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Photo courtesy US
Army Corps of Engineers
MV
Mississippi
April 16 - 20, 2018
U.S. Army Corps Of
Engineers
Mississippi River
Commission Schedules Annual High Water Inspection.....
The Mississippi River
Commission has announced that they will be conducting their
annual high water inspection trip along the Mississippi River
from April 16 through the 20th.
There will be four
public meetings held aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi
in selected towns along the Mississippi River. The meetings
allow commission members to meet with residents, local partners
and stakeholders and hear their ideas, issues and concerns.
The meetings are
scheduled for:
○ April 16 9:00 a.m.
New Madrid, Missouri (City Front)
○ April 17 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Tennessee (Beale Street Landing)
○ April 18 9:00 a.m. Greenville, Mississippi (City Front)
○ April 20 9:00 a.m. New Orleans, Louisiana (New Orleans
District Dock)
Click here to read this news release from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers website.
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April 20 - 22, 2018
Lake of the Ozarks
In Water Boat
Show........
The Lake of the
Ozarks Marine Dealers Association
In Water Boat Show
April 20 - 22, 2018
Dog Days Bar & Grill @19MM
Car and Boat Shuttle from the Topsider
$1,000 of Free gas given away at the
show
Click here for more information.
RiverBill
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Saturday, April 21,
2018
Missouri Fishing News
Veterans Fish For
Free At Bennett Spring Saturday........
On Saturday, April
21, the Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting Veterans
out to Bennett Spring State Park for the free Veteran's Fishing
Day event, which will run form 7 am to 7:30 pm.
During the Veteran's
Fishing Day event, fishing will be free for all Veterans. There
will be no license or daily tag fees. Veterans may pick up
their free daily trout tag at the park store the evening before
the event, or at any time during the event.
A portion of the
park's Zone 2 fishing area will be stocked specially, and
reserved for Veteran anglers. Near the fishing area, volunteers
will be manning a hospitality tent offering plenty of fishing
how-to's........
Click here to read this news article from the Missouri
Department of Conservation website.
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Sunday, April 21-22, 2018
Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina
Kentucky Lake / Barkley Lake
In-Water Spring Boat Show
Green Turtle Bay Yacht Sales, Jetty Dr, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Green Turtle Bay host the largest In-Water Boat Show in the
tri-state area! Don't miss the Spring Boat Show in April or the
Fall Boat Show in October each year!
Call (270) 362-8364 for details or information.
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Saturday, April 21,
2018
Ohio River At
Louisville, Kentucky
Thunder Over
Louisville Is This Weekend........
This weekend, Thunder
Over Louisville will be part of the Derby Festival's Opening
Ceremonies. Every year, over 500,000 people attend the event
along the Louisville riverfront.
The event features
the Thunder Air Show, which features over 100 airplanes, stunts,
aerobatic teams, skydiving teams and military aircraft. There
will also be M1 Abrams tanks, howitzers and the largest American
Flag will be flown via a helicopter tow.
After dark, the
Thunder will be rolling, as America's "First Family of
Fireworks", Zambelli Internationale, will be providing the
latest in fireworks displays. There will be eight 400 foot long
barges loaded up with fireworks for the event........
Click here to read more from the ThunderOverLouisville
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The Grafton Ferry
Friday, April 27, 2017
Grafton Ferry Reopening in April
Transiting the Mississippi and
Illinois Rivers
St. Charles, Mo to Grafton, IL
*Reopens on April 27, 2018*
Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mon-Thurs:CLOSED
For more
information...
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Saturday, Sunday, April
28-29,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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May 2018
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
EMPHASIS: Patrol
To Begin Annual Buoy Audit May 1
Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of the
following:
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division will
be conducting their annual buoy audit beginning May 1, 2018. The
division manages thousands of buoy permits, which must be
maintained by the individual permit holders.
The annual audit involves verifying the permit holder still owns
the property associated with the permit, ensuring the buoy is
placed properly, and confirming the buoy displays the correct
markings. Additionally, the buoy must be well maintained and the
markings must be visible to boaters. Buoy permits are required
to be placed by April 1 each year, unless otherwise specified in
the permit. Buoys which are not in compliance with the permit
requirements are subject to revocation.
