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October 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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OKTOBERFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
Enjoy all the sounds and smells of autumn while
browsing through arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, and
plenty of traditional German food.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, October 26, 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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RURAL HERITAGE DAY
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
At locations in and around Ste. Genevieve
All Day
This
event is a day of history, reverie and reminiscence dedicated to the
hard working forefathers and foremothers of Ste. Genevieve. Come see
how it used to be done, whether its farming, cooking, spinning, lace
making, leather working, soap making, wood carving, gardening, or
good old-fashioned games. Watch demonstrations of handicrafts of
yesteryear. Try the Lions Club’s vittles or bring a picnic. Stay
the day and have a blast from the past!
Free
For
more information call 573-883-5687 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO |
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October 27 - October 28, 2012
10 am - 5 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
The Apple Butter Festival is the largest event in
Jefferson County. Hundreds of vendor booths will fill the city
park and line the streets of Kimmswick selling a variety of crafts
and food items. The city of Kimmswick and the Kimmswick Merchants
will also be providing live entertainment. The Kimmswick
Historical Society will again be making and selling their famous
Apple Butter at the Apple Butter Pavilion on Market Street.
Free. Park at the Windsor School and catch a shuttle
bus into town.
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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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
FETE DE L'AUTOMNE
Fertile, MO |
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
11 am - 5 pm
Hwy CC across from
Washington State Park
Enjoy a beautiful fall day listening to music, visiting with
friends, finding your relatives and feasting on the many food
delights awaiting you at the annual fete. This event features
crafts, storytelling, Chicken' & Dumplin’s dinner, croquignoles
(French pastry made fresh on site), lots of home baked goodies, and
lots more. Visit a historical display in the old Maplewood School
house, see live demonstrations, trace your ancestors, purchase
historical publications, visit the country store, stir the apple
butter, wander the grounds, and enjoy a relaxing day with music
provided by internationally known Illinois native Dennis Stroughmatt
et’ E’Spirit Creole.
Free
For
more information call
636-394-3628
or visit the event's
website |
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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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FETE AT THE FORT
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
11 am - 4 pm
Fort
De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
Come
join the fun and be a part of the annual Fete at The Fort at
Historic Fort de Chartres. This is a perfect opportunity to sample
what brewers will be showcasing in a unique 18th Century
environment. The first 1500 attendees will receive a commemorative
Fort de Chartres sampling glass to enjoy beer samples from
participating breweries. All of this taking place at a French fort
with 18th century reenactors- natives, French Marines, British
soldiers, Cannon crews, Fife and Drum Corps, and Bagpipe groups to
name a few! Hot Dogs, Brats, water, and soft drinks will be
available in the food court. Proceeds benefit the Save Illinois
History foundation which supports the Historic Sites of Illinois.
Admission
For
more information or to buy tickets in advance visit the
event website. |
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HISTORICAL HAUNT
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Fridays & Saturdays in October, 2011
7 pm - 11 pm
Creole House
The Randolph County Historical Society transforms
the Creole House, a 19th century home with French American
transitional architecture that is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, into a haunted house based on actual historical
events. The Creole House is only a two block detour for
visitors attending the Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres.
Admission
For
more information call 618-284-3319 |
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CHILI COOK-OFF
Belleville, IL |
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October
7 - October 8, 2011
11 am - 10:30 pm
Downtown Belleville
Sponsored by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, this
annual event features the culinary creations of individuals, local
organizations, and area businesses.
Chili connoisseurs of all ages will be able to purchase
samples or bowls of each variety of chili and can vote for their
favorite to win the People's Choice Award. Saturday features the
3rd Annual City of Belleville Car Show and a Junior Idol
competition.
Free
For
more information call
618-233-2015 |
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FALL FESTIVAL
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Saturday,
October 8, 2011
Festival begins at Noon
This
festival sponsored by the Prairie du Rocher Chamber of Commerce
takes on a Creole theme with activities based on what settlers would
have done at the turn of the 19th century.
Free
For
more information call 618-284-7308 |
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PROMENADE DES ART
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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October 8 - October 9, 2011
Various locations throughout Ste. Genevieve
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
There will be related exhibits at
various locations throughout historic downtown Ste. Genevieve as well as other
exhibits at the local art galleries and the showing of this year’s Plein Air art
event.
Free
For
more information call
573-883-9199 |
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ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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October 20 - December 16, 2009
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
Featured a works by recent SWIC art alumnae Lebecca Peterson and
Meredith Foster is shown with digital prints by master artist Frank
Roth.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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DÉJÀ VU SPIRIT REUNION
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Memorial Cemetery at Fifth and Merchant Streets
6
pm-8 pm
Experience more than twenty of Ste. Genevieve's notable and
notorious of spirits in Missouri's oldest cemetery, the restored
1787 Memorial Cemetery. Costumed spirits will present Ste.
Genevieve's past through stories and tales of mystery and amusement.
This living history program of stories, traditions and nostalgia
highlights the lives and personalities of notables such as U.S.
Senator Lewis F. Linn, Felix and Odile Vallé, Marie LaPorte, Joseph
Bogy, Ferdinand Rozier (local business partner of John James
Audubon) and Col. St. Gemme. All proceeds benefit the Foundation for
Restoration of Ste. Genevieve's Memorial Cemetery Restoration
project.
$5
tickets Children ages 6-18 are $2.50, and children under 5 are free.
For
more information call
573-883-7097 |
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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.
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