May 23 through May 30, 2011

August 27 through September 6, 2011

Other events are scheduled throughout the year.

September 3 through September 4, 2011

Features wine from 12 wineries along with great live music at Downtown Cobden.

Murphysboro Apple Festival

September 11 through September 14, 2011

The Murphysboro Apple Festival is southern Illinois’ oldest and largest alcohol free festival. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival there are numerous activities drawing large crowds, such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from Apple Pie Eating to Apple Core Throwing, Firefighters' Water fights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more…

In addition, the festival's Grand Parade is considered by most to be the largest parade in southern Illinois. The parade features an average of about 160 total units, 30 of those marching bands, and a variety of groups and organizations.

October 23, 24 & 25, 2011

The weekend features many traditional events as well as new ones designed to provide you and your family a fun-filled weekend. The students, faculty and staff at SIUC have spent many hours planning events to ensure you have a wonderful time in Carbondale and develop memories that will last a lifetime.