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August
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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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2018 Blessing of the Fleet
News Release
21 July, 2018... Benefit For
Blessing Of Fleet
18 Aug, 2018... Blessing of the
Fleet Parade
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
Riverside Landing Opens
Dardenne Sough of Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River ........
Riverside Landing
On Saturday, Aug. 18, the FREE public boat ramp opens at
Riverside Landing, located along the Mississippi River in St.
Charles between Kampville Drive and Huster Road. The ramp at the
7.73-acre park will be available just in time for the weekend's
Blessing of the Fleet festivities. The property will close again
this winter to undergo major renovations that include adding a
pavilion, camping facilities, playground, new boat ramp and
docks, kayak launch area and public restrooms. Following this
construction, Riverside Landing is expected to reopen to the
public in 2019.
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Reprinted from the St. Charles County Government
newsletter
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Graphics Courtesy St. Charles County
Click here for more information on River
Side Harbor Park
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August 18 - 26, 2018
Lake Of The Ozarks
Annual Shootout Combines Fun & Fast
Boats........
A little later this month, the Lake of the
Ozarks will be hosting 9 days worth of entertaining events and
two days of flat-out speed during the 30th Annual Lake of the
Ozarks Shootout, which will run from August 18 - 26.
More than 100,000 spectators are expected to
turn out for what is billed as the largest unsanctioned boat
racing event in the nation.
Tim Jacobson, executive director of the Lake
of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau says that the fun
and exciting family-friendly event is one of the most popular
events at the Lake........
Click here to read this news article from lakenewonline.com.
With Photo.
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August 18, 2018
Mississippi
River At Hannibal, Missouri
MDC Hosting
Free Catfishing Clinic........
On August 18, 2018,
the Missouri Department of Conservation will be hosting a free
catfish clinic along the Mississippi River at the Ted Shanks and
DuPont Reservation conservation areas in northeastern Missouri.
The clinic will offer
instruction on basic fishing techniques, including a hands-on
lesson on the safe setting of trotlines and bank poles, the
proper labeling of equipment and the safe handling and releasing
of fihs.
After the river
outing, clinic attendees will participate in seminars in catfish
biology presented by a MDC biologist and river fishing
regulations presented by a MDC conservation agent........
Click here to read more from the Missouri Department of
Conservation website.
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Photo courtesy
Floatzilla
Saturday, August 18
Mississippi River Near Rock Island, Illinois
Volunteers Needed To Help Out With Floatzilla........
River Action
is looking for volunteers to assist with the ninth annual
Floatzilla, which is the largest paddle sports festival along
the Mississippi River.
During
Floatzilla, paddlers will be launching from several locations
around the Quad Cities in an attempt to break the world record
for the largest flotilla.
The
Floatzilla event will be held on Saturday, August 18 in Sunset
Park in Rock Island, as well as five other locations along the
Quad Cities riverfront........
Click here to read more from qctimes.com.
For more information on Floatzilla...
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August 24-26, 2018
Hogback Trip from
St. Charles, Mo to Quincy,
IL
Mississippi River
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Heading to Quincy, IL Friday AM
Huge beach party in Quincy all day Saturday.
Groups have been going on this trip for almost 30 years.
Boats of all shapes and sizes from 18'-40'+
Never locked through before? Don’t worry, many experienced
boaters to help you. Sleep on your boat or discounted hotel room
rates secured.
Limited spots left. Call now to reserve yours.
Contact Dan Grosvenor for more information
Phone:314-610-3163
Email: dan@5starcar.com
More info Below
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Friday, Aug 24- 26, 2018
Hog Back Weekend
Mississippi River at Quincy,
IL....
Hogback is coming up quick.
For those who do not know what Hogback is all about here are the details.
Hogback is a boat trip from Cedar Hill through 4 locks to Quincy Illinois. Dinner at QBC Friday night, party on or near hogback island Saturday. Nice dinner Saturday night at the Pier Restaurant. We head back to Cedar Hill Sunday morning. In years past everyone has taken their own boats we have had as many as 40 plus boats. Recent years more people are riding together with a... few other couples. This trip is always fun and everyone looks out for everyone else.
