Calendar of Events for St. Charles, Missouri



ST. CHARLES IN BLOOM St. Charles, MO		Saturday May 17, 2008 10 am - 5 pm Historic St. Charles Downtown District Numerous societies, clubs, and businesses will have booths set up in the Historic District. This event features maypole dancers, flower sales, displays by local artists, lectures on flower and plant care, demonstrations, and exhibits. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427

LEWIS & CLARK HERITAGE DAYS St. Charles, MO		May 17 - May 18, 2008 Frontier Park Historic St. Charles Downtown District This annual festival features an authentic reenactment of Lewis & Clark's encampment in 1804 prior to their journey up the Missouri River. Also featured are reenactor encampments, Fife and Drum Corps demonstrations, boat replicas, museum tours, and 19th century crafts. Free, some activities charge a fee For more information call 1-800-366-2427

FLEUR-DE-LIS FESTIVAL St. Charles, MO		Saturday June 7, 2008 10 am - 6 pm Frenchtown District, 1000 to 1200 blocks of N. 2nd Street The Fleur-de-Lis Festival activities include crafts, antiques & collectibles, artists, exhibitors, food and beverage booths, street dancing, music, and living history re-enactors. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427




RIVERFEST 2008 St. Charles, MO		July 3 - July 5, 2008 Frontier Park This Independence Day celebration includes fireworks, food & beverage booths, beer garden, live music on the Jaycee Stage or Music Tent, parade, carnival rides and other vendor booths. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.stcharlescity.com

TOUR OF THE LITTLE HILLS St. Charles, MO		Sunday, August 10, 2008 Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Become a modern day explorer and climb the “little hills” of St. Charles. This urban ride has routes of various distances along flat to rolling terrain that is moderately hilly with a few big hills and is recommended for experienced cyclists. After the ride explore the fine arts gallery that hosts juried exhibitions and features 20 working artists’ studios. Fees: $8 Trailnet Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13 For more information call 314-416-9930 x114

FESTIVAL OF THE LITTLE HILLS St. Charles, MO		August 15 - August 17, 2008 Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 10 pm Sunday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Historic St. Charles Downtown District St. Charles largest event of the year, drawing over 300,000 visitors annually. The event features over 300 craft booth, demonstrations, live music at venues throughout the grounds, other entertainment, food and refreshments. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com

STATEHOOD DAY St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA August, 2008 10 am - 5 am First State Capitol Complex, 201-216 S. Main Celebrate Missouri's 186th birthday with a free open house with special exhibits and displays and free birthday cake and lemonade. Free For more information call 636-940-3322

ANNUAL QUILTS ON MAIN St. Charles, MO		Saturday, September 6, 2008 9 am - 5 pm Historic St. Charles Downtown District Hundreds of quilts are on display outside the shops along 12 blocks of Main Street. An amazing array of quilting patterns, colors and fabrics can be seen at special exhibits and demonstrations. A number of quilt guilds will be in attendance and there will be a variety of workshops and lectures. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.quiltsonmain.com

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL St. Charles, MO		Saturday, September 6, 2008 7 pm - 10:30 pm Frontier Park Bluegrass is the focus of an evening under the stars in Frontier Park on the banks of the Missouri River. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427

MOSAICS MO FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS St. Charles, MO		September 19 - September 21, 2008 Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm Historic St. Charles Downtown District Approximately 125 artists from across the country are selected to come to St. Charles to exhibit and sell their works. Mediums represented include painting, sculpture, jewelry, and many other fine arts. Other activities include A Mentor Me program, an Art for Youth gallery, and a Kids Creation Station. Food and other refreshments are available throughout the festival grounds. Free For more information call 636-940-5178 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org

MISSOURI RIVER IRISH FEST St. Charles, MO		September 20 - September 21, 2008 Saturday 10 am - 10 pm Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm Frontier Park St. Charles celebrates it's Irish heritage with music, storytelling, athletics, food, traditional crafts and live Irish music in the evening. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.failtestcharles.com

FLAT AS A FLOODPLAIN BICYCLE RIDE St. Charles, MO		Sunday, September 21, 2008 Registration 7:30 am - 9 am Orchard Farm High School, 2165 Highway V Start the cycling season with an easy pedal on the flat terrain of the St. Charles floodplain between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. There are routes of various distances with the longer routes stopping at Portage des Sioux and the Marais Temps Clair Conservation Areas. Fees: $8 Trailnet Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13 For more information call 314-416-9930

