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Makanda’s Vulture Fest features music, arts and crafts, food and plenty of fun MAKANDA — Musicians, artists and birds of prey return to Jackson County this weekend for the annual Vulture Fest. The festival coincides with the namesake animals passing through the region as part of their winter migration. Visitors have the opportunity to try and spot one of these creatures in the wild, but even the unsuccessful can enjoy a weekend of entertainment. The event begins with an unofficial kickoff party at Mortville music venue in
Makanda featuring a musical performance by Giant City Slickers. Saturday and Sunday’s entertainment includes music at two venues: the city pavilion and Rainmaker’s Garden. The schedule is as follows: Saturday Noon: J. Brown Band (Pavilion) 1 p.m.: Fiddle Rick and the Dippers (Rainmaker’s) 2 p.m.: Rural Kings (Pavilion) 3 p.m.: Barry Cloyd (Rainmaker’s)
4 p.m.: Hobo Knife (Pavilion) 5 p.m.: Leisuremania (Rainmaker’s) Sunday Noon: RognboB (Rainmaker’s) 12:30 p.m.: Bosco & Whiteford (Pavilion) 2 p.m.: New Arts Jazztet (Rainmaker’s) 2:30 p.m.: Swamp Tigers (Pavilion) 4 p.m.: Joey Odum Blues Project (Rainmaker’s) 4:30 p.m.: Hot Sauce (Pavilion)
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Bruce Allen (left) of B.A. Woodworks, shows Michael Hurt of Evanston how to open one of his handmade — Adam Testa boxes at Vulture Fest on Oct. 17, 2009.
Historic re-enactment set for Saturday, Sunday at Fort Massac METROPOLIS — History will come alive again in deep Southern Illinois, as Fort Massac plays host to its 37th annual reenactment encampment. The annual event features a variety of food, music and demonstrations THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO set in an authentic 18th century environment. Last Kenneth Taylor of Edmondton, Ky., performs a fire-eating year’s event drew more trick at the Fort Massac Encampment on Oct. 17, 2009.
than 125,000 to the historic fort, a replica of one located on the same site and occupied by the French in the early 19th century. Among the highlights of the weekend events are: Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.: Posting of colors at the fort 10:30 a.m.: 42nd Royal highlanders bagpipe band
at parade grounds 3 p.m.: Mock battle and military tactics demonstration at the battlefield Closing ceremonies and military retreats are scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A full schedule is at www.metropolis tourism.com — Adam Testa
Thresherman Fall Festival returns to Pinckneyville PINCKNEYVILLE — Antique tractors will take to the forefront for another Perry County weekend, as the American Thresherman Association presents its 24th annual Fall Festival this weekend. Festivities begin with a parade through Pinckneyville tonight at 5 p.m. and continue through Sunday. Daily displays include demonstrations on farming techniques and use of equipment, and other showcases like cider and apple butter making. An antique tractor pull and Illinois Hot Farm Stock Pull is 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A consignment and antique sale is at 10 a.m. Sunday. More information is at www. americanthresherman. com. — Adam Testa
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