CELEBRATE LIFE ON THE RIVER AT THE 20th ANNUAL
MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL on 9/19/2026!
The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, brought to you by Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project and Jacoby Arts Center, is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation which is held every 3rd Saturday in September.
When: September 19th 2026 – Noon-10pm, family-friendly activities take place from Noon until 6:00pm, and festival goers will enjoy artist booths and live music which continue until 10:00pm.
Where: Alton Amphitheater (#1 Riverfront Drive – Alton, IL 62002)
At this free & family-friendly event, we will feature 100+ educational booths, live music, interactive art experiences and performances, as well as great local food & beverages. Our goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our environment.
Entertainment schedule will be announced soon!
To stay up-to-date on announcements, please visit: www.facebook.com/EarthtonesFestival.
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Our 2023 event was featured on StudioSTL ~ check out our segment below!