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September
2008
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.
POPEYE'S
PICNIC
Chester, IL |
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September
5 - September 8, 2008
The annual Popeye's Picnic is always held the
first weekend following Labor Day. This year's event will celebrate
the 75th anniversary of Popeye starting on Friday
afternoon and features plenty of food, music, dancing, sporting
events and other contests, a parade is held on Saturday morning and
a sizeable fireworks display is the finale on Sunday evening. The
event is centered around the downtown area of Chester, but
activities are held throughout the town.
Free, some activities charge a fee
For
more information visit www.popeyepicnic.com
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CANNON
SCHOOL
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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September
6 - September 7, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
An instructional course for historical artillerymen. A certificate
of safety will be issued to participants who pass the course. There
will be a live firing competition.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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STE.
GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
PICNIC
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, September 7, 2008
Knights of Columbus Hall
6th & Market Streets
Chicken Dinner and sandwiches starting at 11 am.
Attractions include a Quilt Bingo, Quilt Auction, children’s
games, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
Free |
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APPLE BUTTER
FESTIVAL
Maeystown, IL |
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September
26 - September 27, 2008
Old Rock Mill,
Maeystown Historic District
Friday: peeling of the apples at the Mill from 8
am – 1 pm. Saturday: apple stirring at the Mill from 6 am – 3
pm.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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FRENCH
COLONIAL
CRAFTS & TRADES
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Sunday,
September 21, 2008
9 am - 5 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
Visitors to this event will learn how to construct 18th century
items using period tools. This is a hands on opportunity for the
public.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230
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HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
OPEN HOUSE
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Sunday,
September 21, 2008
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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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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September
27 - September 28, 2008
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
4372 Park Road
A weekend featuring the sounds of Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, and
Irish music. There will also be craft shows and food vendors. Sponsored by the
Illinois Historic Preservation Society.
Parking is $5 per car
For
more information call 618-859-3031
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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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IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION PICNIC
Columbia, IL |
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Monday,
September 3, 2007
11 am - 10 pm
117 E. Madison
Food and drink, craft booths, games, and bingo.
Free
For
more information call 618-281-5105 |
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JARROT
MANSION
OPEN HOUSE
Cahokia, IL |
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Saturday,
September 8, 2007
12 pm - 4 pm
Jarrot
Mansion, 124 E. 1st Street
The public is invited to this rare opportunity to see the interior
of the Jarrot Mansion, Illinois' oldest brick building, which has
been undergoing renovation.
Free
For
more information call 618-332-1782
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TOCO
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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Saturday,
September 8, 2007
The
YMCA Outdoor Center, 2437 Park Road
12 pm
The TOCO Family Festival is 24 hours of camping
fun and features local and regional musical acts, canoeing,
fishing, swimming, an Artist Caravan, kids activities. This year
proceeds from the TOCO Festival benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Advanced TOCO Tickets are a $25 donation.
Children 10 and under are free
For
more information call 618-580-0303
or visit www.tocofestival.com |
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CHARITY SHOOT
Millstadt, IL |
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Sunday, September 23, 2007
11 am
Belleville
Quail Club, Concordia Church Road
The Millstadt
& Waterloo Optimist Clubs will be holding a Meat Shoot &
Sporting Clays Shoot
. Events include Card Shoot, 5 Stand Sporting Clays, Wild
Bird Wobble, Long bird Contest, BB Gun Shoot, and Cake Wheel - No
swedge barrels. There will be free Mulligan soup and all proceeds
go to youth activities.
Free
For more information call Kenny Valentine at 618-939-7975 or 618-939-8882 |
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ART
EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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September 13 - October
26, 2007
Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
MEMORY: This exhibit looks at the ways that works of art
convey that most ephemeral aspect of our lives and identity - our
memories. Each artist in the Memory exhibit has a Master of Fine
Arts degree from SIUE. The work exhibited includes photographs by
Peter Gifford, metal sculptures by Agnes Pal, and Rachel drawings
by Hayes.
Free
For
more information call
618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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OKTOBERFEST
Belleville, IL |
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September 21 -
September 22, 2007
11 am - 11 pm
Downtown Belleville
Belleville celebrates it German heritage by hosting its annual
Oktoberfest which includes tapping of the "Golden Keg"
on Friday, carnival rides, a Kid’s Korner, a Poker Run on
Saturday, a raffle, live music in the evenings, and plenty of
food, beer, and other refreshments.
Free
For
more information call
618-398-8560
or visit www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com |
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MUSIC FESTIVAL
Raddle, IL |
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
St. Ann's Church Yard
A benefit Bluegrass and Folk festival with
performers including The Gordons and Etherton Switch is being held
to benefit a non-profit organization named
"Sandra's Comfort." Meals, desserts and beverages
will be available and a silent auction will also be held.
For
more information call 618-559-4287 or 618-521-4009 |
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