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Time to flip the switch: Christmas on the River kicks off with tree lighting

The lights come on in Chester Square Gazebo Park Wednesday, Dec. 1, to herald the beginning of the holiday season and kick off the annual Christmas on the River celebration. Back for its 33rd year, Christmas on the River will fill downtown Chester with festive fun Friday to Sunday, Dec. 3-5.
Herald Tribune report Dec 1, 2021 9:38 AM
Christmas on the River schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 1 6 p.m. Community tree lighting, Chester Square Gazebo Park
Dec 1, 2021 9:28 AM
Christmas on the River promises festive fun

Chester's "Christmas on the River" celebration will be back for its 33rd year Friday to Sunday, Dec. 3-5. Though this year's event will be scaled back, organizers are working to bring back the most popular attractions for residents young and old alike, including the Lighted Parade, vendor and craft sale, Reindeer Games and Frosty's Follies family scavenger hunt.
Herald tribune report Nov 17, 2021 9:31 AM
Big crowds expected at this weekend's Steeleville Oktoberfest

Come for the Oktoberfest parade, craft fair, food and drink vendors, the Lil Mr. and Miss Oktoberfest contests, plenty of children's activities, the Jaycees' Variety Show, a bags/cornhole tournament and the popular Dachshund Derby.
Herald Tribune staff report Oct 6, 2021 5:18 PM
Chester Fall Festival to be one big, three-day party

The City of Chester has lined up a full schedule of events for the 2021 Fall Festival coming up Oct. 15-17.
Submitted by the City of Chester Oct 6, 2021 5:20 PM
Grandstand sales open at State Fair box office

The DuQuoin State Fair Box Office is now open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for in-person grandstand tickets for the upcoming Du Quoin State Fair.
Submitted by the Illinois department of Agriculture Jun 25, 2021 12:31 AM
COVID-19 claims another festival: Street Machine Nationals canceled for 2020

Du Quoin Mayor Guy Alongi said while it is disappointing the event has been canceled, the southern Illinois region -- as opposed to Du Quoin itself -- will suffer the greater loss.
Du Quoin Call staff report Aug 22, 2020 5:44 AM
98th annual Pinckneyville Mardi Gras scaled way back

The 98th annual Mardi Gras in Pinckneyville is taking a big hit this fall, but the pageant, the 50/50 raffle and T-shirt sales will go on as usual.
By Renee Trappe Aug 22, 2020 5:37 AM
With Phase 5 possibly a year away, 2020 Du Quoin State Fair is 'long shot'

The state of Illinois has not decided whether to hold the 2020 state fairs, but it is definitely a longshot that the state will be in Phase 5 by the end of August.
By Renee Trappe Jun 3, 2020 10:48 AM
Perry County Fair canceled for 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has done what world wars, a Depression, natural disasters and even the influenza epidemic of 1918 could not do in the 164-year history of the Perry County Fair -- stop it from being held.
Du Quoin Call staff report May 29, 2020 9:53 AM

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