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June 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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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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AINAD
SHRINE CIRCUS
Waterloo, IL |
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Monday, June 1, 2009
7:30 pm
Monroe County Fairgrounds Park,
4177
State Route 156
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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ANNUAL
FORT DE CHARTRES
RENDEZVOUS
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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June
6 - June 7, 2009
9 am - 5 pm
Fort De Chartres
4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher on IL-155
One of the largest in rendezvous events in the
country occurs annually at this historic fort. 18th century crafts, food, music, 1000's of historically
dressed participants, flintlock musket and rifle competition,
cannon and mortar competition, traders and more.
Small parking fee
For
more information call 618-284-7230 |
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HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
OPEN HOUSE
Prairie du Rocher, IL |
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June
6 - June 7, 2009
10 am - 4 pm
Creole House
The Randolph County Historical Society will conduct guided tours of
the Creole House, a 19th century home with French American
transitional architecture that is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. The Creole House is only a two block detour for
visitors attending the Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres.
Free
For
more information call 618-284-3319 |
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Kimmswick, MO |
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June
6 - June 7, 2009
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.
For
more information call 636-464-6464 |
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
I.P.R.A. RODEO
Hillsboro, MO |
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June
12 - June 13, 2009
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. The intermission act
is Tim Lepard & Team Ghostriders.
Advance Tickets: Adults: $8 & Children 5-11: $4. At the Gate:
Adults: $10 & Children 5-11: $6. Free admission for Active Military
personnel.
For
more information call 636-797-3900
or visit
www.jeffersoncountyfair.net |
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FRENCH
FESTIVAL
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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June 13 - June 14, 2009
This French Heritage Festival celebrates the 300 years of French
culture in America from Quebec to New Orleans and recognizes the
greatest concentration of French Colonial architecture in North
America that exists in Ste. Genevieve. There will be music, dance, French cuisine and other refreshments, wine
tasting, reenactments, promenades, lectures, and French Colonial
architecture tours.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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ANTIQUE
SHOW
& SALE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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June 13 - June 14, 2009
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Knights of Columbus Home,
600 E. Market Street
This show and sale will feature a variety of
antiques in this circa 1912 home and spacious lawn from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th
centuries. Periodic "Antique Talks" will be held on the
home's wide front porch and "Antique Door Prizes" will
be awarded daily.
Admission Fee
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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ANTIQUE GLASS & POTTERY SHOW AND SALE
Belleville, IL |
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June 13 - June 14, 2009
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Belle-Clair County Fairgrounds, intersection of
IL 159 & IL-13
This show features 29 dealers gathered from ten
states on hand to display and sell Early American Pattern Glass,
Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, and Glassware from the 1940’s &
1950’s as well as pottery produced in that same time period. Guest
authors Don Jones and Danny Cornelius will be on hand to answer
questions about this glass. A great lunch menu will be available for
those of you who work up an appetite while shopping.
The Exposition Hall is air-conditioned and handicapped
accessible.
Admission is $4 and good for both days. Parking
is free
For more information call
618-259-5059 |
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FELIX
VALLÉ
OPEN HOUSE
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
7 pm - 9 pm
Felix Vallé House
Enjoy an evening in the garden at this recreation of a veillee, a
traditional French Colonial summer social gathering. Featured will
be French folk dancing, folk
tales, candlelight tours of the home, and refreshments.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-7102 |
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PORTA
WESTFALICA
FESTIVAL
Waterloo, IL |
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Tuesday,
June 16, 2009
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Monroe County
Courthouse Grounds
This annual event is held in honor of the Sister
Cities partnership between Waterloo and Porta Westfalica, Germany.
The festival is held on the Courthouse Square with plenty of food
and drink. The traditional German fare of pork sausage and potato
pancakes is available. The Waterloo German Band and the Waterloo
Municipal Band perform throughout the evening. A parade featuring
floats and marching bands begins at 6 pm.
Free
For
more information call 618-939-5300 |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, June 26, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Historic downtown Ste. Genevieve
Several galleries in Ste. Genevieve are offering the opportunity to
view the art works of Ste. Genevieve area and regional artists with
a variety of art forms that will offer something for everyone.
Other retail businesses will also participate in the
event by being open during the same hours. Refreshments will be
served at various locations and maps are available at each location
designating which galleries and studios are open.
Free
For
more information visit
http://stegenartwalk.blogspot.com |
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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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