Join us for the 3rd Annual Route 66 10K Run/Walk. The Route 66 10K course is mostly flat with some small hills. The course starts in downtown Edwardsville and travels through Edwardsville’s neighborhoods, then cruises on the beautiful MCT Trails for several miles before finishing back at City Park, where runners and walkers celebrate at the post-race festival.

The course will close on a 16:00 min/mi pace. Any participants still remaining on the course may finish but will be asked to move to the side of the roadway. The finish line will remain open for two hours after the start.

Registration for the 2009 Route 66 10K is now open.
Early Fee (if postmarked by Sept 26th): $20
Late Fee (no mail entry accepted after Oct 5th): $25
Race Day: $30

Click here to view the map.

Click here for online registration.

E-mail Rich Luers, Race Director, with questions.

The Route 66 10K is organized by the Metro Milers Running/Walking Club.

At Miner Square in Glen Carbon, located at the corner of Glen Crossing & Main Street in Glen Carbon. All proceeds to benefit Kiwanis community projects.

Experience the Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market in downtown Edwardsville (near the Madison County Court House)! The market is your best source for locally grown, fresh, naturally ripened farm products. Enjoy tasty baked goods with locally grown ingredients along with plenty of wonderful art and gift ideas. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. The Goshen Market is a safe and wholesome environment for kids, so bring the family! Contact Sherry Chase at 618.887.9228 for more information.

While at the Land of Goshen Community Farmer's Market, plan on strolling Edwardsville's charming downtown. Lined with historic buildings from the turn of the century as well as newer, modern office space and living spaces, beautiful downtown Edwardsville offers a clean, safe and classy environment to enjoy your visit!

Enjoy a great day window-shopping and visiting small, locally owned stores and eateries. Picturesque light posts, banners, flower pots, benches and trees line the street, making a great destination for shopping and eating. Sidewalks are wide and welcoming for perusing shops, and parking is free and convenient.

A trip downtown guarantees you will find a place to linger, perhaps in one of the two coffee shops, one of the many gift and boutique stores like Afterwords Book Store and Mr. Anthony's Fashions. Avon on Main a unique Avon retail center ready to meet all your skin care and beauty needs. Mojo’s Music offers specialty guitars and musical instruments. The Gingerbread House offers great children’s clothing and accessories. And FOND, Edwardsville's newest fine dining destination, specializes in locall grown ingredients.

Miner square offers several shops and an eatery conveniently located in a charming new plaza. Feel like a kid in a candy store at Sweeties Confections. Find unique gifts, toys, accessories and children's clothing at Chick Peas Co. Miss Bailey's Poppy Patch, a home decor and gift shop, is the perfect place to find a gift with the help of personalized, friendly customer service.

Bobby will spin spine-tingling, family-friendly stories for the fall season. Using dynamic movement and vocal effects, Bobby brings his characters to life and inspires children and adults alike to see with their imaginations.

Bobby Norfolk has appeared in International Festivals, on television as the three-time Emmy winning host of Gator Tails, the Summer Olympics, the Smithsonian Institute, National Storytelling Festival, St. Louis Symphony, and many other venues. Bobby is also well known in schools where he inspires students of all ages as a role model and mentor. He has authored eight award- winning children's books and hosted the Emmy nominated series, Children's Theater at Bobby's House.

An internationally known story performer and teaching artist, this three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents' Choice honoree is one of the most popular and dynamic story-educators in America today!

Click here to visit Bobby's Web site.

The Junior Friends of the Glen Carbon Library will sell caramel apples for their fall fundraiser. FREE apple cider provided for all participants.

Bring the family out for a glimpse inside the life of a firefighter. Enjoy rides on the fire truck, games, prizes, educational activities, and snacks including hot dogs, brauts, and drinks. Don't miss the live fire demonstration at noon!

Glen Carbon Fire Station 2 is located at 430 Glen Carbon Road (near Dairy Queen).

The Heritage Museum at 124 School Street in Glen Carbon will be open for visitors.

Open house at the 1853 Yanda Log Cabin on Main Street in Old Town Glen Carbon with apple butter and apple cider demonstrations. Sponsored by Glen Carbon Historical & Museum Commission.

