http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events.cfm Festivals and Events for the Alton, Illinois Region Copyright (c) Alton Regional CVB 2010 All Rights Reserved 500 Thu, 17 May 2012 - Thu, 17 May 2012 Witness the local talent through this celebration of the performing arts See bands and other talents in Davis Plaza at Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower every third Thursday in spring For this concert, see local band Exit Twelve perform Admission is $5, which includes a ride to the top of the tower Doors open at 6 pm For more information, call (618) 251-9101 or visit wwwConfluenceTowercom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2121 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2121 Sat, 19 May 2012 - Sat, 19 May 2012 Meet at Mineral Springs Mall, after a memorial "wake" in the Crystal Room, cars line up behind the Mineral Springs hearse, and a procession goes to the Alton Cemetery A historic walking tour visiting 32 graves and ends with a séance at the Lovejoy Monument Returning to Mineral Springs, there is a "Repast" tour of several areas of the building and a tarot card reading Admission is $30 per person For more information, call (618) 465-3200 or visit wwwmineralspringshauntedtourscom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2004 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2004 Sat, 19 May 2012 - Sat, 19 May 2012 Learn the history of the McPike Mansion and take a look at the documented photos of the mansion and paranormal activity Then, take a tour of the surrounding grounds and the crypt Talking with the spirits with Dowsing rods and join us for a dark session in the cellar with our experienced medium Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes The cost is $20 per adult; children ages 13-17 are $10 and children ages 6-12 are $5 All proceeds go toward the restoration of the mansion For more information, contact Sharon at (618) 462-3348 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2170 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2170 Sat, 19 May 2012 - Sat, 19 May 2012 Enjoy an evening of jazz celebrating the music and life of one the true giants of jazz music - Miles Davis Performers will include: Fred Walker, the Jim Manley Quartet, the Soulard Blues Band and Danita Mumphard and Trio Tres Bien Tickets are $25 each For more information, go to wwwfacebookcom/2012MilesDavisJazzFestivalAltonIl http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2139 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2139 Fri, 11 May 2012 - Sun, 20 May 2012 Mark Twain's classic story comes to exuberant musical life in this Broadway adaptation of America's favorite book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer of the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America Set in 1840 in St Petersburg, Mo, a bustling town on the banks of the Mississippi River, Tom matches wits with his stern Aunt Polly, falls in love with the beautiful, feisty Becky Thatcher and goes on the adventure of his life with Becky and that irresistible renegade, Huckleberry Finn Along the way, they meet a terrifying villain named Injun Joe, Tom's bratty half-brother Sid, and all the other boys and girls in the village Tickets for this musical are $20 for adults and $8 for students For tickets, call (618) 462-6562 For more information, go to wwwAltonLittleTheaterorg http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1860 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1860 Sat, 19 May 2012 - Sun, 20 May 2012 Enjoy the 3rd Annual Grafton Winery and Brewhaus Blues Festival featuring non-stop blues both days The concerts are free, and the line-up will include some of the best acts found in the St Louis region Plus, enjoy great BBQ, fresh brews and sampling of the winery's award-winning wines For more information, call (618) 786-3001 or go to wwwTheGraftonWinerycom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2037 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2037 Sat, 19 May 2012 - Sun, 20 May 2012 Sleep under the stars with the family at the Third Annual Family Campout Activities will include kayaking, fishing, geocaching, hiking and more Dinner, breakfast and snacks included, but bring your own camping gear The cost for a family (up to four people) is $50; $10 for each additional person You must pre-register For more information, call (618) 462-6979 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2119 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2119 Sun, 20 May 2012 - Sun, 20 May 2012 River Water Trail Association in Ellis Bay West Alton, Mo, is inviting the public to join them for the Riverlands Paddle Festival Visitors will be able to test paddles, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards Admission is $5 per person For more information, call (618) 462-6979 or visit wwwusacearmymil/rivers http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2118 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2118 Tue, 22 May 2012 - Tue, 22 May 2012 Jeffrey Vaughn, a well-known and respected artist, will be stopping in Elsah to give a speech title "Landscape" He will show examples of his work and discuss his artistic approach The talk is sponsored by Liberty Bank, Godfrey Refreshments follow the talk with an opportunity to speak individually with Mr Vaughn For more information, contact Tim Tomlinson at (618) 374-1518 or e-mail