Events
| May 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| May 31 & June 1 |
IHSA State Bass Fishing Finals The City of Carlyle hosts the annual State Bass Fishing Finals at Carlyle Lake. High school fishing teams from around the State descend on Carlyle Lake to fish for largemouth bass. Professional-style weigh-ins typically start at 3:00 p.m., and the City hosts a public event to coincide. Admission is free. For more information, visit the IHSA website here. | Dave Redeker, City of Carlyle: (618) 594-2468 |
| Postponed | "Bass Celebration" Visit Carlyle for the IHSA "Bass Celebration." Food and fishing tackle vendors, boat and truck displays, and more! |
City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 4 & 8 | Swim Team Signups Signups at the Carlyle Park Shed from 8 - 11am on May 4th and from 3-5pm on May 8th. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| Postponed | "Bass Celebration" Youth Fishing Derby Youth 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to participate in the Youth Fishing Derby at the Fish Hatchery Park. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Fishing from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Winner to be announced on main stage at Dam West Access boat ramp. |
Dave Redeker: (618) 594-5205 |
| 11 | City of Carlyle Signups City of Carlyle signups for Soccer, Swim Team, Swimming Lessons, Pool Passes, and summer camps at the Carlyle City Park from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 11 | Opening Day for Softball & Baseball Leagues | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 19 | Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake The Midwest’s biggest event racing company 3 Disciplines is kicking off the 2013 racing season with the Gateway Triathlons and Duathlon in Carlyle, Illinois. Choose from the sprint distance (500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) or olympic distance (1000m swim, 40k bike, 10k run). |
http://www.3disciplines.com/Events/Gateway-Triathlons/ |
| 25 | Opening Day at City Pool Cool off at the City Pool! Swimming season begins! |
City Pool: (618) 594-5209 |
| TBA | Carlyle Sailing Association Leukemia Cup Regatta CSA organizes the annual Leukemia Cup Regatta which raises money to help fight leukemia. Please visit the CSA website here for more information and to confirm dates and times. | csa-sailing.org |
| 27 | Memorial Day Weekend Three-day weekends at Carlyle Lake are great! Enjoy that extra day fishing, boating, biking, and more. Contact Carlyle hotels for overnight accommodations. Click here for hotel information. |
| June 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| June - August | Library Reading Programs The Case Halstead Library will be holding Reading Programs from June through August. For more details please visit the Case Halstead Library website here. |
Case Halstead Library: (618) 594-5210 |
| TBA | Cub Scouts Youth Fishing Derby The local Cub Scout troop is organizing several activities including a youth fishing derby. Starts at 9:00 a.m., located at the Carlyle Fish Hatchery. Event to include a rain gutter regatta as well. |
Kelly Dempsey: (713) 775-7066 |
| 15 | Movies in the Park Movies in the Park return in 2013 with another great schedule. All movies begin at dusk and concessions will be available. It'll be great, you've got to be there! AND IT'S FREE! Movie TBA. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 17-21 | Parks Camp - Arts & Crafts/Scrapbooking This week, the children will make different arts and craft items along with learning how to make a scrapbook. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 20 | Carlyle Park & Rec. Night at Busch Stadium Support your City Park and enjoy a great night at Busch Stadium! Tickets can be purchased upon availability at the City Hall or by calling the City Park. Game time starts at 6:05 p.m. This year the Cardinals will face the Chicago Cubs. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 20 | Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Farmers' Market will return for its fifth year in 2013, starting on June 20! The Market is an extremely popular, weekly event where people can purchase locally grown/made fruits, vegetables, and other items. Begins every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Located on the east side of the Clinton County Courthouse, 8th Street, between Franklin & Fairfax. Visit the Farmers' Market webpage here. | Alice Rowan: (618) 594-2509 or Lisa Duncan (618) 339-0349 |
| 24-28 | Parks Camp - All Around the World/Red, White & Blue Camp This week, children will learn about four different countries, including the United States. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 29 | July 4th Fireworks The July 4th Fireworks will be held on Saturday, June 29 this year. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or boat cause we shoot 'em over the Lake near Dam West. Top of the Dam is a great spot for viewing. Ten out of ten scientists agree -- fireworks are better over water. |
City Hall: (618) 594-2468 Army Corps: (618) 594-2484 |
