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8921 Jackson School Road, Bloomsdale, Missouri 63627

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💃 An evening dance beneath the open sky… This yea

💃 An evening dance beneath the open sky…

This year, Sainte Geneviève invites you to step into another time with two outdoor balls that feel pulled straight from the pages of Jane Austen—or your favorite Bridgerton moment.

✨ May 30 — US250 Event: The Forgotten Battle
✨ June 13 — French Heritage Festival

No experience required. Just a willingness to take a hand, learn a few steps, and let the music carry you.

And if you don’t have period attire? No worries.
Sara at Ensembles of the Past has you covered with rentals during both—fittings available the day before each event, so plan your weekend accordingly.

🎻 The music will start.
All that’s missing is you on the floor.

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓ WEDNESDAY,

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
[9:30 AM – 12:30 PM]
99 S Main St, Ste. Geneviève | Garden Glow Up 2026
• A volunteer garden cleanup at the Jean Baptiste Vallé House.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17
[7 PM]
137 N Main St, Ste. Geneviève | Open Mic!!
• An open mic night featuring music, comedy, and more. $5 cover.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17
[6 PM - 8 PM]
PJs at the Mall| Patrick Tuller
• Live music by acoustic artist, Patrick Tuller at PJs at the Antique Mall.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[8 AM]
Main St, Ste. Geneviève | Show Me MO Gravel
• A multi-race gravel cycling event with multiple distance options.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[8 AM]
Ste. Geneviève | The Missouri Outlaw Gravel Race
• A 45-mile gravel race through Ste. Geneviève and surrounding areas.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[9:45 AM – 11 AM]
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park | River Walk
• A guided 1.5-mile walk along the Mississippi River levee.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[11 AM – 4 PM]
360 Market St, Ste. Geneviève | Show-Me Dino Lab Day
• A hands-on experience watching a dinosaur fossil excavation in progress.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[6 PM – 9 PM]
Ste. Geneviève County YMCA | The Taste of Ste. Geneviève
• A food and drink event featuring local vendors and live entertainment.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[6:30 PM – 9:30 PM]
Audubon’s, Ste. Geneviève | Jason Heeter (solo) at Audubon’s
• A live solo performance in the biergarten. Free admission.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[7 PM]
Midnight Slip, Ste. Geneviève | Chris Welch Headliner Show
• A live music performance featuring singer-songwriter Chris Welch.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18
[7:30 PM – 10:30 PM]
Dew Drop Inn, Bloomsdale | Josh White @ the Dew
• Live music with drink specials, including $1.99 drafts after 5 PM.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19
[12 PM – 3 PM]
Audubon’s, Ste. Geneviève | Bonfire Bradley at The Biergarten
• A free outdoor concert open to all ages.

🚴‍♂️ Some rides are scenic. This one’s a little mo

🚴‍♂️ Some rides are scenic.
This one’s a little more…lawless.

The Missouri Outlaw Gravel Race is tearing through Sainte Geneviève, carrying on the legacy of the Trailnet Gravel Classic with a new name and the same unforgiving beauty.

Loose gravel. Rolling climbs. Miles that don’t give themselves up easily.

It’s the kind of course that asks a question—
and only your legs can answer it.

📍 Sainte Geneviève, Missouri
🔗 Sign up while you still can

Ride hard. Ride free.

Taste of Sainte Geneviève returns Saturday, April

Taste of Sainte Geneviève returns Saturday, April 18 at 6 PM—an evening where local businesses come together to share what they do best.

From incredible food and drinks to the people behind them, it’s a celebration of flavor, community, and everything that makes this place feel like home.

And even better—it’s all in support of our local hospital.

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 6 PM

This is Sainte Geneviève at its finest.

⚔️ History doesn’t sit still here. It moves. It ma

⚔️ History doesn’t sit still here. It moves. It marches. It comes to life.

This Saturday, step into the Spring Milice Encampment and experience Sainte Geneviève as it once was—through the sights, sounds, and stories of early French colonial life.

Watch drills, meet interpreters, and see how a community prepared, protected, and lived along the edge of a new world.

📅 Saturday
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Come walk through it.

