Calendar of Events
Jefferson County, 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
No events listed at this time, but please check back as we regularly update our calendar pages.
     
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Hillsboro, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2012

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
F
or more information call 636-789-4920
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO
  June 2 - June 4, 2012
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.
F
or more information call 636-464-6464
JEFFERSON COUNTY
I.P.R.A. RODEO
 

Hillsboro, MO
  June 8 - June 9, 2012
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. Featured musical entertainment follows the rodeo.
Admission
F
or more information call 636-797-3900
  or visit www.jeffersoncountyfair.net

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

Hillsboro, MO
  July 19 - July 22, 2012
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

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL

Kimmswick, MO
  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.
F
or more information call 636-464-6464
ANNUAL
FETE DE L'AUTOMNE

Fertile, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
October, 2012

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
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Kimmswick, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2012

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
F
or more information call 636-464-6464
CHRISTMAS IN KIMMSWICK
Kimmswick, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
December, 2012

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
F
or more information call 636-464-6464
   

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.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
Maeystown
Monroe County, IL
Fort Kaskaskia
State Historic Site
Ste. Genevieve
Missouri
Pickle Springs
Natural Area
     




 
  Regional Guides
to the Middle Mississippi River Valley
 
       
  Meeting of the Great Rivers
National Scenic Byway
Ste. Genevieve &
French Colonial Country
Gateway to the West
St. Louis & St. Louis County
        
 
   Meeting the Missouri
Historic St. Charles County
The Lincoln Hills Region
Northeast Missouri
   
 
  The Tri-States Area
Iowa, Illinois & Missouri
The Mississippi River
Meets the Ohio River
   
  greatriverroad.com Home Page
Your index to over 800 informative pages covering the Middle Mississippi River Valley.
  At greatriverroad.com we strive for accuracy.
If you have any corrections, suggestions or information
you would like to see contact the webmaster.
For advertising information contact marketing.
Copyright 2001-2011
greatriverroad.com - Elsah, Illinois