August 2010
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.


JOUR DE FETE
Ste. Genevieve, MO
  August 14 - August 15, 2010
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Held annually in the middle of August, this French cultural heritage event features and Arts & Crafts Show with nearly 200 booths of artists and colonial crafters. Special features include historical house tours, colonial crafts, antiques window displays, birds of prey, antique farm equipment exhibit, 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.

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or more information call 1-800-373-7007 or 573-883-7097
CLASSIC CRUISERS
CAR SHOW

Ste. Genevieve, MO
  August 14 - August 15, 2010
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

FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO
  Friday, August 27, 2010
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
     
Probable Events
Dates, times, and other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated information.
ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL
  July 9 - August 22, 2008
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

St. Louis artist Jeff Sippel’s abstract prints that are extremely expressive in color and line are featured in “Action Reaction.” In “Letting go a breath I didn’t know I was holding” St. Louis artist Joe Chesla filled 2,920 plastic bags with a mixture of porcelain and algae and installed them directly on the Reiners Gallery windows allowing light and heat to influence the algae’s growth and affect the color and pattern of the installation. The Schmidt and Cox Galleries hosts New York City artist Jenny Boudreault’s “Awakenings,” a series of portraits of everyday people. Boudreault uses watercolor or oil paint on board, which often allows the wood grain to show through and provide texture and tone to the skin.
Free
For more information call 618-222-5278
  or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com
ANNUAL CORN FEST
Schuline, IL
  Saturday, August 1, 2009
Charter Oak Schoolhouse, 9272 Schuline Road
This annual festival benefits the Charter Oak Schoolhouse. There will be large kettles of homegrown sweet corn, delicious Indian Pudding, fried chicken and home grown vegetables. This event also features a country market and craft sale, live music, and tours of the schoolhouse. Sponsored by Randolph County Historical Society.
Free
For more information
call 618-443-2812

THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL
  August 7 - August 9, 2009
Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops, evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
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or more information visit  www.gatewaydulcimer.org
ST. CLAIR
COUNTY FAIR

Belleville, IL
  August 11 - August 15, 2009
Tuesday - Friday: Fair opens at 5 pm
Saturday: Fair opens at 11 am - 9 pm
Spend some time at a traditional county fair. The exposition building is open until 10 pm each night carnival rides are open until 11:30. The Beer Garden and nightly bands are open until midnight.
For more information call 618-233-0052
COLUMBIA DAZE
Columbia, IL
  August 14 - August 15, 2009
4 pm - Midnight, both days
Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street
Festivities of this annual event include carnival rides, games, live music, food and drinks, historic trolley tours, and fun. A parade is held at 5 pm on Main Street on Saturday and the event features live music beginning at 8 pm both nights.
Free

For more information call 618-281-5393
WATERLOO HOMECOMING
Waterloo, IL
  August 28 - August 29, 2009
Monroe County Courthouse Grounds
The Waterloo Homecoming is held annually the last Friday and Saturday in August on the Courthouse Square. This event features live music, carnival rides, games, and plenty of food and drink offered by local organizations. A parade is held on Saturday with floats, marching bands, and other items of interest.
Free

For more information call 618-939-8600
     
   

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.

 
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
Fort de Chartres
State Historic Site
Maeystown
Monroe County, IL
Fort Kaskaskia
State Historic Site
Hawn State Park
Ste. Genevieve, MO