Events this week in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

Events this week in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

FRIDAY, APRIL 10
[6 PM]
The Beacon, Bloomsdale | Umbra
• Acoustic classic rock set in an intimate setting.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[8 AM – 12 PM]
19603 Molasses Hollow Rd, Ste. Geneviève | Baby & Kids Sale
• A community garage sale focused on gently used baby and children’s items. Vendor spaces available.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[8:30 AM]
Pierre Menard Home, Ellis Grove, IL | IAM on the Road – Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail
• A day-long program exploring regional history, preservation efforts, and cultural sites along the trail.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11 & SUNDAY, APRIL 12
[10 AM – 5 PM]
Fort de Chartres, Prairie du Rocher, IL | Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire
• A living history event featuring merchants, demonstrations, and 18th-century activities throughout the grounds.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[9:30 AM – 4 PM]
198 Market St., Ste. Geneviève | SG Milice
Spring Milice Encampment
• A living history event featuring demonstrations, drills, and 18th-century activities on the campus of the Centre for French Colonial Life.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[10 AM]
Ste. Geneviève Welcome Center | Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking Tour
• A guided walking tour exploring multiple perspectives of Ste. Geneviève’s history. Registration required.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[6 PM – 9 PM]
Audubon’s, Ste. Geneviève | Umbra at The Biergarten
• A free outdoor concert open to all ages in Audubon’s biergarten.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[6 PM – 11 PM]
Audubon’s (Midnight Slip), Ste. Geneviève | Joe Clark with opener Tyler Stevenson
• A listening room-style performance featuring live original music. Tickets required.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[7:30 PM – 10:30 PM]
Dew Drop Inn, Bloomsdale | Clint Sattler @ the Dew
• Live music with drink specials, including $1.99 drafts after 5 PM.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11
[8 PM – 12 AM]
Bader’s Place, St. Mary | Hogen’s Heroes @ Bader’s Beer Garden
• Live music in an outdoor beer garden setting.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 12
[12 PM – 3 PM]
Audubon’s, Ste. Geneviève | Josh Driskill at The Biergarten
• A free outdoor concert open to all ages

🚴‍♂️ The gravel lives on. A new chapter begins wi

🚴‍♂️ The gravel lives on.

A new chapter begins with the Missouri Outlaw Gravel Race, brought to life by Rockinator Racing—carrying forward the spirit of the beloved Trailnet Gravel Classic with fresh energy and the same wild roads beneath your tires.

Rolling hills, backcountry routes, and the kind of terrain that tests your legs and clears your mind—this is the ride that reminds you why gravel racing hits different.

It’s not just a race.
It’s a tradition evolving.

📍 Sainte Geneviève, Missouri
🔗 Registration now open: runsignup.com/Race/MO/StGenevieve/TheMissouriOUTLAWGravelRace

Come chase the dust.

🚀 How do you get someone to stay for drone footage

🚀 How do you get someone to stay for drone footage?
Pair it with the right song.

Because once it hits… you wait for the payoff.

And in a way, that’s what Sainte Geneviève does too.

We’ve been here a long time—Missouri’s oldest town, rooted in the earliest stretch of westward expansion. Long enough to learn a different pace. One that rises slowly, like the camera in this video.

When you find your way here, something shifts.
Time stretches. The noise softens. You start to see things with a little more distance, a little more clarity.

And maybe that’s what we’re all after—
a moment to step out of the rush and remember what actually matters.

Not everything has to be fought for all at once.
Not everything has to happen today.

Take it from a place that’s endured—
your effort will be rewarded.

Visit Sainte Geneviève.
There’s something special here.

