Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
Updated June 2023 Listening to music in the great outdoors is a summertime delight, ranking right up with ice cream and barbecue. Come and stretch out on the grass with a blanket and a cool drink while listening to the … Continue reading
Warehouse 300 celebrated its Grand Opening in November, 2018, and already it is a favorite go-to for home decor. The vintage marketplace in Trenton is a collection of local vendors and artisans who rent the space to showcase their selections … 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
The sky will be a colorful scene next month during the Centralia Balloon Fest, August 18-20, 2017. This all-family affair is a highlight of the summer, with as much activity on the ground as in the sky. The stars of … Continue reading
On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly a century. A total eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, completely covering the sun. Spanning in … Continue reading
Mark your calendars for July 16 – 22, 2017. Those are the dates for the Clinton County Fair, one of the highlights of summer here in southwestern Illinois. Now in its 66th year, the Fair brings participants and enthusiasts from … Continue reading
Come help Clinton County, Illinois, celebrate one of its greatest features at Carlyle Lake’s 50th Anniversary celebration, June 9-11, 2017. It’s hard to imagine our area without Carlyle Lake; it’s become a part of so many family activities over the … Continue reading
Summer’s coming, so now is the perfect time to plan your family vacation here in Clinton County, Illinois. Carlyle Lake, Illinois’ largest manmade lake, is a popular draw and Mariner’s Village Resort there is ideally situated for a getaway. The … Continue reading
Here’s a sure-fire way to add a little cool to a hot summer day: head out to one of the Clinton County wineries. You can sample some local wine, listen to live music in a nice country setting, and just … Continue reading
Lucy and Ethel have nothing on us down here in Clinton County! Head to the Roundhouse Wine Company Grape Stomp in Centralia, Illinois, on Saturday, August 27, 2016, and you can be stomping grapes just like those comedic ladies. Visitors … Continue reading