10am-12pm
Right Balance, LLC Nutrition & Fitness Consulting will host fitness testing, fitness demonstrations on the hour and half hour, Ask the Dietitian, nutritional screenings, and Pick the Healthy Product. Discounts for classes and consultations will be offered. Right Balance Consulting is located at 435A South Buchanan in Edwardsville. Call 618.954.8387 for more information.

9am-4pm
Stop by Our Health Club & Spa to work out, use the saunas, soak in the hot tub, and swim for free - the public is invited to join us! From 10am-2pm we will provide chair massages, BMI readings and plenty of prizes. Plus, our personal trainers will be available to answer quesitons. Our Health Club & Spa is located at 4 Cougar Drive in Glen Carbon. Call 618.288.5555 for more information.

At Miner Square in Glen Carbon, located at the corner of Glen Crossing & Main Street in Glen Carbon. All proceeds to benefit Kiwanis community projects.

The G.L.E.N. Committee will sponsor a hayride beginning in the parking lot at the farm trail head across from Glen Carbon Village Hall. The hay wagon will take riders back to the Village Farm where they can participate in a variety of family-friendly activities. Proceeds from a "Win-A-Tree" raffle will go to the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. Kids will receive a treat and drinks will be provided.

Contact Wendi Maertz at 618.288.3566 for more information.

Sponsored by G.L.E.N. Committee. Brought to you by Maryland-Moats Insurance Agency, Inc.

Visit with us as we explore the macabre side of the Stephenson House history. Benjamin Stephenson died in this very house October 10, 1822. After he died, the whole house and family would have gone into mourning for him. For the entire month of October the Stephenson House will be mourning its first owner just as his family did almost two hundred years ago. Observe the customs practiced by Edwardsville’s founding families as they lay one of their own to rest. Learn how Lucy had to cope not only with her husband’s death, but also with the fact that everything she owned would be auctioned off to pay debts. Join us as we honor Col. Stephenson’s memory and remember the heartache and lifestyle changes his family suffered with his death.

The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is an important landmark that links the early history of Edwardsville to the earliest days of the Illinois Territory circa 1809 and the establishment of Edwardsville as the center of government and commerce. It is a connection between Territorial Governer Ninian Edwards, Colonel Benjamin Stephenson and the State of Illinois.

Built in 1820, this two-story Federal style brick home is an excellent example of architecture from this early period. Each of the four rooms has original millwork, and two of the original mantels designed in the Adams style remain. The home was built with native material by skilled local craftsmen. The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is located at 409 South Buchanan in Edwardsville.

General Admission includes guided tours.

The Children's Museum of Edwardsville will be open Friday & Saturday from 10am-4pm. Admission is $4 per person over age one. The Museum is located across from Market Basket, approximately three blocks south of City Park. The Children's Museum will also have face painting at City Park on Saturday.

Hudson Jewelers will have food ALL DAY Saturday. Stop by for your FREE family photo taken on location - visitors may request a digital file or printed version (mailed the following week).

Hudson Jewelers will offer special discounts on everything in the store, prizes, and a designer trunk show at their open house. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Allison's Friends of Hope & Anderson Hospital's Breast Diagnostic Center.

Maurices in Edwardsville is holding a food drive to help feed local families through the Glen Ed Pantry. Drop of your non-perishable food items from 10am-9pm October 8-11. As a thank-you for your donation, you will receive a coupon for 20% OFF one regularly-priced item for every three non-pershiable items you donate. The Glen Ed Pantry serves families in our community throughout the year and all donations stay local.

Maurices is located at 2316 Troy Road in Edwardsville. Call 618.692.7131 for more information.

Contact Jason Coomer, Assistant Director of Athletics Sales & Marketing at SIUE, by e-mail or call him at 618.650.2841

At Korte Stadium. Visit the Alumni hospitality tent next to the track at the north end zone.

13 regional artists will exhibit a media ranging from painting to photography to sculpture - all available to view and purchase.

