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Herrinfesta Italiana 2008 Lineup

FILE PHOTO
Spiderman hangs from a Herrin fire truck during the 2007 Herrinfesta parade. Spidey rode at the head of the parade and later signed autographs and posed for photos with fans.

Monday, May 19

7 p.m. Miss HerrinFesta Scholarship Pageant 2008, Herrin Civic Center

Adults $7 Children 10 and under $3

Wednesday, May 21

6 p.m. Talent Contest, Herrin Civic Center

$5 per person available at the door.

Thursday, May 22: '80s Party

4 p.m. Art Show, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

6:30 p.m. Mayor's Banquet, Herrin Civic Center

6:30 p.m. Downglow featuring Brad Oliver, Piazza Stage

8:30 p.m. Hairbangers Ball, Piazza Stage

Friday, May 23: TGIF Dance Party

7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast, Herrin Civic Center

11 a.m. Denzil Walker/Hal Norment Festa Golf Tournament, Pine Lakes Golf Course

11 a.m. Robert A. Ferarri Corporate Division Bocce Tournament, Herrin Bocce Court

4 p.m. Kid's Bike and Pet Parade, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parking Lot

4 p.m. Art Show, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

5:30 p.m. Sponsor's VIP Party, Sponsor's Tent inside the Piazza

6 p.m. Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops, Piazza Stage

7 p.m. Little Mr. & Miss HerrinFesta Pageant and Photogenic Competition, Herrin Civic Center

7:30 p.m. Dr. Zhivegas, Piazza Stage

9:15 p.m. Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops, Piazza Stage

10:30 p.m. Danny Seraphine and California Transit Authority, Piazza Stage

Saturday, May 24: Super Saturday

8 a.m. Tri-Festa Triathlon,John A. Logan College

8 a.m. Masonic Lodge Breakfast, Masonic Lodge Corner of 14th St. and Adams

8:30 a.m. Baby Contest, Herrin Civic Center

9 a.m. Car Show, Herrin City Park

11 a.m. Grand Parade, Park Avenue

12 p.m. Art Show, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

12:30 p.m. Adult-Child Bocce Tournament, Herrin Bocce Courts

12:30 p.m. Incredible Hulk meet and greet, Via Trattoria Area

1 p.m. Bigga Nose Contest, Herrin Civic Center

1 p.m. Ball Drop, Volleyball Courts

2:30 p.m. Pasta Sauce Contest, Herrin Civic Center

3 p.m. Welcome Home Tribute to Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, Herrin Civic Center Auditorium

3:15 p.m. Pasta Eating Contest, Herrin Civic Center

4 p.m. Boat Drunks with special appearance by Doyle Grisham, Piazza Stage

5:15 p.m. Grape Stomp, Piazza

6:30 p.m. Boat Drunks with special appearance by Doyle Grisham, Piazza Stage

8:00 p.m. Groove Thang, Piazza Stage

10:15 p.m. John Waite, Piazza Stage

Sunday, May 25: All-Star Country Sunday

11 a.m. Special Intention Mass, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

11 a.m. International Championship Bocce Tournament, Herrin Bocce Courts

12:30 p.m. Poker Run, J andJ Time Out Sports Bar (Registration from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.)

12:30 p.m.Volleyfesta, Volleyball Courts

1 p.m. Art Show, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

1 p.m. Charlie Norman, Wine Garden

3 p.m. Special Orchestra Performance Live from Italy, Herrin Civic Center Auditorium

4 p.m. Colgate Country Showdown, Piazza Stage

5:30 p.m. Line Dance Exhibition, Piazza

6 p.m. Wild Horses, Piazza Stage

8 p.m. The Lori Eisenhauer Band, Piazza Stage

10 p.m. Jake Owen, Piazza Stage

Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Concert

8 a.m. Road Races

9 a.m. Memorial Day Service, Doughboy on North Park Avenue across from City Hall

12 p.m. Art Show, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

1 p.m. Blend, Wine Garden

4 p.m. Smash Band, Piazza Stage

4 p.m. Artists Award Reception, Marlow-Murray Art Gallery

6:30 p.m. Jennifer Thompson with Goin' South, Piazza Stage

8 p.m. Raffle Drawings, Piazza Stage

8:30 p.m. LoCash Cowboys, Piazza Stage