All Fairs and Festivals in Sainte Genevieve

Get ready for Pecanapalooza, Saturday November 2nd, 2024, the ultimate fall festival celebrating everything pecan! Hosted now by Downtown Ste. Genevieve Non-Profit, this event brings together the charm of historic downtown along with our rich bounty of pecan trees. Enjoy live music drifting through the autumn air as you explore a marketplace filled with handmade treasures and pecan-inspired treats. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and community spirit! For more details and updates, follow the event on Facebook. Read more…

Rural Heritage Day, the fourth Saturday in October, is a celebration of history, reverie, and reminiscence dedicated to the hard-working founders of Ste. Geneviève. Come see how it used to be done: whether it’s farming, cooking, spinning, lace-making, leatherworking, soap-making, wood carving, gardening, apple pressing or good old-fashioned games. Read more…

Come Out July 7 – 9 2023 The Ste Genevieve County Fair is the ultimate summer event that promises you a thrilling experience unlike any other! Buckle up for our adrenaline-pumping truck pull, where gigantic trucks will drag and compete to clinch victory. But if that’s not enough excitement for you, unleash your inner speed demon at the derby and watch as cars smash into each other in their quest to be crowned champion. The tractor pull is not to be missed either – engines revving loudly as tractors attempt to haul unimaginable weights. But it’s not all about high-octane action at this fair – there’s something for everyone! Get ready to groove along with great music from local bands while indulging in some amazing food – think hot dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes and so much more! So mark your calendars because the Ste Genevieve County Fair promises an unforgettable outing filled with fun activities everyone can enjoy! Call the Welcome Center for more information: 573-883-7097. Read more…

Saturday, October 7, 2023 History comes alive in Ste. Geneviève with the annual Encampment, an 18th-century re-enactment event. The Encampment is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for French Colonial Life. The living history camp will include children’s games, colonial skills demonstrations and colonial crafts and trades such as gun building, chair seat weaving, spinning, leatherwork, and more. The event is free and is children- and family-friendly. The Encampment is sponsored by the Ste. Geneviève Militia, Inc, a member of Seven Years’ War, Inc., with support provided by the Ste. Geneviève County Community Foundation and the Ste. Geneviève Welcome Center. For information, contact Doug Nickelson at dnickelson78@yahoo.com. Read more…