Please let us know if you have questions and the details are below. Let's meet at Cedar Hill Friday, Aug. 24th at 7:30 am morning for breakfast and drinks to kick off the weekend. We really need to get there on time in order to give them some good business in appreciation of the food they will be supplying to us free of charge. And remember to tip your bartender!
Two Rivers Marina in Louisiana is expecting our group for fuel, ice, and such. No food has been planned there so everyone is on their own for lunch.
The Quincy Boat Club (QBC) at the marina will be serving dinner Friday evening, we will be having a dinner again this year (they are really excited about this and are looking forward to it!) and it’s usually around $15 per person. Remember to bring cash or your check book. They do not accept credit cards nor do they have an ATM machine on site.
We-Z is taking the lead on the games so be prepared for just about anything and lots of fun!
Our dinner reservation will be Saturday evening at The Pier Restaurant, which is next door to QBC. We have the banquet room reserved for our group. I still have to confirm the time with them, we did 7:00 last year so I assume that’s what we will do again this year but they have already said we are booked and come whenever we want.
We will need to get a head count as soon as possible in order to block the rooms at Microtel. The Quality Inn is also an option because I know people have stayed there in the past but Microtel really wants our business and will provide a better deal and Shuttle Service to and from the QBC if everyone in our crew will stay there.
We will also need a head count for the meals & shirts and sizes by August 1st.
Looking forward to it!
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Dan and Jaime Grosvenor
2018 Commodores
Jaime Grosvenor
Jaime@MyMollyMaid.com
Reprinted
from Facebook
Click here for map of Hogback Island from Mapcarta |
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Saturday..August
25, 2018
Mississippi
River At Alton, IL
Alton Marina
22nd Anniversary Party.......
The Alton Marina 22nd Anniversary Party 2018
Black Iron BBQ Will Start Serving At 6 pm
Smash Band Will Start At 7:30 pm Till 11 pm
Big Screen Show At 9:15 pm
Reprinted
from Alton Marina Facebook...
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Upcoming Event ... Saturday, August 25,
2018
Rivers Project Open House and River Management Presentation
National Great Rivers Museum........
Saturday, August 25 at 9 AM - 11 AM
National Great Rivers Museum
2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Illinois 62024
Details
Join the Rivers Project Office staff and learn about the work
happening along the river. The St. Louis District Water Control
Office will also provide a presentation and update on river pool
management
Reprinted from national Great Rivers Museum Facebook...
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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.
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Sunday,
August 26,
2018
Operation Clean Stream
Meramec River and its tributaries Rivers....
Since 1967, The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region has
organized Operation Clean Stream, one of the country's largest
and longest running river restoration projects.
The fourth weekend of every August, event volunteers take to the
Meramec River and its tributaries, working to undo damage caused
throughout the year by flooding, careless littering and the
unlawful dumping of trash. Volunteers participate both in canoes
and boats, as well as on the shore, in nearby parks, and along
nearby trails. They also have a lot of fun!
click here to sign up solo or with a group of friends!
Reprinted
from Great Rivers Greenway...
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Friday August 31, 2018
Lake of the Ozarks
Boating For Cops
Friday, August 31 at 9 AM - 6 PM
Lake of the Ozarks
3705 S Highway 54, Lake Ozark, Missouri 65020
I would like to invite everyone to join our 3rd annual Boating
for C.O.P.S. fun run on Lake of the Ozarks. Come out and support
the men and women of law enforcement! This is a non-profit
donation fun run with all proceeds going to Missouri C.O.P.S.
organization. C.O.P.S.is a non-profit organization that helps
with the fallen police officers surviving family members.
The run will be held on August 31st starting at Backwater Jack's
at 9 am there will be a brief meet and greet/drivers meeting
then will be leaving the docks around 9:30 to 10 am. From there
Nuati fish or Barebottom Resort will be the first stops. (Two
options so if people don't want to run as far or to keep up)The
third stop with be at The Fish and Co where we are working to
get a lunch special set up between 12pm to 2pm. After that we
will be ending back at BackWater Jack's to have a pool party and
prize give a ways!
There will be selling 50/50 raffles ticket's along with other
donated prizes. Donated items will be listed as they come in.
Reposted from Boating For Cops..
click here
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Aug 31 - Sept. 2, 2018
Con Trios Yacht Club
Alton Get Away
Next
Party! Registration is open.
