2007 Metropolis Events



Superman Celebration

June 7-10, 2007 • Metropolis, IL
Join the festivities in Metropolis for this all-out festival to celebrate The Man of Steel. Arts and crafts; SuperTrek Bicycle Tour; food booths; Superman road race; Superman Drama and other entertainment; contests; Rotary car show; 1812 living history event at historic Fort Massac State Park; and more are scheduled. Free admission. 800-949-5740. Handicapped accessible.

Fort Massac State Park

TBA • Metropolis, IL
Authentically-dressed, living history re-enactors bring the late 1700s to life at the historic fort. Military drill, crafts and authentic open-fire and stone bake oven cooking add interest. Free admission. Handicapped accessible. Call Fort Massac for dates; 618-524-9321 or 524-4712.

Fort Massac Encampment

Oct. 20-21, 2007 The early days of Illinois settlement come alive at the reconstructed fort at Fort Massac State Park. Appropriately dressed re-enactors demonstrate crafts and frontier life. No admission charge. 618-524-9321.

Business Expo

Spring of 2007 Metropolis Chamber Business Expo will be held at Player's Amerihost Inn from 9:00am to 2:00 pm.

September 19-23, 2007
Tournament will be held at Harrah's Convention Center

Super City Blues & Ques

October 5-6, 2007
Blues artists offering free entertainment. Barbeque cook off for amateur and circuit cookers. For details call 618-524-1696

Holiday Open House

November 11, 2007
Local businesses prepare for the holidays with an open house preview of holiday merchandise.

Christmas Parade

December 1, 2007
A parade through downtown Metropolis, Starts at 1:30pm (800) 949-5740.

Old Tyme Christmas

TBA
Event will be from 1:00 to 4:00pm, at Fort Massac State Park. Ê

Annual Tour of Homes

December 2, 2007 Admission fee will be $6.00 Ê