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Makanda Boardwalk

600 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL 62958

Galleries

Makanda has become an affordable place for artists from Southern Illinois University and the surrounding areas to create and display their work downtown on the boardwalk.

This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.

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Wine & Food pairing / Cheese - Not a Solo Act

Blue Sky Vineyard •  Mar 06 – Mar 07 @ 11PM

Wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create wonderful weekend of wine and food pairings. Join us for a progressive tasting along…

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Maple Syrup Festival

Mar 21 – Mar 22 @ 9AM

Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.

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Women's Conference At Blue Sky Vineyard

Blue Sky Vineyards •  Mar 21 @ 8:30AM

Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Blue Sky offers a taste of Tuscany in the hills of Southern Illinois. This conference,…

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