Admission is FREE and the exhibit is open to the public. For more informaiton, contact Linda Smith at 618.655.0337

Our own Apple store, The Tech Spot, along with other merchants, are hosting a party with an "Apple" theme. Festivities include family photo opportunities, food, prizes and entertainment.

Apple Pie Baking Contest (prize money awarded; judged by local chefs) sponsored by Faller Photography Group, Eberhart Sign & Lighting Co., Integrated Medical Group, The Tenderloin Room & The Tech Spot.
Click here for the Apple Pie Baking Contest rigistration form.

Italian Food sponsored by Lahr-Well Academy & Nonna's
Caramel Apple Treats by Lee's Services & Eckert's Country Farms
Live Music by Just Tim & Troy from 11am-1pm
Live Music by Judy Koen from 2-4pm
Balloon Artist from 2-4pm
Pumpkin Painting by Early Explorations
Big Screen Wii Tournament

The Tech Spot is located at 4280 South Highway 159 in Glen Carbon. Questions? Contact Danelle Brown of The Tech Spot at 618.288.7321

Exactime Watch & Clock will host a sidewalk sale, children's activities and refreshments. Festivities include face painting, apple prize pick, pumpkin ring toss and straw bale prize surprise.

Exactime Watch & Clock is located at 4225 South Highway 159 in Glen Carbon.

Brauts & Hot Dogs (Kiwanis)
DJ Music provided by E & T Entertainment
Pumpkin Sales
Kettle Corn
Apple Caramel Treats
Mum Sales (Edwardsville High School Band)
Balloon Artist
Bounce House
Nachos (Good Shepherd School)
Wine & Micro-Brew Beers in the Garden

Sponsored by the Merchants at Miner Square & Kiwanis.

Oversized and unique vehicles on display at Edwardsville City Park & Library, along with multiple food vendors, wine & beer, and lots of great live entertainment! There will be an inflatable for young children and interactive games for the older children including Dance, Dance Revolution, Snowboard Simulator, and Speed Zone Grand Prix. Face painting and crazy clowns sponsored by The Children's Museum and children's crafts sponsored by the YMCA.

11am-12pm: Local Talent on Stage
12-2pm: Edwardsville Municipal Band
2-4pm: Heartland Band
4-6:30pm: Mondin Band
6:30-9pm: Bob Kuban Brass

Food includes:
Hot & Cold Cider by Edwardsville Rotary
Italian Beef & Pulled Pork by Knights of Columbus
Water & Soda by Lincoln School Alumni
Brauts, Hot Dogs & Iced Tea by Eden UCC Church Men's Fellowship
Ribs, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork, & a Variety of Sides by Captain Hogs BBQ.

For more information contact the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538. Sponsored by the City of Edwardsville.

Come out for this mouth-watering, award-winning BBQ. Captain Hog's originated on the Kansas City Barbeque Society's competition circuit as a successful award-winning team. Their BBQ greatness starts with quality meat selection, fresh herb and spice combinations, and a low and slow cooking to perfection process. All BBQ will be cooked on site, complemented with fresh sides made from scratch.

Your first opportunity to experience the Captain Hog's BBQ brand is at Fallfest Rock-N-Wheels in Edwardsville's City Park.

The St. Louis Unions will take on the Murphysboro Clarkes in a 9-inning baseball game played by 1860 rules. This is a gentlemen's game, which means there is no yelling at the umpires, and players play in vintage baseball uniforms from the 1860 era with no gloves. Since baseball started as a strictly recreational sport, there are no modern twists to slow the game, and matches take less than 1.5 hours to play.

Historic information regarding changes in baseball will be available, as well as pictures of the Historic Leclaire Field. This is a great opportunity to bring the family out, enjoy a day of historically correct baseball, and learn about changes the all-American game has experienced throughout history. Stick around - after the game kids will have the opportunity to take a few swings at bat!

Admission is free, and concessions will be available during the event.

Jaycee Baseball Field is located at the Winston Brown Recreation Complex at 1325 Schiller Avenue in Edwardsville. For more information, call the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538

Cruise begins at Lincoln Middle School and ends at Edwardsville City Park. For more information contact the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538.