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## Parties Events in Makanda - **Event Name**: Pirate Fest 2026 - **Description**: September 19, the Fine and Bawdy Wenches will give their own lascivious answer to that age old question- What will we do with a drunken Sailor? Feather hills winery will be overrun by lusty wenches and salty rogues, and thus the most glorious pirate fest - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 224 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/pirate-fest-2026/200030286273018 - **Venue**: Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Pirate+Fest+2026&date=Sat+Sep+19+2026+at+12%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: BGCSI Trivia Night - **Description**: Rep Your Org. Trivia Night at Blue Sky Vineyard! Gather your team, show your spirit, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, friendly competition, and community impact! Join us for Rep Your Org. Trivia Night at Blue Sky Vineyard, where organiza - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/bgcsi-trivia-night/200030445850903 - **Venue**: Blue Sky Vineyard - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hOTcyNGY1ODFiMWQ0MWZmMmRlZDk4Mjk1M2M0MjMyZmFkZWVlOWYzYTU4ZDQxYzdiNDc2ZWZmZWIzNmRiMjIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNlOGU4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY1NjA1MzA.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, performances, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: 2026 Makanda Vulture Fest - **Description**: � Something’s circling over Makanda… and it’s almost time to flock together! The 2026 Makanda Vulture Fest swoops in October 17 & 18 in beautiful Makanda, Illinois. Join us for a weekend full of fall fun, live music, local art, tasty bites, shopping, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2297 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/2026-makanda-vulture-fest/200030354191719 - **Venue**: Downtown Makanda, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kOWFiMzE0YWRjMzE5YzVmNzY2NmIyOWEyNDkwMDMzNGVlMDQxMGI2MDkwOTkwOTJkNmY5M2Y5MTU0NTlmNDEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjYwNjU3Mw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping, calendar - **Event Name**: Young Alumni at The Little Grassy Get Down - **Description**: Join us at the Alumni Association tent at the Little Grassy Get Down on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.About this EventReconnect with fellow Salukis this fall at one of Southern Illinois' favorite outdoor festivals! The SIU - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/young-alumni-at-the-little-grassy-get-down/100001994986618680 - **Venue**: Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85NzU3MzY0MzMzMGVmNmQ2YjAzMmIxN2Y0YWVkYTdkNDM3ZjBjYzgxMjJjNzY5Mzc1ODQwZWQyNTU0OTI4NzAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU1MjA1Njk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: kids, festivals, music, live-music, health-wellness, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, pop-ups, yoga, music-festivals - **Event Name**: 🏆 Club Championship 🏆 - **Description**: 🏆 The Club Championship is Almost Here! 🏆 It’s time to see who will earn the title of Apple Creek Golf Club Men’s & Women’s Club Champion! Join us for one of the premier events of the season and compete against fellow members for club bragging right - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/club-championship/200030553520405 - **Venue**: 503 Stone Creek Drive, Makanda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82MTQyZDUzZTFkN2Y5ZmE0MjZkZWVmMjcyNmI0MDEwMGRiOGE3MzQ3YjU4ZGU1MTkwMmNhYTE4YjNiM2RjMGIxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM3ODg4NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2NjAzMjU.avif - **Categories**: sports, contests - **Event Name**: Little Grassy Get Down - **Description**: The Little Grassy Get Down isn't just a music festival — it's the fall getaway you didn't know you needed. Set on Little Grassy Lake at SIU's Touch of Nature, this three-day celebration features Americana and bluegrass music plus guided bike rides, adv - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/little-grassy-get-down/80003155335206 - **Venue**: Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTBjN2ZkMTVmZGIzLmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, kids, entertainment, music-festivals, parties, music, health-wellness, trips-adventures, yoga - **Event Name**: ✨ Glow Golf @ Apple Creek! ✨ - **Description**: ✨ SAVE THE DATE for one of the COOLEST events of the year! ⛳️ Saturday, September 12th 🍎 MORE DETAILS TO COME!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makanda/glow-golf-apple-creek/200030498607307 - **Venue**: 503 Stone Creek Drive , Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81ZTIzN2RjYjFjZWQ2MzY5YWY5NTM5MmYzMzliNmUyNjczOTYwYzFiMzIxOTNiMjQyOTUwZmUwYjBhN2U1YTg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2NjAzMjA.avif - **Categories**: Sports ## Trending Events in Makanda - **Event Name**: Pirate Fest 2026 - **Description**: September 19, the Fine and Bawdy Wenches will give their own lascivious answer to that age old question- What will we do with a drunken Sailor? Feather hills winery will be overrun by lusty wenches and salty rogues, and thus the most glorious pirate fest - **Venue**: Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery - **Event Name**: BGCSI Trivia Night - **Description**: Rep Your Org. Trivia Night at Blue Sky Vineyard! Gather your team, show your spirit, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, friendly competition, and community impact! Join us for Rep Your Org. Trivia Night at Blue Sky Vineyard, where organiza - **Venue**: Blue Sky Vineyard - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a9724f581b1d41ff2ded982953c4232fadeee9f3a58d41c7b476effeb36db221-rimg-w1200-h1553-dce8e8f8-gmir?v=1786560530 - **Event Name**: 2026 Makanda Vulture Fest - **Description**: � Something’s circling over Makanda… and it’s almost time to flock together! The 2026 Makanda Vulture Fest swoops in October 17 & 18 in beautiful Makanda, Illinois. Join us for a weekend full of fall fun, live music, local art, tasty bites, shopping, - **Venue**: Downtown Makanda, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d9ab314adc319c5f7666b29a24900334ee0410b609099092d6f93f915459f412-rimg-w1200-h456-dc080808-gmir?v=1786606573 - **Event Name**: Double Barrel Challenge - 5K/10k Road Race - **Description**: Challenge yourself with our unique double race event! Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K, or compete in both races for the ultimate Double Barrel Challenge. https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Makanda/FeatherHillsDoubleBarrel5K10K - **Venue**: 410 Thorn Lane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/531f7742b17f446a44fad7fd08c6a1aa90d92e7c55b64eba953988a8ce28a62a-rimg-w1170-h929-dcb8a898-gmir?v=1787163989 - **Event Name**: 2026 Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Symposium - **Description**: Join us at the 2026 Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Symposium for a day of learning and networking with fellow fire practitioners!About this EventThe 2026 Illinois Prescribed Fire Council Symposium will be held on Septem - **Venue**: Giant City State Park Lodge - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cdce06502a2f1fc8c4a5f7dcdb906403b63a11b78a7893480eca349f32d6b7f0-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf56203-gmir.jpg?v=1785323331 - **Event Name**: Young Alumni at The Little Grassy Get Down - **Description**: Join us at the Alumni Association tent at the Little Grassy Get Down on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.About this EventReconnect with fellow Salukis this fall at one of Southern Illinois' favorite outdoor festivals! The SIU - **Venue**: Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/97573643330ef6d6b032b17f4aeda7d437f0cc8122c769375840ed2554928703-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785520569 - **Event Name**: 🏆 Club Championship 🏆 - **Description**: 🏆 The Club Championship is Almost Here! 🏆 It’s time to see who will earn the title of Apple Creek Golf Club Men’s & Women’s Club Champion! Join us for one of the premier events of the season and compete against fellow members for club bragging right - **Venue**: 503 Stone Creek Drive, Makanda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6142d53e1d7f9fa426deef2726b40100db8a7347b58de51902caa18b3b3dc0b1-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc788848-gmir?v=1786660325 - **Event Name**: Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Post Oak - **Description**: Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the eve - **Venue**: Giant City State Park, Makanda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bc2089d22e6c063c070553bcb7bb898a931392e8a2db8cad9de9530f4eadd302-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb8e8e8-gmir?v=1786676497 - **Event Name**: Haunted Hollow - **Description**: Get ready for spooky season! We are so excited to welcome you back for Haunted Hollow! This free event is for you, your friends, family, and for everyone looking for a fun, haunted time! From our Haunted Hayride, Not So Spooky Library, high adventure, - **Venue**: 1206 Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d6aa67742216e52ce441a81b16376e3e2071e66dc6f898b0b95a475350bdf73a-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf89808-gmir?v=1786947506 ## Browse Parties Events by Date - [Parties Events Today in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/parties--today) - [Parties Events This Weekend in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/parties--this-weekend) - [Parties Events in August in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/parties--august) - [Parties Events in September in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/parties--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** Pirate Fest 2026 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery), BGCSI Trivia Night (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Blue Sky Vineyard), 2026 Makanda Vulture Fest (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Makanda, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958), Young Alumni at The Little Grassy Get Down (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center), 🏆 Club Championship 🏆 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at 503 Stone Creek Drive, Makanda, IL). - **Q**: What are the top free Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** Young Alumni at The Little Grassy Get Down (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Makanda in August 2026? - **A:** BGCSI Trivia Night (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Blue Sky Vineyard). - **Q**: How can I find Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parties events in Makanda on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parties events in Makanda include Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery, Blue Sky Vineyard, Downtown Makanda, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois 62958. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parties events in Makanda include Fine & Bawdy Wenches, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois, Makanda Boardwalk Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Parties events available? - **A:** Yes, many Parties events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Parties events in Makanda? - **A:** Follow the Parties category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parties events are listed in Makanda. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/37/a46b93e7dc4c64b3c3a48b54cecdd9/parties.png ## Parties from nearby cities - [Parties in Anna](https://allevents.in/anna-il/parties) - [Parties in Carterville](https://allevents.in/carterville-il/parties) - [Parties in Herrin](https://allevents.in/herrin/parties)