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Date	Event
2008
9/1	Goody's Labor Day Car Show! Pre 1983 American made vehicles Only! 101 Giant Trophies! 3 "Buck-A-Car" Payouts! Registration 9AM-Noon, Awards approx.3PM. $20 Registration Fee. Info@ www.oldgoldcruisers.com or 630-761-8093. City_State: St.Charles, IL Directions: Goody's Restaurant is located at 2057 Lincoln Hwy.(Roosevelt Rd./Rt.38) Contact_Name: Mary Contact_Phone: 630-761-8093 email_address: oldgoldcruisers@sbcglobal.net
9/7	CRUISE PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK Grafton, IL DATE: September 07, 2008 (SUNDAY) Meet and assemble at: Sonic 10768 W. Florissant Ferguson, MO 63136 (two blocks east of I-270 on W. Florissant) Meet @11am Depart promptly @ 11:30 am to Pere Marquette Park BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COOLER, PICNIC BASKET, and GAMES. CRUISE THE GREAT RIVER ROAD TO THE PARK Classic Cars, Vintage Cars, Custom Cars, works in progress, and motorcycles. Contact: Jerome (314- 795-2361) or Marshall (314-406-1905) FROM St. Louis County Take I-270 North and then East to MO-367 Take MO-367 North to IL-100 in Alton Activities at the Park Picnicking Plenty of picnic areas are available throughout the park, with tables, grills and trash containers provided. Three picnic shelters are available, and may be reserved. A fee is required to reserve shelters. Boating and Fishing A wide variety of fish such as bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, drum, largemouth bass, and white bass, attract anglers to the Illinois and Mississippi River. Launching ramps and ample parking provide access to the river, with courtesy docks available when weather conditions and river levels permit. Future plans include a full-service marina. Hiking Approximately 12 miles of marked trails provide scenic hiking to beginners and experienced hikers alike. Lush forests, towering bluffs, and an abundance of wildlife provide the perfect backdrop for your outing. Trail maps are available at the Visitor Center. Interpretive Programs A full-time site interpreter and seasonal interpreters are available to provide educational programs to groups of all ages. Hikes, recreational activities, and other interpretive events are scheduled on a regular basis, particularly in the fall. Eagle tours are offered from late December to late February. For more information, contact the Visitor Center. Horseback Riding The park offers about 20 miles of equestrian trails with a parking area for your trailers on Graham Hollow Road. The trails to the west of Graham Hollow are open year-round. The trails east of Graham Hollow will be closed during certain seasons of the year. These areas will be posted when closed. Pere Marquette Riding stables is open for trail rides every day except Tuesday; weather permitting, from May through October. Please call 618/786-2156 for a reservation. Bike Trail The Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail runs from Pere Marquette State Park to the City of Alton, approximately 20 miles. The entire trail is paved. Bird Watching About 230 species of birds have been identified within, at the boundaries of, or flying over Pere Marquette State Park. A checklist has been prepared by local birders, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources, as is available at the Visitor Center. Popular locations for bird watching are Stump Lake, in the river bottoms, and McAdams Peak and other overlooks along the scenic drive through the park. City_State: St. Louis,MO Directions: : Sonic 10768 W. Florissant Ferguson, MO 63136 (two blocks east of I-270 on W. Florissant Contact_Name: Jerome Campbell Contact_Phone: 314-795-2361 email_address: jeromecam@charter.net
9/21	Deer Creek Cruising Classics Celebration of Fire and Rescue Workers Everywhere Established 2002 To raise funds for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. City_State: Deer Creek, Illinois Directions: Route 150 East of Morton, Route 150 West of Goodfield Illinois Contact_Name: Thomas W. Rogers Contact_Phone: 1-309-263-2959 email_address: travelback4u@hotmail.com
9/21	Kane County Sheriff's Car/Motorcycle Show! Open to all Models, Makes, Years! 75 Plus Giant Trophies! 50/50 to raise funds for Disabled American Veterans! Registration 9AM-Noon, Awards approx.3PM. $20 Registration Fee. Info@ www.oldgoldcruisers.com or 630-761-8093 City_State: St.Charles, IL Directions: Kane County Sheriff's Dept. located at 37W755 Rt.38(Rt.38 & Peck Rd.) Contact_Name: Mary Contact_Phone: 630-761-8093 email_address: oldgoldcruisers@sbcglobal.net
9/26-9/28	The 7th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Calling all cars and cars buffs. The 7th annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show in Springfield, Illinois returns with some things old and some things new. But no one will be blue at the Midwest's biggest tribute to the country's best-loved road, U.S. Route 66. The festival is cool cars, hot music and free entertainment right in the heart of Springfield's historic downtown. Some of this year's features: � � � Monet of Cars, Gasoline Alley for the restoration enthusiast � � Product Displays � � Celebrity Guests � � Children's Area � � Pro-judged car awards, 41 classes � � Live entertainment (entertainment schedule TBA) WHEN: Friday, Sept. 26 � �� .. 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 27� �..� �... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday, Sept. 28� �� .� � 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM WHERE: Downtown Springfield, IL Between Washington & Capitol and 4th & 7th Street www.route66fest.com 1-866-RTE-66IL TICKETS: Admission is FREE to all spectators. REGISTER: Register at www.route66fest.com or by calling 1-866-RTE-66IL through Sunday, September 21st for $40 plus a $3 handling fee. Registration includes weekend admission for the vehicle. Register at the fairgrounds for $50 beginning on Saturday Sept. 27th 9am � Noon on the corner of 6th and Lawrence. All year, makes and models are accepted. INFO: Visit www.route66fest.com or call (317) 236-6515. City_State: Springfield, IL Directions: Springfield is located at intersection of Interstates 55 and 72. Chicago lies 200 miles northeast of Springfield; St. Louis and Indianapolis lie 100 miles southwest and 195 miles due east, respectively. Contact_Name: Ron Carlson Contact_Phone: 317-236-6515 email_address: rcarlson@familyevents.com
9/28	Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival Car Show! Pre 1983 American made vehicles Only! Over 120 Giant Trophys! 3 "Buck-A-Car" Payouts! Registration 8AM-Noon, Awards approx.3PM. $20 Registration Fee. Info@ www.oldgoldcruisers.com or 630-761-8093 City_State: West Chicago, IL Directions: Sonny Acres Farm is located at 29W310 North Ave.(Rt.64, approx.1 mile east of Rt.59) Contact_Name: Mary Contact_Phone: 630-761-8093 email_address: oldgoldcruisers@sbcglobal.net