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Makanda Boardwalk

600 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL 62958

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Makanda has become an affordable place for artists from Southern Illinois University and the surrounding areas to create and display their work downtown on the boardwalk.

This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.

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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay

Oct 03 – Oct 09

Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a…

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National Alpaca Farm Days- Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch

Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch •  Sep 19 – Sep 20 @ 10AM

Join us on our ranch for a fun, intimate Alpaca event, and shop local for Illinois Made products!

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Southern Illinois Honey Festival

Sep 19 @ 10AM

Southern Illinois Honey Festival is held in the Valley of the Arts, Downtown Makanda, IL. Makanda borders the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, the gateway to Illinois’…

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