Calendar of Events for the Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

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ANNUAL SPRING GARDEN WALK Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

FELIX VALLÉ OPEN HOUSE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

FRENCH FESTIVAL Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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




4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY FAIR Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

JOUR DE FETE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

CLASSIC CRUISERS CAR SHOW Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

STE. GENEVIEVE CATHOLIC CHURCH PICNIC Ste. Genevieve, MO		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. Free

ARTIST WORKSHOP Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

PLEIN AIR EVENT Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

PROMENADE DES ART RECEPTION Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

AUTUMN DAZE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

ANNUAL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WALK Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

FRENCH CHRISTMAS Ste. Genevieve, MO		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

FELIX VALLÉ OPEN HOUSE Ste. Genevieve, MO		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 more information call 573-883-7102