Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events in Randolph County

There is nothing to compare to the 'down home' warmth and welcome that encompasses you at one of our village homecomings! Whether you live here, are returning for a visit, or a complete stranger to the area, the people are friendly, courteous, helpful and caring, taking you into their fold. Its not unusual at all, for someone to immediately launch into a recitation of your pedigree when you mention your name!
Some of these festivals include tours of historic buildings/homes, and re-enactments, where you can learn first-hand, how your ancestors lived and the perils they faced.
If at all possible, plan your vacation around at least one of these heart-warming events.
You'll be glad you did!

Baldwin	Village Homecoming- Second Weekend in June
Chester	Popeye Picnic-Weekend after Labor Day Christmas on the River (Mississippi)-First Weekend in December
Coulterville	Lions Club Picnic-First Weekend in June Jaycees Fall Festival-Mid-September Weekend
Ellis Grove	Village Homecoming-Second Sunday in August Fort Kaskaskia Music Festival- Last Weekend in September
Evansville	Community Picnic-Third Weekend in June
Fort de Chartres	Go to our special page for complete listing. Click HERE.
Fort Kaskaskia State Park	12th Annual Music Festival September 22 & 23, starting at noon. Cajun, Irish, Bluegrass, country, Harmonica, Fiddle contest and MUCH more!!
Kaskaskia Island	Independence Day Program- July 4 at noon. Immaculate Conception Parish Picnic-Sunday before Labor Day
Percy	Fireman's Picnic-First weekend in June
Pierre Menard Home	12th Day of Christmas-First Sunday in January Spring Open House- First Sunday in May Candlelight Tour at Dusk- First Saturday in June Summer Musicale- Last Sunday in July Fall Open House-Last Weekend in September P.Menard Birthday Celebration- First Sunday in October Christmas Open House-First Sunday in December French Village Christmas Tour-Second Sunday in December
Prairie du Rocher	12th Night Ball- First Saturday in January Summer Rendezvous Parade- First Saturday evening in June(Creole House Candlelight Tour after Parade) St. Josephs Parish Picnic- Last Saturday in July Fr. Colonial Promenaders Volksmarch-Last Saturday in August Creole House Faire & Apple Fete-Third Sunday in September. (Fire Dept. BBQ on same date) French Village Christmas Tour-Second Sunday in December LaGuiannee Singers at Creole House-New Years Eve Night
Red Bud	Trinity Lutheran Church Picnic in Prairie-Last Sunday in May Fireman's Picnic-Last Weekend in June River Road Car Show- 4th of July St. John the Baptist Parish Picnic-Second weekend in July Town and Country Fest-Third Friday in August Deerfest and Christmas Open House-Third Weekend in November
Rockwood	Rockwood Day- Last Saturday in September
Ruma	St. Patrick's Strawberry Festival- Third Sunday in May St. Leo Parrish Picnic in Modoc-First Saturday in August Ruma Community Picnic-Second Saturday in August St. Patrick's Fall Festival-Second Sunday in September Ruma Convent Open House-Third Sunday in September
Sparta	Wade Ray Fiddle Contest & Bluegrass show- Last Saturday in June Spartafest- Last weekend in July Charter Oak School Cornfest-First Saturday in August Eden Community Homecoming-Third Saturday after Labor Day Mardi Gras Parade- Before Halloween
Steeleville	4th of July Celebration (biggest event in the county!) First weekend in July Shiloh Hill Community Picnic-Fourth Saturday in August Oktoberfest- Second Weekend in October
Tilden	Lions Club Picnic-Second Weekend in June.