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SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:FIREWORKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI\nSame Tradition. Bigger Spark. \nOur annual riverfront fireworks tradition is back\, and this year it’s brighter than ever! Join us at the Alton Amphitheater on July 3 from 5-10 pm for the grand finale of Alton’s three-day family-friendly celebration: 250 on the Mississippi! \nWe’re amping it up this year with glow games for all ages\, a stage performance by The LustreLights\, and a BIG\, bright fireworks show over the Mississippi. Bring your family\, friends\, and folding chairs and enjoy cold beverages\, food truck favorites\, and a riverfront evening illuminated in red\, white\, and blue. \n5:00 PM: Doors Open \n6:30 PM: Celebrate with a stage performance by The LustreLights. Come ready to dance! \n9:30 PM: BIG Fireworks display over the river! \n10:00 PM: Event Ends \nTo help make your departure as smooth as possible\, beverage service will remain available following the event. \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\nFree and open to the public; just show up and enjoy!\nParking details to be posted soon\nLimited picnic table seating is available; we recommend bringing chairs or blankets\nFood and beverages will be available for purchase; outside food and drinks are not permitted\nCash and credit cards accepted\nThis year’s fireworks will be bigger and louder. Please bring ear protection if/as needed for children.\nDogs are welcome but must remain leashed at all times; please plan to supply water\, bowls\, and cleanup bags for your pet\nFor everyone’s safety\, weapons are prohibited\, and security will be on-site\nWear your dancing shoes!\nThe splash pad next to the amphitheater will be open and free to the public until approximately sunset (around 8:30 p.m.).\n\nABOUT 250 ON THE MISSISSIPPI\nFireworks on the Mississippi is a 250 on the Mississippi event. \nCome enjoy 72 red\, white\, and blue hours in Alton from July 1-3\, packed with free family activities\, history\, charming decorated storefronts\, local treats\, music and more spanning three different local parks. And celebrate 250 on the Mississippi in Alton with a limited-edition commemorative T-shirt! Each shirt is $20\, proceeds support Pride Beautification and their ongoing beautification efforts in Downtown Alton. \nLearn more about 250 on the Mississippi. \nFollow the Facebook Events: \n\nWed\, July 1 from 4-8 pm\, Haskell Park\nThurs\, July 2 from 4-7 pm\, Rotary Park\nFri\, July 3 – Enjoy amphitheater events and explore charming\, decorated downtown shops just steps away.\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SEASON SPONSORS:\nRepublic Services\, Colman’s Country Campers\, Liberty Bank\, The Big Z\, OSF\, and Grandpa Gang.
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LOCATION:Alton Amphitheater\, 1 Riverfront Drive\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nHit the road and celebrate 100 years of Route 66 at the Alton Food Truck Festival! \nJoin us Saturday\, August 22\, from 4–8 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater for an evening packed with incredible food\, live music\, family fun\, and riverfront views. Inspired by the spirit of America’s most iconic highway\, this year’s festival is all about discovering new flavors\, making memories and enjoying a classic summer evening in Alton. \nExplore a delicious lineup of regional food trucks\, including a Local Pit Stop\, featuring some of Alton’s favorite local food vendors. \nAdmission is free\, and so are all of the activities! Enjoy: \n\nLive music by Shaefor and Simes\nRock climbing wall\nYard games\nRegional food trucks\nLocal Pit Stop featuring Alton area food vendors\nBeautiful Mississippi River views\n\nWhether you’re a dedicated foodie\, a Route 66 enthusiast\, or simply looking for a fun night out with family and friends\, the Alton Food Truck Festival is the perfect summer experience. \nEvent Details: \n\nSaturday\, August 22\n4:00–8:00 p.m.\nAlton Amphitheater\, 1 Riverfront Drive\, Alton\, IL\n\nAdmission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.\nBring your lawn chairs\, your appetite\, and come celebrate Route 66 in the heart of Alton! \nThank you to our sponsors!!!!!!\nRepublic Services\, Coleman’s Country Campers\, Liberty Bank\, OSF Healthcare\, Big Z Media\, and The Grandpa Gang
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SUMMARY:Jazz and Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate the Living Legacy of Miles Davis in His Birthplace! \nExperience nationally acclaimed contemporary jazz in an intimate riverfront venue\, with tickets starting at just $10. The evening will feature regional favorites\, wine\, food vendors\, and premium VIP experiences—all celebrating the living legacy of one of music’s greatest innovators. \nGET YOUR TICKETS!\nhttps://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026 \nAs the world marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth\, there’s no better place to celebrate his enduring influence than Alton\, Illinois\, where he was born. On Saturday\, August 29\, from 6–10 p.m.