# All Events in Vandalia

- **City**: Vandalia
- **State**: Illinois
- **Country**: United States
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -06:00
- **Currency**: USD
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## Vandalia's Most-Loved

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- [Music (22 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/music)
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- [Parties (20 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (27 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/food-drinks)
- [Festivals (29 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/festivals)
- [Fine Arts (13 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/fine-arts)
- [Kids (21 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/kids)
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- [Sports (9 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/sports)
- [Concert (2 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/concerts)
- [Crafts (2 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/crafts)
- [Trips & Adventure (2 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/trips-adventures)
- [Photography (1 events)](https://allevents.in/vandalia/photography)

## Popular Events in Vandalia

- **Event Name**: Vandalia Summerfest 2026 - Celebrating America at 250!
  - **Description**: 🎆🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE! 🇺🇸🎆

Vandalia Summerfest 2026 – Celebrating America at 250!
📅 July 2–4, 2026
📍 Vandalia Lake, Illinois

America is turning 250 years old… and Vandalia is throwing a birthday party worthy of the red, white, and blue! 🎉

Join us for a thr
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    - Count: 845
  - **Date**: Thu, 02 Jul at 05:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-summerfest-2026-celebrating-america-at-250/200029679805502
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Lake
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDdlOGNjMzhkODYxMTA1MGVmNTMzZTU4Y2NlMjc0ZGM4NTAyNGViNDUyOGExZDVhZGRkOTJlMjEzM2VhNjY5MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMzQ0LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NjczNzQ3.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, entertainment, parties, food-drinks, tournaments, fireworks, music, kids, calendar, carnivals
- **Event Name**: Vandalia, Illinois Farmers' Market - Grande Levee
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market | Grand Levee Weekend ✨🎉

Two traditions. One downtown. A whole day of fun in Vandalia!

Start your day at the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, held in front of Charter's Patio on 4th Street, where the streets fill w
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 459
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-illinois-farmers-market-grande-levee/200029678792108
  - **Venue**: 4th Street near Charter's Patio
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets, shopping
- **Event Name**: Vandalia Statehouse Grande Levee
  - **Description**: The Vandalia Grande Levee, a celebration hosted by the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will be held on June 19 & 20, 2026. 

Friday, June 19th at 5:00 p.m. the Vandalia Historical Society will host a community ham & beans dinner.

Saturday
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    - Count: 182
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-statehouse-grande-levee/200029766467004
  - **Venue**: 315 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL, United States, Illinois 62471
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  - **Categories**: art, music, live-music, food-drinks, fine-arts, entertainment, drawing-painting, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: NBRA USTS Outboard Powerboat Racing Event
  - **Description**: 🚤💦 SAVE THE DATE – BOAT RACING IS COMING TO VANDALIA LAKE! 💦🚤

📍 Vandalia Lake – Vandalia, Illinois
📅 August 28–30, 2026

Get ready for a high-octane weekend as Vandalia Lake hosts a sanctioned racing event with the US Title Series and the National Boat R
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    - Count: 174
  - **Date**: Fri, 28 Aug at 11:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/nbra-usts-outboard-powerboat-racing-event/200029687807342
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Lake
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hOGFhMzljNjA5Njk3ZGIyMTQ0NTUzOGI1NWU5NWQ2MDliZWFmOWMyYzY0NjRhMTJmNWE1MjJiOTQ1Zjg5ODE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzNi1kYzdiOTNhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc4Nzc0Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, contests, food-drinks, calendar
- **Event Name**: Vandalia IL Farmers' Market:A Harvest 250 Years in the Making: Rooted in history, grown in community
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 143
  - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-il-farmers-market-a-harvest-250-years-in-the-making-rooted-in-history-grown-in-community/200029694198807
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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- **Event Name**: Vandalia, Illinois Farmers' Market - Sow Grow Gather:  Strong Roots, Local Growth
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 150
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am – Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-illinois-farmers-market-sow-grow-gather-strong-roots-local-growth/200029653113726
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Vandalia IL Farmers' Market: America's Market:  250 Years Strong - National Farmers' Market Week!
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 92
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-il-farmers-market-americas-market-250-years-strong-national-farmers-market-week/200029736188325
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Daddy Daughter Dance
  - **Description**: Daddy Daughter Dance  🎀

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 8th!

🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
💃 Program: 5:30 – 8:00 PM

We are SO excited to host our first-ever Daddy Daughter Dance! Grab your favorite girl, dress up, and join us for a magical evening full of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 05:30 pm – Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/daddy-daughter-dance/200029884225540
  - **Venue**: 710 N Rock Island Ave., 62471
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Vandalia IL Farmers' Market: Built by Hands, Grown by Community
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 114
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 08:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-il-farmers-market-built-by-hands-grown-by-community/200029809810430
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Vandalia IL Farmers' Market: America's Dairy Heritage: Honoring the farms that helped build America.
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 87
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-il-farmers-market-americas-dairy-heritage-honoring-the-farms-that-helped-build-america/200029810005709
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Vandalia IL Farmers' Market: Red, White & Grown:  Celebrating local food & American Farms
  - **Description**: 🌽✨ Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market ✨🛍️

Fresh flavors, friendly faces, and a whole lot of hometown charm are headed to downtown Vandalia!

Join us on 5th Street next to City Hall for the Downtown Vandalia Farmer’s Market, where local growers, bakers, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 165
  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-il-farmers-market-red-white-and-grown-celebrating-local-food-and-american-farms/200029766679708
  - **Venue**: Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Fayette County CEO Trade Show
  - **Description**: 🚨 You’re Invited! 🚨

Join us for the Fayette County CEO Trade Show on April 22, 2026, from 5–7 PM at Vandalia Community High School!

Our young entrepreneurs have spent the entire year building and launching their own businesses, and this is your chance t
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    - Count: 81
  - **Date**: Wed, 22 Apr at 05:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/fayette-county-ceo-trade-show/200029879206442
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Community High School
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Vandalia Car Show & Cruise
  - **Description**: Vandalia Car Show & Cruise
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-car-show-and-cruise/200029871275604
  - **Venue**: Charters Patio
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  - **Categories**: car-shows
- **Event Name**: HARD DRIVE - LIVE @ Hawg Diner
  - **Description**: It's ROCK N' ROLL time baby!  And what better place to rock out at than the awesome HAWG DINER in Vandalia, IL!  This venue is always hoppin and it's ALWAYS a great time!  Don't miss out on all the fun!  Our LIVE performance will be from 8 PM and we will
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    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/hard-drive-live-hawg-diner/200029938441023
  - **Venue**: Hawg Diner
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- **Event Name**: Spring Astronomy Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a Star Party!! Join us at the YMCA in Vandalia IL to learn more about our night sky, what constellations and planets are overhead, and get and up close look at them through a telescope! Open to youth ages 8 - 18. You do not have to be a 4-H me
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm – Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/spring-astronomy-night/200029884225437
  - **Venue**: 710 N Rock Island Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471-1458, United States
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Vandalia Picker's Market - May
  - **Description**: The Vandalia Picker's Market, sponsored by Bulk Plant Resale Flea Market, will be the second Saturday of every month starting in May and running until October from 8 am to 2 pm. Vendor spaces will be the parking spaces between Fourth and Sixth street on G
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 161
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am – Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-pickers-market-may/200029624331706
  - **Venue**: 513 W Gallatin Street , Vandalia, IL, United States, Illinois 62471
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  - **Categories**: flea
- **Event Name**: Vandalia Job & Hiring Opportunity Event
  - **Description**: Looking for your next opportunity… or your next great hire? 👀
Vandalia is bringing them together—under one roof.