Events Easter week in Sainte Geneviève ↓ TUESDAY,

Events Easter week in Sainte Geneviève ↓
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
[6:30 PM]
Dew Drop Inn | Original Artist Night @ the Dew
• A rotating lineup of local musicians takes the stage for an evening of original music. Call ahead to join the lineup or just settle in and listen.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
[5:30 PM – 7:30 PM]
Antique Mall Ste. Geneviève | Monthly Happy Hour
• A casual midweek gathering to meet, mingle, and share conversation. Drinks, snacks, and easy company included.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3
[6 PM – 9 PM]
Dew Drop Inn | Clueless Murder Mystery Dinner
• An interactive dinner where guests work together to solve a twisting mystery. Dinner, drama, and just enough suspicion to go around.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3
[6:30 PM]
Charleville Brewery & Winery | Booze & Bingo
• Grab a drink and try your luck at bingo with prizes on the line. A laid-back night of laughs and friendly competition.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3
[8 PM]
The Orris | Crossroads at The Orris
• A Good Friday gathering with live music in one of downtown’s most atmospheric spaces. Simple, soulful, and just the right amount of loud.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 4
[7 AM]
GymShe | April Community Event
• A 3-mile walk along the Mississippi River levee with views that wake you up better than coffee. Stay after for protein bars, water, and conversation.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 4
[9:45 AM – 11 AM]
Ste. Geneviève Welcome Center | River Walk
• Join a ranger for a guided walk along the Mississippi River. A slower, story-rich way to experience the landscape.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 4
[7:30 PM – 11:30 PM]
Dew Drop Inn | Brad Leutzinger @ the Dew
• Live music, cold drinks, and a night that leans into the rhythm of a good local bar. Come late, stay later.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5
[8 AM – 2 PM]
Audubon’s | Easter Brunch Buffet
• A full spread of brunch favorites served in a warm, welcoming setting. Come hungry and settle in.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5
[10 AM – 1 PM]
Baetje Farms | Easter Brunch at The Artisan
• A countryside brunch surrounded by rolling hills and quiet beauty. A slower, more scenic way to celebrate Easter.

🍕 Sirros is the kind of place you keep coming back

🍕 Sirros is the kind of place you keep coming back to.

Loaded pizzas, hearty pastas, stacked burgers, and a salad bar that’s become something of a local legend—it’s all here, and it’s all done right.

Easygoing, welcoming, and always satisfying, it’s the perfect stop whether you’re gathering with friends or just hungry for something good.

In Sainte Geneviève, this is comfort food with a loyal following.

🌿 Spring arrives gently in Sainte Geneviève. Light

🌿 Spring arrives gently in Sainte Geneviève.
Light stretches a little longer across the rooftops. Doors open. Paths reappear.

And this season, there’s more to step into than ever before.

For the first time, the Green Tree Tavern and Bauvais-Amoureux House welcome visitors for self-guided exploration—rooms once quietly kept now ready to be wandered at your own pace.

Just beyond, the Parallel Pasts walking tour invites you to see familiar streets in new ways—stories layered, perspectives shifting, history unfolding as you move through it.

And along the levee, a walk with National Park Service and Missouri Department of Conservation brings you to the edge of the Mississippi—where a rare, untouched bank of water still moves the way it always has.

🌸 It’s a season of opening.
Not just in the landscape—but in how you experience it.

There’s something new to discover here. And somehow, it feels like it’s always been waiting for you.

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓ FRIDAY, MAR

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓
FRIDAY, MAR. 27
[7 PM – 10 PM]
Midnight Slip @ Audubon’s | Matt Jordan with Nick Bifano
• A listening room performance featuring songwriter Matt Jordan with Nick Bifano. An intimate night for true music fans.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[10 AM – 11 AM]
Ste. Geneviève Welcome Center | Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking Tour
• A ranger-guided walking tour exploring Ste. Geneviève’s history through multiple perspectives. Registration is required.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[10 AM – 4 PM]
Downtown Ste. Geneviève | Buzz the Backroads: A Countywide Scavenger Hunt
• A countywide adventure combining road trip, nature exploration, and puzzle-solving. Follow clues, discover hidden places, and celebrate pollinators along the way.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[11 AM – 4 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center | Show-Me Dino Lab Day
• Watch a Missouri dinosaur uncovered bone by bone and interact with scientists at work. A rare behind-the-scenes look at real paleontology.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[12 PM – 2 PM]
Sweet Things Sweet Shop | Easter Bunny Visit
• The Easter Bunny stops by for a festive visit and photo opportunities. A sweet and simple way to celebrate the season.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[5:30 PM – 9:30 PM]
Charleville Brewery & Winery | Stepping into Spring Dinner
• A curated four-course dinner celebrating the flavors of spring. An elegant evening set against the vineyard backdrop.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[7 PM – 10 PM]
Midnight Slip @ Audubon’s | Comedy Show with Milly Naeger & Guests
• A night of stand-up comedy featuring Milly Naeger, Jacy Tate, and Cameron Logsdon. Expect sharp sets and plenty of laughs.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 28
[8 PM – 10 PM]
The Orris | Variety Show at The Orris
• An eclectic variety show featuring music, comedy, acting, and spoken word. Doors open at 7 PM with performances beginning at 8 PM.

