# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Murphysboro

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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Murphysboro, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Murphysboro.

## Trending Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: Dale Jones Stand Up Comedy
  - **Description**: With 33 years in the making - Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines thatAbout this EventDon't Miss Dale Jones Stand Up Comedy!
  - **Venue**: Southpaw Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Big Muddy Monster Brewfest
  - **Description**: The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest Corporation is proud to announce the 16th annual Big Muddy Monster Brewfest on October 3rd at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, IL. A beautiful bounty of craft beers, food trucks, music, games, vendors, and the Big Muddy Mon
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ Ivas John Band
  - **Description**: You know you love him. 

So come on out!
The 2026 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues 
Friday, June 19th with Ivas John Band!

the details:

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
It's a blues thing.  Ivas John & co. will take the stage for the first of two blues parties 7-10pm!
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **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**: BLOCK PARTY w/ City of Soul
  - **Description**: Let's close out the season with a Brews Debut!

The 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 finishes out on 
Friday, Sept. 18th with City of Soul!


**Confused about the date?  September falls weird this year. 
Labor Day weekend is Sept. 4-7.
The Murphysboro Apple Festi
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Cruise Night
  - **Description**: Come join us for our third Cruise Night of the 2026 season on May 30th. This Cruise Night had to be moved up a week to miss Street Machines.
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro Illinois Cruise Nights
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9da7cc27d8db59a2d2febee477256edbc8ecd82dc1d6e6aeeb2d413e342b6410-rimg-w567-h482-dc010101-gmir?v=1779099885
- **Event Name**: 2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run/Walk
  - **Description**: It's that time again! The 2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Walk/Run in downtown Murphysboro, IL ! Pre-registration by June 10th to guarantee a t-shirt! Online registration is open till the morning of the race on June 20th. Packet pick up at the Old Depot buildin
  - **Venue**: 1701 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966-1943, United States
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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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  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Murphysboro?
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