Alton, Missouri is home of the annual Walnut Festival. This is the 36th one and a crowd is showing up for the fun.
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Run the Town for Gold 5k Ozark “Black Gold” Walnut Festival Winner
The races kicked off the 39th annual Ozark “Black Gold” Walnut Festival which will continue tomorrow, October 2nd with events starting at 9 am.
October 1- Yosemite National Park Is Established By Congress
On October 1, 1890, Congress created the Yosemite National Park in California. President Harrison signed it into law.
Fall Festivals Are Being Held Around The Area In October
Fall just arrived a couple of weeks ago; with that comes festivals. Couch and Thayer are having fall festivals October 2 and 9 respectively.
Competitions And Schedule Of The Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival
The Black Gold Walnut Festival is on Saturday, October 2, 2021. They will have a baking contest, pumpkin carving contest, music, and much more!
Send Your Package Early- Supply Chain Services Are Slow
Last year, many Americans experienced delays in their holiday shopping. This year, shoppers are planning ahead.
Walnut Festival Run Coming Up- Register Early For A T-Shirt!
The Walnut Festival Run is coming up on Friday, October 1, 2021, starting at 5:30 pm at the Alton High School. If you register early, you get a t-shirt!
Chamber Makes Final Plans For Upcoming Walnut Festival And Run
The Alton Chamber of Commerce met on September 9, 2021, at the Burger Palace, to make the final plans for the 36th Black Gold Walnut Festival and run.
Fall Gardening Ideas- Now Is The Time To Plan
One needs to begin planning a fall garden. planting now in August means a possible harvest by Thanksgiving.
Get An Early Bird Discount- TeenPact Registration Is Open!
TeenPact is an organization that teaches teenagers about the government and politics. The registration for classes opens September 1, 2021.
Scores Of People Came To Alton Bank’s Grand Opening On August 28th
The Alton Bank had their grand opening on August 28, 2021, from noon until people stopped showing up. Scores of people showed up to support the Alton Bank.
Today Was The First Televised Major League Baseball Game
Today, August 26, the first major league baseball game was televised. This happened in 1939.