Calendar of Events
Jefferson Counties, Missouri

We regularly update this calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events that take place in Jefferson County, Missouri.  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.

To find out about other activities in nearby areas
check out the following calendars:
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Calendar
Randolph County, Illinois Calendar
Monroe County, Illinois Calendar
St. Clair County, Illinois Calendar

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL

Kimmswick, MO
  October 30 - October 31, 2010
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.
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or more information call 636-464-6464
     
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Kimmswick, MO
  Saturday, November 20, 2010
10 am - 9 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
Kimmswick will be filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays and ready for you and your family to enjoy. A tree lighting ceremony in front of the Visitor Center at 5pm hosted by Santa Claus. All of the shops in town will be serving refreshments. Carolers will be strolling the streets and a horse drawn trolley will be on-hand for free rides throughout town.
Free
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or more information call 636-464-6464
CHRISTMAS IN KIMMSWICK
Kimmswick, MO
  December 3 - December 5, 2010
Friday: 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Kimmswick. The shops will be decked out in their holiday splendor, carolers will be strolling the streets, and horse drawn carriage rides will carry you back to a time gone by. With over 25 unique shops, Kimmswick will make your holiday shopping easy and stress free.
Free
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or more information call 636-464-6464
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Hillsboro, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

Friday: 6 pm - 12:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Downtown Hillsboro
This festival features great music, performers, and arts and crafts. Other activities include a Kids Corner, a Miss Hillsboro contest, a Washer Tournament, Eating Contest, a Kids Demo Derby, a parade, and a carnival.
Free
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or more information call 636-789-4920
OPERATION W.A.V.E.
Kimmswick, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011

8 am - 5 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
Operation W.A.V.E. (We Appreciate our Veterans Event) is Kimmswick's annual salute to the nation's veterans and features WWII vehicles on display including Jeeps, Staff Vehicles and Half Tracks. The “2nd Rangers” will join-in with a Weapons and Ammunition Display, along with an encampment. Most merchants will be giving free gifts and special offers to all Veterans as their way of saying thanks.
Free
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or more information call 636-464-6464
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

10 am - 5 pm
Downtown Kimmswick
During the first weekend in June Kimmswick is overflowing with strawberries. If it is made with strawberries you will find it at this festival. Craft and food vendors line the streets as live entertainers perform at several areas throughout town and there is an area filled with rides for the kids. This is a great event for the whole family to enjoy!
Free. Park at the Windsor School and catch a shuttle bus into town.
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or more information call 636-464-6464
JEFFERSON COUNTY
I.P.R.A. RODEO
 

Hillsboro, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2011

Gates open at 5 pm ~ Performance starts at 8 pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, MO-21
Come to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and get in on the Rodeo action! Events at the rodeo include bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronco riding, calf roping, team roping, cowgirls barrel racing and bull riding. Between 5 pm and 8 pm there are food vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo, and product concessions. Intermission entertainment is by the “IPRA Clown of the Year”  Dusty Myers and the featured musical entertainment follows the rodeo.
Admission
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or more information call 636-797-3900
  or visit www.jeffersoncountyfair.net
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR
Hillsboro, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011

10349 Highway 29
Large and small concerts, Barrel Racing, Bull Buckoff, Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, carnival rides & games, contests, crafts, food & drinks, and more - the Fair has something for kids, teens, and adults!
Admission and Free Parking.
For more information call 636-797-3900
  or visit www.jeffersoncountyfair.net
     
     

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