ANNUAL
FORT DE CHARTRES
RENDEZVOUS
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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June 2 - June 3, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Fort De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
One of the largest in rendezvous events in the
country occurs annually at this historic fort. 18th century crafts, food, music, 1000's of historically
dressed participants, flintlock musket and rifle competition,
cannon and mortar competition, traders and more.
Small parking fee
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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AINAD
SHRINE CIRCUS
Belleville, IL |
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June 2 - June 3, 2012
Saturday:
2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday:
2 pm & 6:30 pm
Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's
Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$12 for adults and $8 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870 |
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO |
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June 2 - June 4, 2012
10 am - 5 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
During the first weekend in June Kimmswick is
overflowing with strawberries. If it is made with strawberries you
will find it at this festival. Craft and food vendors line the
streets as live entertainers perform at several areas throughout
town and there is an area filled with rides for the kids. This is
a great event for the whole family to enjoy!
Free. Park at the Windsor School and catch a shuttle
bus into town.
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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AINAD
SHRINE CIRCUS
Waterloo, IL |
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Monday, June 4, 2012
7:30 pm
Monroe County Fairgrounds Park,
4177
State Route 156
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's
Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$12 for adults and $8 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870 |
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
I.P.R.A. RODEO
Hillsboro, MO |
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June
8 - June 9, 2012
Gates open at 5 pm ~ Performance starts at 8 pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, MO-21
Come
to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and get in on the Rodeo
action! Events at the rodeo include bareback riding, steer
wrestling, saddle bronco riding, calf roping, team roping,
cowgirls barrel racing and bull riding. Between 5 pm and 8 pm
there are food vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo, and product
concessions. Featured musical entertainment follows the rodeo.
Admission
For
more information call 636-797-3900
or visit
www.jeffersoncountyfair.net |
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FRENCH
FESTIVAL
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
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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FELIX
VALLÉ
OPEN HOUSE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
7 pm - 9 pm
Felix Vallé House
Enjoy an evening in the garden at this recreation of a "La 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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ANTIQUE GLASS & POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
Belleville, IL |
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June 9 - June 10, 2012
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, intersection of
IL 159 & IL-13
This show features 29 dealers gathered from ten
states on hand to display and sell Early American Pattern Glass,
Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Glassware from the 1940’s &
1950’s as well as pottery produced in that same time period. Guest
authors Don Jones and Danny Cornelius will be on hand to answer
questions about this glass. A great lunch menu will be available for
those of you who work up an appetite while shopping.
The Exposition Hall is air-conditioned and handicapped
accessible.
Admission is $5 and good for both days. Parking
is free
For more information call
618-259-5049 |
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LE TOUR DE SAINTE GENEVIEVE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Registration begins at 8 am
Sainte Genevieve County Community Center, 21390 Highway 32
First run in 2007, riders raved about the challenging and
selective course on quiet, scenic roads. Today Le Tour de Sainte
Genevieve has earned a reputation as Missouri's finest road
race. The 2012 Le Tour de Ste. Genevieve will once again be the
Missouri State Championship Road Race.
Registration fee
For
more visit http://tdstg.com/home |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, June 22, 2012
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.
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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ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL |
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June 2 - July 29, 2011
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
Exhibits on display are Dog Days of Summer which
features 26 sculptures of dogs from the American Kennel Club Museum
of the Dog and Raymond Yeager’s encaustic paintings
of trees.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
OPEN HOUSE
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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June 4 - June 5, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Creole House
The Randolph County Historical Society will conduct guided tours of
the Creole House, a 19th century home with French American
transitional architecture that is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. The Creole House is only a two block detour for
visitors attending the Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres.
Free
For
more information call 618-284-3319 |
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RIVER CITY FEST
Chester, IL |
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June 11 - June 12, 2011
Saturday: 3 pm - 7 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 4 pm
This
event features a wide variety of artisans, crafters and the wares
for sale. There will also be a tent for children to make a Take-Home
craft and a special appearance by 'Coco the Clown'. A selection of
fruit and cheese plates, cold drinks and coffee will be available.
Music will be provided on both days. In addition to the events at
the Cohen Home, The Stone House B&B will host a wine tasting and
Moof's Bar and Grill will host a BBQ Cook Off on Saturday. Fanciful
Finishes has an open house.
Free
For more information call 618-615-1118
or
618-826-1430
or email at
chesterskateland@msn.com |
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CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Swansea IL |
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
12:30 pm - 2 pm
Grand Manor, 58 Frank Scott Pkwy E.
This
car show is hosted by Yesterday Once More and Grand Manor.
Cars will be on display in Grand Manor's parking lot. Please
park in the old Ryan's parking lot.
Free
For more information call 618-942-8000 |
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PORTA
WESTFALICA
FESTIVAL
Waterloo, IL |
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Monroe County
Courthouse Grounds
This annual event is held in honor of the Sister
Cities partnership between Waterloo and Porta Westfalica, Germany.
The festival is held on the Courthouse Square with plenty of food
and drink. The traditional German fare of pork sausage and potato
pancakes is available. The Waterloo German Band and the Waterloo
Municipal Band perform throughout the evening. A parade featuring
floats and marching bands begins at 6 pm.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-5300 |
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