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July 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.
ART EXHIBIT
Belleville, IL |
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May 13 - July 3, 2010
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 works of Dale Threlkeld, David Hammond, and Don Bevirt are
on exhibit.
Free
For
more information call 618-222-5278
or visit www.schmidtartcenter.com |
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LIBERTY
BELL
OF THE
WEST
CELEBRATION
Kaskaskia, IL |
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Sunday,
July 4, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site
This annual celebration takes place at the site of the Liberty Bell
of the West, which was rung when
Rogers Clark and
his Long Knives captured Kaskaskia on July 4, 1778. A ceremony starts at
12:30 with speakers and the French Colonial Marines from nearby Fort
de Chartres. The celebration also features live music, food and
other refreshments, and the Church of the
Immaculate Conception will be open for tours.
Free
For
more information call 618-826-2667 |
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4TH
OF JULY
FESTIVITIES
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Fireworks and a free musical concert sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce of Ste. Genevieve in the
city park overlooking the Mississippi River.
Free
For
more information call 1-800-373-7007 |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Columbia, IL |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Grounds open at 11 am
American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust
Street
The
community of Columbia bands together to form the July Fourth
Committee and puts on this Independence Day
celebration that features food, beer and other refreshments, bingo, a
washer tournament, a Kloepper tournament, and other entertainment. Fireworks begin at
dusk.
Free
For more information call 618-281-5556 |
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RANDOLPH COUNTY FAIR
Sparta, IL |
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July 8 - July 18, 2010
Randolph County Fair Grounds, W. Belmont Street
Special events, variety of foods, parade, 4H, livestock, and
agricultural exhibits.
For more information call
618-443-2916 |
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TOUR DE BELLEVILLE
Belleville, IL |
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Friday, July 9, 2010
9 pm
Union United Methodist Church
The first Tour de Belleville is being organized
by Neighborhood Associations as a fundraiser to purchase a speed
monitor for safer neighborhoods. The course is 7 miles and if a
registered rider is able to start the 2nd lap by 10 pm they're
welcome to ride the course twice.
Participant fee includes a commemorative t-shirt.
For more information call 314-416-9930
or visit
www.tourdebelleville.com |
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STE.
GENEVIEVE
COUNTY
FAIR
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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July
9 - July 11, 2010
9 am - 9 pm
County Fairgrounds
The Ste. Genevieve County Fair includes a parade,
livestock shows, demolition derby, horse show, truck pulls,
tractor pulls, queen contest, 4H and FFA exhibits and a band on
Friday night. There is a lot to see and do for adults and children
all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment.
Free
For
more information call 573-883-3548 or 1-800-373-7007 |
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TIGER APPRECIATION DAY
Ste. Genevieve County, MO |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, 19620 State Route B
The
Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary is thanking all of our supporters
and donors over the years by invite everyone to a free day at
the sanctuary. The new education classroom and observation deck
will be open and there will be scheduled tours. The Sanctuary
will be having a silent auction, selling pictures, tiger prints,
and various other items. This is a great day to bring the whole
family for a day of fun and activities with games and crafts for
all age levels.
Free.
Donations are encouraged.
For
more information call
573-330-7334
or visit the Crown Ridge Tiger
Sanctuary website |
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SPARTA BLUES FEST
Sparta, IL |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
3 pm - 11 pm
Sparta Eagle's Club, 112 E. Main Street
Since 1998 Randolph County has hosted this annual blues festival featuring
local and regional musicians.
Admission fee
For
more information call 618-443-4616
or visit www.spartablues.com |
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
FAIR
Hillsboro, MO |
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July 22 - July 25, 2010
10349 Highway 29
Large and small concerts,
Barrel Racing, Bull Buckoff, Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, carnival rides & games,
contests, crafts, food & drinks, and more - the Fair has
something for kids, teens, and adults!
Admission and Free Parking.
For
more information call 636-797-3900
or visit
www.jeffersoncountyfair.net |
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FOURTH FRIDAY
ART WALK
Ste. Genevieve, MO |
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Friday, July 23, 2010
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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MONROE
COUNTY FAIR
Waterloo, IL |
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July 25 - August 1, 2010
Monroe County
Fairgrounds, IL-156
This annual fair features agricultural exhibits
and many horse related events. Other exhibits include arts and
crafts, 4-H projects, floral arrangements, art and photography,
and quilts. Carnival rides are a favorite and local organizations
offer food and refreshments. The Fair Grandstand events range from
tractor pulls to the FFA competition and the annual Fair Queen
Pageant and the Little Miss contest.
See website
for admission details
For
more information call 618-939-7796
or visit www.monroecounty-fair.org |
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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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