Fall Colors at Bald Knob Cross
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bald Knob Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905
Bald Knob Cross of Peace is arguably the best location in the entire Midwest to view fall colors. It is the second highest point in Southern Illinois with a 270-degree view for miles over old-growth timber. Family activities, vendors, food trucks.
The event includes vendors and various family activities. We will have bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and other family activities. Join us for lunch, with food from the Cross including Chili, Chili Cheese Dogs and Hot Dogs. And don’t forget to get a family picture on one of our fall-themed photo sets, with the breathtaking scenery in the background.
Entry Fee: $10 per carload, with payment at the gate.
Towering above the landscape at a over 111 feet and visible for over 7,500 square miles, this is the Bald Knob Cross of Peace – one of the largest crosses in the United States. Bald Knob Cross is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass, Illinois. BK Mountain itself towers 1000 feet above sea level.
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Discounted Group Ticket Rate (10, or more -tickets $15/per ticket)
Gets you access to the Bald Knob Cross Of Peace, and Sidewalk Prophets concert under the stars. Includes special VIP pre-show with Sidewalk Prophets.
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