| July 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Thursdays | Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Farmers' Market will return for its fifth year in 2013! The Market is an extremely popular, weekly event where people can purchase locally grown/made fruits, vegetables, and other items. Begins every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Located on the east side of the Clinton County Courthouse, 8th Street, between Franklin & Fairfax. Visit the Farmers' Market webpage here. | Alice Rowan: (618) 594-2509 or Lisa Duncan (618) 339-0349 |
| 8-12 | Parks Camp - Baseball Camp Conducted by the Carlyle Rec. Dept. campers will be taught fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, and throwing. There will also be a live game to practice game situations. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 8-12 | Parks Camp - Cheerleading Camp Conducted by several former and current Carlyle cheerleaders. The campers will get to learn many cheers and dances. A presentation will follow on Friday. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 13 | Great Kaskaskia River Duck Race Visit Carlyle and the Kaskaskia River to watch rubber ducks race down the river. See if your duck is plucked for one of the many prizes including $5,000. All proceeds benefit the Healthcare Foundation. The Pluck is at 12:00 p.m. at the West Spillway. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 13 | Carlyle Rotary Youth Fishing Derby Prior to the Duck Race, the Carlyle Rotary Club hosts a youth fishing derby from the west bank of the Kaskaskia River, located in the Lake Spillway. Youth aged 12 and under are invited to participate in this free event. Every participant receives a prize. Participants must be accompanied by an parent or adult guardian. Derby begins at 8:00 a.m. | Michelle Scott:(618) 594-4515 |
| 13 | Movies in the Park All movies begin at dusk and concessions will be available. It'll be great, you've got to be there! AND IT'S FREE! Movie TBA. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 14-20 | Clinton County Fair A tradition since 1951, the County Fair strives to be an event for all ages, highlighting agricultural products, livestock, carnival rides, games, tractor pulls, and food. Visit the Clinton County Fair on the internet by clicking here. | Kris Lowe: (618) 660-5708 LuAlice Kampwerth: (618) 594-4677 |
| 15 | Clinton County Fair Parade Another Fair tradition is the County Fair Parade held every Monday in Carlyle, the week of the Fair. The Fair is a great event to enjoy a summer evening of family fun, watching the decorative and creative floats constructed by Clinton County organizations and clubs. | (618) 594-4169 |
| 15-19 | Parks Camp - Hawaiian Tropic/Indoor & Outdoor Games Camp Children will make different crafts and will play different water games. They will also participate in a combination of indoor/outdoor games. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 22-26 | Parks Camp - Nature Camp Children will learn about different aspects of nature, centering around bugs, birds, types of weather, and trees. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 30 | Start of Adult Co-ed Softball Season | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| August 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Thursdays | Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Farmers' Market will return for its fifth year in 2013! The Market is an extremely popular, weekly event where people can purchase locally grown/made fruits, vegetables, and other items. Begins every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Located on the east side of the Clinton County Courthouse, 8th Street, between Franklin & Fairfax. Visit the Farmers' Market webpage here. | Alice Rowan: (618) 594-2509 or Lisa Duncan (618) 339-0349 |
| 10 | Movies in the Park All movies begin at dusk and concessions will be available. It'll be great, you've got to be there! AND IT'S FREE! Movie TBA. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| Tentatively scheduled for 24 & 25 | Harvest Thyme Festival
Visit the Carlyle City Park for a fun weekend of Live Music, Crafts, Kids' Activities, Inflatable Jumpers, Petting Zoo, Train Ride, Hayrides, Face Painting and Food. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. |
Jamie Kohrmann: (618) 594-8551 |
| September 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Thursdays | Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Farmers' Market will return for its fifth year in 2013! The Market is an extremely popular, weekly event where people can purchase locally grown/made fruits, vegetables, and other items. Begins every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Located on the east side of the Clinton County Courthouse, 8th Street, between Franklin & Fairfax. Visit the Farmers' Market webpage here. | Alice Rowan: (618) 594-2509 or Lisa Duncan (618) 339-0349 |
| 2 | Labor Day Weekend Three-day weekends at Carlyle Lake are great! Enjoy that extra day fishing, boating, biking, and more. Contact Carlyle hotels for overnight accommodations. For contact information click here. City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2013 in observance of Labor Day. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 2 | Last Day of Swimming at the Carlyle City Pool | |
