Lebanon is located in southwestern Illinois in St. Clair County about 25 miles east of St Louis between O'Fallon and Salem along U.S. Highway 50 about 10 miles west of the Kaskaskia River. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 3,655, a decrease of 33 since 1990. A variety of architectural styles including English Country, Georgian, Gothic, Greek Revival, Italinate, Queen Anne and Southern Colonial. The town's main festival, "Dickens Days", is held each April honoring world famous author Charles Dickens who once stayed at the Mermaid Inn in 1842. It is said Dickens used the area as a model for his classic "A Christmas Carol." Other area diversions include shooting a round of golf at Locust Hills Golf Course. Those desiring a post-high school educational experience can avail themselves of McKendree College, the oldest college in Illinois.
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Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Gathering of the Juggalos Cave-In-Rock IL August7-11 The Gathering of the Juggalos is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. It is not simply a show, a concert, a music festival, or anything of that nature. It is an EXPERIENCE. The Gathering of the Juggalos features the entire roster of Psychopathic Records plus over one hundred bands and rappers performing on multiple stages throughout the entire event.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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