Edwardsville Days
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Edwardsville Days is held during the Spring month of April, this festival is formally AutumnFest, which was held in September. We've been celebrating Edwardsville for just over 20 years and continue to have a wonderful festival each year. The annual festival features fireworks, live music, BBQ contest, rides, craft booths and bingo. Family event, 10am - 10pm.
Edwardsville Days
Phone : 913-441-3707 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : info@bsedwchamber.org
Web: www.bsedwchamber.org/
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