2010 Calendar of Events
2020 Crawford County Calendar of Events
(Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead
or visit for more information)
May 23 – Memorial Day Weekend
Palestine Lions Club Fish Fry, Car Club Cruise-In & Flea Market
Leaverton Park – 8:00 a.m. till the fish runs out
Fish/sides/hotdogs/desserts served to help the Lions with their many projects. Crawford County Collectibles Car Club will provide the opportunity to enjoy automobiles from the past and present. Browse the selection of treasures from various vendors.
Contact: Lion Otis Tuttle 618-562-3881
June - TBD
Annual Robinson Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
Fundraiser and Golf Outing at Quail Creek County Club in Robinson. For more information contact the Robinson Chamber of Commerce at 618-546-1557.
July 4
Robinson 4th of July Celebration
Food, live entertainment, baseball and softball tournaments, and a spectacular firework show in the Robinson City Park. Call City Hall at 618-544-7616 or visit for more information.
July 18-25
Crawford County Fair
Located at the Oblong Fair Grounds. 4-H exhibits, Crawford County Queen pageant, carnival rides, food booths, truck and tractor pull, and a demolition derby highlight the week-long event ending with a large 4-H auction. Contact: for more info.
August – TBD
Robinson City Wide Garage Sales
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 618-546-1557 for a list of those participating in this town
wide annual event.
July 31 – Aug. 2
Hutsonville River Fest
Car Show, entertainment, vendors, parade and food, in Downtown Hutsonville. Visit groups/Hutsonville.River.Fest/
August 7-9
Oblong Antique Tractor and Engine Show
This annual event draws visitors from all over to view actual working antique tractors and engines.
Located at the fairgrounds in Oblong.
August 8-9
Flat Rock Homecoming
Visit the Village of Flat Rock for a weekend full of activities including food, vendors, and a parade.
September 3-7
Annual Pioneer City Labor Day Festival and Rodeo
Pioneer City Arena, Leaverton Park & Main Street Palestine play hosts to a Street Fair, Carnival, and the PRCA rodeo. Chuckwagon Breakfast, Parade, Camping, Junior-sized Tractor Pull, Lunch with Clowns, Flea Market, Mechanical Bull Rides, Free Entertainment at the Band shell, Town-Wide Garage Sales and more!
Contact: Palestine Chamber of Commerce 618-586-2222
or Email: PalestineCofC@
September 19
4th Annual Crawford County Fest-Of-Ale
The City of Robinson will host its 2nd annual craft beer festival in the Robinson City Park. Craft beer vendors, wine, food, and entertainment highlight the afternoon activities. Visit for tickets and more information.
October 2-3
Annual Heath Toffee Festival and Parade
Located on the square in Robinson. Celebrating the delicious Heath Candy Bar, created in 1928 by Heath Brothers Confectionary in Robinson. Features Friday night entertainment, street dance, and car show, and Saturday craft show, live entertainment, toffee bake-off, and parade, capped off by a free chili supper. Call 618-546-1557 for more information.
October 2-3
Annual Wabash Valley Wine & Arts Festival
Several wineries provide various wines for tasting as you stroll Main Street and enjoy artworks from numerous artists from the Wabash Valley area. Some may be purchased. Food booths and live entertainment. Sat 11am-7pm & Sun 12-5pm
Contact: Susan Goodwine 618-586-2035
October 31
Annual Oblong Fall Follies and “Spooktacular” Band fest and Parade
Features night time parade, band field competition, food, crafts, and entertainment on the square in Oblong. Call 618-592-4355 for more information.
November 20-22
Join us for the lighting of the beautiful Christmas displays in Downtown Robinson. Santa arrives, food booths available, games for kids, train ride, silent auction of decorated Christmas Trees, skating rink, and a night time parade on Saturday. On the square in Downtown Robinson. Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information 618-546-1557.
November 21 – Weekend before Thanksgiving
Palestine Preservation Projects Society Cookie Walk
Fife Opera House 9:00 a.m. -?
Browse table after table of homemade cookies for purchase
Contact: Nita Jochim 618-586-2427
November 20-21 – Weekend before Thanksgiving
Crawford County Retailer’s Holiday Open Houses
9:00 a.m. - Travel Route 33 thru Robinson and Palestine to find that perfect Christmas gift or secure that elusive item you’ve always wanted and even find great bargains for whatever you are needing. Contact: Robinson Area Chamber of Commerce 618-546-1557
November 27 – Friday after Thanksgiving
Leaverton Park Holiday Lighting Festival
5:00 p.m. - Leaverton Park comes alive with over 40,000 lights and displays. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with Santa, listen to area church choirs and singing groups caroling. Watch the Fireworks and enjoy cornbread and beans, hotdogs, & desserts served by the Lions club.
Contact: Palestine Chamber of Commerce 618-586-2222
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