Join us for the Vandalia Job & Hiring Opportunity Event on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Kaskaskia College Vandalia
  - **Date**: Fri, 01 May at 11:00 am – Fri, 01 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-job-and-hiring-opportunity-event/200029917404330
  - **Venue**: Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus 2310 W Fillmore Street, Vandalia, Illinois 62471
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- **Event Name**: Shoal Creek ABATE Fallen Riders Cook out
  - **Description**: Tickets are $50.00 this includes food and drink for 2 people from 5 to 8 PM.  Live auction and other drawings. Van Waylonband will be the entertainment.  NO ONE UNDER 18.  No Carry Ins. Your ticket purchase also enters you into our drawing for $5000.00 gr
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    - Count: 74
  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/shoal-creek-abate-fallen-riders-cook-out/200029344457820
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Shrine Club
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts

## Parties in Vandalia

- **Event Name**: Vandalia Summerfest 2026 - Celebrating America at 250!
  - **Description**: 🎆🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE! 🇺🇸🎆

Vandalia Summerfest 2026 – Celebrating America at 250!
📅 July 2–4, 2026
📍 Vandalia Lake, Illinois

America is turning 250 years old… and Vandalia is throwing a birthday party worthy of the red, white, and blue! 🎉

Join us for a thr
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  - **Date**: Thu, 02 Jul at 05:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/vandalia-summerfest-2026-celebrating-america-at-250/200029679805502
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Lake
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  - **Categories**: sports, entertainment, parties, food-drinks, tournaments, fireworks, music, kids, calendar, carnivals
- **Event Name**: Shoal Creek ABATE Fallen Riders Cook out
  - **Description**: Tickets are $50.00 this includes food and drink for 2 people from 5 to 8 PM.  Live auction and other drawings. Van Waylonband will be the entertainment.  NO ONE UNDER 18.  No Carry Ins. Your ticket purchase also enters you into our drawing for $5000.00 gr
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  - **Date**: Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/shoal-creek-abate-fallen-riders-cook-out/200029344457820
  - **Venue**: Vandalia Shrine Club
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Party on Charters Patio
  - **Description**: Street Party
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/party-on-charters-patio/200029814048156
  - **Venue**: Charters Patio
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Substance @ Hawg Diner
  - **Description**: Rock ‘n Roll party!  Let’s pack the house and enjoy some great food and music!
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  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm – Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/substance-hawg-diner/200029489114420
  - **Venue**: Hawg Diner
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Josie’s Bridal Shower
  - **Description**: Please join us as we shower Josie with love before her big day!❤️
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm – Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vandalia/josie’s-bridal-shower/200029471517332
  - **Venue**: First Church of God
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## Moments from Events in Vandalia

