8/1/08 - 8/3/08
Crossroads of America Pro-Bro Flyers Radio control 3-D fly-in.
This is an AMA Sanctioned Event.
Percival Springs Airport, 6900 N US Rte. 45, Watson, IL 62473.
For more information, call 217-536-9990 or 888-536-535 or visit website.

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8/2/08 - 8/9/08
Effingham County Fair
The annual county fair offers a variety of events for residents and visitors.
Visit the Effingham County Fair website for complete details on what is happening during the week.
Effingham County Fairgrounds, Altamont IL.
For more information call 618-483-6717 or 888-854-FAIR.

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8/3/08 - 8/31/08
Dr. Charles M. Wright House
Dr. Wright built the Renaissance Revival brick house in 1889. The house is open to the public each Sunday in June, July and August from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Tours may also be set up by calling 618-483-6397.
Admission - adults $4, students (6 - 18 yrs) $1.
Corner of North Main Street & West Jackson Avenue, Altamont, IL 62411.
For more information, call 618-483-6216.

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8/3/08
Monastery Museum
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
A collection of articles used by the friars including books from the 1700’s and Bibles in 12 languages.
Route 40, East & South Garrott Street, Teutopolis, IL 62467.
For more information, call 217-857-3586.

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8/17/08
Mid-August Meltdown
Participants can chose from two distances at this event - Sprint and Olympic.
The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and is held at Lake Sara in Effingham.
For more information, call 217-347-3749.

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8/23/08
Wild Turkey Federation Banquet
A Little Wabash Longbeards Local Event.
Doors open at 6 pm, dinner served at 7 pm
Knights of Columbus Hall, Teutopolis.
For more information, call 217-536-6596 or 217-857-3111.