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Alto Clay Works

595 Main Street, Alto Pass, IL 62905

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Pottery showroom, resident artist studios, and classroom for summer camps and instruction

The studio home of Stephen Grimmer, Alto Clay Works produces and sells handmade, wood-fired functional pottery. The showroom is open Thursday-Sunday, 1PM to 5PM year-round, and other times by appointment. Two big open-house events are offered each year: Thanksgiving weekend, and the weekend before Mother’s Day.

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El Dia del Amor y la Amistad at Alto Vineyards

Feb 15 @ 12AM

Join us for a day of immersion into Latin culture. We are very proud and happy to offer the musical skills of various artists.

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The Dirty South Roubaix Bike Race

Alto Pass •  Mar 01

A 100k+ race with an awesome route, great challenge, killer scenery, beer, food and cool people!

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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Wine & Food Pairing Weekend

Von Jakob Vineyard & Brewery •  Mar 07 – Mar 08

12 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create wonderful, themed, wine and food pairing events. We invite you to…

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