The cooperation of buoy permit holders in maintaining
navigational buoy markers on our waterways is appreciated. Any
questions regarding the buoy audit or individual buoy permits
may be directed to the Water Patrol Division at 573-751-5071, or
by email at Buoys@mshp.dps.mo.gov.
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have
on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good
judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets
save lives. Wear It!!
Reprinted
from the Missouri Stae Highway Patrol..
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Friday, Saturday...May
4 & 5, 2018
Grafton Harbor
Cinco De Mayo Dinner Cruise
Our open boarding cruises begin May 4 and
what a better way to start the season than celebrating Cinco de
Mayo! We are open daily, so call to reserve your place!
Reprinted
from Grafton Harbor Facebook....
click here
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Friday, Sunday...May 4 and 6, 2018
Ribbon Cutting May 4 and Community
Day Celebration May 6 to Celebrate Expanded Greenway!
Join us and our partners at St. Louis
County Parks to celebrate the opening of the 2-mile Mississippi
Greenway expansion in South County at a ribbon cutting on
Friday, May 4, and Community Celebration on Sunday May, 6 in
Cliff Cave County Park. The expanded greenway makes it possible
for people of all ages and abilities to explore and enjoy the
upper and lower sections of the park and provides two new
connections for area residents to access the park
Reprinted
from Great Rivers Greenway....
click here
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Sunday, May
6, 2018
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
Alton Riverfront Adventures Canoe
Trips
9:00am to 2:00pm
Alton Marina
1 Henry Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-9860
Discover a new way to see the Mississippi River with a series of
guided canoe trips on the river with Big Muddy Adventures.
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Wednesday, May
9, 2018
Big Muddy Speaker Series
Big A's on the Riverfront
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo
Wednesday, May 9 at 6 PM - 9 PM
Big A's on the Riverfront
308 N Main St, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
We are teaming for the May 9 Big Muddy Speakers Series with
Chris Riggert, Mary Culler, and Steve Nagle discussing Missouri
Stream Teams and the work they do for our river and streams.
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, May
12, 2018
Lake Center Marina Spring Fling
Saturday, May 12 at 2 PM - 10 PM
Lake Center Marina Annual Spring Fling!!!
Annual Spring fling baby!!!! Always a
blast!!!
Jambone plays 6p to 10p!!
Click here
for Lake Center Marina website
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Saturday, Sunday, May 19-20, 2018
Elsah Spring Festival
10:00am to 5:00pm
37 Mill Street
Elsah, IL 62028
(618) 374-2821
The 2nd Annual Elsah Spring Festival is here! Enjoy live music
in the Gazebo behind Green Tree Inn.
Music line up:
May 19th, Barry Cloyd
May 20th at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Paul Gregor
May 20th at 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Mound City Slickers
Walking tours of the Village start every hour at The Green Tree
Inn with a tour guide.
Stops on the tour include:
The Ice House, The Menke House, Green Tree Inn, Rumford
Fireplace, Christian Science Church, Maple Leaf Cottage Inn, and
many more.
You will also find refreshments along the way.
Art Vendors will be on display in Farley's Music Hall, Elsah
School/Civic Center and placed throughout the Village.
For more information or to become a vendor call Connie at The
Green Tree Inn, at (618) 374-2821
Reprinted from
visitation.com ..click
here
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May 12, 2018
Chicago River Day
Chicago. IL.....
The 26th Annual Chicago River Day.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 12, 2018, 9 a.m. - noon.
We already have nearly 60 sites secured which span more parts of
the Chicago River system than ever before. There's a site for
everyone.
For more information..click
here
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Saturday, May 26, 2018
Mississippi River At
Hannibal, Missouri
Memorial Lantern
Float ........
On Saturday, May 26,
James O'Donnell Funeral Home will be hosting their 10th annual
Memorial Lantern Float at Nipper Park on the Mississippi River.
This event is an occasion for remembering loved ones and
personalizing lanterns with items distinctive to that person.
