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Events:

Last update 12-14-11

Year 2011

Year 2012

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

Feb 4th (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 $10 adults $5 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 5th 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 24 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

March 4th Mardi Gras Pierre Menard Home (Sun) Free Illinois Historic Site

March 10 & 11 Fort Kaskaskia Revolutionary War & French Colonial Encampment(Sat & Sun) Free Illinois Historic site

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

April 28-29 Ecole de Soldat The event will include lectures at the Visitor Center, period encampment at the Moses Austin Site and tours of HISTORIC FRENCH HOUSES.

Annual Spring Garden Walk.
Experience the Gardens of Ste. Genevieve's on May 19-20.
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 27 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

June 1st & 2nd, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

June 2 Promenade des Lumiéres candlelight tour Pierre Menard Home (Sat) Free Illinois Historic site

June 2-3 The 40th 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 8th 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series .
Saturday June 9th 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 9th 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

June 15th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

June 22th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

June 29th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

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

July 6th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

Ste. Genevieve Civil War Camp at Moses Austin Park. It is free to the public.

Friday July 6. Set up of camp by those participating
Saturday July 7. 9 a.m. Living History Starts. 5 p.m. Living History Ends
Sunday July 8. 10 a.m. Living History Starts. 3 p.m. Living History Ends.
We have confirmed the following units that will be here.
5th Missouri Cavalry (Union)
17th Missouri Infantry (Union)
Missouri Hospital Brigade (Union)(New this year)
Adler Sutler Store
Our event is on the calendar of the Turner Brigade (Union)
We are waiting on the following units to have their meeting to let us know for sure if they are coming.
9th Missouri Sharpshooters (Confederate)
2nd Missouri Light Artillery (Confederate)
11th Mississippi Infantry (Confederate)
Cape Girardeau Artillery (Union)
Some events we are planning but they are not set in stone.
Ladies Fashion Show
Re-enactment of the confiscation of money from Merchant's Bank in Ste. Genevieve during the Civil War by Union troops in August 1861 (per Official Records of the War of Rebellion)
Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry drill
Firing demonstrations

July 13th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

July 20nd, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month July 27 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk 12 participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Its the 2nd Birthday of the art walk with a Route du Vin Wine Stroll scheduled for that evening Refreshments served NO charge.

July 27th & 28th, 8pm Ste Genevieve SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 Sheldon Concert Series

Aug 5st La Festivité de la Famille Family Festival Sunday Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Aug 11th & 12th Jour de Fête. 46th annual area's largest craft fair. Food and Entertainment (Sat & Sun) Free Ste. Genevieve.

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

Sept 8th & 9th, 22th annual Fort Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival Pierre Menard Home IL.

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

Oct 6 & 7 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 7 L'anniversavre de Pierre Menard birthday observance. (Sun) Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Oct 7th Motor Weekend Ste Genevieve Lions Club NO Entry Fee. Oct 2 Cycle Show & Cruise. All makes and Models 5pm - ??? Food & beverages at Lions Club Park (no coolers)Downtown 195 Market St welcome Cruises Historis Ste Genevieve. Contact Day 573-883-7687 Night 573-883-5822.

Oct 1 - Oct 9th Plein Air Event Paint en plein air in Historic Ste. Genevieve county.

Oct 20 RURAL HERITAGE DAY (Fourth annual) Spend a historic day re-living life in middle America circa 1850-1960
SEE Plowing & Tilling, Draft horses, antique tractors and the odd mule or two
Reminisce with our Farners about tractors, horses and farming the old-fashioned way
Wood carving, blacksmithing & leatherworking
Games for youngsters --- Old-Fashioned Treates, Kettle Korn, Home-made Apple butter, Maple Syrup
HORSE-DRAWN SHUTTLE Free Ste. Genevieve MO.

Its the Fourth Friday of the Month Oct 19 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Nov 3rd & 4th Winter Rendezvous. A typical rendezvous featuring camp life, traders, and a woodswalk team shooting contest. Free Fort de Chartres IL.

Nov 4th Célébration d'Automme. Autumn celebration Arts & Crafts. Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Its the Third Friday of the Month Nov 16 6-9 pm Open Studio & Gallery Walk ten participating studios and galleries in the Historic District Ste. Genevieve. Refreshments served randomly NO charge.

Dec 4th Annual Christmas Art Show & Sale. Reception Friday Evening 6-8 pm County Services Building on Market Street free.

Dec 1st & 2nd Annual Country Christmas Walk.
Christmas Parade Saturday Dec 4th 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 For much more information . Click Here Free Ste. Genevieve MO.

Dec 2nd La Fête de Noël Christmas open house. Free Pierre Menard Home IL.

Dec 9th French Christmas at the Felix Vallé State Historic Site. French customs of the early 19th century by candlelight. Free Ste. Genevieve MO.