# Festivals in Murphysboro | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Murphysboro. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: Big Muddy Monster Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Big Muddy Monster Festival returns to historic downtown Murphysboro on June 20th, taking over 13th & Walnut Street for a full day immersed in storytelling, folklore, and Southern Illinois legend. The day is rooted in the infamous Big Muddy Monster
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/big-muddy-monster-festival-2026/200029969315125
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro, Illinois
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, Art, Theatre

## Trending Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration with live music, fireworks, and fun! 

At 6:00pm, the The 90's Kidz will take it away, playing all your favorite 90s hits! Get ready to dance and sing before the big fireworks show at approximately 9:00p
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park Bandshell
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- **Event Name**: Big Muddy Monster Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Big Muddy Monster Festival returns to historic downtown Murphysboro on June 20th, taking over 13th & Walnut Street for a full day immersed in storytelling, folklore, and Southern Illinois legend. The day is rooted in the infamous Big Muddy Monster
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Family Vacation Night
  - **Description**: Join us, along with the Positive Youth Development Coalition; Sallie Logan Library; Kiwanis Club; and more, as we celebrate how PLAY is our superpower! Public service organizations will be here with games and activities for kids of all ages to showcase th
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro Park District
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- **Event Name**: Rummage Sale
  - **Description**: Our third annual FREE WILL OFFERING rummage sale will take place on Friday, May 22 from 7am-5pm and on Saturday from 8am-12pm. 

We will be accepting donations from May 11-15 and May 18-21 from 7:30am-3:30pm. 

Anyone can donate and anyone can shop. 

Dur
  - **Venue**: 1915 Pine St, Murphysboro, IL
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- **Event Name**: PDH Operation Big Things
  - **Description**: Join the veteran and the ministry service providers of southern Illinois and western Kentucky as we all come together to bring hope to our local heroes. Community, come and support them, showing they are not forgotten and that you care

Learn more about F
  - **Venue**: Southpaw Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show
  - **Description**: The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. 

Animals include:

Beef
Sheep
Goats
Swine
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropri
  - **Venue**: Jackson County Extension Office 402 Ava Road, Murphysboro IL 62966
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- **Event Name**: Terrarium Workshop with Muddy Roots Collective
  - **Description**: Terrarium workshop 🌿✨
Spend some time getting creative, working with plants, and building something that’s completely your own. A laid back, hands on workshop where you can play with design and leave with something special you made yourself.

We’ve got yo
  - **Venue**: 1339 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL
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- **Event Name**: The Hoot N Holler Band at Da-Nite Tavern
  - **Description**: The Hoot N Holler Band is back in Murphysboro to PARTY!!!!!

We’re going to rock the Da-Nite Tavern  with some great tunes to keep you dancing all night. The bartenders will be slinging up some cool drinks as well. 
It’s sure to be a rockin good time.
  - **Venue**: Da-Nite Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Lego Club
  - **Description**: Calling all builders for Lego Club! Join us on the first Saturday of every month, 1:30-3PM. You build it, we'll display it - Show us what you've got! No registration required; Legos provided.

See all our events at sallieloganlibrary.org

Note: No meeting
  - **Venue**: 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Big Muddy Monster Festival 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Murphysboro, Illinois).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Murphysboro on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **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 Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Murphysboro include Murphysboro, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Murphysboro include Big Muddy Monster Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Murphysboro.

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