Come Enjoy Labor Day weekend in Alton Marina with the Con Trios
Yacht Club!
Come by Car, Come by Boat,
Registration is required and slip fees are not included with
registration.
https://ctyc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx…
Alton Marina is offering dock specials for this event - Buy One
night, Get One Free.
Please contact Alton Marina to reserve your slip for the event.
618-462-9860
Schedule of Events:
Friday - PotLuck on the docks
Saturday - Pool Party and Games
Sunday - Pool, Dinner, and Live music by Jambone
Cost $25.00 per person
Members and Non Members and their Guests welcome to attend.
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September 2018
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Upcoming Event.... Sat, Sept 1,
2018
Longshot Saloon
Summer Bike Rally
Mississippi
River at Portage des Sioux .......
WHAT A SHOW THIS IS GOING TO BE!!!! DONT MISS IT!!
POWERHOUSE 747 & MINI KISS!!!!!
SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018 SUMMER BIKE RALLY!!!!!!!
$10 entry charge starting at NOON 2 weeks before the event get your advanced tickets for $8
Click here for more information
Limited Over night docks
available.
Call Andy 314 566 5403
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Saturday, Sept.1 ...Labor Day
Weekend
Longshot Saloon
Mississippi River at Portage des
Sioux, Mo........
We have a great line-up with
entertainment this year!!!
PowerHouse 747 747 & Minikiss MINI KISS
Starting at Noon there will be $10 per person entry fee
A portion of the proceeds will be going to The RED, WHITE AND
BLUE TOUR FOR HOUSING HOMELESS VETERANS
We are currently raising $ for THE RANCH where Veterans can live
to get them the skills to stand on their own..
THUNDER ALLEY BURN OUT CONTEST 4pm
1st Place $200 Bar Tab
DJ Music All day long
For Reservations on Camping accommodations call 314-566-5403
Looking for Vendors if interested call 618-708-0097
website
www.MYRIVERHOME.com
POWERHOUSE 747 &
MINI KISS
The Longshot Saloon is raising
money for The
RED, WHITE & BLUE TOUR
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Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018
The Firecracker Race
Mississippi River at Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
Saturday, September 8 at 8 AM - 3 PM
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
West Alton, Missouri 63386
Come out and see or compete in our 3rd Annual FIRECRACKER Race
in West Alton IL. This year will be special with a new location
and course for our racers. 6 miles for canoe and kayak, 3 miles
for SUP. We have multiple race classes for kayak, canoe, SUP,
and Voyager. See our website
Firecrackerrace.org for more
information and race registration. Come out and enjoy the day at
the Lincoln Shield Park Access.
Check in at 8:00am and receive your race goody bag with T-shirt.
There will also be a raffle for everyone to participate in,
including spectators. Awards to be given upon completion of the
race. Order a subway lunch and we will have it for you after the
race. Safety provided by USACE. THANKS to our sponsers RPC3,
Kokatat, Alpine Shop, Big Muddy Adventures, Immersion Research,
Ladsurfski, GC Adventure Gear, SUP St Louis.
Reprinnted
from Firecracker Race Facebook...
click here
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Sunday, Sept.9, 2018
Clarksville Boat Club
Mississippi River at Clarksville, Mo
Sunday, September 9 at 12 PM - 3 PM
Clarksville Boat Club, Inc
310 S First St, Clarksville, Missouri 63336
Join us for our annual picnic. Club opens around noon, plan to
eat by 1:00. We will be having brisket, mashed potatoes and
green beans and desserts. Please bring your favorite side dish
to share! Meal tickets will be $8 and 2 drink tickets will be
included. This is always a great time! Bring the family!
Reprinnted
from Clarksville Boat Club Facebook...
click here
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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, September
15,
2018
Great Rivers Clean-up at the Confluence 2018
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area Boat Ramp, St. Louis, MO
Join us for a river clean-up at the confluence of our nation's
two longest rivers, the Missouri and Mississippi. Join a cast of
hundreds to give our favorite rivers some love.
Click here for more information
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
Rods on the River
Hog Pit BBQ Barn, Grafton, IL........