- **Review**: "Great HS Play!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: neal hamilton
  - **Event**: Murphysboro High School Presents Chicago Teen Edition 3/7/26 at Murphysboro High School
  - **Date**: 2026-03-10 02:11:55
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- **Review**: "my 5 year old son had a blast!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Annie Brown
  - **Event**: Skate Like a Champion at 1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702-2644, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-03-03 14:50:53
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- **Review**: "I had a great time. I just didn't like that there was no warning that everything inside and parking outside was cash only. In fact that angered me that parking was not free."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Claribel Gallegos
  - **Event**: CHITOWN SHOWDOWN at CICERO STADIUM
  - **Date**: 2026-03-29 23:02:07
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- **Review**: "A fun evening with good food, drinks & friendly kitties."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Kathy Strawn
  - **Event**: Cat Tuesday Fundraiser at 524 E. Capitol Ave., Downtown Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701
  - **Date**: 2026-02-18 22:28:33
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- **Review**: "GOD'S IRRESISTIBLE LOVE PEN PAL CLUB HOTTEST HUMANS IN AMERICA 🇺🇸 
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  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Brandon C.
  - **Event**: Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Forum at South Suburban College - Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: 2026-01-31 04:57:19
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- **Review**: "What a great time very nice experience."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: yoly navarrete
  - **Event**: The Grinch Sip and Paint at Crepas Culichi
  - **Date**: 2025-12-19 19:09:05
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- **Review**: "Great event - lots of different cookies and great to meet some of the Chicago bakers!"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Ku Chiang
  - **Event**: The Chicago Cookie Market at Christmas Club Pop-Up Bar
  - **Date**: 2025-12-17 14:14:01
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- **Review**: "Very well done! My dog had a great time and looked like all the other pups were having a good time too! Great fundraiser for a great rescue group"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Amy Legrand
  - **Event**: 11th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt Benefitting Homeward Bound Waggin at Quincy Town Center
  - **Date**: 2026-03-29 19:03:14
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- **Review**: "The streets were very clean from the snow and salt an No ice. I loved the scenic route. And the 3 hills were a challenge however I will be doing it again  next year. 
P.S I drove 40 mins from Chicago to do this 5k. From the list of runners I was the only one."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Sandra Gardea
  - **Event**: Santa Shuffle 5k at Roc City Bar and Grill
  - **Date**: 2025-12-11 12:47:23
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- **Review**: "It was awesome! My 2 lady friends & I had the best time!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Joanie Nutting
  - **Event**: Lockport Annual Cookie Walk at 222 E. 9th Street, 60441
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 20:03:13
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- **Review**: "I truly enjoyed the Puppy Yoga event at Inspyr. My experience was unique and very calming! Everyone was very friendly and I felt welcomed by the staff, fellow yoga-goers, volunteers, and puppies. The price I paid was well worth it!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: yolanda flowers-olaosebikan
  - **Event**: Pop-Up Puppy Yoga at 2924 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60005
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 15:39:14
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- **Review**: "One of the best. We’ve only lived here a few years, but this was an excellent example of a community coming together."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Kyle Karsten
  - **Event**: 2025 Decatur Christmas Parade at Decatur Downtown Historic District
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 14:26:59
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- **Review**: "Loved it, had a lot of fun!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Mary Martin
  - **Event**: Mahjong Lesson at Mary’s Market at Mary's Market (Roscoe)
  - **Date**: 2026-03-25 17:12:37
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- **Review**: "It was an amazing and epic event. I truly feel honored to be part of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class 🥊🏆"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Tim Mazurkiewicz
  - **Event**: 2025 Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony at The Abbington Banquet
  - **Date**: 2025-11-17 16:12:24
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- **Review**: "Very fun little scavenger hunt and trick or treating time with games, prizes, costumes and candy!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Laurel Hays
  - **Event**: Creepy Critters Halloween Open House 2025 at 5700 College Road, Birck Hall of Science - 2nd Floor, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532
  - **Date**: 2025-10-23 15:59:41
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Vandalia?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Vandalia: Vandalia Summerfest 2026 - Celebrating America at 250! (Thu, 02 Jul at 05:00 pm, at Vandalia Lake), Vandalia, Illinois Farmers' Market - Grande Levee (Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 am, at 4th Street near Charter's Patio, Vandalia), Vandalia Statehouse Grande Levee (Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm, at 315 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL, United States, Illinois 62471), NBRA USTS Outboard Powerboat Racing Event (Fri, 28 Aug at 11:00 am, at Vandalia Lake), Vandalia IL Farmers' Market:A Harvest 250 Years in the Making: Rooted in history, grown in community (Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 am, at Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Vandalia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Vandalia on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Vandalia?
  - **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 event venues in Vandalia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Vandalia include Vandalia Lake, 4th Street near Charter's Patio, 315 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL, United States, Illinois 62471, Between Veteran's Memorial Park & Vandalia City Hall, 5th Street, 710 N Rock Island Ave., 62471.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Vandalia?
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## Vandalia at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 39
- **Followers**: 76
- **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 1, Live Music: 1

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