The Memorial Lantern
Float is open and free to the public. From 7:00 to 7:45 pm,
attendees may decorate lanterns with the names of or messages to
deceased loved ones. At 8:00 pm, a short ceremony will be held,
and then the lanterns will be released onto the Mississippi
River.
There are only a
limited numbers of lanterns available, so reservations should be
made by contacting the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. There is
limited seating available at Nipper Park, so it is recommended
that Memorial Lantern Float attendees bring a lawnchair.......
Click here to read more from whig.com.
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Saturday, Sunday, May
26-27,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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June 2018
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Friends of the Chicago Rivers "Big
Fish Ball"......
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Friends of the Chicago Rivers "Big Fish
Ball"
At The Westin Chicago
North River
Enjoy a festive evening with friends,
food, and river wildlife.
Tickets on sale now at www.chicagoriver.org
For sponsorship opportunities, table purchases,
and raffle item donations, please contact
Kim Olsen-Clark at
kolsenclark@chicagoriver.org
Reprinted from Friends of the
Chicago River...
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Friday, June 8, 2018
The Loading Dock Bar & Grill
Confluence of the Mississippi and
Illinois Rivers at Grafton, IL
Mickey Gilley
Friday, June 8
The Loading Dock Bar & Grill
401 East Front St, Grafton, Illinois 62037
click here
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June 8 - 10, 2018
Froge's Catfish Tournament
Mississippi River at Portage des
Sioux, Mo
$100/boat, ALL weigh ins at bar,
NO hooks in water before 7pm, ALL state laws apply, ALL fish
weighed must be alive, 1st weigh in Saturday @noon and @ 9pm,
big fish payout for the day, Sunday weigh in @ noon big fish and
total weight payout
Reprinted from Froge's Facebook..
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Saturday....June 23, 2018
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park,
Maryland Heights, Mo
12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
Register for the June 23, 2018 Dragon Boat Festival TODAY for
teambuilding and fitness fun! Featuring food trucks, music, kids
activities and more. Proceeds benefit Operation Family Help,
providing financial assistance to people with medical needs
Reprinted from facebook...
click here
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Saturday....June 16, 2018
Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL
Kaskaskia River Run 2018
------(DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)-----
Depending on River Level, Weather and When Lock & Dam will be
closed for maintenance..
The one thing Kaskaskia River does not have is A River run!!!
Plan is to meet at the old Riverhouse Marina and Head towards
Waterstreet. Depending When Lock & Dam maintenance will be then
head through the Lock to the Sandbar. Please put Ideas in the
comments as we are open to ideas since this will be the first
year.
EVERYONE can attend.
Lets get the word out and Summer will be here before we know it.
Invites are open on this page so share away.
Reprinted from facebook...
click here
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Saturday, Sunday,
June 23-24,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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Karen
Brncic ~ Manager of Alton Marina
Photo From Alton Marina Facebook
June 24, 2018
The Liberty Bank Alton
Amphitheater
Mississippi
River at Alton, IL........
Exciting news about The Liberty Bank
Alton Amphitheater ... look whose coming to our riverfront!!
BOATERS... mark your calendars... there will be a slip special
that weekend for those who want to be at the Alton Marina!!
Concert tickets are on sale now!
Thank you to all the Amphitheater Sponsors who make this
possible... the Amphitheater has a great line up this year..
check out their website!!
Loving me some Huey!!.
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Saturday, June 30, 2018
Grafton, Illinois
Confluence of Illinois n' Missouri Rivers
Fireworks ........
Fireworks in Grafton are scheduled for Saturday June 30!!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Mississippi RIver at Alton, Illinois
Fireworks ........
Alton Fireworks Spectacular
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
My River Home
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fireworks ........
My River Home Fireworks display
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Upcoming Events....
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL
Duck Lodge Rejects River Run
Kaskaskia River Marina/Campgrounds
1 HARBOR POINT DRIVE, New Athens, Illinois 62264
Reprinted from Facebook...
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Saturday... July 21, 2018
Blessing of the Fleet Fundraiser
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
This year's theme will be:
First Responders and Armed
Services
Save the Date
2018 Blessing of the Fleet Fundraiser
Saturday...July 21, 2018
Yacht Club of St. Louis
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/
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Saturday,
July 28,
2018
Grafton Harbor
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
Saturday, July 28 at 7 PM - 11 PM
Fully Moon Party at Grafton Harbor!!
