August

What: 2nd Annual Hummingbird Festival
When: Aug. 10
Where: Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
Info: (618) 786-2331

What: Dean’s Bluegrass Music Jam
When: Aug. 11-17
Where: Charlie Brown Park, Flora, IL
Everyone is welcome to enjoy an acoustic only bluegrass jam. Camping is available at the park.
Info: (618) 662-5646

What: Centralia Balloon Festival
When: Aug. 15–17
Where: Centralia Foundation Park, Centralia, IL
Info: (888) 532-6789, www.balloon-fest.com

What: Spassfest
When: Aug. 15–17
Where: Germantown, IL
Info: (618) 523-4202, www.germantownil.com

What: Annual Olden Days Festival
When: Aug. 23–24
Where: Tri-County Antique Club, 23946 State Hwy 3, Dow, IL
Featuring sawmilling, steam and gas engines, antique tractors, tractor pulls, a car show, live entertainment and food, the event is $3 per person and free for children 12 and under.
Info: (618) 639-4192

What: Canoe Olympics
When: Aug. 24
Where: Red Hills State Park, Sumner, IL
Multiple courses will be set up and timed. The event is free and registration is at noon.
Info: (618) 943-3516

What: Alton Block Party
When: Aug. 30
Where: Third Street in Downtown Alton
Enjoy live music and dancing in the streets with a variety of food from local restaurants and bars.
Info: (618) 465-6676

What: Shawnee Hills Wine Festival
When: Aug. 30–31
Where: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass, IL
Sample wines from nine different wineries and listen to great bands.
Info: (618) 893-4898, www.shawneewinetrail.com/alto.htm