trt1933@aolcom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2178 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2178 Tue, 22 May 2012 - Tue, 22 May 2012 Bring your appetite aboard for this relaxing cruise including a full lunch served while on board The cruise will travel the Mississippi River between Grafton and Alton to enjoy the scenic beauty found here The boat will depart and return to the dock in Grafton The cost is $45 per person For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2089 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2089 Tue, 22 May 2012 - Tue, 22 May 2012 Enjoy the river by boarding the Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise The cruise will travel the Mississippi River between Grafton and Alton to enjoy the scenic beauty found here The boat will depart and return to the dock in Grafton The cost is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $14 for children (ages 4-12) Infants are free For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2083 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2083 Wed, 23 May 2012 - Wed, 23 May 2012 Bring your appetite aboard for this relaxing cruise including a full lunch served while on board The cruise will travel the Mississippi River between Grafton and Alton to enjoy the scenic beauty found here The boat will depart and return to the dock in Grafton The cost is $45 per person For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2087 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2087 Wed, 23 May 2012 - Wed, 23 May 2012 Enjoy the river by boarding the Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise The cruise will travel the Mississippi River between Grafton and Alton to enjoy the scenic beauty found here The boat will depart and return to the dock in Grafton The cost is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $14 for children (ages 4-12) Infants are free For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2084 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2084 Wed, 23 May 2012 - Wed, 23 May 2012 Enjoy the river by boarding the Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise The cruise will travel the Mississippi River between Grafton and Alton to enjoy the scenic beauty found here The boat will depart and return to the dock in Grafton The cost is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $14 for children (ages 4-12) Infants are free For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2206 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2206 Wed, 23 May 2012 - Wed, 23 May 2012 It's always a party when the Spirit of Peoria is in town Put on your Jimmy Buffet parrothead gear and get ready to party The Loading Dock will be serving up a Cheeseburger in Paradise buffet at and rocking to the tunes of Buffet played live Then, board the boat for a relaxing evening excursion on the river The cost is $55 per person For more information or to reserve a ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645 or go to wwwVisitAltoncom/Cruise http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2088 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2088 Sat, 26 May 2012 - Sat, 26 May 2012 Third Street in Downtown Alton is where you will want to be for live music and dancing in the streets all summer long Local restaurants and bars from the downtown area will band together to offer festival-goers a wide variety of food Mr Wizard begins playing at 6:30 pm For more information, call (618) 465-6676 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2199 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2199 Sat, 26 May 2012 - Sat, 26 May 2012 Want to know what makes Alton so haunted Take part in an award-winning walking tour of Alton's most haunted places, based on the book "Haunted Alton" and featuring the locations that have made Alton famous as "one of the most haunted small towns in America" The special Ghost Hunter's Tours feature more stories, more history and more haunted places than any other tour in the region! This is the real thing! No phony psychics, made-up stories, or silly "spirit circles The tour departs from the Unitarian Church on Third Street in Downtown Alton and will last approximately 3 to 3-1/2 hours The cost is $25 per person For more information, go to wwwAltonHauntingscom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2100 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2100 Sat, 26 May 2012 - Sat, 26 May 2012 This month, the concert puts a spin on standards and pop favorites from the 50s through 80s Admission is $10; Seniors (65 ) and students with a valid ID are $8 For more information, call (618) 462-5222 or go to wwwjacobyartscentercom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2177 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2177 Sat, 26 May 2012 - Sun, 27 May 2012 Every fourth weekend of the month from April to October will be the time to hunt for items Over 70 dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk will be in Grafton For more information, call (618) 786-3494 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1917 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1917 Mon, 28 May 2012 - Mon, 28 May 2012 Celebrate Memorial Day by experiencing the oldest consecutive running parade in the entire nation Celebrate the history of Pie Town, Upper Alton and those that serve our country Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets to show your support