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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.
MONROE
COUNTY FAIR
Waterloo, IL |
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July 25 - August 1, 2010
Monroe County
Fairgrounds, IL-156
This annual fair features agricultural exhibits
and many horse related events. Other exhibits include arts and
crafts, 4-H projects, floral arrangements, art and photography,
and quilts. Carnival rides are a favorite and local organizations
offer food and refreshments. The Fair Grandstand events range from
tractor pulls to the FFA competition and the annual Fair Queen
Pageant and the Little Miss contest.
See website
for admission details
For
more information call 618-939-7796
or visit www.monroecounty-fair.org |
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ANNUAL CORN FEST
Schuline, IL |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
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 10 - August 14, 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 |
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THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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August 13 - August 15, 2010
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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JOUR DE FETE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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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, $2, 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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CLASSIC CRUISERS
CAR SHOW
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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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 |
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COLUMBIA
DAZE
Columbia, IL |
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August 20 - August 21, 2010
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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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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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 |
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WATERLOO HOMECOMING
Waterloo, IL |
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August 27 -
August 28, 2010
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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ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL |
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Through September 24, 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
On
exhibit: Brooke White’s photographs that deal with the ways that
landscapes and places are created and altered by travel,
tourism, and agriculture. The paintings of East St. Louis
painter A.L. White. “Ubjects III” takes ubjects, or unique and
unusual objects, local people have brought from their homes, and
examines the history and stories behind them.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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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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