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A Heated Festival in Collinsville, Illinois

By Yolanda Hoversten

Industry Observer with Self Employed

June 04, 2011 04:47 PM

A Heated Festival in Collinsville, Illinois

I love summers in Southwestern Illinois, not for the searing temperature and high humidity that can wilt those who aren't used to it, but for the various activities and festivals in many townships and villages. It's the time for festivals, outdoor picnics, sailing, fine art shows, and parades for families, residents, and visitors.

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One of the festivals is the 2011 Collinsville Illinois International Horseradish Festival that will conclude on Sunday, June 5, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Woodland Park. There are tons of activities scheduled for the full day: contests, food and drink, relay race, the Little Miss Horseradish Festival Pageant, and of course horseradish, in fresh and processed form, (sample of product on the left.)

So come on out and take home some heat... the kind that goes through your nose and hits the back of your head!

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Stanley Stepak

Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH - Avon Lake, OH

Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,

sounds like you are making hell of an effort to make it work for you. Here is to your success.

Jun 04, 2011 04:49 PM

Yolanda Hoversten

Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL

Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Hi, Stan. I posted my draft by mistake earlier and IE 9 doesn't play nice with AR. LOL Thanks for your early comment.

Jun 04, 2011 05:08 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Yolanda, I have been to Collinsville and for the Horseradish Festival.

My husband is a retired CEO for Tulkoff's.. a horseradish company here in Maryland. Thought this would fit your blog.

Margaret

Jun 04, 2011 05:28 PM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Yolanda - I thought I had heard of every kind of festival, but Horseradish? Sounds like this would be a fun one to attend.

Jun 04, 2011 11:55 PM

Hi, Margaret! Is that not quite a coincidence? Love the street sign! lol Thank you!

Hello, Barbara! My thoughts exactly when we first moved here. It's quite a big deal over here and rightfully so. Collinsville, Illinois produces 60% of the world's horseradish annually, and Southern Illinois grows up to 85% of the world's horseradish! Nice trivia! So next time you're having some, think of me. :))

Jun 05, 2011 05:02 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Yolanda: Well I learned something new. We don't use much horseradis in these parts. I think Ceil has a jar that has been in the refrigerator since we married almost 50 years ago. I think she needs to throw it out and buy a new jar to help keep the economy going.

Jun 05, 2011 04:11 PM

Christina ONeal

At Home Real Estate Group - Ripon, CA

Realtor - Ripon California

I love horseradish. I think I am the only one in my family that likes it though :) Sounds like a fun festival, wish I was closer :)

Jun 06, 2011 06:27 AM

Hi, C&C! Oh my, I believe it's time to toss out that jar. lol It's soo good with grilled steak and prime rib I tell you! :)

Jun 06, 2011 12:57 PM

Hello, Christina! Hubby doesn't like it as much as I do. More for me I'd say. lol Thanks for stopping by!

Jun 06, 2011 01:00 PM

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