Sainte Genevieve MO.

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Events in & around Ste. Genevieve MO.

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Last update 4-10-09

Year 2009

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month April 24 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

April 24th Merchant Street Gallery Special Opening "brilliance in the lost moment of hesitation" paintings by Ali Cavanaugh Premier showing and benefit with the artist. 123 Merchant Street Ste Genevieve 6-9pm

Annual Spring Garden Walk.
Experience the Gardens of Ste. Genevieve's on May 16-17.
Garden Walk will be offered on Saturday from 10a.m. to 4p.m.and on Sunday from 11a.m. to 3p.m.
The Garden Walk includes many wonderful gardens as well as several talks.

During the weekend other FREE events, demonstrations and sales are included.

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month May 22 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

June 6 Promenade des Lumiéres candlelight tour Pierre Menard Home (Sat) Free Illinois Historic site

June 6 & 7 The 37th Annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous (Sat & Sun) Free Illinois state Historic Site. One of the largest in the country. 18th century crafts, food, music, 1000's of historically dressed participants, flintlock musket and rifle competition, cannon and mortar competition, traders and more. There is a $5.00 parking fee

June 13-14 Mark Your Calendars NOW for a summer weekend visit to the Fifth annual Ste. Genevieve, MO ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE. Held in the beautiful circa 1912 Knights of Columbus Home! Quality dealers will fill the first and second floors and overflow onto the spacious lawn. Call 800-373-7007 for detailed flyers(available in Jan 2009).
Saturday June 13th French Historic Interpretation with Living History, Music, Dance, French Cusine, Wine Tasting, Reenactments, Period Dress, Gumbo cook off with French delights and Street Dance. Promenades 10:30am. at the Green Tree.
Music a special performance by the Peacooks 12:00 to 3:00 at the Gazebo Merchant & Main Street.
At 12:30 Breckenridge Local poet writer historian (1792) will conduct a historic walking tour of down town ending at the Gazebo 2:30 ($5 per guest).
12pm to 3:pm Tea with Marie at the Guibourd Valle' House.
1pm - 4pm Jim Beaver Acoustic music, Ste Genevieve Winery Merchant
3pm - 5pm Gumbo cook off at the Gazebo Winners announced at Cajun Dance
1pm -4pm The People of Paris at Washington & Main
6:pm- 10pm Wine Tasting at the Gazebo Merchant & Main.
8:pm till 11:pm Street Dance at the Gazebo music by Dennis Stroughmatt & L'Esprit Creole(Free). Ste Genevieve

June 13th Open house at the Felix Vallé House Entertainment & refreshments.
An evening social gathering in the garden at the Felix Vallé House State Historic site 7 to 9p.m. Saturday Evening.
French Folk Dancing Demonstration at 8:00p.m.
French Folktales and Refreshments
Candlelight Tours of the Home (Free admission) Ste. Genevieve

ColeBeanBay Theatre, a professional summer stock theater in Ste. Genevieve presents two hit musicals. .

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month June 26 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

July 4th Freedom Celebration, Pops Musical concert before fireworks FREE in the park, Live Band / Beer Graden after fireworks. Ste. Genevieve

July 10-11-12 County Fair FREE Ste. Genevieve

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month July 23 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Aug 2rd La Festivité de la Famille Family Festival Sunday Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Aug 8th & 9th Jour de Fête. 44th annual area's largest craft fair. Food and Entertainment (Sat & Sun) Free Ste. Genevieve.

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Aug 28 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Sept 12th & 13th, 20th annual Fort Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival Pierre Menard Home IL.

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Sept 25 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Oct 3rd & 4th The French & Indian War Assemblage. A living history event portraying the time period of the fort with camp life, contests and vignettes. Free Fort de Chartres IL.

Oct 4th L'anniversavre de Pierre Menard birthday observance. (Sun) Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Oct 3rd & 4th Motor Weekend Ste Genevieve Lions Club NO Entry Fee. Oct 4th Car & Truck Show & Cruise. Oct 5th Cycle Show & Cruise. All makes and Models 5pm - ??? Food & beverages at Lions Club Park (no coolers)Downtown 195 Market St welcome both days. Cruises Historis Ste Genevieve. Contact Day 573-883-7687 Night 573-883-5822.

Oct 2nd - Oct 9th Plein Air Event Paint en plein air in Historic Ste. Genevieve county.

Oct 10th - 11th Autumn Daze.
Friday evening 6 - 8 pm This year's Promenade des Arts Reception featuring work of local artist at the Mammy Shaw House 2nd & Merchant. Open to public donation reqeested.

Oct 10-11 Annual Autumn Daze sponsored by The Lions. Some of the events and entertainment to be enjoyed over the weekend are: food, artisan and craft booths, music and games. (Ste. Genevieve).

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Oct 23 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Nov 7th & 2nd Winter Rendezvous. A typical rendezvous featuring camp life, traders, and a woodswalk team shooting contest. Free Fort de Chartres IL.

Nov 1st Célébration d'Automme. Autumn celebration Arts & Crafts. Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Nov 27 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Dec 5th Annual Christmas Art Show & Sale. Reception Friday Evening 6-8 pm County Services Building on Market Street free.

Dec 5th & 6th 25th Annual Country Christmas Walk.
Christmas Parade Saturday Dec 5th with Mayor, Shriners, school band, Little French Singers, Homecoming Queens, Classic Cars, Santa & Mrs Claus and many more.
Strolling Carolers, Ste Genevieve Art Guild Show & sale, open house at Guibourd and Linden historic sites, entertainment, tree lighting and much more. Free Ste. Genevieve MO.
Dec 5th & 6th visit the Historic Linden House decorated and only open for christmas. FreeSte. Genevieve.

Dec 6th La Fête de Noël Christmas open house. Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Dec 13th French Christmas at the Felix Vallé State Historic Site. French customs of the early 19th century by candlelight. Free Ste. Genevieve MO.

Year 2010

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Jan 22 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge

Feb 6th (Sat) Tis the season for the King's Ball in Historical Ste. Genevieve. The annual ball will be held at the VFW Hall on Memorial Drive. This wonderful celebration has been held in Ste. Genevieve for over 250 years. Tickets $12 adults $6 students & children. Cash Bar. Tables of 8 or 10 may be reserved. Everyone is encouraged to dress in French Colonial attire and come enjoy the music of the "Cash Rebates" for traditional music and dance.

Feb 7th Open house at the Felix Vallé House Entertainment & refreshments. We will be featuring a storyteller in the parlor during the afternoon. (Sun) Free Ste. Genevieve

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Feb 20 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

March 7st Mardi Gras Pierre Menard Home (Sun) Free Illinois Historic Site

March 13 & 14 Fort Kaskaskia Revolutionary War & French Colonial Encampment(Sat & Sun) Free Illinois Historic site

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Mar 26 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

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Phone: 800-373-7007
Tourist Information Office
Corner Main & Market
Ste Genevieve, Mo
63670
www.saintegenevievetourism.org