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By Leah Joyce, November 27, 2012 11:18 am

The Collinsville Main Street Community Association is excited to announce a weekend of Holiday Happenings, Friday and Saturday, November 30 – December 1. Kick off the weekend by joining Santa at the Township Office located at 307 E Main Street on Friday evening at 6pm for the annual Town Tree Lighting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

On Saturday, stroll Main Street where Santa and his reindeer can be found, take a free wagon ride, and stop in the many local businesses that have great holiday shopping specials.

Finish the weekend with the Holiday House Tour  on Saturday from 2pm – 8pm where attendees can experience some of Collinsville’s finest festively decorated homes. There are nine stops on this year’s tour. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at Ashmann’s Prescription Pharmacy, the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, the CounterTop Shop, and the Flower Basket.

Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event at the the first stop on the tour, the Blum House. The Blum House is one of Collinsville’s most notable historic landmark homes. The stately, two-story home was built by the internationally-known Blum Bell Factory founder J. Henry Blum circa 1906 and is located at 414 West Main Street. Here participants will pick up their informational packet before embarking on the self-guided tour.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Collinsville High School Student Council and tickets may also be purchased form a Student Council member.

For more information contact 618-365-4275.

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By Leah Joyce, September 4, 2012 10:57 am

The Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 11am to 4pm on Main Street in Uptown Collinsville. The day is packed with fun, family festivities that include Trick or Treating from 11am-2pm, a Chili Cook-off from 11am to 4pm, a Pet Costume Contest at the Main Stage at Noon, a Children’s Costume Contest on the Main Stage at 1:00. Also, this year – the Blues Fest is back! The City of Collinsville will have Blues bands from 3pm to 9pm on the Main Stage, and the participating bars on Main Street will have bands indoors throughout the evening.

The Fall Festival is graciously sponsored by Scott Credit Union.

For more information, contact Event Chairman Tami Springer at 558-1372 or Email or Costume Contest Coordinator  Karen Brother at 304-9343 or Email

Stuff to Download: Chili Cook-off Packet | Flyer

Check out the Facebook Event Page Here

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By Leah Joyce, May 25, 2012 9:34 am

It’s that time of year again – the 2012 International Horseradish Festival will be held

Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 in Woodland Park

and the Main Street Community Association will be making A&W Rootbeer Floats again! 

Be sure to stop by, grab a refreshing treat and support the CMSCA!

Festival Hours are Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 8:30am-10pm and Sunday 8am-10pm.

For more information on the Horseradish Festival visit www.horseradishfestival.com

A special thanks to A&W for generously sponsoring our booth!

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By Michael, December 2, 2011 7:57 pm

$1,000 Shopping Spree with Shop Uptown Holiday Challenge:
The Five $100.00 Winners are:

• - Richard Jameson
• - Patty Hahs
• - Sally Thorpe
• - Julie Ritter
• - Julie Ritter

The $500.00 Grand Prize Winner is….

• - Julie Ritter

Thank you all for participating, thank you to participating stores and congratulations to this year’s winners.