The City of Wood River

09/03/2026

Well- we hate to do it!
After consulting with the Fire Department we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s market due to this crazy heat. The safety of our vendors and patrons are way too important!
It should not be 100 degrees in September.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we will see you next week!

09/02/2026

We hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Mark the calendar for later this month! 30th Annual Wings-N-Wheels Fly-in at St. Louis Regional Airport. Free activities for the entire family including aircraft on display, car show, bounce houses, Young Eagles flights, farmers market, and food trucks. Visit the event page for more information.

Thanks to our event partners and contributors:
Bethalto Chamber of Commerce
Bethalto Spirit
EAA Chapter 864
Speed Demons Car Club
West Star Aviation

08/28/2026

https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/labor-parade-saturday-in-wood-river/article_32fd2038-8249-4c7d-a975-ef13cf0976fa.html

The annual Labor Parade in the Riverbend is on Saturday in Wood River. LIUNA Local 338 and 218, along with Downstate Illinois District Council, will celebrate with a parade and

08/26/2026

It’s market director KRISTEN’S BIRTHDAY… and we’re celebrating BIG at the Wood River Farmers Market!

Head to the Market this Thursday from 4–7 PM for a little birthday fun and yes, YOU get the presents!

BIRTHDAY BASH SCAVENGER HUNT
We’ll have envelopes hidden throughout the market! Find one and inside you’ll discover a coupon for a special surprise from one of our amazing market vendors!

But there’s another surprise…

🎂 FIND THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!
Kristen will have a special treat for the FIRST 30 PEOPLE who find her at the market and give her the secret code word!

What’s the code word?
You’ll have to watch the Wood River Farmers Market page at 2 PM Thursday when we reveal it!

Birthday fun.
Hidden surprises.
Presents from our vendors.
Farmers, Makers & Bakers.
And one birthday girl wandering around the market waiting for you to find her!

Thursday August 27 - 4–7 PM - Downtown Lots 143/Madison and First Street.

Come celebrate with us because it may be Kristen’s birthday, but we think YOU deserve the presents!

Map will be posted tomorrow!
See you Thursday.

08/20/2026

Today is Wood River Illinois Farmer's Market day!

Thursdays are for Market and we have another full house tomorrow. This week we have 3 dinner options with The Toasty Goat, Mo’Bite Burritos and Family BBQ.

We have some new vendors joining us this week.
See you tomorrow!

Downtown Lots
!43/Madison Ave and First Street

08/18/2026

Wood River City Hall

08/12/2026

Click on the link for PFAS press release -