Southern Illinois Made Expo
Southern Illinois’ premier event for local products, destinations, and businesses is back! The 2025 Southern Illinois Made Expo is happening Saturday, July 19th at The Pavilion in Marion—and you don’t want to miss it! The 8th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance will
Very Merry Market
Tis' the season to be shopping at the Very Merry Holiday Market!! Come join us for a Very Merry Marion! The first two weekends in December! more information coming soon.
Hunt For Savings
Join Perfectly Posh Boutique for their annual Easter Egg Hunt For Savings event! This is always a fun day, you aren't going to want to miss it! Follow their facebook for more info!
50th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta originated at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1974. This fun, family–friendly event continues to draw aspiring boat builders and spectators to Southern Illinois each spring to race cardboard creations (and watch them sink).
Take Me Out to the Car Show
Don't miss the 4th annual Take Me Out to the Car Show at Mtn Dew Park! Check out the cars, bikes, and trucks in the show, then stay to watch the burnout contest, shop local vendors, and grab a bite
Little Grassy Get Down 2025
The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda, IL is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest!
Southern Illinois Reptile and Exotics Show
Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled expo with thousands of amazing animals, feeders, pet supplies, and other cool items. Whether you choose to observe and learn more about these incredible animals or you're looking for a new pet,
Mystical Magical Market
Are you into tarot readers, oracle readers, crystal dealers, reiki pros, jewelry designers, and anything Mystical & Magical? Don't miss this curated collection of all things mystical, magical, witchy, and fun at the 2nd annual Mystical & Magical Market Festival!
Veterans On Parade
This year marks the 21st anniversary of this veteran-organized event in downtown Marion. The Veterans On Parade honors all Southern Illinois veterans who have served the United States in both war and peacetime. Bring your lawn chairs and gather
Brawl-O-Ween
t's the 8th year of Brawl-O-Ween and they're back with TWO days of fun derby with friends! Open Gender Scrimmageathon: 12 (45 minute) scrimmages - 90 skaters - Everyone skates in at least 4! The top skaters of the first day will be
