Vandalia Illinois Tourism Commission

06/12/2026

One week away!!!

06/02/2026

Save the Date, Vandalia! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for an interactive community public meeting to learn about the new Community Geothermal project. Come ask questions, understand how a community geothermal system works, and how it positively impacts your utility bills. See you there!

www.vandaliageothermal.com

06/01/2026

☀️💦 SUMMER STARTS HERE! 💦☀️

Get ready for the Kickoff to Summer Jamboree at the Vandalia Public Swimming Pool on Friday, June 5th!

🏊 Swim for just $2.50 per session in celebration of America's 250th Birthday 🇺🇸
🍔 Food Trucks
🎶 Live Music by Reverie
🎁 Giveaways Throughout the Day
🪑 Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening!

Gather your friends, bring the family, and kick off summer with an unforgettable day of swimming, food, music, and fun in Vandalia!

📍 Vandalia Public Swimming Pool
📅 Friday, June 5

🎉 Celebrate Summer. Celebrate Community. Celebrate America 250. 🇺🇸☀️🌊

05/29/2026

🌸🌿 Thank You, Vandalia, IL Beautification Committee & Volunteers! 🌿🌸

The colors of spring and summer are beginning to bloom throughout Vandalia, and we have a dedicated group of volunteers to thank for helping make our community look its best!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Vandalia, IL Beautification Committee and their volunteers for their hard work planting flowers and enhancing public spaces throughout our community. Their efforts help create a welcoming atmosphere for residents, visitors, and everyone who enjoys spending time in Vandalia.

The care and attention these volunteers put into beautification projects make a noticeable difference. From adding color and charm to creating attractive spaces for people to enjoy, their work reflects the pride they have in our community.

Volunteer-driven projects like these help make Vandalia a more vibrant place to live, work, and visit. We are grateful for the time, energy, and dedication the Beautification Committee invests in helping our city flourish.

Thank you for helping keep Vandalia blooming beautifully! 🌷☀️🌼

05/19/2026

City Wide Garage Sale information! Sign-up deadline is May 21st! Contact National Road Interpretive Center with questions, 618-283-9380.

05/11/2026

Today was a little dirty and a whole lot of AWESOME! 🌼🪴🤎

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible student volunteers from VCHS, Coach Jason Clay, Superintendent Jennifer Garrison, Tammy Westendorf, Kim Bogle, Theresa Knebel, Nathan Finley and James Jackson for rolling up their sleeves and helping refresh our Downtown flower pots! Together, we tackled the dirty work by removing the old soil and filling the pots with fresh dirt to get them ready for a beautiful season ahead. 🌸

It may not have been glamorous work, but it was the kind of community teamwork that makes Vandalia shine. From shovels scooping to dirt flying, these volunteers showed what community pride looks like... even if everyone left a little dirtier than they arrived! 😄

Thank you for helping us keep Downtown Vandalia blooming bright and beautiful! 🌷☀️

04/15/2026

Get your passport today!

04/10/2026

🎩✨ You’re invited to step back in time… ✨🎩

Join us June 19–20 for the Grande Levée at the Vandalia Statehouse—a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the grand receptions of the 1800s, where history, culture, and community come alive.

Walk the historic grounds and immerse yourself in:
🎭 Living history & reenactments
🎶 Period-inspired music and lively atmosphere
🛍️ Local vendors featuring handmade goods, artisan crafts, and unique finds
🍴 Delicious food and treats to enjoy as you explore

This is your chance to experience the elegance, energy, and excitement of a true historical celebration—just as it was meant to be.

🏛️ Historic Vandalia Statehouse
📍 June 19–20 | Vandalia, Illinois

Bring your friends, bring your family, and be part of a tradition that brings the past to life.

✨ Don’t just hear about it—experience it.

04/01/2026

☀️💦 Summer starts in Vandalia! 💦☀️

Get ready to kick off the Summer season and attend the Kickoff to Summer Jamboree at the Vandalia Swimming Pool!

This year’s event is also part of Vandalia’s celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, bringing our community together to celebrate summer, connection, and good times right here 🇺🇸

🎶 Live music under the summer sky
🍔 Food trucks serving up your favorites
🎟️ Raffles, giveaways, and plenty of surprises
🏊‍♀️ Cool off and enjoy the pool

💲 Admission is just $2.50 per session, making it an easy and affordable way for families and friends to join in the fun.

Whether you’re bringing the kids for an afternoon swim or meeting up for music and food in the evening, this is a can’t-miss way to celebrate the start of summer — and America 250 — Vandalia style.

📅 Friday, June 5th
📍 Vandalia Swimming Pool

👉 Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and come enjoy a summer night to remember ☀️💙

Save The Date!!!

02/09/2026

🇺🇸🎩 What a Meaningful Afternoon in Vandalia! 🎩🇺🇸

We were so grateful to see such a wonderful crowd of community members and visitors join us to celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday and officially kick off Vandalia’s commemoration of America’s 250th Birthday this past Saturday, February 7, 2026!

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site was filled with history, music, and pride as we honored President Lincoln and began a year of celebration leading up to our nation’s Semiquincentennial.

A special thank you to:

✨ Kim Lake for her leadership and partnership
✨ Mayor Doug Knebel for his opening remarks and support
✨ Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln for bringing Abraham Lincoln to life in such a meaningful and memorable way
✨ Our dedicated volunteers who helped make the afternoon run smoothly
✨ The Vandalia Community High School Band Vandalia Community Music Boosters for their patriotic performance
✨ And of course, for the delicious birthday cake and cookies that made the celebration complete

It was a wonderful event filled with reflection, learning, and connection — the perfect way to begin Vandalia’s America 250 journey.

Here’s to honoring our history and celebrating the next 250 years — together 🇺🇸❤️💙

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