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Events
Calendar Index
for St. Charles County, Missouri
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The following is a selection of events in St. Charles
and St. Charles County. Use the links at the bottom of the list
for more complete calendars. |
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O’FALLON FARMERS’
& ARTISTS’ MARKET
O'Fallon, MO |
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April 17 - October 16, 2010
Every Saturday: 7 am - 12 pm
In
the lot by River City Rascals Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.
Customers can shop for locally-grown produce, plants and flowers,
herbs, honey, and hand-made baked goods, gourmet items, jams and
jellies, original art, hand-made crafts and more. The market also
features a variety of events and special guests throughout the
season, plus live music, free yoga classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays,
cooking demonstrations and more.
Free
For more information call
636-293-1256
or visit
www.ofallonfarmersmarket.com |
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MUSIC ON MAIN
St. Charles, MO |
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May - September, 2010
Downtown Historic District, 100 & 200 blocks of North Main Street
Join
the fun every third Wednesday for food, drink & live music. It’s a
party! Musical acts include Butch Wax & the Hollywoods in May,
Serapis in June, Hillbilly Authority in July, Rogers, Nienhaus &
Crawford in August, and The Arbogast Band in September.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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O’FALLON FARMERS’
& ARTISTS’ MARKET
O'Fallon, MO |
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June 16 - September 1, 2010
Every Wednesday: 3 pm - 7 pm
In
the lot by River City Rascals Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.
Customers can shop for locally-grown produce, plants and
flowers, herbs, honey, and hand-made baked goods, gourmet items,
jams and jellies, original art, hand-made crafts and more. The
market also features a variety of events and special guests
throughout the season, plus live music, free yoga classes at 9
a.m. on Saturdays, cooking demonstrations and more.
Free
For more information call
636-293-1256
or visit
www.ofallonfarmersmarket.com |
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ART EXHIBITS
St. Charles, MO |
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August 27 - October 8, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10
am - 5 pm
Open until 9 pm on Wednesdays
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Foundry Art Center,
520 N. Main Street
The
Artful Palette:
This
juried exhibition celebrates the art of painting. Artists using
any wet paint media including, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and
gouache are featured. David Spear, an award winning public
artist based in Columbia, MO, is the juror. Gallery III - Group 4 Award -
Unrefined Light features the work of
Gwen
Arkin, Annette Fournet, Russ Rosener, and Shannon Welles. The
Ameristar Gallery- Emerging Artist is
Boisali Biswas.
Admission charged for some exhibits
For more information call 636-255-0270
or visit foundryartcentre.org. |
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RACE FOR THE
RIVERS FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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September 4 - September 5, 2010
Frontier Park
Greenway Network, a non-profit citizens action group, is hosting two
canoe and kayak races on the scenic Missouri River, a staged-event
covering 65 miles from Washington Missouri to the Confluence and an
Adventure Race from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park in St. Charles.
The organization is also hosting the Race For the Rivers Festival at
Frontier Park which will feature adventure and outdoor sports
vendors and environmental educational displays and activities.
Between the live bands, the hands-on art , environmental activities,
and educational displays the festival will be a great place to hang
out and wait for the racers to cross the flying finish line at the
park.
Free; Registration fee for
racers
For more information visit the
www.racefortherivers.org
website |
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
Augusta, MO |
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September 17 - September 18, 2010
The town's annual Harvest Festival features a
picnic and concert Friday night in the vineyards. On Saturday many of the
businesses in Augusta are holding "open houses" throughout the
day with special discounts, guest experts making presentations,
and wine tastings.
Free except for the Picnic/Concert
For more information call 636-228-4005
or visit the
augusta-chamber.org
website |
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MOSAICS
MISSOURI FESTIVAL
FOR THE ARTS
St. Charles, MO |
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September 17 - September 19, 2010
Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Historic St. Charles Downtown District
Approximately 125 artists from across the country are selected to
come to St. Charles to exhibit and sell their works. Mediums
represented include painting, sculpture, jewelry, and many other
fine arts. Other activities include A Mentor Me program, an Art
for Youth gallery, and a Kids Creation Station. Food and other
refreshments are available throughout the festival grounds.
Free
For more information call 636-940-5178
or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org |
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PIONEER DAYS
Defiance, MO |
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September 18 - September 19, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Daniel Boone Home,
1868 Highway F
A pre-1840s Folkways Festival and Encampment.
Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village come to life for a
fall festival. Artisans, music, historic encampment, a black
powder shoot and good food make this a glorious day in the
beautiful Femme Osage Valley. Step into the past to experience
life on the early Missouri frontier and learn about the Boone
legacy.
Admission
For more information call 636-798-2005 |
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MISSOURI RIVER
IRISH FEST
St. Charles, MO |
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September 18 - September 19, 2010
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
Frontier Park
St. Charles celebrates it's Irish heritage with
music, storytelling, athletics, food, traditional crafts and live
Irish music in the evening.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427
or visit
www.moriveririshfest.com |
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OKTOBERFEST
St. Charles, MO |
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September 24 - September 26, 2010
Frontier Park
St. Charles celebrates it's German heritage with German bands,
food, beer gardens, a children's area, arts and crafts booths. A
parade is held on Saturday and an antique car show is held on
Sunday.
Free
For more information call 314-581-6871
or visit visit
www.saintcharlesoktoberfest.com |
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RIDE
THE RIVERS
CENTURY BICYCLE RIDE
St. Charles, MO |
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Registration:
6:30
– 7:30 am
Ameristar Casino St. Charles
Pre-registration is recommended for this Century Ride that
includes flat to rolling hills with some big hills. This ride
features some of the areas “greatest hits” – our majestic Great
Rivers, two major universities, three parks, two ferry
crossings, historic Route 66, five trails and the Gateway Arch.
Return to Trailhead Brewery for brews and food.
Fees: $45 pre-registration
by October 1 at
trailnet.org, $55 day of the race
For more information call 314-416-9930 |
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MISSOURI DAY CELEBRATION
St. Charles, MO |
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
First State Capitol Complex, 201-216 S. Main
Come celebrate everything Missouri from bluebirds
and dogwoods to the state dinosaur and square dancing.
Free
For more information call 636-940-3322 |
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CAMPFIRE STORYTELLING
FESTIVAL
Defiance, MO |
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
5:30 pm - 10 pm
Daniel Boone Home,
1868 Highway F
Come to Boonesfield Village for "Halloween:
Ghosts of the Past," an evening of good old-fashioned fun. The
flicker of candles and campfires highlight tours, music and
tales designed to enchant. Marshmallows and cider will sweeten
up the evening.
Admission
For more information call 636-798-2005 |
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The
City of St. Charles
The city of St. Charles hosts a number of events throughout
the year. Visitors interested in history can relive the times of
Lewis and Clark, the early days of Missouri’s statehood, or the
Civil War. Art lovers will find quilt shows, juried art exhibits,
and arts and crafts fairs. Musical entertainment is a highlight of
many of these events as well as events those events that focus on
music alone. Most of these festivities are held in the downtown
Historic District where there is plenty of free parking, specialty
shops, and eating and drinking establishments. |
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St.
Charles County
St. Charles County has a number of events that
highlights its historical and natural attractions. The Daniel
Boone Home hosts a number of historical events near Defiance
throughout the year. The County Park system hosts events
throughout the year at the various parks throughout the county. In
wine country, the community of Augusta is host to a variety of
events in every season. Coverage includes the communities of
Augusta, Defiance, O'Fallon, Portage des Sioux, St. Peters, and
Wentzville. |
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