| 7 | Opening Day for Soccer | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| Tentatively set for 14 | Movies in the Park All movies begin at dusk and concessions will be available. It'll be great, you've got to be there! AND IT'S FREE! Movie TBA. |
City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 20-21 | Fall Citywide Garage Sale Carlyle's Citywide Garage Sale is an extremely popular event, brining many people to town. Come to Carlyle to search out surprising items and hard-to-find treasures. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 21 & 28 | City of Carlyle Basketball Sign-Ups Sign-Ups for the Carlyle Youth basketball league will be held at the Carlyle City Park Shed from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 25-28 | Citywide Cleanup Sept. 25th through 28th The citywide cleanup week has been scheduled for residents within the City limits of Carlyle only. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| October 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 18 & 19 | Haunted Trail The Haunted Trail is a delightfully spooky place to visit during the Halloween season! Brave souls embark from the Carlyle McDonald's on a hay ride to the Little Prairie Nature Trail, located on U.S. Army Corps grounds near the Lake Spillway, where your hike on the Trail will begin. Proceeds from the Trail support the July 4th fireworks every year. Check back for more information on details, including start times. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 19 | Pumpkin Patch Hosted by the Carlyle Parks Department, the Pumpkin Patch provides Halloween-themed games, crafts, and snacks for kids. Held at the Fish Hatchery Park, located on Franklin Street ("Old" U.S. 50) at its intersection with Sand Ridge Road. Begins at 9:00 am, concludes at 1:00 pm. $10 admission per child. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 26 | Opening Day for Basketball | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| November 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Thanksgiving Carlyle is home to two comfortable, affordable hotels to facilitate your visit with family or friends in Carlyle. For more information click here. | |
| 29 | Christmas Lights in the Park Get into the spirit of the season as you view the thousands of Christmas lights strung throughout the City Park. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| December 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Christmas in Carlyle Parade & Fireworks The Christmas Season in Carlyle kicks off with a parade and fireworks starting at 6:30 p.m. | Flowers by Tess: (618) 594-3666 City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| Christmas in Carlyle Events Christmas events in Carlyle include scheduled visits from Santa Claus, the Christmas Cantata, house tours, wagon rides, and more. For more information on past Christmas in Carlyle schedules, click here. | ||
| 24th - 31st | Holiday Season Carlyle offers two hotels for those visiting. Stay for the Holidays and visit Carlyle restaurants and shops! Click here for hotel information. |
| January 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 5 & 6 | Farm Toy Show 9th Annual IH Southern Illinois Chapter 32 Farm Toy Show. January 5th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and January 6th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show consists of all brands of farm toys & memorabilia. | Mariner's Village: (618) 594-7666 |
| February 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Case-Halstead Library Event Come enjoy a family movie at the library! This month's selection is Hotel Transylvania which will start at 2:00 p.m. | Case Halstead Library: (618) 594-5210 |
| 8 | Clinton County MS Trivia Night Knights of Columbus Hall, 1471 Fairfax Street, starting at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more information. | Kris Lowe: (618) 660-5708 LuAlice Kampwerth: (618) 594-4677 |
| 21 | Case-Halstead Library Event Due to inclement weather, this program has been moved to Thursday, February 28. From actress to scientist, Hedy Lamarr's life seemed to come right out of a Hollywood script. 6:30 p.m. | Case Halstead Library: (618) 594-5210 |
| 22 | Carlyle Rotary Club Trivia Night to End Polio The Carlyle Rotary Club hosts the third annual Trivia Night to End Polio at Governors Run, located at 3300 Governors Run. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. Teams of up to ten persons are invited to form for the competition and to compete for cash prizes. Admission is $10 per person. Proceeds from the event are donated to Rotary International's "PolioPlus" efforts to eradicate polio. | Christi Gerrish: (630) 334-2554 or email at cegerrish@hotmail.com |
| 23 | Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake This annual event brings hundreds of people to the Lake to watch people take extraordinary action to plunge into Carlyle Lake. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the plunge begins at noon. Visit the Special Olympics website for more information. | Peggy Knebel: (618) 654-6680 |
