Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Illinois High Schools’ top anglers will be heading to Carlyle Lake for the 2019 IHSA Bass Fishing State Tournament the weekend of May 17-18. A total of 311 teams have signed up to compete this year. Sectionals will be held … Continue reading
Whether you’re a Sunday duffer or a diehard golfer, it’s always a treat to tee up at Governor’s Run Golf Club in Carlyle, Illinois. The semi-private 18-hole championship course has a wonderful mix of prairie and woodlands, creeks and lakes—all … Continue reading
Okay, all you BBQ fans, there’s a new place to check out for smokin’ great meats in Clinton County, IL: A Fine Swine. Recently opened in New Baden, A Fine Swine is the brainchild of David Stidham, who grew up … Continue reading
Car fans, these upcoming events are made for you! Whether you own a classic car or hot rod, or just love looking, you’ll want to put these two local shows on your calendar. The 2015 Cruisin’ the Dam on Carlyle … Continue reading
The Holidays are fun and festive, but for cooks they can also be hectic! Why not take it easy one night and let one of our great Clinton County establishments do the cooking. Everyone loves barbecue! A Fine Swine BBQ … Continue reading
Summer just isn’t summer without our church picnics! These longtime havens of great eating and family fun are a centerpiece of the season and one more reason to look forward to the weekends in Clinton County, Illinois. Just so you … Continue reading
There are those who love cooking Thanksgiving dinner. And then, there are those who don’t, or whose schedule just doesn’t allow it. If you’re one of the latter, not to worry, there are some terrific options for getting dinner to … Continue reading
Good country eating doesn’t get any better than the array of offerings at our Clinton County Church suppers. No wonder, we plot and plan and cook for weeks to make each and every one a deliciously fun day. So pack … Continue reading
Everybody let’s rock! This line from the famous Elvis song, Jailhouse Rock, could just as well be the motto for the Trenton, Illinois, bar and nightclub named after that song. Jailhouse Rock is an homage to the king of rock, … Continue reading
You don’t have to be German to love the party that Germantown throws every summer. You just have to enjoy great food, good music, a good time—oh and beer, of course! The 48th Annual Germantown Spassfest is August 14-15, 2015, … Continue reading