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April 2011
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Central Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events
that take place in French Colonial Country. 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.
FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, April 22, 2011
6 pm - 9 pm
Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve
Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to
view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with
a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone.
Other retail businesses will also participate in the
event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be
served at various locations and maps are available at each location
designating which galleries and studios are open. Held on the
third Friday during November because of the holidays.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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ANNUAL COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
Glen
Carbon, IL |
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
10 am - 1 pm
Family Church, 97 Oaklawn Road
This
free community egg hunt features 50,000 eggs. Other family fun attractions include
prizes, bounce houses, face painting, and puppet shows.
Admission
For
more information call
618-288-7740
or visit
www.gatewayfamilychurch.com |
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ANNUAL
SHEEP
& CRAFT FESTIVAL
Waterloo, IL |
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Saturday,
April 10, 2010
Grounds open to public at 8 am
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 1/4 mile west of Waterloo on IL-156
This annual festival's activities include
sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and working sheep dog demonstrations.
Also featured are agricultural exhibits and displays, antique
tractors, clinics, and entertainment. A
variety of food and drink including a lamb lunch are available
from local organizations.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-8536 |
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FIDDLE CONTEST
& BLUEGRASS SHOW
O’Fallon, IL |
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
5 pm
O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 50 East
This
event features jam sessions galore, five full hours of fiddle
picking and down home Bluegrass including a show by George Portz and
the Friends of Bluegrass. Sandwiches, supper, and other refreshments
provided by the Knights of Columbus.
Admission: $7 for Adults, $3.50 for
children (11 and under)
For
more information call
618-632-1384 |
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COLONIAL
TRADE FAIRE
&
MUSKET FROLIC
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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April 10 - April 11, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
This Juried Living History event depicts the
Illinois Country during the period between 1750-1790. This event
includes musket and rifle shooting matches, colonial games, and
military demonstrations.
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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April 15 - April 29, 2010
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
High School Student Show: This two-week
exhibition highlights the artwork of SWIC area high school students.
Featured students hail from a variety of high schools, including
Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville Township High School East,
Belleville Township High School West, Carbondale High School,
Columbia High School, Cobden High School, Dupo, Gibault, Lebanon,
Marion High School, Mascoutah, O'Fallon, and Triad High School..
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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FUND RAISER FOR
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Millstadt, IL |
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Registration at 11 am
Walk starts at 12 pm
Township Park,
6368
Center Grove Road
Join other walkers in this signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society in routes of either 1 and 3 mile options.
For
more information call 618-830-3908 |
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JOIE
DE VIVRE
BICYCLE RIDE
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Sunday,
April 25, 2010
Registration: 8:30 am - 10 am
Fort De Chartres State
Historic Site, 1350 State IL-155
Enjoy this “joy of life” ride through historic French-Colonial
Illinois. The short route is flat with bigger hills on longer
routes. Explore the historical fort upon your return.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
or visit www.trailnet.org |
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SCHOOL
OF THE SOLDIER
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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April 24 -
April 25, 2010
Jour de Fete Grounds
This educational weekend event includes demonstrations, workshops,
seminars, and lectures
to help reenactors with their personae.
For
more information visit
www.milice.org |
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This Calendar of Events provides listings free of
charge for events that are of interest to visitors to the area and that are
organized or sponsored by Non-Profit or community based organizations. To have your
event listed here contact the webmaster.
We reserve the right to limit content. We also willing to provide a web page free of
charge for these types of events to provide more details for our readers.
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