and join in on the fun For more information, call (618) 462-7527 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2061 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2061 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 - Sat, 02 Jun 2012 Two-day event that includes BBQ, beer tasting, live music, basket raffle, games for both adults and children, and much more! Free admission For more information, call (618) 980-1643 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2109 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2109 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 - Sat, 02 Jun 2012 Enjoy educational family programming at the National Great Rivers Museum Representatives from the St Louis Zoo will be in attendance with live animals For more information, go to wwwMTRForg or call (877) 462-6979 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2150 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2150 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 - Sat, 02 Jun 2012 Meet at Mineral Springs for a memorial "wake" See the inside workings of a hearse, then follow the hearse in a procession to the Alton Cemetery and tour 32 graves After a séance at the Lovejoy Monument, return to Mineral Springs for a "repast" and tour of the building Reservations recommended Admission is $30 per person For more information, call (618) 465-3200 or visit wwwmineralspringshauntedtourscom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2008 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2008 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 - Sat, 02 Jun 2012 Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series This month, be entertained by The Kellys from Florence, Ala Find out more about them at wwwthekellysgospelcom For more information, call (618) 259-0065 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1901 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=1901 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 - Sun, 03 Jun 2012 Bring your pooch to the park for food, games, prizes, rides, vendors and contests to support and bring awareness to the wonderful work that the 5As provides for the community All ages (and breeds) For more information, call (618) 466-3702 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2107 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2107 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 - Sun, 03 Jun 2012 Cars, Blues and BBQ, what more could you ask for Classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles will be displayed on West 3rd, State and Belle streets for the 15th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show Come out for the autos and stay for the music There will be a great DJ all morning and a live blues band in the afternoon You won’t want to miss the incredible BBQ cooking, merchant sidewalk sale and 50-50 drawing The cost to enter a vehicle for awards is $15, or it’s just $10 to display wheels Awards will be given in 36 classes plus five specialty awards For more information, call (618) 463-1016 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2115 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2115 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 - Sun, 03 Jun 2012 Bring your furry friends to the Tower and have fun Activities are free http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2187 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2187 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 - Thu, 07 Jun 2012 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free concert while experiencing majestic views of the Mississippi River The Five and Dimers, an Americana group, will perform during the first Music in the Park event The rest of the concert schedule will be posted at wwwenjoygraftoncom For more information, call (618) 786-2605 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2052 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2052 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 - Sat, 09 Jun 2012 Join the Alton Hauntings crew for a tour of Haunted Alton sites aboard the evening's ghost bus, featuring favorite locations and sites that aren't offered on our walking tours! Join the tour for a journey back into the history of "one of the most haunted small towns in America" and experience locations like the Underground Railroad chambers of the Enos Sanatorium, Hop Hollow Road, the Alton Penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, a special visit to the spook-infested wine cellar of the McPike Mansion and more Limited Spots Available for all Bus Tours Departs at 7 pm from the Unitarian Church on Third Street in Downtown Alton The cost is $35 per person For more information, go to wwwAltonHauntingscom http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2071 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2071 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 - Sat, 09 Jun 2012 Runners take your mark in Glazebrook Park It's a fun run for all ages! Six years old and younger run a fourth mile, seven to fourteen run a half mile and participants fifteen and up run one mile Participation fee is $2 for youth and $4 for adults To enter, sign up ahead of time at the Parks and Recreation Department at 6810 Godfrey Road For more information, call (618) 259-2261 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2106 http://www.visitalton.com/visitors-events-details.cfm?someevent=2106