June 7 & 8, 2008

36th Annual Rendezvous One of the largest in the country. 18th century crafts, food, music, hundreds of historically dressed participants, flintlock rifle and musket competition, cannon and mortar competition, traders, and much more. Free admission. Small parking fee. Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, IL

June 14 & 15, 2008

Ste. Genevieve Antique Show A wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of summer as quality antique dealers will be set up at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall on Market Street. 10 am – 5 pm Ste. Genevieve, MO

June 14 & 15, 2008

French Festival Music, food, wine tasting, and living history re-enactors combine to celebrate Ste. Genevieve's French Heritage. Street dance on Saturday night. 10 am – 5 pm Ste. Genevieve, MO

June 14, 2008

Felix Valle Birthday Celebration Annual event at the Felix Valle State Historic Site commemorating the birthday of Felix Valle. Open House, refreshments. 10 am – 5 pm No charge Ste. Genevieve, MO

July 4, 2008

Outdoor Concert, Fireworks Display & Community Picnic An old-fashioned celebration of Independence Day in City Park overlooking the Mississippi River. Bring your blanket for a good spot on the grassy hill. Concert 7:30 pm; fireworks 9 pm Ste. Genevieve, MO

July 11, 12 & 13, 2008

Ste. Genevieve County Fair At the fairgrounds just south of City Park. All the usual county fair exhibits and lots of food. Demolition Derby Saturday night. Ste. Genevieve, MO

August 9 & 10, 2008

Jour de Fete Area’s largest craft show hosting more than 500 crafters and food booths occupies almost all the vacant ground in the historic district. 10 am – 6 pm Ste. Genevieve, MO

Reenactors at Fort de Chartres

Charleville Vineyards' wine ready for tasting

Shoppers during Jour de Fete