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Friday, May 7 and Friday, May 14 Free Vessel Safety Checks Grafton Harbor
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Saturday, Sunday..May 7 - 8, 2022 Mississippi River Near Hartford, Illinois Lewis & Clark Expedition Point Of Departure Celebrating 218 Years........
Next weekend, the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will be celebrating the 218th anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Point of Departure Celebration.
On May 7th and 8th, visitors to the site will be able to interact with military demonstrations, historic artisans and much more during the free event, which will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on both days.
There will be military reenactors portraying soldiers of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. The War of 1812 American 2nd Regiment Artillery will be demonstrating black powder muskets and artillery and Volunteers will be discussing the White Pirogue, a replica of the only boat to complete the entire journey on the Missouri River with the Corps of Discovery........
Click here to read this news story from riverbender.com. With Photo and Audio.
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Saturday, Sunday, May 7 & 8 Departure Day Lewis & Clark Expedition...
Reposted from Lewis & Clark State Historical Sie Facebook.. click here
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Saturday, May 7, 2022 Longshot Tiki Bar is Opening Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reposted from the Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook.. click here
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, May 7, 2022 Alton Riverfront Park Seeking Volunteers To Plant Trees.........
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and the Three Rivers Project are calling for volunteers to assist with planting trees in Alton, Illinois on May 7, 2022.
According to Emily Ehley, a Field Coordinator for Trees Forever, Alton-based organizations will be planting trees that were purchased through a Recover, Replant, Restore! grant from Trees Forever.
The first tree plantings will be taking place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Alton's Riverfront Park from 9 am to 12 pm. The trees will be planted near the playground area........
Click here to read more from riverbender.com. With Photo.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Big Muddy Speaker Series Big Muddy Refuge - An Update Big "A's" on St. Charles, Mo Riverfront
Reposted from Big Muddy Speaker Series Facebook.. click here
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May 12-19, 2022 May 15, 2022 May 16, 2022 May 20-22, 2022 World Wide Marine Training Grafton, IL....
Get your Captains License
Reposted from World Wide marine Training .. click here
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Friday, May 13, 2022 A Night at the Races Con Trios Yacht Club Yacht Club of St Louis
Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook.. click here
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Saturday May 14, 2022 Boating Safety Education Classes Missouri State highway Patrol Water Patrol Division.....
Some Nearby Upcoming Safety Education Classes are listed below:
Reposted from Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Division.. click here
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Upcoming Event.... Saturday..May 14, 2022 30th Annual Chicago River Day......
Reposted from Alton Marina Facebook.. click here
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Sunday... May 15, 2022 Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri 2nd Annual Picnic In The Park Coming Up........
The public is being invited down to the St. Louis Gateway Arch Grounds for the second annual Picnic in the Park, which will in turn benefit the park.
Attendees will have a choice of a deluxe picnic basket, which features a gourmet four-course lunch, or a classic picnic basket that has a traditional picnic lunch and drinks.
Picnic in the Park will be held on May 15th. Proceeds from the event will support the Gateway Arch Foundation's mission of park conservation and preservation........
Click here to read this news tidbit from fox2now.com. With Video.
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New Hours Starting May 18, 2022 Froge's Bar and Grill Portage des Sioux, Mo....
*****NEW BAR HOURS*****
Reposted from Froge's Bar and Grill Facebook.. click here
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Friday, May 20, 2022 Wear Your Life jacket At Work Day US Coast Guard Aux
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Saturday, May 21 - Saturday, May 28, 2022 US Coast Guard Auxiliary National Safe Boating Week...
Reposted from US Coast Guard Aux Facebook.. click here
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Saturday, May 21,2022 Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois REC Fest Coming To The Rivers Museum.........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office recently announced the addition of a new spring festival called R.E.C. Fest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21st at the National Great Rivers Museum.
Museum Director Allison Rhanor says that the R.E.C. Fest is intended to kick off the recreation season by offering the community a chance to learn about the many ways that someone can enjoy the outdoors in the Riverbend region.
The Recreation, Education and Conservation Fest will run from 10 am to 4 pm and will feature more than 20 booths and activity stations that show the where and how for outdoor sports such as fishing, hiking and hunting, as well as safety information for those activities........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com. With Photo.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois Sip, Sample And Stroll Event Coming Up........
In just a few weeks, the Sip, Sample and Stroll event will be returning to Grafton, Illinois. The event will run from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Tickets for the event are now on sale for $40 per person.
The price includes food and drink samples from Aerie's Resort, the Bloody Bucket Saloon, Grafton Aarr bar, the Gratin Oyster Bar, The Grafton Pub, The Grafton Winery, The Hawg Pit BBQ and the 3rd Chute Bar & Grill.
The ticket sales proceeds will go directly to the participating businesses in order to cover the cost of the event. Tickets will be limited, and there will be a drawing for tickets turned in after visiting each location........
Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 Mississippi River Near Grafton, Illinois Sip, Sample & Stroll Details Have Been Released........