\, the Alton Amphitheater hosts the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival\, featuring artists who embody the creativity\, innovation\, and fearless spirit that defined one of music’s greatest pioneers. Rather than looking back\, this festival celebrates how Miles Davis’ legacy continues to inspire and shape jazz today. \nFeatured Performances:\n\nThe evening begins with Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute\, celebrating the musical traditions of St. Louis and East St. Louis that helped shape the world Miles Davis grew up in. \nNext\, Playadors bring their signature blend of jazz\, funk\, soul\, and R&B\, showcasing jazz as a vibrant\, evolving art form. \nHeadlining the festival is acclaimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown\, one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting bands. Their latest release\, A Supreme Blue\, draws inspiration from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme\, carrying forward the spirit of experimentation and reinvention that continues to define jazz. \nMore Than the Music: \nEnjoy wines by the bottle\, food vendors\, and views of the Mississippi River. Before the festival\, visit Alton’s Miles Davis Memorial Statue and downtown mural to experience the city where one of the world’s greatest musical innovators began his journey. \nEvent Schedule: \n5:00 p.m. – Gates & Box Office Open\n6:00 p.m. – Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute\n7:15 p.m. – Playadors\n8:30 p.m. – Butcher Brown\n10:00 p.m. – Event Concludes \nTicket Options: \n\nGeneral Admission: $10\nReserved Front Row Lawn Seating: $20\nFront Row Table for Two: $80\nFront Row Table for Four: $160\nReserved Table for Two: $60\nReserved Table for Four: $120\nVIP Parking: $20\nCharcuterie Box: $25\nBottle of Wine: $25\n\nNote: The above pricing does not include standard ticketing fees \nAbout the Musicians: \nKasimu Taylor: “100 Miles” Tribute\n“We aren’t just a group of random musicians coming in to read chart transcriptions of Miles Davis tunes. The narrative isn’t just a history lesson on a page—we are the living continuation of that exact same lineage.” – K. Taylor \nOur band comprises active St. Louis and East St. Louis musicians. We grew up\, trained\, and cut our teeth playing in the exact same geographic and cultural ecosystem that birthed Miles Davis. The inflections\, the phrasing\, and the heavy emphasis on groove and blues that defined Miles’ early years are baked into our DNA. Many tributes treat Miles like a historical artifact. Because of who we are and where we are from\, this is a living\, breathing celebration. We are bringing the authentic regional sound\, the specific St. Louis trumpet tradition and musical community\, straight to the Alton stage \nThis is a full-circle homecoming. Miles’ story started in Alton\, moved through East St. Louis\, and spread to the world. Having a powerhouse lineup of contemporary St. Louis and East St. Louis players bring that sound back to Alton creates a perfect\, full-circle moment for the festival. \nPlayadors\nThis St. Louis ensemble brings a fresh feel to the 70’s jazz-funk fusion sound\, featuring a lineup of St. Louis’s finest musicians. Playadors infuse their music with heavy grooves\, intricate melodies\, and soulful vocals – performing both original compositions and reimagining classics. It’s easy to see\, at the band’s high-energy performances\, that Playadors are a celebration of life\, love\, and the power of music to bring people together. With a rapidly growing fanbase and a reputation for delivering unforgettable live shows\, Playadors are poised to make their mark on the music scene. \nButcher Brown\nHeadlining the festival is acclaimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown\, one of today’s most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. Their latest release\, A Supreme Blue\, created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning musician Nicholas Payton and released during Miles Davis’ centennial year\, reimagines two of jazz’s most influential albums: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. The project demonstrates how today’s artists continue to build upon the groundbreaking work of jazz’s greatest innovators while carrying forward the spirit of exploration and reinvention that defined Miles Davis’ career. \nBorn in Alton in 1926\, Miles Davis changed the course of jazz by continually reinventing it. This August\, celebrate his legacy where it all began. Purchase your tickets today! https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026 \nThank you to our sponsors!!!!!!\nRepublic Services\, Coleman’s Country Campers\, Liberty Bank\, OSF Healthcare\, Big Z Media\, and The Grandpa Gang
URL:https://altonriverfrontamphitheater.com/event/jazz-and-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Alton Amphitheater\, 1 Riverfront Drive\, Alton\, IL\, 62002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! \nThe Mississippi Earthtones Festival is a celebration of our river through art\, music\, and conservation which is held every 3rd Saturday in September\, brought to you by Alton Main Street\, the Sierra Club\, and Jacoby Arts Center. \nFamily-friendly activities take place from Noon until 6:00 pm\, and festival goers will enjoy artist booths and live music which continue until 10:00 pm. \nLIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:\n12:00-2:30 Matt Taul Band\n2:30-3:30 Jason “Gordo” Gordon\n3:30-3:45 Confluence Conservation Awards\n4:00-6:00 Master Blaster Stevie Wonder Tribute\n6:00-7:00 Jason “Gordo” Gordon\n7:00-10:00 Jake’s Leg \nAt this FREE & family-friendly event\, we will feature 100+ booths with environmental education\, interactive art experiences and performances\, as well as great local food & beverages. Our goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our biggest natural asset. \nThis festival is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September\, as part of the State of Illinois’ “It’s Our River Day” initiative to celebrate Illinois watersheds through education\, recreation\, and conservation. \nPresented by: Alton Main Street & Piasa Palisades Sierra Club
URL:https://altonriverfrontamphitheater.com/event/mississippi-earthtones-festival/
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SUMMARY:Porch Cafe Music Festival - In Honor of Bud Summers
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nSunday\, October 11 – Porch Cafe Music Festival: In Honor of Bud Summers – 1-5 pm \nExpect an afternoon of live music from various bands (lineup and times coming soon!)\, plus craft vendors and food trucks. Bring your own chairs or blankets\, and come ready for a fantastic day of community and music! \nPresented by: Porch Cafe Band & Bud Summers Music Foundation
URL:https://altonriverfrontamphitheater.com/event/porch-cafe-music-festival-in-honor-of-bud-summers/
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