7/4/08
Fourth of July Celebration
A parade is held downtown starting at 2 p.m. at Maple and Temple and ending on Jefferson in downtown Effingham. Events, including live music, are held throughout the day at Hendlemeyer Park on South Fourth Street. A fireworks display begins at dusk.
For more information, call 800-772-0750.
7/4/08
Fourth of July Party at Sneaky Pete’s Bar and Grill
Outdoor entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.
The event is located at 2102 S. Banker St., which is in front of the Village Square Mall.
For more information, call 217-342-3788.
7/6/08 - 7/27/08
Farmers Market
Every Friday & Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
July through mid-October at the Village Square Mall, South Route 45, Effingham. For more information, call
618-686-3518.
7/6/08 - 7/27/08
Dr. Charles 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 52411.
For more information, call 618-483-6216.
7/6/08
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.
7/13/08
Farm Toy Show
9 am to 3 pm
Effingham Knights of Columbus, 1501 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham.
For more information, call 217-342-6565.
7/19/08
Summer Splash
Come to town for all of the good bargains as the Central Business Group hosts a summer sale.
For more information, call 217-342-4147.
7/19/08 - 7/20/08
Prairie Days
Hours are Saturday 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday Church Services at 8 am, festival noon - 5 pm .
The event is in Bible Grove (6 miles off Route 45 south of Effingham)
For more information, call 618-686-4691, 618-686-3340, or 217-343-5055.
7/25/08 - 7/27/08
The Annual Millroad Steam Thresherman’s Festival & Antique Tractor Show
Held at the Effingham County Fairgrounds, Altamont.
For more information, call 618-483-5201 or 217-536-6400.
7/26/08 - 7/27/08
Annual Model Train Show
FREE rides on Little Obie on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm courtesy of the Canadian National Railroad.
Effingham County Fairgrounds, Altamont.
For more information, call 217-536-6400.
