Any Day:  Metropolis AVA Walk, sponsored by Lebanon Cedar Cruisers Walking Club.  American Volkssport Association walking route available in Metropolis.  Maps and registration information for 6 mile and 3 mile routes will be available at Baymont Inn at 203 E. Front St. For more information, contact Metropolis Tourism at 877-424-5025.

Every Saturday morning in July:  Farmer's Market on West 6th St. near the Superman Statue.

Every Friday Night:  Renegade Pro Wrestling in arena behind El Tequila Restaurant, 1409 E. Fifth St.  7pm bell time.  Admission for adults, Children under 5 are free.

July 3:  Southern Illinois Spinners and Weavers Guild demonstrate crafts in visitors center at Fort Massac State Park.  10am-3:30pm.  Free.

July 4 weekend:  Harrah's Metropolis Casino and City of Metropolis host a spectacular fireworks display over the Ohio River.  Free.

Harrah's Outdoor Concert - watch for details to be announced.

July 10:  Garrison for the Massiac Marines, 10am-4pm at Fort Massac State Park.  The French and Indian War period living historians will  present displays and interpretive programs on the personal items of the French inhabitants. Free.  

July 16-24:  Massac County Youth Fair.  Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show.  The Fair features a horse show and greased pig contest.  The event is free to specatators and is located on the Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.  For more information, call 618-524-7320.

July 31: Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail catfish tournament at Fort Massac State Park.  Bring your rod and reel and enter to win cash and prizes.  A kids tournament will also be held.  For more information, visit www.kingkatusa.com or call 270-395-6774.