| Open May 1st through October 13th | |
|---|---|
| DATE | Campground Festivities AND Noteworthy & Local Events |
| May 1st | CAMPGROUND OPENS |
| Every Friday | ALOHA FRIDAYS - Come relax and unwind after work - enjoy a free refreshing beverage in a tropical atmosphere (5pm - 9pm) | May 22nd-26th | International Mr Leather (IML) - Chicago - Come camping on your way to or from Wear your leather gear - get $10 off your next camping visit (excludes holidays and day-use) |
| May 22rd-25th | Memorial Day Weekend - BBQ pot-luck and Bonfire (Sunday, May 25th) |
| Jun 13th-14th | King City Barbeque Showdown - Located in Mt. Vernon, about a 25 min. drive, featuring a BBQ contest, Live music, Food vendors, and more |
| Jun 28th-29th | St. Louis Pridefest - 2 day Pride festival with parade on Sunday, June 29th |
| Jul 4th-6th | Independence Day Weekend - BBQ pot-luck and Bonfire (Saturday July 5th) |
| Jul 25th - Aug 2nd | Marion County Fair - Salem fairgrounds: visit www.marioncountyagfair.org for schedule |
| Aug 15th-17th | Balloon Fest 2008 - Historical Centralia's annual 3-day celebration featuring over 40 Hot Air Balloons, balloon glow, live entertainment, fireworks display, craft fair, and more. Located in Centralia's Foundation Park, an easy 20 minute drive from the campground |
| Aug 29th-31st | IGRA International Gay Rodeo at Lake St. Louis - Cowboys Welcome! |
| Aug 29th - Sep 1st | Labor Day Weekend - BBQ pot-luck (Sunday, Aug 31st) |
| Sep 4th-6th | Southern Illinois Bluegrass Festival - In nearby Salem's Bryan Memorial Park, this annual event features Emmy Award winning bands |
| Sep 12th-13th | BBQ Throwdown & Jam Located in nearby Salem - BBQ contest and music |
| Oct 10th-13th | End of Season Weekend |
| October 13th | CAMPGROUND CLOSED |