What’s Happening: Local events Aug. 18-24

CONCERTS

• Three Doors Down — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Illinois State Fair. The band will join co-headliner ZZ Top on final night of fair. Three Doors Down, which replaces Gregg Allman who cited serious health issues, has sold 20 million albums. Hits include “Here Without You,” “Kryptonite,” and “It’s Not My Time.” Sold tickets remain valid. Buyers may seek a refund because of Allman’s cancellation through Ticketmaster. Those who bought tickets at the fair box office may submit a form — available online or at the box office — and the unused tickets. Illinois State Fair: http://www.illinois.gov/statefair.

DANCES

• Square and round dancing — 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Caseyville Township Building, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Theme: Ice cream floats. Wayne Primeau calling squares; the Tevlins cuing rounds.
• Ballroom dance — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Music by The Renditions.

EVENTS

• Columbia Daze — 5-11 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday. Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry St., Columbia. Carnival rides, games, live music, food and drinks, historic trolley tours. Parade at 5 p.m. Saturday on Main Street. Live music at 8 both nights.
• Germantown Spassfest — 4 p.m. Friday-1 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-noon (breakfast only) Sunday. Schoendienst Park, Germantown. Continuous music, food, carnival rides, games. Beer run, bags and washers tournaments, motorcycle show. Parade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
• 92nd Annual Freeburg Homecoming — Starts 6 p.m. Friday, Freeburg Recreation Park, 300 E. Hill St., Freeburg. Carnival rides, games, fish fry, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats; tractor pull at 6 p.m. Friday; truck pull at 6 pm. Saturday. Washers tournament at 11 a.m. SaturdayMusic at 8 p.m. Friday, Stump Waterson and 8 pm. Saturday, Hillbilly Authority. Proceeds benefit Park Improvement Project.
• St. Augustine Kirchenfest — Saturday. Hecker Community Center and grounds, Hecker. Fried chicken and pork sausage dinners in air-conditioned hall, 3 p.m; Mass, 4 p.m.; quilt bingo, 6:30 p.m.; music by Riverside, 7-11 p.m. Tiki Trot youth/adult 5K run-walk. Picnic stands.
• Kids, Cars and Trucks event — 10 a.m -2 p.m. Saturday, Edison’s Entertainment Complex, Edwardsville. Free. Photo opp for kids and parents. Sit in your dream vehicle, from a fire truck or an EMS van to a Scott Air Force Base Humvee, a tractor or a tanker semi-truck. Enter a free raffle for $50 toward bowling, laser tag and arcade play at Edisons. Free children’s books donated by local libraries. Information: www.edisonsfun.com, or email info@edisonsfun.com.
• Free music — 6-10 p.m. Saturday, at Sit “N” Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. By Razed on Radio. Outside on the back porch.
• Family movie trivia night — Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for 6 p.m. start, O’Fallon Township High School Millburn Campus Cafeteria, $10 per person. Prize for best table decorations, No alcohol. Concession stand sells hot dogs, pizza, nachos, popcorn and drinks. Supports the OTHS band and color guard programs. To reserve your seat/table, contact Denise Burton, 618-660-0602 or 4oompas@gmail.com.
• East St. Louis history event —1 p.m. Saturday, East St. Louis Public Library, 5300 State St., East St. Louis. Native East St. Louisans Reginald Petty and Tiffany (Grimmett) Lee talk about their book “Legendary East St. Louisans” that focuses on the accomplishments of East St. Louis African Americans. Book will be available for sale. Attendees receive a dollar off when they donate a book in good condition to the library. “Legendary East St. Louisans” is also available on Amazon.com.
• Clothes giveaway — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Southview Plaza parking lot, U.S. 50 at Lincoln, O’Fallon. Clothing items, shoes and purses free to anyone in need. Sponsored by Faith United Baptist Church, of O’Fallon. Information: 618-632-7384.
• Walk with St. Louis-Stuttgart Volksmarch Club — Between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday in Tower Grove Park and on The Hill. Start at Cypress South Gazebo in Tower Grove Park, Free. Walkers pay $3 for IVV credit. Choose from numerous places to eat on the Hill. Leashed pets welcome, but not allowed in businesses. Information: Esther at 314-544-2198 or Jackie at 314-839-2567 or visit www.sites.google.com/site/stlouissava/ or www.ava.org.
• Police D.A.R.E. Car, Trucks and Motorcycles Show — Sunday, Aug. 21. Edwardsville High School, 6161 Center Grove Road and Illinois 157, Edwardsville. Registration 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Entry fee, $15; Display only, $10.52 vehicle classes; 8 motorcycle classes. Free photo of your vehicle. Event is free to spectators. Food, vendor booths and 25th anniversary T-shirt sales. Silent auction. Edwardsville YMCA will entertain children. George Portz Band, Conner Johnson, the Edwardsville High School dance team. Preregister online at www.edwardsvilledare.com Proceeds benefit Edwardsville Police Department D.A.R.E. program.
• Maeystown Fire Department BBQ and Car Show —8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Maeystown Civic Park. Show your ride: cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors.
• Free music — 4-8 p.m. Sunday, at Sit “N” Bull Saloon, 31 S. Mill St., New Memphis. By Matty Mo & The Rockets. Outside on the back porch.
• 5k/10k walk at Belleville East YMCA — Meet at 7:45 a.m. to register. $3 fee. Starts at 8 a.m. Walkers follow bike trail through the nature trail and into residential areas. Enjoy nature’s beauty. Information: Trudy at trudyduffman@yahoo.com or www.illinois-trekkers.org.

