2008 Schedule and Calendar of Events

***Events listed below are tentative. Please check this page periodically
for updates. Our facilities are available for group bookings and charity
events. Please feel free to contact us to make suggestions for themed events
or arrangements for your group's special activity.***

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

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