JOIN THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE AND DECORATE THE RIVERWALK!  Participants/Chalk Artists can register to have their own square to decorate or grab some chalk and head over to the "Sandbox". Chalk on the Riverwalk will begin immediately following the Granite City Days Parade until 2:00 pm.

25 Food Vendors will be serving all your favorites.... Smoked turkey legs, burgers, steak sandwiches, New York-style hotdogs, brats, meatball subs, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, BBQ brisket sandwich, BBQ chicken wings, crab fritters, pizza, popcorn chicken, chicken sandwiches, cheesy turkey sandwiches, Italian cuisine, gyros, potatoes with toppings, sweet potato fries, twisted taters, french fries, corn-on-the-cob, corndogs, […]

When I write, it’s like I step inside of a dream,” says Laney Jones. “I go to this place that’s somewhere between sleeping and waking, between memory and imagination. It’s a place where anything can happen.” Press play on Jones’ mesmerizing new album, Stories Up High, and you’ll find yourself transported there, too. Recorded in […]

Lots of Family friendly fun including Fishing, Touch-A-Truck, Bike Rodeo, Petting Zoo, Paddle Boats, Inflatables, Food Trucks, Yard Games, and more!

During the spring and summer of 2020, The Lowest Pair (Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee) found themselves camping and sharing songs around the fire with two dear friends and incredible musicians Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom of the instrumental duo Small Town Therapy. Founding members of the progressive string band Front Country, multi-instrumentalists Adam […]

Bad Bad Hats are an indie rock trio from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for bringing a joyful, exuberant presence to their live shows, touring with The Beths, Margaret Glaspy, The Front Bottoms, Hippo Campus, and Third Eye Blind, the group took specific care to bring their fun-loving spirit to their third LP, Walkman. Kerry (guitar/vocals), Chris […]

The Stearns History Museum is hosting the historical event:  At War & At Home: The WWII Experience. They're bringing back their annual WWII weekend. The grounds of the museum will be filled with authentic WWII  military vehicles, re-enactors, demonstrations to see and more. You can expect the Museum to be full of family-friendly activities, interactive […]

On July 8th, we’ll be back at the Shed for another show! The Shed is a private skate park in the same building as Backwards Bread. We’re excited to feature the following bands: Vermillion Heights VIN Only Time Stay at Home Astronaut We’re especially excited to announce that YOU CAN SKATE AT THIS SHOW! There […]

This Minneapolis/St. Paul band was founded by four childhood friends, who play with infectious energy and an undeniable joy that cuts straight to the heart. Crossing Old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, the Pert Near Sandstone first emerged in 2007 with their acclaimed debut, ‘Up And Down The River.’ Over the course of five more studio […]

The Stearns History Museum invites you to their 2nd annual World War II Hangar Dance. Dust of your dancing shoes and head to the Whitney Senior Center for their 2nd annual World War II Hangar Dance. The Rock City Band will provide the swinging' tunes from the 1940's era. There will be local craft beer […]