Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Discover the beauty of Southernmost Illinois—outdoor adventures, small-town charm, and more!

Southernmost Illinois has rich historic heritage, a spectacular national forest, and two great rivers.

Have you made it to the DuQuoin State Fair yet? 🎡The fair is halfway through, but several days of rides, live entertainm...
09/02/2026

Have you made it to the DuQuoin State Fair yet? 🎡

The fair is halfway through, but several days of rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock shows, and fun are still ahead. Make plans to head to the fair before it wraps up!

Check the fair schedule and plan your visit: https://dsf.illinois.gov/

09/02/2026

The Southern Illinois Coffee Trail is made up of 63 coffee shops across the central and southern regions of Illinois, with 18 of them right here in Shawnee Forest Country. Grab a free passport, start sipping, and collect stamps at each stop to earn a reward!

Get your digital passport: https://www.downstateil.org/dine/coffee-trail

Fall is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to look forward to in Southernmost Illinois! 🍂 Sign up for our season...
09/01/2026

Fall is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to look forward to in Southernmost Illinois! 🍂 Sign up for our seasonal newsletter and get inspiration for your next getaway, upcoming events, falltime activities, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

Don’t miss what’s happening, join the list today! Sign up by visiting: https://40ilbh.share-na2.hsforms.com/2QePb-u6uQZOvWoLuBSN0og

Giant City State Park is turning 100 in 2027! To celebrate, they’re looking to collect memories from the people who have...
08/31/2026

Giant City State Park is turning 100 in 2027! To celebrate, they’re looking to collect memories from the people who have enjoyed the park over the years.

Giant City is inviting visitors to submit a favorite memory of the park, whether it’s a funny story, a special life moment, or just a day that stuck with you. Selected stories and original photos will be featured in a year-long display at the Giant City Visitor Center during the centennial celebration.

Stories should be 100 words or less and can be submitted August–November 2026. Email your story to: [email protected]

August is at its end, but summer weather lingers for a while in Southernmost Illinois. ☀️Take some inspiration shared by...
08/29/2026

August is at its end, but summer weather lingers for a while in Southernmost Illinois. ☀️

Take some inspiration shared by our friends at Do So/ILL, and keep exploring, relaxing, and making the most of the warm weather before fall settles in.

Raise a glass... it's National Red W**e Day! Southernmost Illinois is home to many award-winning w**eries that make it e...
08/28/2026

Raise a glass... it's National Red W**e Day! Southernmost Illinois is home to many award-winning w**eries that make it easy to slow down and savor the moment.

Today is the perfect excuse to visit your favorite w**ery (or try someplace new!) and enjoy a nice glass of red. 🍷✨

Plan your next w**e country getaway and explore the w**eries of Shawnee Forest Country: https://southernmostillinois.com/home/things-to-do-2/drink/breweries/ **eries

📸 Blue Sky Vineyard

08/27/2026

Happy National Peach Day! Summer in Shawnee Forest Country is a little sweeter thanks to our local peach growers. 🍑❤️

Peach season is coming to an end in our neck of the woods, but we still want to spotlight the peach orchards that are proud to call our region home:
📍 Mileur Orchard
📍 Echo Valley Orchards
📍 Rendleman Orchards
📍 Flamm Orchards
📍 Bremer’s Peaches & Nectarines

Did we miss your favorite peach stop? Share it in the comments!

Celebrate and remember the history of Cairo during the annual Cairo Magnolia Celebration on Saturday, September 5th.Join...
08/26/2026

Celebrate and remember the history of Cairo during the annual Cairo Magnolia Celebration on Saturday, September 5th.

Join the community from 12-2:30 PM at the Safford Memorial Library for a special gathering honoring Historical Cairo and the ongoing efforts to preserve the stories, landmarks, and memories that make this river town unique.

Guests can also explore Magnolia Manor Museum and participate in an optional car-caravan tour of the new Cairo African American Heritage Trail.

📍 Cairo Public Library
🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ Noon–2:30 PM

The event is free, with donations welcomed to support Historical Cairo’s preservation work. Pre-registration is requested: https://www.historicalcairo.com/new-page-2

Grape harvest season is here! 🍇 The Alto Vineyards Harvest Festival is a beloved annual celebration of the Shawnee Hills...
08/25/2026

Grape harvest season is here! 🍇 The Alto Vineyards Harvest Festival is a beloved annual celebration of the Shawnee Hills region grape harvest, featuring live music, local vendors, and delicious food, all in their stunning vineyard.

Join in the celebration with Alto Vineyards on Saturday, September 5th, from 11am-9pm. The evening concludes with an incredible fireworks display. You don't want to miss it!

Learn more and plan out your trip: https://www.facebook.com/events/2471166009996788/

What's happening around Southernmost Illinois this week? Here are a few events worth checking out:Union County Fair🎡 htt...
08/24/2026

What's happening around Southernmost Illinois this week? Here are a few events worth checking out:

Union County Fair
🎡 https://www.unioncountyfair.net/

Green Corn Moon Paddle with Cache Bayou Outfitters
🛶 https://www.cachebayououtfitters.com/2023-calendar-of-events

Which Grass Is Which? at Cache River Wetland Center
https://southernmostillinois.com/event/which-grass-is-which/

Have another event planned this week? Tell us about it in the comments!

See more upcoming events at:
https://southernmostillinois.com/events/month/2026-08/

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