FOOD

• Barbecue — 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Turkey Hill Grange Hall, corner of Green Mount Road and Illinois 15 (near Eckert’s), Belleville. Pork steaks, pulled pork sandwich, brats, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, chunky applesauce, cucumber salad, brownies, cobbler, pie, cake, canned drinks. Kids meal. Carryout available.
• Aviston Fish & Chicken Fry — 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, 1/4 fried chicken, sides. Eat in or carryout. 618-228-7311.
• Caseyville Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Collinsville VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville. Eat in or carryout. Cod, catfish fillets, tilapia, sides.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, Cajun cut-ups, crab cakes, sides, desserts. 618-345-2508.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Illinois 157, Collinsville. Eat in or carryout. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. Senior plate starting at $4.99. 618-345-1492.
• Columbia American Legion Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Cut-up cod, farm-raised catfish fellets, breaded butterful shrimp, hot dogs. Sandwiches or plates with choice of two sides. Sampler plate with three kinds of fish, hush puppies and choice of two sides. Eat in or Carry out. Open bar: $1 sodas and $2 long necks.
• Highland Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carryout. 618-654-6367.
• Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carryout. 618-566-2288.
• Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Friday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt.
• Fried Chicken — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. All you can eat. Adults $10; $8 seniors; $5 children (12 and younger). Sponsored by Millstadt VFW Post 22.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Sponsored by KC and Ladies Auxiliary. Cod and bluegill, burgers, hot dogs, sides. Eat in or carryout. 618-632-6229.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 805, 221 W. First St., O’Fallon. Sponsored by Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 and Ladies Auxiliary. Fried and grilled fish and chicken, homemade sides and desserts. Children’s menu. To-go orders delivered to car. 618-624-2651.
• O’Fallon Fish & Chicken Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Friday, O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carryout available. 618-632-8879.
• Okawville Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Eat in or carry out. 618-243-5528.
• Shiloh Fish Fry — 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Sponsored by Eagles No. 545. Cod, walleye, shrimp, chicken strip plates. Sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-624-5412. Auxiliary bake sale for charity.
• Summerfield Fish Fry — 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Summerfield Lions Club, 100 E. Park St., Summerfield. 618-934-3841 or 618-334-3177.
• Swansea Fish Fry — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Swansea Fish Stand, 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, shrimp. 618-222-7171.
• Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Friday, Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Choice of cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp, 618-667-8387.
• Sts. Constantine & Helen’s Evening in Athens — 4-8 p.m. Saturday, 405 Huntwood Road, Swansea. Greek dishes include chicken, gyros, lamb shanks, Greek salad and homemade pastries. Carry outs available, 618-277-0330.
• Walton’s Chicken Dinner — 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. Knights of Columbus, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Carryout: 618-632-5222.
• Walton’s Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus, Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Homemade desserts. Carryout: 618-632-5222.
• All-you-can-eat breakfast — 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, St. Elizabeth Church, Granite City. Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, drinks, Adults, $6; kids, $4.

MARKETS

• Swansea Farmer’s Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Locally grown crops (tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, and more), baked goods and crafts. Information: 618-978-8753 or swanseafarmersmarket
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• Old Town Market — 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, West Main and First streets, in the parking lot of the St. Clair County Public Health Department, downtown Belleville. Locally grown produce, plants, honey, baked goods, summer sausage, apple butter, jams and jellies, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other crafts.

PLAYS

• “August Osage County” — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Aug. 27. Tickets, $10. Alfresco Arts Center, 2041 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Information: 844-248-9780 or www.alfrescoproductions.org.
• The Patty Waszak Variety Show — 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 (Tickets: $25, includes dessert and drink) and Friday, Sept. 2. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m. (Tickets, $35, includes full buffet meal). At The Gathering Place, 290 S. Burns, Sparta. Patty, from Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., performs a variety of music from big band, country 1950s and ’60s and more. Plus, great comedy. Advance tickets necessary: 618-965-3726 or www.thegatheringplaceoffbroadway.com.

This story was originally published August 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM with the headline "What’s Happening: Local events Aug. 18-24."