Events
| August 2010 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
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| Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Carlyle Farmers' Market is scheduled to take place every Thursday in August, 4 - 7:00 pm on the east side of the Courthouse Square. Visit Carlyle every week for the Farmers' Market's seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, pecans, shrimp, fish, baked goods, candies, and wine. |
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| 13th | Cruisin’ the Dam The Annual Cruisin’ the Dam event will be held at the Mariner’s Village (Microtel) complex at Carlyle Lake. Come view the custom, antique, and show cars. Stay for the food and music. The evening will conclude with a drive across the Carlyle Lake Dam. |
Carl's 4W Drive at 618-765-2199 |
| 14th | 9th Annual National Marina Day Carlyle will celebrate National Marina Day at the West Access Marina. |
The Marina at 618-594-2461 |
| 28th | Carlyle City Park, Movies in the Park "UP". The movie will be shown at the Carlyle City Park. It will begin at dark. Admission is Free and Concessions will be available. |
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| 28th & 29th | Harvest Thyme Festival The 2nd Annual Harvest Thyme Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, in the Carlyle City Park. The public is encouraged to attend this fun event, filled with wonderful art and crafts. Festival begins each day at 9:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm |
Jamie Kohrmann at 618-594-8551 |
| September 2010 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
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| Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Carlyle Farmers' Market is scheduled to take place every Thursday in September, 4 - 7:00 pm on the east side of the Courthouse Square. Visit Carlyle every week for the Farmers' Market's seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, pecans, shrimp, fish, baked goods, candies, and wine. |
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| 10th & 11th | Carlyle Street Fair The Annual Carlyle Street Fair will be held this weekend in Downtown Carlyle. Come visit for food, games, music, and entertainment. |
City Hall at 618-594-2468 |
| 11th & 12th | Art & Wine Festival at Carlyle Lake Come to Carlyle for Wine Tasting from some of Illinois’ finest wineries and an art exhibition which will showcase many talented artists from the area. Live music and great food will also be part of the event. Admission is charged. To be held near the Carlyle Lake Visitor’s Center, 801 Lake Road. |
Clinton County Art Guild 618-604-0501 Visit Website |
| 18th & 19th | Carlyle Sailing Association Whale of a Sail Enjoy this Mid-September Regatta on Carlyle Lake hosted by the CSA. This fun-filled weekend of good sailing will take place in Eldon Hazlet State Park at the CSA facilities, 20960 Hazlet Park Road. |
For more information on CSA, visit them on the Internet or call 314-968-3654 |
| 17th & 18th | Carlyle City Wide Garage Sale Hidden Treasures and hard-to-find items are made available for sale in the Annual City Wide Garage Sale. The sales does not start at a uniform time; they open up when each sale is ready. Check back for more information. Carlyle City Park, Movies in the Park Planet 51. The movie will be shown at the Carlyle City Park. It will begin at dark. Admission is Free and Concessions will be available. |
Jeff Taylor at 618-594-4600 |
| 17th & 18th | Case Halstead Library BIG Book Sale During the weekend of the Garage Sale, the Library will hold a BIG used-book sale from 9 am to 1 pm. There will also be miscellaneous used furniture and other items donated for the sale. Proceeds will be benefit the Library. |
| October 2010 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
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| Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers' Market The Carlyle Farmers' Market is scheduled to take place October 1, 8, and 15 (Thursdays) in October, 4 - 7:00 pm on the east side of the Courthouse Square. Visit Carlyle each of these weeks for the Farmers' Market's seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, pecans, shrimp, fish, baked goods, candies, and wine. |
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Carlyle City Park, Movies in the Park Planet 51. The movie will be shown at the Carlyle City Park. It will begin at dark. Admission is Free and Concessions will be available. |
Jeff Taylor at 618-594-4600 |
| 22nd & 23rd | Haunted Trail Climb aboard the hay wagon at the Carlyle McDonald's and take a ride down to the Little Prairie Nature Trail where ghosts and goblins hide. Admission begins at 6:00 pm & all proceeds benefit the (2011) Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular. |
City Hall at 618-594-2468 |
| 23rd | Carlyle Parks Pumpkin Patch at the Fish Hatchery The Carlyle Parks Dept. organizes the Pumpkin Patch every year to celebrate the Fall Season. Fun, seasonal activities, crafts, and inflatables will be available. Children will be able to pick out and decorate a pumpkin. The Pumpkin Patch begins at 9 am and concludes at 1:00 pm $10 admission. | Dave Redeker at 618-594-5205 |
| 31st | Halloween Trick-or-Treating Trick-or-Treating is scheduled for Sunday, October 31 between 6 and 8:00 pm for children aged 12 and under. Have fun trick-or-treating, and be safe! |
City Hall at 618-594-2468 |
| November 2010 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
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| 14th | Youth Pheasant Hunt Young hunters (accompanied by an adult) get the first chance at the designated pheasant areas at Eldon Hazlet State Park. |
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources at Eldon Hazlet at 618-594-3015 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Breakfast |
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| 25th | Thanksgiving Carlyle offers a variety of hotels for those visiting. Stay for the weekend and visit Carlyle restaurants and shops! |
| December 2010 |
| Date | Event Details | Contact |
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| 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. The lights will be up the entire month of December. Free entry. |
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| 3rd | Christmas in Carlyle Parade & Fireworks The 2010 Christmas in Carlyle schedule will kick off with a parade and fireworks scheduled for Friday the 3rd. The Parade begins at 6:30 pm at 11th and Fairfax Streets. The Parade will travel east to 5th Street and then North to the City Park. Following the Parade, Santa and refreshments will accompany fireworks at the City Park. You can have your picture taken with Santa if you wish, courtesy of Traditions Portrait Design. |
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| 24th - 31st | Holiday Season Carlyle offers a variety of hotels for those visiting. Stay for the Holidays and visit Carlyle restaurants and shops! |
