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Sep 16, 2023Alton's annual car show takes place June 11 in Downtown
Alton's 26th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 11, on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
ALTON – Alton's 26th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 11, on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The event attracts more than 200 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse. There is no charge for admission.Registration for automobiles is from 8 a.m.-Noon, and trophies will be given in thirty-seven classes plus five specialty awards at 4 p.m.
The fee is $15 to enter the judging, or just $10 to display your wheels. Dash plaques and goodie bags are given to the first 125 participants. Enjoy live golden oldies music and a pin-up contest. The event includes music, a 50-50 drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sales and great food.
Here's what else is happening in the area:
• Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market: 8 a.m.-Noon, 501 Landmarks Blvd., Alton. Every Saturday until Oct. 21.
• St. Louis Mega Car Show: Noon-7 p.m., Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton.
• Middletown Neighborhood Yard Sale: 8 a.m.-Noon, Middletown Historic District, Alton.
• Birds of Squalor and Friends Live: 7 p.m., The Conservatory, 554 E. Broadway, Alton.
• 11th Annual Tony Martin Golf Outing: 8 a.m., Cloverleaf Golf Course, 3555 Fosterburg Road, Alton.
• June Vaccine and Microchip Clinic: 8 a.m., Noon, Alton Public Works, 2 Emmie L. Klaus Lane, Alton.
• Saturday Movie Matinee: 2 p.m., Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, 132 Alton Square Dr., Alton
• 3rd Annual Crawfish Boil: 11:30 a.m., Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., Alton.
• Naked Soul: 2-6 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Up All Night: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Jerseyville Pride: 2 p.m., Dolan City Park (lower lot), 907 E. Carpenter St., Jerseyville.
• Senior Services Plus 50th Annaversary Gala: 6-8 p.m., Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey.
• Midwest Avenue: 7-10 p.m., Bakers and Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave., Godfrey.
• East Alton History Museum Open: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 119 N. Main St., East Alton.
• Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon.
• Dizzy the Hooper: 1-2 p.m., Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon.
• Route 66 10K Ruck and Spirit Station: 1500 Bryant Ave., Edwardsville.
• Strangers: 6-9 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.
• Toxic Johnny: 6-10 p.m., Holiday Shores Marina, 100 Elm Drive, Edwardsville.
• Chair Yoga: 10-11 a.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Free Play Saturday-Nintendo Switch: Noon, Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Pancake Breakfast: 8-10 a.m., The Family Treehouse, 2101 Cleveland Blvd., Granite City.
• Caylin Michael with Heartbreak Line: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Patrick's Bar and Grill, 2900 Nameoki Road, Granite City.
• Bingo Saturday Night: 7 p.m., South Roxana Dad's Club, 417 Roxana Ave., South Roxana.
• Dave King: Noon-3 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton.
• Left-Handed Cowboy: 3-7 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton.
• Exit 52: 7-10 p.m., Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 Water St., Grafton.
• Terry Beck: 3-7 p.m., Grafton Winery Inc, 300 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Little Known Fact: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Midnight Special: 7-11 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Robert Perry Band: 4-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.
• Karaoke Night: 7-11 p.m., 3rd Chute Bar and Grill, 220 W. Main St., Grafton.
• All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Alton, Alton.
• Skylark Brothers Duo: 2 p.m., Brown Bag Bistro, 318 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Book Sale: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Friends of Hayner Library, 327 State St., Alton.
•Drag BBQ: 1-5 p.m., Bubby & Sissy's, 602 Belle St., Alton.
•Anchor Co. Worship Night: A Sound Mind: 7-10 p.m., Post Commons, 300 Alby St., Alton.
• Naked Soul: 1-5 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Crossed the Line: 6-10 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Veterans and Workers meeting: 6-8 p.m., 103 Mill St., Kane.
• Bethalto Market in the Park: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Park, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto. Every Sunday until Oct. 8.
• Litchfield Pickers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown Litchfield, 400 N. State St., Litchfield. Every second Sunday from May 14-Oct. 8.
• Teen DIY Kit: Sun-Printed Tote Bag: 9 a.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Getting Your Kicks: Memories of Route 66 Writing Contest Reception: 2 p.m.,
• Meatwood Flack: 4-7 p.m., Big Daddy's Edwardsville, 132 N. Main St., Edwardsville.
• Rewind: 4-7 p.m., Foundry Boat House, 2 Holiday Point Parkway, Edwardsville.
• Shop Your Neighbor's Closet: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holiday Shores Clubhouse, 1 Holiday Point Parkway, Edwardsville.
• Bearded Bandits: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 1818 Chophouse, 6170 Bennett Drive Suite A, Edwardsville.
• Brit Stokes: 3-7 p.m., Holiday Shores Marina, 100 Elm Drive, Edwardsville.
• John Jarrett Littlefield: 1-5 p.m., The Terrace at Aerie's Resort Event Venue, 601 Timber Ridge Drive, Grafton.
• Jacob Thomas Houlihan: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Pub, 225 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Danny Kalahar: 2-6 p.m., Grafton Winery, Inc., 300 W. Main St., Grafton.
• Trilogy: 3-7 p.m., The Loading Dock, 401 Front St., Grafton.
• Staunton Free Spirits Al-Anon Family: 7-8 p.m., St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel St., Staunton.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: 6 p.m., Alton City Hall, 101 E. 3rd St., Alton.
• Trent and Nanney: 6-10 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, 1530 E. 4th St., Alton.
• Book Sale: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Friends of Hayner Library, 327 State St., Alton.
• Under the Sea Craft Time: 10 a.m., Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, 132 Alton Square Drive, Alton.
• From Story to Film: The Color Purple (Book Discussion): 5:30 p.m., Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, 132 Alton Square Drive, Alton.
• Lego Days: 10 a.m.-Noon, Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon.
• Teen Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: Stormwreck Island: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon.
• Read with a Dog: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Glen Carbon Centennial Library, 198 S. Main St., Glen Carbon.
• Kids' Movie Matinee: The Little Mermaid (1989): 1 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Introduction to Translation Tools: 3 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Community Sewing with Alana: 4 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Narcan Information Night with Chestnut Health Systems: 5:30 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Women's Self Defense: 6-6:45 p.m., Strategic BJJ, 2248 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Sit and Stand Chair Yoga: 3-4 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.
• Strengthen and Stretch Gentle Yoga: 6-7 p.m., YWCA Southwest Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton.
• Women's Step Study: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.
• Men's Step Study: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Calvary Cares, 1426 Washington Ave., Alton.
• Alton Godfrey Rotary Club Meetings: 6 p.m., Gentelin's On Broadway, 122 E. Broadway, Alton.
• Al-Anon Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Bridge Church, E. 12th St., Alton. For more information, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.
• For information about Al-Anon Meetings, call 618-463-2429 or visit SIAFG.org and District-18.org.