Saturday, September 15 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Hawg Pit Barbecue Barn, Inc
821 W Main St, Grafton, Illinois 62037
Hot Rods, Street Roads & Rat Rods all Wheels welcome to this
event.. All day event starting at 10am, Live music with Flat
Broke at 1pm and Sonic Tonic starting at 5pm. Come join us for a
great event on the river at the Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Reprinted from Facebook....
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Mississippi Earthtones Festival Is A
Celebration Of The River........
The 12th annual Mississippi Earthtones
Festival is coming up, and once again, will be a celebration of
the Mississippi River via art, conservation and music.
The event is co-sponsored by Alton Main
Street and the Sierra Club, and is scheduled for September 15,
from noon to 10 pm. It will be held on Broadway, between Alby
Street and George Street.
Organizers are calling for local artists of
all kinds, specifically street artists, textile artists, fashion
designers, as well as those who make products out of upcycled
and natural materials........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com.
With Photo.
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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
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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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Saturday, September 29, 2018
Mississippi River Fest
Mississippi River At Clinton, Iowa
Mutt March II Will Cross The River Between Clinton And Fulton........
The
bi-state Muddy Mississippi Mutt March II will be held on Saturday, September
29, and will kick off two days worth of festivities of the two day Midwest
River Fest.
The 1.6
mile Mutt March will start at 10 am in Fulton, crossing the Highway 136
Bridge over the Mississippi River and ending in the Lyons District in
Clinton. Proceeds from the Mutt March will benefit the non-profit Midwest
Pets for Life.
Other
highlights of the Midwest River Fest will include live music, vendors of all
types as well as animal welfare groups, and Canines in the Clouds will be
performing stunts and tricks........
Click here to read more from qctimes.com.
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October 2018
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October, 2018
Ohio River At Olmstead, Illinois
After 30 Years, Locks Primed To
Open........
Courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers
This fall, officials with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers are expected to partially open the new lock and dam
system on the Ohio River near Olmstead, Illinois. The plan is
to have vessels moving through the Olmstead Locks and Dam in
October.
This project has been in the works since
1988. The project was originally intended to be completed by
2013 at a cost of $775 million. Later, costs ballooned to over
$3 billion.
The cost increase was due to the decision to
use "in the wet" construction processes, which involves lowering
huge concrete building components into the river rather than
using coffer dams, which creates dry space to work. The coffer
dams would have created dangerous water levels for barges along
the Ohio River........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.
With Photo.
Click here for more information about Olmstead Lock and Dam
on the Ohio River
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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 20, 2018
Willmore Park
6499 Jamieson Ave, St. Louis 63109
16th Annual River des Peres Trash Bash
16th Annual Trash Bash - Oct 20
Come out and help clean up the rivers and creek within the River
des Peres Watershed in St Louis City and County. We need your
help to take care of this valuable natural resource in our
community. With the remarkable growth in interest, we've
expanded volunteer opportunities to include multiple sites
throughout the watershed. Several of these are along scenic
Great Rivers Greenway trails! Volunteers will meet in the
morning at Willmore Park along the River des Peres Greenway, and
Heman Park in University City, or UMSL South Campus.
more info
http://www.riverdesperes.org/19-news/story/97-16th-annual-trash-bash
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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.
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November 2018
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Saturday, November 3
2018
Grafton Harbor
Grafton, IL at confluence of
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers....
11:00am to 4:00pm
Experience "Life on the Mississippi River" at this annual
festival in Grafton, Illinois. Tour the Luhr Brothers "Most
Pristine Towboat" -- admission is $3 for adults and $1 for
children; hear tales from towboat captains, learn about rivers
from the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Army Corps of Engineers.
The Gypsy Rose Land Ship will make an appearance on Saturday,
Nov. 3. A special obstacle course bounce house will be on hand
Sunday, Nov. 4.
For more information, call (618) 786-7678.
Admission
Towboat tours are $3 adults/$1 children
Reprinted from
EnjoyGrafton.com
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December 2018
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January 2019
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February 2019
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Thursday
- Sunday, February 7-10, 2019
Progressive St. Louis Boat & Sport
show
America's Center & the Dome....
Make plans to join us February 7–10, 2019
Don’t miss St. Louis’ BIGGEST outdoors sale!
Click here for more information |
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