The Madison County version of Horseshoe Lake in southwestern Illinois is a 1,200-acre oxbow-style lake formed in the floodplains of the Mississippi River when the river's channel shifted thus naturally impounding the remaining water. Due to its shallow 3-foot depth, the lake is considered as "old" because of the time required to fill it with silt and debris. The lake serves as the anchor for 2,850-acre Horseshoe Lake State Park and contains such species of fish as bass, bluegill, buffalo, carp, channel catfish and crappie. Those wishing to go powerboating on the lake must abide by the 25 horsepower limit.
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SR 111, Granite City Illinois 60240
(Maryland Heights) Aquaport
(Collinsville) Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
(Carlyle) Carlyle Lake
(Coffeen) Coffeen Lake
(St Louis) Family Fun Center
(Carlyle) Fisherman's Cove Adventure Park
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04/18 Coming to The Granite City area
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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