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Calendar of Events
for the
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
We regularly update this calendar to
provide you with up to date information on a variety of events that take place
in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. Changes are made when we
gather more information or when we learn of an event. If you know of an event
that you would like to see posted contact the webmaster.
We hope you enjoy the events you choose to attend.
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To find out about other
activities in nearby areas
check out the following calendars:
Jefferson County, Missouri
Calendar
Randolph County, Illinois
Calendar
Monroe County, Illinois Calendar
St. Clair County, Illinois
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ANNUAL
SPRING
GARDEN WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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May 17 - May 18, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 11 pm - 3 pm
Downtown Historic District
Experience Ste. Genevieve on tours of its
gardens. Throughout the weekend there will also be a Plant Sale by
the Master Gardeners, an Herb and Plant Sale at the Bolduc House
Museum, a Farmer's Market on Saturday morning, and a raffle
drawing.
Small Fee
For more information call 1-800-373-7007
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FELIX
VALLÉ
OPEN HOUSE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday,
June 14, 2008
7 pm - 9 pm
Felix Vallé House
Enjoy an evening in the garden at this recreation of a veillee, a
traditional French Colonial summer social gathering. Featured will
be French folk dancing, folk
tales, candlelight tours of the home, and refreshments.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7102 |
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FRENCH
FESTIVAL
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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June
14 - June 15, 2008
This French Heritage Festival celebrates the 300 years of French
culture in America from Quebec to New Orleans and recognizes the
greatest concentration of French Colonial architecture in North
America that exists in Ste. Genevieve. There will be music, dance, French cuisine and other refreshments, wine
tasting, reenactments, promenades, lectures, and French Colonial
architecture tours.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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ANTIQUE
SHOW
& SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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June
14 - June 15, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Knights of Columbus Home,
600 E. Market Street
This show and sale will feature a variety of
antiques in this circa 1912 home and spacious lawn from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th
centuries. Periodic "Antique Talks" will be held on the
home's wide front porch and "Antique Door Prizes" will
be awarded daily.
Admission Fee
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
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4TH
OF JULY
FESTIVITIES
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday,
July 4, 2008
Fireworks and a free musical concert sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce of Ste. Genevieve in the
city park overlooking the Mississippi River.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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STE.
GENEVIEVE
COUNTY
FAIR
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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July
11 - July 13, 2008
9 am - 9 pm
County Fairgrounds
The Ste. Genevieve County Fair includes a parade,
livestock shows, demolition derby, horse show, truck pulls,
tractor pulls, queen contest, 4H and FFA exhibits and a band on
Friday night. There is a lot to see and do for adults and children
all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-3548 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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JOUR
DE FETE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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August
9 - August 10, 2008
9 am - 6 pm
Held annually in the middle of August, this
French cultural heritage event features and Arts & Crafts Show
with over 500 booths of artists and colonial crafters, a 5000
Meter Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, and a Classic Cruisers Car Show.
The will be food, drink and entertainment both days.
Admission and parking free
Shuttle bus service, $1, leaves every 15 minutes from parking area
at the industrial park, US 61 and M Road.
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
or 573-883-7097 |
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CLASSIC
CRUISERS
CAR SHOW
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday,
August 10, 2008
Knights of Columbus Hall
6th & Market Streets
The annual Classic Cruisers Car Show features thirty-five classes
with three awards per class. Food, beer, soda and dinner available
by the Knights of Columbus. Registration from 8 am to 11:30 am,
judging from 12 pm to 3 pm and awards presentation at 3:30 pm.
Fee to participate
General admission $1 |
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STE.
GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
PICNIC
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, September 7, 2008
Knights of Columbus Hall
6th & Market Streets
Chicken Dinner and sandwiches starting at 11 am.
Attractions include a Quilt Bingo, Quilt Auction, children’s
games, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
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ARTIST
WORKSHOP
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Thursday,
October 2, 2008
9 am - 4 pm
The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild kicks off its Plein Air Event with a
workshop featuring Michael Anderson. Michael Anderson has been an
artist, illustrator & designer for over 30 years. Prior to
establishing Michael Anderson Studio in Belleville in 1983 he was
employed as a display designer & a graphic artist.
Architectural illustrations by Michael Anderson have been
published in books, magazines and numerous ads, brochures and
design presentations. Michael Anderson frequently paints on
Missouri Plein Air Painters Association outings.
Fee
Click here for additional
information
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PLEIN
AIR EVENT
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October
3 - October 10, 2008
Following the European tradition of capturing the
atmosphere of the outdoors, artists are invited to join the realms
of the famous regionalist artists of the 1930's by painting
outdoors in scenic Ste. Genevieve with an opportunity to display
and sell their work on the streets of Ste. Genevieve Saturday and
Sunday, October 11th & 12th during the Autumn Daze Art /
Artisan / Fine Craft event. Two
pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday
with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon.
Fee for participating artists
Click here for additional
information
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PROMENADE DES ART RECEPTION
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday,
October 10, 2008
6 pm - 8 pm
Corner of Second & Merchant Streets
An open reception at the Mammy Shaw House will
feature works by a member of
the original Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony of the 1930's.
Donations requested
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
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AUTUMN
DAZE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October
11 - October 12, 2008
This is a family oriented festival that includes
Art, Artisan’s Handiwork, Fine Crafts, Children’s Art Tent,
Quilt Show & Sale, Farmer’s Market, and Deju vu Spirit
Reunion. The annual Promenade
de Art
put on by the area's local art guilds has been incorporated into
this event and artists will be displaying and selling their work. There will be music, food, and refreshments all weekend.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7097 or 1-800-373-7007
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CHRISTMAS
ART SHOW & SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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December
6 - December 7, 2008
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4
pm
Patke Room, 255 Market Street
The Ste. Genevieve Art Guild sponsors this art
show featuring area artists showing and selling their work.
Cookies and Spiced Apple Cider are served throughout the weekend.
A painting is raffled each year and there is a silent auction with
the proceeds used to fund an art scholarship for a graduating
senior. A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Saturday
evening, December 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
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ANNUAL
COUNTRY
CHRISTMAS WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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December
6 - December 7, 2008
Saturday:
9 am - dusk
Sunday 10 am - 5
pm
Kick-off the Christmas season by welcoming Mr. & Mrs. Santa
Claus, listening to Christmas carolers, lighting the city's
Christmas tree, late shopping, and enjoying a live nativity scene. The parade on
Saturday starts at 11 am.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007
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FRENCH
CHRISTMAS
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday,
December 14, 2008
1 pm - 5 pm
Felix
Vallé
House State Historic Site
This annual celebration highlights the music, customs, and
decorations of an early French Colonial Christmas celebration
known as "Le Reveillon." Costumed guides will explain
the early 1800's customs and the dining room will be filled with
traditional foods. Refreshments and period music will be
provided.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7102
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FELIX
VALLÉ
OPEN HOUSE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2009
12 pm - 4 pm
Felix Vallé House
This afternoon open house celebrates the birthday of Felix
Vallé,
a prominent resident of early Ste. Genevieve. Children and adults
will enjoy parlor games, entertainment, and refreshments of the
19th century.
Free
For
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