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August 2012
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Middle Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois |
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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. |
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JOUR DE FETE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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August 11 - August 12, 2012
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, and antique farm equipment
exhibit.
The will be food, drink and entertainment both days.
Admission and parking free
Shuttle bus service, $3 for adults and $1 for children 3 to 10, 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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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, August 24, 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
information. |
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ANNUAL CORN FEST
Schuline, IL |
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Charter Oak Schoolhouse, 9272 Schuline Road
Begins at 4 pm
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 |
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ST. CLAIR
COUNTY FAIR
Belleville, IL |
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August 9 - August 13, 2011
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 |
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THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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August 11 - August 14, 2011
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
For more information visit
www.gatewaydulcimer.org |
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COLUMBIA
DAZE
Columbia, IL |
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August 19 - August 20, 2011
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 |
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WATERLOO HOMECOMING
Waterloo, IL |
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August 26 -
August 27, 2011
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 |
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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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