UNION COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- A longstanding tradition is returning to southern Illinois after being as a safety precaution due to the Coronavirus.
The 83rd annual Cobden Peach Festival will be taking place at the Community Park August 6th and 7th with most of the activities kicking off at 5 p.m. each day.
Throughout the two-day event, residents and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, games, delicious food, peach cobbler, bingo, raffle, and spin&win for peaches.
Proceeds from the event support the Cobden Lions Club, which gives out scholarships to local students and donates to other area organizations in need of some help.
Friday, August 6th:
- Queen contest
- LIVE entertainment: Uncle Pacos
Saturday, August 7th:
- 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 7:30a.m
- Downtown parade begins at 4:30 p.m.
- Queen coronation
- LIVE entertainment: Â Diamond Dog
The Union County Museum will be open special hours and will be open Friday/Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m.
Right now, the museum is currently selling copies of “Blooms by the Bushel," which chronicles the planting, growing, picking, and shipping of daffodils and other flowers during the peak production years from about 1930 through the 1960s.
It also tells the story of 23 growers, along with their families� stories, from throughout the county, including three current farms, are featured in the 55 page booklet.
A mini “Can� Dillow (1894-1969) is also on exhibit.  Dillow and her husband, Russell, of Dongola were among the major daffodil growers. The museum features exhibits on Anna Pottery, Native American artifacts, and local history.
The Shop by the Museum will be open offering collectibles, fall decorations, and other items.
