# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! 

The Mississippi Earthtones Festival is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation which is held every 3rd Saturday in September, brought to you by Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club, and Jacoby Arts Center.

Family-friendly activities take place from Noon until 6:00pm, and festival goers will enjoy artist booths and live music which continue until 10:00pm.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:
12:00-2:30	Matt Taul Band
2:30-3:30	Jason "Gordo" Gordon
3:30-3:45	Confluence Conservation Awards
4:00-6:00	Master Blaster Stevie Wonder Tribute
6:00-7:00	Jason "Gordo" Gordon
7:00-10:00	Jake's Leg

At this FREE & family-friendly event, we will feature 100+ booths with environmental education, interactive art experiences and performances, as well as great local food & beverages. Our goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our biggest natural asset.

Volunteers are needed, and those who pitch in will receive a free festival t-shirt. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAFA72DA4FF2-61963235-2026#/

Volunteer for the 20th Annual MEF River Clean Up on Sept 26th! Fun for the whole family and a free boat ride! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044FAFA829A1F58-64222196-2026#/

This festival is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September, as part of the State of Illinois’ “It’s Our River Day” initiative to celebrate Illinois watersheds through education, recreation and conservation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/mississippi-earthtones-festival-2026/200030289854214
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1045

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alton Amphitheater
- **lat**: 38.887712837048
- **long**: -90.181961237223
- **full address**: Alton Amphitheater, River Front Park, Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL 62002, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Alton Amphitheater, River Front Park, Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL 62002, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 is organized by Mississippi Earthtones Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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