Some places sell souvenirs.Some places keep tradit

Some places sell souvenirs.Some places keep traditions alive.

In Sainte Geneviève, two remarkable workshops are doing exactly that.

At ASL Pewter, one of the few pewter foundries still operating in the United States, centuries-old molds and hand tools produce pieces that look like they stepped straight out of early America. Their work has appeared on the HBO series John Adams and today finds its way onto the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Just down the road, Sassafras Creek Originals gathers the work of nationally recognized artisans, like those at ASL, that are featured in Early American Life’s Directory of Traditional American Crafts—alongside its own handcrafted pieces. The next door Cabin at Sassafras Creek, a vacation rental beloved by visitors, made its appearance in the first season of Restoration Road.

It’s proof that in Sainte Geneviève, craftsmanship isn’t just history.

At events like the King’s Ball, the Ste. Genevieve

At events like the King’s Ball, the Ste. Genevieve Milice helps turn history from backdrop into atmosphere.

They’ve served as the honor guard for our annual King’s Ball, adding texture and authenticity to many of our historic celebrations, the French Heritage Festival being a main one. Each spring and fall they host encampments to recreate daily life in Ste. Genevieve in the 1790s — giving visitors a chance to step into the rhythms, tools, and traditions of the French colonial era.

Their next spring encampment will be held April 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Centre for French Colonial Life campus.

In this moment, you also see one of Ste. Genevieve’s most trusted local historians, Bob Mueller, escorting the 2025 Queen as she prepares to crown the new King and Queen — a role he has carried out for many years. Bob has long been one of the people this town turns to when it wants to understand its own past, whether that means family history, historic homes, or the deeper story of Ste. Genevieve itself.

Together, the Milice and Bob remind us that history here is not something sealed behind glass. It still lives in ritual, in costume, in memory, and in the people who keep showing up to carry it forward.

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓ WEDNESDAY,

Events this week in Sainte Geneviève ↓
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18
[6 PM]
Music Art Love | Trivia Night
• Host Mayor Brian Keim leads a lively trivia night featuring music trivia alongside general trivia. $10 entry includes the grand prize and raffle opportunities, with teams of up to six.
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FRIDAY, MAR. 20
[6 PM – 9 PM]
The Beacon | Chris Welch
• Live music performance by Chris Welch at The Beacon.
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FRIDAY, MAR. 20
[6:30 PM]
Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce | Crossroads
• The Winter Music Series continues with party rock band Crossroads from Southeast Missouri. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show runs 8–11 PM.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 21
[11 AM – 2 PM]
Foundation for Restoration | Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour
• Tour privately owned homes and learn about recent renovations and transformations around Ste. Genevieve. Check-in takes place from 11 AM – Noon at Two Rivers Gallery.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 21
[5 PM – 8 PM]
Weingarten Vineyard | Around the World Wine Tasting Experience
• A sommelier-led pairing dinner featuring seven global wines with a six-course chef-driven menu. Limited seating in Weingarten’s barrel room.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 21
[8:30 PM – 11:30 PM]
Midway Bar & Grill | Live Music – Avery Helmers
• Live music performance by Avery Helmers at Midway Bar & Grill.

Step inside a side of Sainte Geneviève most people

Step inside a side of Sainte Geneviève most people never see.

The Living in Ste. Geneviève House Tour, hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, is fast approaching—and it’s an adventure through the hidden corners of Missouri’s oldest town.

Climb into attic spaces where families once slept. Wander through moody drawing rooms. Duck into cavernous springs beneath old breweries. You may even meet a spirit or two from another time.

→ Saturday, March 21→ 11 AM – 2 PM

More details at @historicstegen

America’s 250th is on the horizon, and Sainte Gene

America’s 250th is on the horizon, and Sainte Geneviève is already bringing the story to life.

