A Slice of Southern Illinois
HerrinFesta Italiana has been a Memorial Day Weekend tradition in Southern Illinois since it started 1991. The event celebrates Herrin's Italian heritage. Festa, an alias of the festival, became one of millions of events cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Illinois' festival that signals the unofficial beginning of summer has finally returned … Continue reading It’s Back…the 30th Annual HerrinFesta Italiana Returns
The first Saturday in September was a bit warm and humid, but still a pretty nice day at the Du Quoin State Fair. I spent quite a bit of time in the Exhibit Hall looking at the different entries from all over Southern Illinois--produce, quilts, artwork, photography, cakes, and pies. I spent even more time … Continue reading Root Beer, Llamas, and Wine: A Fair September Day
The Carterville Lion's Club Free Fair kicked off this Wednesday in Cannon Park with the Farmer's Market and runs through Saturday, September 8, 2018. This year's theme is 105 Years of Our Tradition: Harvest the Memories. The Free Fair is a family-friendly event where many gather each year for some good, clean fun. Friday evening … Continue reading A Community Tradition of Harvesting Memories