Organizers have announced the details behind the Sip, Sample & Stroll event set for May 21, 2022 in Grafton, Illinois. Tickets for this event are $40 per person and are available online at graftonilchamber.com or through the Jersey County Business Association.
The City of Grafton and the Jersey County Business Association are hosting the 2nd annual Sip, Sample and Stroll event. It will be held from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 21.
Eight Grafton businesses will be offering samples, including:
○ Aeries Resort ○ Bloody Bucket ○ Grafton Harbor Arrr Bar ○ Grafton Oyster Bar ○ Grafton Pub ○ Grafton Winery ○ Hawg Pit ○ Third Chute Bar & Grill
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com.
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Saturday, Sunday... May 21, 22, 2022
Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois Calling for volunteers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 Missouri River Relief Washington River Festival & Missouri River Cleanup Missouri River at Washington, Mo
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May 21, 2022 Bass World Sports Fishing Tournaments.... Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
For More Information.. click here
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Monday - Wednesday...May 23 - 25, 2022 River Shipping News IMX Panel To Discuss Building, Maintaining The Marine Highways........
The Inland Marine Expo will be held in St. Louis on May 23rd through the 25th. The first education session will be taking an in-depth look at the marine highway system in the United States, more specifically, how to maintain what currently exists, and how to build it for the future.
This session will feature two maritime industry leaders, Sean Duffy and Paul Rohde, who are known for raising awareness of the importance of waterborne commerce and advocating for funding to maintain and improve waterways.
Infrastructure along the nation's inland waterways includes what can be seen, such as locks and dams, utility crossings and physical contours of the channel) as well as some hidden items, such as air-gap sensors, data available to mariners and electronic aids to navigation........
Click here to read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Thursday...May 26, 2022 Music in the Park Starts Grafton, IL.......
Music in The Park has a wonderful list of bands lined up for this season which will start Thursday, May 26 at The Grove Memorial Park.
Reposted from Grafton Riverbeat
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Friday - Sunday...May 27 - 29, 2022 Missouri River Irish Fest Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo.......
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Saturday & Sunday... May 28 - 29, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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Saturday - Sunday...May 28 - 29, 2022 Memorial Day Weekend Twain On Main Festival Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo.......
A festival celebrating Hannibal’s beloved author, full of fun, art, crafts and great food! Celebrated in Historic Downtown Hannibal! The Twain on Main Festival is a free admission street festival...
Reposted from Visit Hannibal.com.. click here
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Paddlefish Snagging.......
State wide March 15 - April 30, 2022
On the Upper Mississippi March 15 - May 15, 2022 Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2022
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Upcoming Event... June 3 - 5, 2022 Fishing For Freedom Mississippi River at Quincy, IL
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 Dedication of the Dinky Edward Amburg Museum & Visitor’s Center Grafton, IL
REMEMBERING GRAFTON’S
HISTORY: THE DINKY
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 Two Rivers Marina 2022 Fishing Tournament Schedule
Reposted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.. click here
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June 4, 2022 Bass World Sports Fishing Tournaments.... Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
For More Information.. click here
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 Lake Of The Ozarks Lake Race Coming Up.... Volunteers Can Get Front Row Seat....
Lake Race is coming back to the Lake of the Ozarks, and the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance is offering volunteer boat captains the chance to see the racing action up close.
Lake Race is one of the biggest boat races on the Lake and the action starts on Saturday, June 4. In order to keep the race safe and fun, patrol assistance is needed to ensure that boaters don't get too close to the racers. The benefit is that volunteers get a prime spot to watch the race.
For those interested in volunteering and getting a front-row vantage point for Lake Race, contact Samantha Shwenk at 573-836-5080, or send an email to adminasst@lowatershed.org........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
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June 10-12, 2022 Two Paddles Canoe and Kayak Races Minnesota 140 Race.....
Reposted from Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races Facebook.. click here
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Upcoming Events... Saturday, June 11, 2022 Illinois Fishing News Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair Coming Up........
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton, Illinois will be hosting the annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be a wide variety of outdoor activities at the annual Fishing Fair.
There will be a catch-and-release bluegill pond where participating children can have a photo taken with their photo taken with their catch, bowfishing and a One-Cast station among the activities. Kids that complete at least seven stations will get a prize and a shot at catching a trout in the trout pond.
Jason Reynolds will bring out his 4,000 gallon mobile aquarium which will be stocked with many of the fish species that are found in the Illinois River. He will also be conducting fishing seminars as well as a couple of dog shows........
Click here to read this news article from riverbender.com. With Video.
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Saturday... June 11, 2022 Lake Of The Ozarks LOTO Boat Parade Returning, Second Attempt At World Record........
In an another attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Boat Parade, the Lake of the Ozarks Boat Parade will be returning on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11 am.
The parade held last year garnered plenty of attention and boaters, with more than 600 participants from several states that came to the Lake to attempt to break the record and make history.
Lagina Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Tri-County Lodging Association says that they drew in participants from outside the region who brought their boat down to participate in the parade. Fitzpatrick added that they had over nine different states represented........
Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com. With Photos.
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Saturday, June 11, 2022 33rd Annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL
Reposted from Pere Marquette State Park Facebook.. click here
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Thursday, June 16. 2022 Living Lands and Waters Barge Party Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ....
Reposted from the Living Lands and WatersFacebook.. click here
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June 17-20, 2022 Illinois Free Fishing Days
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Upcoming Events... June 18, June 25, Junl2, 2022 America's Boating Club Land of Lincoln Sail & Power Squadron Basic Boating Course....
Reposted from Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Facebook.. click here
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Saturday & Sunday... June 25 - 26, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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Events June 30 - July 4, 2022 Sternwheel Boat News From Charleston, West Virginia The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Is Returning For 2022........
The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will be returning to West Virginia for the first time since 2008, and already twenty boats have already registered for the event, which is expected to draw some 250,000 people.
The five day festival will run from June 30 to July 4, 2022, The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will have a renewed focus on river-related activities such as towboat tours from AEP River Operations and the unveiling of a plaque honoring four captains who were instrumental in the formation of the festival in 1971.
Captain Robyn Strickland Jones, the widow of the late Captain O. Nelson Jones says that Nelson came up with the idea for the festival when he was only 13 years old. He wanted to see the sternwheel boat races along the river........
Click here to read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net. With Photo.
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Saturday & Sunday... July 23 - 24, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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Photo from a frame of the Mississippi Digital Magazine Video
August 11-13, 2022
Mississippi River At Port Bryan, IL and LeClaire, Iowa LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois are preparing for their annual tug-of-war across the Mississippi River. The tug teams will be pulling 2,700 feet and 680 pounds of rope across the river.
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Thurs - Sat...August 11 - 13, 2022 Tug Fest Across the Mississippi River LeClair Iowa vs Port Byron, IlL
Reposted from TugFest LeClair Facebook.. click here
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Saturday, August 20 , 2022 Two Rivers Marina 2022 Fishing Tournament Schedule
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August 20, 2022 Bass World Sports Fishing Tournaments.... Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
For More Information.. click here
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2022 Blessing of the Fleet 20 August, 2022....
Reposted from Blessing of the Fleet STL Facebook.. click here
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Saturday & Sunday... August 27 - 28, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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August 26 - 28, 2022 Half Back 2022 Two Rivers Marina Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Half Back 2022.
Reposted from Half Back 2022 Facebook.. click here
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 Alton Marina Pool 26 at Alton, IL....
Mark Your Calendars...
Alton Marina Anniversary Party 26 Years anniversary for the marina 15 Years operated by Parrot Point Marina / Karen Brncic
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Alton Marina 40' Ft Slip Open
Reposted from Alton Marina Facebook.. click here
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August 27 - 28, 2022 Hog Back 2022 Quinsippi Yacht Club Pool 21 of the Mississippi River
HogBack 2022.
Reposted from Quinsippi Yacht Club.. click here
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Saturday, September 10, 2022 Pool 26 of the Mississippi River Alton Catfish Classic....
Reposted from Alton Catfish Classic Facebook.. click here
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Saturday & Sunday.. September 10 & 11, 2022 2022 Meramec_River Boat Races 30 Bridge Outfitters...
Reposted from 30 Bridge Outfitters Facebook.. click here
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September 10, 2022 Bass World Sports Fishing Tournaments.... Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
For More Information.. click here
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Paddlefish Snagging.......
State wide March 15 - April 30, 2022
On the Upper Mississippi March 15 - May 15, 2022 Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2022
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Saturday, September 17 , 2022 Two Rivers Marina 2022 Fishing Tournament Schedule
Reposted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.. click here
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Sunday, September 18, 2022 Pool 26 of the Mississippi River Carlyle Lake Triathlon
Reposted from Carlyle Lake Triathlon 2022 Facebook.. click here
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September 22 - 24, 2022 Ohio River At Paducah, Kentucky Barbeque On The River Returning In September........
This fall, the 28th anniversary of Barbeque on the River will be returning to the Ohio River along the Paducah, Kentucky riverfront. The festival, which was held off of the river on 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be returning to the riverfront on Thursday, September 22 through Saturday, September 24.
The Beautiful Paducah website reports that the theme of this year's event is Smoke on the Water. Event organizers state that they will be offering booth space both on and off of the river.
Barbeque off the River locations will be available at Noble Park for those wishing to be removed from the crowds and high-volume traffic, or those who would like to enjoy the event in an alcohol-free environment. Organizers plan to offer free public transportation between Barbeque on the River and Barbeque off the River........
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Saturday & Sunday... September 23 - 24, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 Witches on the Water Pool 26 on the Mississippi River at Grafton, IL....
Reposted from Witches on the Water Facebook.. click here
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Saturday & Sunday... October 22 - 23, 2022 Grafton Flea Market
Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here
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Paddlefish Snagging.......
State wide March 15 - April 30, 2022
On the Upper Mississippi March 15 - May 15, 2022 Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2022
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