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Events
Calendar Index
for St. Charles County, Missouri
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The following is a selection of events in St. Charles
and St. Charles County. Use the links at the bottom of the list
for more complete calendars. |
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OAK LEAF ARTIST
GUILD
FALL ART SHOW
St. Peters, MO |
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September 18 - October 19, 2009
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
St.
Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Road
The
Oak Leaf Artist Guild holds its 2008 Fall Art Show with are
professional and amateur area artists displaying up to three of
their original works in all mediums. Prizes will be awarded in
various categories. The show is open to amateur and professional
artists. All artists will be judged by category only.
Free to the public, entry fee for artists
For more information call
636-240-1159
or visit the Oak Leaf
artist guild website |
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QUILT NATIONAL
St. Charles, MO |
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September 25
- October 25,
2009
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 Street
Quilt National is a biennial, international, juried and judged quilt
art competition. Quilt National has showcases the most exciting &
innovative trends in the medium and promotes quilt making as what it
always has been - an art form. Jurors will select works that
represent unique approaches and demonstrate the breadth & diversity
of contemporary expressions. An Educational Lecture series will run
in conjunction with the exhibition.
Free
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org |
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CIVIL WAR ERA
REENACTMENT
Defiance, MO |
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October 3 - October 4, 2009
9 am - 5 pm
Daniel Boone Home,
1868 Highway F
"Occupation! A Community at War" reenacts the how the Civil
War effected the lives of the every Missourian. In Missouri, the
question of supporting the Union, or the newly formed
Confederacy, was not as easily answered as in other areas of the
country. From the beginning of the was, this conflict spilled
over into the lives of everyone. Citizens of this quiet
community first come to terms with having Union soldiers occupy
their village. Visitors will have the chance to speak with men
and women making difficult decisions and fearing the worst, yet
having to go on with the daily activities needed for maintaining
and sustaining life..
Admission
For more information call 636-798-2005 |
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BICENTENNIAL CULTURAL
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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October 9 - October 11, 2009
Various locations throughout the city
During the second weekend in October, St. Charles continues its
Bicentennial celebration with a Cultural Heritage Festival based
on a series of parties, parades and concerts in local parks. The
city's official anniversary weekend will feature a wide-range of
fun, free, family-friendly events as follows:
Friday, October 9 in Frontier Park, 500 S.
Riverside Drive - an evening event complete with live
entertainment, food & beverages will kick-off the Bicentennial
along the banks of the Missouri river.
Saturday, October 10 in Blanchette Park, 1900
W. Randolph Street - the St. Charles Bicentennial parade begins
at noon with an old-fashioned picnic to be held in the park from
2 pm to 6 pm.
Sunday, October 11 in Wapelhorst Park, 1875
Muegge Road - this afternoon event will have an arts and culture
theme featuring local talent. Visitors will also have an
opportunity to take historical tours aboard the St. Charles
trolley.
Free
For more information call 636-255-6154
or visit visit
www.stcharlescitymo.gov |
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RIDE
THE RIVERS
CENTURY BICYCLE RIDE
St. Charles, MO |
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Registration:
6:30
– 7:30 am
Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Pre-registration is recommended for this Century Ride that includes
flat to rolling hills with some big hills. This ride features some
of the areas “greatest hits” – our majestic Great Rivers, two major
universities, three parks, two ferry crossings, historic Route 66,
five trails and the Gateway Arch.
Return to Trailhead Brewery for brews and food.
Fees: $35 pre-registration
by October 1 at
trailnet.org, $50 day of the race
For more information call 314-416-9930 |
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LIFE IS GOOD FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
11
am - 5 pm
Frontier Park, St. Charles Historic District
St.
Charles is the place to be as The Life is good Company takes
over Frontier Park with a free, day-long festival featuring an
amazing music lineup, great food and good-time games and
activities for all ages spread all across the park. National
recording artist Brett Dennen, rising star Erin McCarley and
family favorite SteveSongs are scheduled to perform. Funds
raised through a fun-filled 4K walk in the morning, public
donations, and all profits from the sale of Life is good
merchandise at the event benefit Project Joy, a grassroots
nonprofit helping to heal and strengthen Greater St. Louis’
poorest, most vulnerable preschoolers.
Free
For more information
visit
www.lifeisgood.com/ stcharles |
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CAMPFIRE STORYTELLING
FESTIVAL
Defiance, MO |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
5:30 pm - 10
pm
Daniel Boone Home,
1868 Highway F
Come to Boonesfield Village for "Halloween:
Ghosts of the Past," an evening of
good old-fashioned fun. The
flicker of candles and campfires highlight tours, music and tales
designed to enchant. Marshmallows and cider will
sweeten up the evening.
Admission
For more information call 636-798-2005 |
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CHRISTMAS
TRADITIONS
St. Charles, MO |
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November 27 - December 26, 2009
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, Friday, and Saturday evenings as the shops and restaurants
on South Main Street stay open until 9pm as well as special
activities beginning at 6:30.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit www.stcharleschristmas.com |
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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
O'Fallon, MO |
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November 27 - December 30, 2009
Sundays & Tuesday-Thursday: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Friday and Saturday from: 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Fort
Zumwalt Park (Interstate 70 to the Bryan Road exit)
A
tradition since 1991 the City of O'Fallon presents a
drive-through dazzling holiday one mile display of over one
million lights depicting holiday scenes. Each scene is designed
and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses.
Cars
$9, Vans $15, Buses $1 person Drive through; enjoy our
walk-through night on December 8 or a Train Ride on Mondays by
reservation (no vehicles).
For more information call 636-379-5614 |
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The
City of St. Charles
The city of St. Charles hosts a number of events throughout
the year. Visitors interested in history can relive the times of
Lewis and Clark, the early days of Missouri’s statehood, or the
Civil War. Art lovers will find quilt shows, juried art exhibits,
and arts and crafts fairs. Musical entertainment is a highlight of
many of these events as well as events those events that focus on
music alone. Most of these festivities are held in the downtown
Historic District where there is plenty of free parking, specialty
shops, and eating and drinking establishments. |
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St.
Charles County
St. Charles County has a number of events that
highlights its historical and natural attractions. The Daniel
Boone Home hosts a number of historical events near Defiance
throughout the year. The County Park system hosts events
throughout the year at the various parks throughout the county. In
wine country, the community of Augusta is host to a variety of
events in every season. Coverage includes the communities of
Augusta, Defiance, O'Fallon, Portage des Sioux, St. Peters, and
Wentzville. |
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