunday for Xtreme Bar Bingo. Free to play. Join us in our NEW! Cider Shed for your chance to win Cash, Prizes, or even the Jackpot. Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Monday, July 31st
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, August 1st
Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 2nd
Youth Story Time – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
