July 26 - July 29, 2006

39th Paducah Summer Festival.  Celebrating all around town! The Wilson stage, overlooking the Ohio River, provides the perfect setting for top-name entertainment. The festival explodes with other activities including Cross River Swim, Hot Air Balloon Glo and Lift Offs, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Big Wheel Races, Fireworks, and more. 1-800-PADUCAH www.paducahsummerfestival.com .

August 10 th – 13 th

Information on the 54th annual Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo coming soon!  Please visit www.sikestonrodeo.com or call 1800-455-BULL for more detailed information.

August 26 – September 4, 2006

While you are at the 2006 DuQuoin State Fair you can enjoy events such as harness racing, auto racing, tractor pulls, and a demolition derby. You can walk through the agricultural areas and competitions, be thrilled by the Quarter Horse events at the new Equine Pavilion, participate in a variety of Special Events and spend the day enjoying some of the finest free entertainment the industry has to provide. The DuQuoin State Fair is home to the “Premier” Home Show in the State, as well as livestock events and an Agriculture Exposition you should not miss.  Please visit http://www.agr.state.il.us/dq/ for more information.

Summer 2006

Looking for a family vacation destination close to home? Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN might be just the place for your family. While visiting the ranch tour Loretta's Plantation Home and museums, shop the western store or gift shops and spend the night in the RV Park or cabins. Loretta Lynn's has great activities for the family including horseback riding, concerts and motocross racing. For more information check out our website www.lorettalynn.com or call 931-296-7700.