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May 2010
Calendar of Events
for the
French Colonial Country
of the Central Mississippi River Valley
including Ste. Genevieve &
Jefferson Counties in Missouri
& Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
We regularly update this
calendar to provide you with up to date information on a variety of events
that take place in French Colonial Country. 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.
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Probable Events
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
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VILLAGE-WIDE
YARD SALE
Millstadt, IL |
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Saturday May 2, 2009
8 am - 2 pm
Sponsored by the Millstadt Historical Society.
Participant maps, food and beverage available at the Millstadt
Community Center, 102 S. Jefferson Avenue.
Free
For more information call 618-476-3696 |
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FRUEHLINGSFEST
Maeystown, IL |
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Sunday,
May 3, 2009
9 am - 4 pm
Maeystown Historic
District
The annual Fruehlingsfest Antique and Garden Show
takes place around the stone mill in the heart of this historic
town. Fruehlingsfest features quality antique dealers from the
Midwest and various nurseries selling annuals, perennials and
herbs. A variety of food will be offered at Fruehlingsfest, and a
creek-side wine garden, served by Ravissant Winery, will also be
featured.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660
or visit www.maeystown.com |
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FORT
DE CHARTRES
KID'S
DAY
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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Saturday,
May 9, 2009
10 am - 4 pm
Community Par,
Prairie du Rocher
A special day for kids with 18th century games, contests,
storytelling, puppet shows, prizes and refreshments.
Free, Donations appreciated
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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ART EXHIBITS
Belleville, IL |
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May 14 - June 20, 2008
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am
- 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and school holidays
Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College
The
Schmidt Art Center is featuring three exhibits. John Sarra: Tone Poems:
Sarra is a Senior Lecturer in Painting at Washington University in St. Louis.
His paintings are influenced by travel, his experience as a woodworker, and the
methodology and philosophy of Chinese gardens. Aunia Kahn: Our Forbidden
Solution: From Shiloh, Illinois, Kahn portrays herself in many of her
artworks. She combines digital photorgaphy, painting, and collage to create
movie-like stills of elegant decadence and varied taboo. Eun Yeong Jeong:
Interim: Eun Yeong Jeong is a metals artist based in Champaign,
Illinois. She has studied contemporary jewelry making at Alchimia in Florence,
Italy, and fine art at Kon-Kuk University in South Korea. Jeong uses organic
materials including wool, wood, sand, and plants to create beautiful, delicate
objects.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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ART
ON THE SQUARE
Belleville, IL |
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May
15 - 17, 2009
Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Downtown Belleville
Ranked as one of the top 100 art shows in the nation this show
offers visitors the chance to meet exhibiting artists, enjoy
family entertainment, children's workshops, taste fine cuisines,
and take a walk through the historic neighborhoods of Belleville.
Free
For
more information call 618-257-0747
or visit artonthesquare.com |
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ANNUAL
SPRING
GARDEN WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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May
16 - May 17, 2009
Saturday's hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday's hours: 11 pm - 3 pm
Downtown Historic District
Experience Ste. Genevieve on tours of its gardens. Throughout the weekend there will also be a Plant Sale by
the Master Gardeners, an Herb and Plant Sale at the Bolduc House
Museum, a Farmer's Market on Saturday morning, and a raffle
drawing.
Small Fee
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
HOMECOMING
Maeystown, IL |
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May
22 - May 23, 2009
Friday: 5 pm -
closing
Saturday: 12 pm - closing
Rides and games for all ages, food, beer and
other refreshments. Fried Chicken Dinner on Saturday night.
Parade, washer tournament, and duck race on Saturday. Both nights
feature live music starting at 8:30.
Free
For
more information call 618-458-6660 |
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THE GREAT PIZZA
BICYCLE RIDE
Millstadt, IL |
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Registration: 8:30 am - 10 am
Commercial Club Park 300 W. Parkview
This classic Memorial Day ride features routes of
various distances along quiet country roads across the Illinois
prairie. After the ride return to Breadeaux Pizza for
all-you-can-eat pizza and drinks for an additional charge.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12
Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114 |
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HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Hillsboro, MO |
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May 29 - May 30, 2009
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
For
more information call 636-789-4920 |
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OPERATION W.A.V.E.
Kimmswick, MO |
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May 30 - May
31, 2009
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
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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AINAD
SHRINE CIRCUS
Belleville, IL |
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May 30 - May 31, 2009
Saturday:
2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday:
2 pm & 6 pm
Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East
Grab the kids and don't miss the annual Shriner's
Circus that brings the Big Top to life in Belleville.
$12 for adults and $8 for children
For more information call 618-874-1870 |
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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.
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