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and dance by
BongoJak Vs. The Loop Machine and Lana Mae at Grafton Harbor /
Winery / Gift Shop / Boat Rental / Riverboat / Oyster Bar
Bongo Jak - BongoJak is a diversely talented musician who plays
in a number of bands including Blue Fruit Snacks, The Driftaways,
and many more. BongoJak has played thousands of shows all over
the US over the past six years. When he discovered the passion
that the loop machine brought him, he created BongoJak Vs. The
Loop Machine and the rest was history! "The loop machine" a
recording device that captures his many talents including, but
not limited to guitar, vocals, harmonica, synth, specialty
drums, and general percussion. He playsmany original and classic
tunes with a BongoJak twist from artists like, Bob Marley,
Phish, Grateful Dead, Sublime and many more. BongoJak also plays
with a number of special guests during many of his shows.
Lana Mae - Lana Mae is a sponsored flow artist, Hoopnotica
teacher & model. She has been performing all across the United
States for 6 years. The hula hoop is her prop of choice, but she
also loves to dance with buugeng, staff, levitation wand, poi, &
aerial props.
Reprinted from Facebook..
click here
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Saturday, Sunday,
July 28 -29,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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Saturday... August 18, 2018
2018 Blessing of the Fleet
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Portage des Sioux, Mo
This year's theme will be:
First Responders and Armed
Services
Save the Date
2018 Blessing of the Fleet
August 18, 2018
http://www.blessingofthefleetstl.com/
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Saturday, Sunday,
August 25-26,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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September 2018
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Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018
My River Home Marina and Resort Summer Bike Rally
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
My River Home Summer Bike Rally
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Sept. 8 & 9, 2018
Call For Artists
Grafton's Art In The Park
Lou Lenkman
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Attention all Artists! The annual Grafton Art Fair will be
occurring in September 8 & 9th again this year. This is an early
call for registration. Only 50 spots, get yours early! Don't
delay.
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Saturday, Sunday,
September 25-26,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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Friday thru Sunday, Sept. 29, 30, Oct 1 2018
Fall Boating St. Louis In Water Boat Show
Grafton Harbor

More information at
http://boatingstlouis.com/
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Sat, Sun ... Oct 6 & 7, 2018
My River Home Marina and Resort Customer Appreciation Day
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
My River Home Rat Rally
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Sat, Sun ... Oct 6 & 7, 2018
River Rat Catfish Classic
Confluence of Illinois and Mississippi Rivers at Grafton,
IL
The date for the 2018 River Rat Catfish Tournament is October
6th & 7th. Mark your calendars and pass this on. This year's
event will be bigger than ever, so plan on bringing the family
and friends for another unforgettable weekend.
Rooms fill up fast this time of year, so book as soon as
possible so you don't have to drive so far back to back days.
Visit
graftonlodging.com or
enjoygrafton.com for information on lodging and everything
Grafton has to offer!
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Saturday, Oct 13, 2018
My River Home Marina and Resort Customer Appreciation Day
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
My River Home Customer Appreciation Day
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Sunday, Oct 14, 2018
Old Settlers Days
Illinois River at Kampsville. IL
Old Settlers' Days
Sunday, October 14, 2018
10:00am to 5:00pm CDT
Old Settlers’ Days depicts the life and times of the early
settlers in Calhoun County. Old time crafts, mountain-man
encampment, children’s activities, great entertainment and lots
of good food highlight this entertaining event. For more
information, call (618) 465-2114
Kampsville Riverfront
Water Street
Kampsville, IL 62053
Click here for more information
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October 20 - 21, 2018
Confluence of Illinois 'n Mississippi Rivers
Grafton, IL.........

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Saturday, Oct 27, 2018
My River Home Marina and Resort Halloween Party
Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
Confluence of Illinois n' Missouri Rivers
My River Home Halloween party
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Saturday, Sunday,
October 27-28,
2018
The Loading Dock
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
The Loading Dock
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
9:00am to 5:00pm
The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037. |
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November 2018
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