History of Herrin: The Movie
HISTORY OF HERRIN: The Movie Friday May 22, 2026 – 4 p.m. Herrin City Library Meeting Room (41minutes) Free and open to public. Produced for city’s Centennial in 2000. Rare archival footage, vintage photographs and contemporary interviews. Presented by Herrin History Room FREE and
Robert A. Ferarri Corporate Division Bocce Tournament
A HerrinFesta favorite, the Robert A. Ferrari Corporate Division Bocce Tournament brings local businesses and organizations together for friendly competition and community camaraderie. Teams take to the courts to showcase their skills and teamwork in this spirited event that honors
Herrin Festa: Golfing for Grads
Tee up for a great cause at the Golfing for Grads Scholarship Golf Scramble presented by Farmers State Bank! Join us Friday, May 22, 2026 at Pine Lakes Golf Course for a fun-filled day on the greens, supporting local students and their futures. This
Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast
A meaningful HerrinFesta tradition, the Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast brings the community together in reflection, gratitude, and faith. Held in honor of longtime Festa supporter Ed Goodwin, this uplifting morning gathering features guest speakers, music, and a shared breakfast
HerrinFesta Italiana Art Contest
The Herrin Community Art Contest, part of Festa Italiana 2026, invites artists of all ages and skill levels to showcase their creativity. Participants may submit original works across a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile
Veterans Honor Flight
On Monday, May 18th, we’ll be taking another group of veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor, and then we’ll bring them home to the kind of Welcome Home they deserve. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐰𝐞
250 Anniversary of America Tree Dedication
Join the Sons of the American Revolution for their 250th Anniversary of America Liberty Tree Dedication at Energy Bruce Park in Energy, IL 62933 on Saturday, April 18th 2026 at 10 AM.
Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series
The City of Carbondale and Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will celebrate Earth Month during the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series on Tuesday, April 7th at the Carbondale Civic Center at 200 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale,
Free Spinning Demonstration at LEAA
Free Wool Spinning Demonstration! NO RSVP needed. Come pop in and join us for this neat experience to see how wool is processed.
Marion Connects History Series: Part 3
Jon Musgrave will be back at Celebrations Event Center in Marion with us April 9th for Part 3 of our History Series! This time, he's talking Murder, Mayhem, and the Mundane in the early history of Marion and Williamson County.
