10/3/08 - 10/5/08
Fall Flea Market
This flea market is held at Village Square Mall, South Route 45, Effingham.
For more information, call 217-347-0623.
10/5/08
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.
10/11/08 - 10/12/08
Ingram Pioneer Log Cabin Village Craft Show
This year’s craft show will be hand-made articles. Events include cabin tours of pre-Civil War cabins.
Located in Kinmundy, Illinois.
For more information, call 618-547-7123.
10/11/08
Swapfest
Swapfest is an “old time” swap meet for VW and Corvette enthusiasts. Only private sellers and car clubs are allowed. No commercial vendors are permitted. There is no admission charge for buyers, lookers, or the public to attend the event. The event is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with set-up starting at 7 a.m.
For more information, call 217-540-4200 or 800-500-8388.
10/19/08
Ballard Trail Run
This 10k run, 5k walk, and fun run is held at the Ballard Nature Center., located west of Effingham on U.S. 40.
For more information, call 217-536-5481.
10/26/08
Halloween Parade
The parade begins at 2 pm Downtown Effingham, IL 62401.
For more information call 217-342-4173.