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September 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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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, September 28, 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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September 1 - September 30, 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
The special exhibits on display is
The
BOOC: Beautiful, Original, Outrageous, & Clever:
What
happens when an artist makes a one-of-a-kind book? Workshops and
talks by artists will explain.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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KASKASKIA CHURCH
PICNIC
Kaskaskia, IL |
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
10 am - 7 pm
Church of the
Immaculate Conception
Attractions include Bingo, Tractor and Truck Pull, children’s
games, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
The celebration also features live music, food
and other refreshments, and the Church of the
Immaculate Conception will be open for tours.
Free
For
more information call 618-826-2667 |
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IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION PICNIC
Columbia, IL |
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Monday, September 5, 2011
11 am - 10 pm
117 E. Madison
Chicken dinners at 11 am, food and drink, craft booths, games, and bingo.
Free
For
more information call 618-281-5105 |
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POPEYE'S
PICNIC
Chester, IL |
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September
9 - September 11, 2011
The annual Popeye's Picnic is always held the
first weekend following Labor Day. As always the event starts 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
10 - September 11, 2011
10 am
Fort
De Chartres
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 11, 2011
Knights of Columbus Hall,
6th & Market Streets
11 am - 6:30 pm
Attractions include chicken and roast beef
dinners, sandwiches, a Quilt Bingo, Quilt Auction, children’s
games, live music, and the usual picnic attractions. The prizes for the wonderful raffle
to be announced.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 573-883-2731 |
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OLD
TIME
MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL |
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
12 pm - 5 pm
Cahokia
Courthouse, 107 Elm Street
An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians
get together to jam with each other and play for the public.
Traditional bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time
river, and "ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and
crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the porch of the 1740 Cahokia
Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.
Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's
plenty of shade.
Free
For
more information call 618-332-1782 |
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OKTOBERFEST
Belleville, IL |
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September 23 - September 24, 2011
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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TIGERS' BIRTHDAY BASH
Ste. Genevieve County, MO |
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
9 am - 3 pm
Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, 19620 State Route B
This
global event, being held to raise awareness for tiger conservation,
is celebrated around the world on the last weekend in September.
Join the staff at Crown Ridge for a day to celebrate and help raise
awareness of the plight of the tiger in the wild. This event
features a day of family fun with the tigers creating crafts,
playing games, visiting various vendor booths, taking tiger tours,
and snacking on food.
$5
for everyone; FREE if you bring items needed by the sanctuary.
For
more information call
573-330-7334
or visit the Crown Ridge Tiger
Sanctuary website |
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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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September 24 - September 25, 2011
11 am - 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.
Admission is $5 per person
For
more information call 618-632-1384
For more information on camping 618-859-3741 |
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PLEIN
AIR EVENT
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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September 30 - October 9, 2011
Following the European tradition of capturing the
atmosphere of the outdoors, artists are invited to join the realms
of the famous regionalist artists of the 1930's by painting
outdoors in scenic Ste. Genevieve with an opportunity to display
and sell their work on the streets of Ste. Genevieve Saturday and
Sunday, October 10th & 11th during the Autumn Daze Art /
Artisan / Fine Craft event. Two
pieces of work produced during the week will be juried on Saturday
with monetary prizes being awarded at Noon.
Fee
for participating artists
For
more information call
573-883-9199 |
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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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