| March 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Citizens for Carlyle Parks Trivia Night To be held at Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery, located at 4211 12th Street. Registration from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45, questions starts at 7:00 p.m. Teams can consist of up to 8 player's with a $100.00 entry fee per team. Proceeds to benefit Carlyle parks. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 2, 9 & 16 | City of Carlyle Baseball Rec League Sign-Ups Signups at Carlyle Park Shed from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| 9 | Clinton County MS 5K Run/Walk To be held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds located at 1899 Methodist St. Click here for more information. | Kris Lowe: (618) 660-5708 LuAlice Kampwerth: (618) 594-4677 |
| 11 | Case-Halstead Library Event Enjoys some Irish music to get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit at the library. 6:30 p.m. | Case Halstead Library: (618) 594-5210 |
| 12 | St. Joseph's Hospital Health Fair in Carlyle St. Joseph's Hospital sponsors the Health Fair in Carlyle semi-annually. St. Joseph's staff come to the KC Hall in Carlyle to provide convenient access to health screenings. For more information on schedule and costs, please contact Karyn at St. Joseph's Hospital. Please click here for the current sign-up form. | Karyn Whitlatch: (618) 526-5439 |
| 18 | Donkey Basketball Come over to the high school gym to see another great game of donkey basketball sponsored by the Carlyle Music Boosters starting at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $6.00 and tickets at the door at $8.00. | Carlyle High School: (618) 594-2453 |
| 18-19 | Preschool Screenings Have your child screened for enrollment in preschool classes and Head Start at Carlyle Grade School. Times TBA. | Carlyle Pre-School: (618) 594-7668 |
| 23 | Carlyle Lake Ducks Unlimited Banquet Join the Carlyle Lake chapter of Ducks Unlimited as they host a banquet to raise money for the protection of wildlife habitat. Event starts at 5:00 p.m. at Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery. | Joe Wilkerson: (618) 594-2453 |
| 30 | Easter Egg Hunt at Carlyle City Park All children 12 and under are invited to attend this free event. Registration and events start at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is served at noon and the Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:00 p.m. | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| TBA | Boy Scouts Electronic Recycling Drive Bring your junked electronics to the City Pool between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for recycling and support the Boy Scouts! | City Park: (618) 594-5205 |
| April 2013 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Final Leaf Vacuum of the Season The Street Department is planning to make their final pass of the season through Carlyle for leaf vacuuming. Leaves should be piled within seven feet of a street edge or curb, but not on the curb or within ditches. Only people who reside on 12th or Franklin Streets are permitted to place their leaves in the alley for vacuuming. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 9 | Case-Halstead Library Event Women didn't just mind the farm and knit socks during the Civil War, from nurses to spies they did it all. 6:30 p.m. | Case Halstead Library: (618) 594-5210 |
| 13 | Ford's Drive 4 UR Community Support Carlyle Grade Schools during Ford's Drive 4 UR School community event from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Wiegman Ford. Each free test drive that day generates a $20 donation from Ford. | Wiegman Ford: (618) 594-3121 |
| 19 & 20 | Spring Citywide Garage Sale Carlyle's Citywide Garage Sale is an extremely popular event, bringing many people to town. Come to Carlyle to search out surprising items and hard-to-find treasures. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 24 - 27 | Citywide Clean Up The City's Street Department organizes a semi-annual cleanup for Carlyle residents. Carlyle residents are able to discard their large junk and trash items that aren't normally picked up during weekly garbage routes. | City Hall: (618) 594-2468 |
| 26 | D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament 19th Annual Clinton County Youth Drug Prevention Benefit 4-Person Golf Scramble to be held at Governor's Run. 12:00 p.m. shotgun start, please click here for a registration sheet. | Officer Mark Taylor: (618) 594-2488 |
| 27 | 2nd Annual Relay for Life Open Buddy Bass Tournament Tournament start at 5:30 a.m. at the Allen Branch Boat Ramp with weigh-ins at 2:30 p.m. Includes lunch by Wheelan's BBQ. 60% payback and big bass pot, raffles and prizes! | Cliff Wheelan: (618) 792-4611 or Matt Mentel (618) 741-1971 or mentel@frontiernet.net |
| 27 | Community Link's Annual Buddy Walk One-Mile fun walk from Carlyle Lake Dam West Recreation Area Pavilion #2 on accessible path on top of the main dam and back to pavilion for picnic lunch. Proceeds benefit Community Link and the National Down Syndrome Society. Click here for registration: http://www.firstgiving.com/communitylink/buddywalk2013 | Marla Hilmes:(618) 594-2468 MarlaH@commlink.org |