OKTOBERFEST St. Charles, MO		September 26 - September 28, 2008 Frontier Park St. Charles celebrates it's German heritage with German bands, food, beer gardens, a children's area, arts and crafts booths. A parade is held on Saturday and an antique car show is held on Sunday. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit visit www.stcharlesoktoberfest.com

QUILT NATIONAL 2007 St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA October, 2008 Tuesday thru Saturday hours are 10 am - 5 pm Open until 9 pm on Wednesdays Sunday hours are 12 pm - 4 pm Foundry Art Center, 520 N. Main Center From the Dairy Barn Cultural Art Centre, Athens, Ohio, the Foundry Art Centre and Women’s Support Group are please to present 2007 International juried exhibition showcasing the breadth and depth of talent of fiber artists from around the world. $6 per person, Children under 12 are free For more information call 636-255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org

FACT 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA October, 2008 Registration at 6:45 am; Run/walk begins at 7:30 am Frontier Park The FACT 5K Run, Walk, Roll and 1 mile Fun Run will take place along the riverfront starting at the Jaycees Pavilion in Frontier Park, going down the Katy Trail and back along Main Street to the park. An awards ceremony will be held at 9 am and refreshments and face painting for kids will be available. Proceeds benefit Family Advocacy and Community Training, which helps provide resources for children with disabilities. Registration Fee For more information call 636-949-2425 x255 or visit www.factmo.org/5k

TRAINS ON MAIN St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2008 (Weekends) Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm Saturdays: 11 am - 5 pm Sundays: 12 am - 5 pm 200 Block N. Main Street Trains on Main features Santa's Train Land (a division of Trains Across America) in this interactive, 0-27 model train layout featuring animated figures. Children will receive a Trains on Main sleigh bell (while supplies last) if "they truly believe", as described in the children's book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Free For more information call 1-800-366-2427

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2008 Historic St. Charles Downtown District St. Charles celebrates the holidays with festivities that include caroling, chestnut roasting, authentically costumed Santas from around the world, and a Santa Parade each weekend. Visitors will find candlelight shopping and dining Wednesday and Friday evenings as the shops and restaurants on South Main Street stay open until 9pm. Free, some activities charge a fee For more information call 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.stcharleschristmas.com

CAPITOL BY CANDLELIGHT TOURS St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2008 6 pm - 8 pm First Missouri Capitol State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main Street UTour Missouri's first state Capitol as it would have been in the 1820s. Guides will lead you through each room, lit only by candles, and visitors will learn its history from period dressed interpreters. Enjoy traditional 19th century refreshments while listening to Christmas carols at the end of the tour. Adults $2.50 & Children (6-12 yrs.) $1.50. Reservations are needed For more information call 636-940-3322

FETE DE GLACE St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2009 Historic St. Charles Downtown District Fete de Glace (The Festival of Ice) is an outdoor ice-carving competition where skilled carvers from around the region turn blocks of ice into amazing creations while spectators watch the ice chips fly. Coffee, hot chocolate, and fire pits are available to keep everybody warm. Free For more information call 636-946-1898

TARTAN DAYS St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2009 Frontier Park, Historic Downtown District Tartan Days celebrates the Scottish heritage and culture in the region. Activities include a reception and crowning of Miss Tartan Day on Friday, a parade beginning at Noon on Saturday, a Tartan Music Fest at 7 pm, and “Kirkin of the Tartan” ceremony on Sunday morning. Free, some activities charge a fee For more information call or 1-800-366-2427 or visit www.motartanday.com

HISTORICAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2009 10 am - 5 pm First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site Historic St. Charles Downtown District A family oriented event that features, costumed reenactors, fur trapping exhibits, story telling, historical games and toys, hands on demonstrations of old fashioned chores. Free open house tours of Missouri's first State Capitol are part of the festivities. Free For more information call or 636-940-3322

ANNUAL SPRING ARTWALK St. Charles, MO		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA April, 2009 Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm Historic St. Charles Downtown District The annual Spring Artwalk features over 50 artists exhibiting along Main Street and at the Foundry Art Centre with music and flowers enhancing the ambiance. Mediums represented include photography, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, earthen ornaments, blown glass, steel sculpture, drawings and pastels, clay and raku pottery, and more. Free For more information call 636-949-3231 or visit www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com