Events in Jersey County

2006

Sunset Saturday at Grafton Harbor, September 23 (11 am - Sunset)
"Fall Flip Flop Fling" Events include Flip Flops for sale, Flip Flop Fling Contests, Best Decorated
Flip Flops and more. Also on the schedule is B-B-Q, crafts, and street
performers. Free Admission. For more information, call 618/786-PORT.

Riverside Flea Market, September 23 & 24 (9 am - 5 pm), 400 Front Street, Grafton
One-of-a-kind gifts and treasures are waiting for you at the largest flea
market in the region with furniture, glassware, pottery, antiques, collectibles,
and good old-fashioned junk! Free Admission, call 618/786-8210 or
618/482-4991.

Apple Festival, September 30 (10 am - 5 pm), 601 N. State Street, Jerseyville
Enjoy this yearly festival including a pet parade, children's games, tours of the
museum, Cheney Mansion, Lone Star Country School, food and entertainment.
Some charges. Call 618/498-3514.

October:

Eckert's Haunted Hayrides, October 6,7, 13,14, 20,21, 27 & 28, Eckert's Country Farm, Grafton
Young and old alike will enjoy a ghoulish good time during the "haunted
hayride through the orchard every Friday and Saturday night when the sun
goes down. Admission charge. Call 618/786-3445.

Eckert's Jumpin' Pumpkin Jamboree, October 7,8, 14,15, 21,22, 28 & 29 (9am - 5 pm), Eckert's
Country Farm, Grafton.
Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to
look for your perfect pumpkin. Enjoy country music, live entertainment, pony
rides, make-your-own scarecrow, festival food and more. Free
Admission. Call 618/786-3445.

Riverside Flea Market, October 28 & 29 (9 am - 5 pm), 400 Front Street, Grafton
See description above as well as phone number for more information.


Halloween Festival
JCBA along with the Jerseyville Public Library and the City of Jerseyville will again host the annual Halloween
Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2006. There will be costume judging, a Halloween parade, games, food and
other events on that day. Children will also be able to trick-or-treat many of the downtown businesses. If you
are interested in assisting with sponsoring the event or for more information, call Ann at 639-5222.

GENERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN
JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

TRI-COUNTY ANTIQUE CLUB
Jerseyville, Illinois

4th Weekend in August

SWAP MEET & FLEA MARKET
Jersey County, May

Tri-County Antique Club Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market, at Club Grounds in Southwestern Jersey County located at 23946 State Highway 3, just 2 miles west of Junction 109. Contact James E. Hall, DVM; 107 W. Woodlawn Ave., Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618-498-4881) or
Jack Rudolph, R. 1, Box 121A, Grafton, IL 62037 (618-786-3803).


14th Annual "Olden Days"
August

At Club Grounds located at 23946 State Highway 3, just 2 miles west of Junction 109. Come on out and relax in our peaceful country setting!
Begins at 7 a.m. both days.
Family oriented event that features threshing, sawmilling, steam & gas engines, Antique tractors & machinery demonstrations & exhibits. Kid's Day activities on Saturday, and Garden Tractor Pull. Antique Tractor Pull and Car Show on Sunday. Big craft & flea market & lots of good "old-fashioned" food. Breakfast served from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. both days. Admission $3.00. Children under 12 FREE. Call Elizabeth A. Schwab at 618-639-4192
or eamil: mschwab@gtec.com.
Annual July 4th Celebration

Hosted by the Jerseyville Civic League, come enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the American Legion on Hwy 267, north of town. The afternoon starts out with kid's games, an array of food vendors and live entertainment. When evening arrives, see the spectacular fire works display. One of the largest in the county. You can find out more about our
" July 4th Celebration" by calling Larry Alexander at 618/498-3079.
Annual Fair Parade
July
Sponsored by the Jersey County Chamber of Commerce. Come enjoy the 52nd annual Jersey County Fair Parade. The largest in the county. There are many wonderful floats to see. Come early to get a seat for this 2 hour spectacular parade. We have over 350 entries with a wide variety to see. The parade starts at 6pm and travels down main street north and ends at the fairgrounds. You can enjoy all kinds of carnival rides, a beauty pageant, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls and kids day at the fair. Call the Chamber office at 618/498-5506 for times and dates of each event.
The fair is held the week of July 9th.
Annual Hoops

This event is a huge success. We had over 80 entries last year and several food booths. Come and see the many talented kids that come from all over to take part in this wonderful program. For more information you can contact Ann Rice at 618/498-5506
Annual Apple Festival

Last weekend in September Sponsored by the Jersey County Historical Society. This event is held the last wekend in September. Come and enjoy some wonderful crafts and live entertainment along with a tour of the Historical Cheney House and Gledhill Museum. For additional information contact Bob French at 618/498-3511
Annual Christmas Promotion

Saturday after Thanksgiving Sponsored by the Jersey County Chamber of Commerce and the Jerseyville Civic League. Please come and enjoy our Jerseyville Hometown Christmas. This event will take place at our Historic Jersey County Court House. There will be several activities for the kids plus carriage rides will be available for persons wishing to tour the Historical points of interest in our town. Santa arrives on the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the opening of Santa's House. Come visit with Santa and have your picture taken with the live reindeer. Santa will be at his house each Saturday till Christmas for pictures to be taken. For more information call Ann Rice at the Chamber office at 618/498-5506 or Larry Alexander at 618/498-3079.