With the help of our historic partners, local historians Ron and Justine Rayfield have rallied an incredible cast of interpreters and craftspeople for the America 250 Festival, May 30–31. Visitors will meet renowned figures in the living history world—including George Washington interpreter Dan Shippey, Bernardo de Gálvez interpreter Dennis Carlos, Ryan Williams as Thomas Jefferson, the artisans of Samson Historical, and Ryan Kerr of Townsends—alongside historic regiments and encampments that recreate the world of the Mississippi Valley during the Revolutionary era.

Experience drum and fife in the streets, regimental drills, colonial food tastings, signing the declaration, and more hands-on history throughout the weekend as we commemorate the Battle of Fort San Carlos, the westernmost battle of the American Revolution, in partnership with Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Missouri State Historic Sites, and French Colonial America.

Saturday evening, step into the past at a Colonial Ball in the historic Jean Baptiste Vallé House yard. Guests can even dress the part with rentals from @ensembles_of_the_past and join the dancing under the summer sky.

→ Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM→ Colonial Ball | 6 PM – 8 PM→ Sunday | 10 AM – 3 PM→ Sainte Geneviève, Missouri

Events this week in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

Events this week in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

FRIDAY, MAR. 13
[6:30 PM]
265 Merchant St. | The Broseph Tucker Band
• Live music presented by the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show runs 8 PM – 11 PM. Dedicated to Duane Donze for his time, talent, and love of the Music Series.
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FRIDAY, MAR. 13
[6:30 PM]
Charleville Brewery & Winery | Dinner & a Movie
• A cozy dinner and movie night inspired by Fried Green Tomatoes, featuring a Southern-inspired menu and screening included with dinner.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 14
[10 AM – 11 AM]
Felix Vallé SHS | Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking Tour
• A ranger-guided walking tour exploring Ste. Genevieve’s history through multiple perspectives and how different people experienced the same events. Registration is required.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 14
[10:30 AM – 2:30 PM]
Fort de Chartres | Jardin Potager 9th Annual Heirloom Seed Exchange
• The 9th annual heirloom seed exchange returns with a garden seed swap at Fort de Chartres.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 14
[12 PM]
Goose Creek Lake | 9th Annual Goose Creek St. Patrick’s Day Ride
• Grab your lucky charms and join the fun. Meet at the main boat ramp around noon, with ride-out planned for 1 PM.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 14
[1 PM – 4 PM]
Weingarten Vineyard | Abigail Tate @ Weingarten Vineyard
• Live music from Abigail Tate at Weingarten Vineyard.
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SATURDAY, MAR. 14
[7 PM – 10 PM]
Midnight Slip @ Audubon’s | Addison Johnson with Andy Roose
• A listening room performance featuring singer and songwriter Addison Johnson, with Andy Roose opening.
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SUNDAY, MAR. 15
[10 AM]
Charleville Brewery & Winery | Booze & Bends Yoga
• Yoga at the brewery with patio views, followed by a well-earned cocktail. Walk-ins welcome.
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SUNDAY, MAR. 15
[12 PM]
195 Market St. | Irish Celebration - Sunday
• A cozy and festive Irish Celebration Afternoon Tea with hearty flavors, warmth, and old-world charm.
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SUNDAY, MAR. 15
[2 PM – 4 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Dog Park | Doggy Play Day
• Bring yourself and your pup for an afternoon of play. All dogs welcome, but they must be up to date on vaccines and non-aggressive.

A new exhibit at @stegenmuseumlc highlights the to

A new exhibit at @stegenmuseumlc highlights the town’s 1935 Bicentennial celebration, recently introduced with a ribbon cutting.

Two hundred years after its founding, Sainte Geneviève marked the occasion in August 1935 with one of the largest celebrations in its history. A four-night historical pageant titled “Mother of the West” was staged August 19 through 22, drawing visitors from across the region and presenting scenes from the town’s French colonial beginnings.

The final evening was opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who addressed the crowd by telephone from the White House, bringing national attention to Missouri’s oldest European settlement.

With the Tricentennial approaching in 2035, the exhibit offers a thoughtful look at how the community once honored 200 years and how it may prepare to mark 300.

One of those nights. @midnightslip @talya_kay

One of those nights.

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