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AAA Magazine ranked the top Christmas towns in the Midwest.  Ste. Genevieve came in at #2! Party like its 1745 in the old French village of Ste. Geneviève where the new blends with old traditions during the Holiday Christmas Festival on the first full weekend in December. On Saturday, December 4, festivities kick off with a parade led by Santa, followed by shopping opportunities and open houses honoring French Christmas traditions. On Saturday afternoon, the Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, which dates to 1818, re-creates Le Réveillon—a traditional feast usually served after midnight Christmas Mass that includes 13 desserts honoring Jesus and his disciples. Then return to Ste. Geneviève on December 31 for La Guignolée, a French New Year’s Eve tradition. Follow costumed La Guignolèe revelers as they march to select sites in town and sing a beggar’s song for drinks and favors. The party continues at their final stop, the Centre for French Colonial Life, and participants welcome the New Year. Read more…

6470 Hwy F Farmington, MO 63640 Call us at 573-756-6500 Hours Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to Close This family owned winery sits amid the vineyards providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a bottle of their red, white or blended wine, or a glass of cold, premium beer. In the tasting room, with its antique, turn-of-the-century bar, sample wines while you browse through a variety of unique gifts and apparel. An assortment of fresh meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit and chocolates is also available for purchase. A tranquil pond adjacent to the patio is the perfect gathering place for you and friends to enjoy live entertainment from April through October – or get cozy in front of the tasting room’s fireplace during the cool months. The winery’s facilities are available for private parties, corporate events, and weddings. Check their website for listings of upcoming events. Please click on the website link below for hours. Read more…

U.S. 250 in Sainte Geneviève – Commemorating America’s Forgotten Western Front May 30-May 31, 2026 Missouri’s oldest town becomes the center of Revolutionary War commemoration as Sainte Geneviève hosts its U.S. 250 celebration the weekend after Memorial Day, honoring the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Fort San Carlos—the westernmost engagement of the American Revolution and a pivotal moment in determining control of the Mississippi River. This two-day living history event brings to life the diverse forces that shaped America’s founding on the frontier, featuring appearances by George Washington and Spanish Governor Bernardo de Gálvez, military encampments representing French, Spanish, British, Osage, and American forces, hands-on historical experiences, period vendors, and a spectacular fireworks finale. The Forgotten Battle That Saved the Mississippi On May 26, 1780, the small Franco-Spanish village of St. Louis faced an assault by nearly 1,000 British-allied Native American warriors and fur traders intent on seizing control of the Mississippi River. Spanish Lieutenant Governor Fernando de Leyba had hastily constructed Fort San Carlos—a single stone tower with trenches—and desperately needed reinforcements. Sainte Geneviève answered the call. François Vallé, a 64-year-old former French militia captain, sent his two sons and 60 well-trained militiamen north to St. Louis, along Read more…

Weingarten Vineyard Winery & Wedding Venue – A New Chapter Begins in Ste. Genevieve Wine Country At 12323 Rottler Lane in the rolling countryside west of downtown Ste. Genevieve, Weingarten Vineyard Winery & Wedding Venue enters an exciting new era under new ownership—bringing fresh culinary vision, expanded wine offerings, and renewed energy to one of Missouri wine country’s most spectacular properties. Since its establishment in 2009, Weingarten has earned beloved status among visitors seeking sophisticated wine experiences combined with exceptional dining and event hosting. Now, with the recent reopening under new stewardship, this 20,000+ square-foot facility featuring dramatic three-story stone fireplaces, granite tasting bars, stunning countryside views, and luxurious bridal and groom suites welcomes guests to discover “the latest attraction in Sainte. Genevieve, Missouri”—where architectural beauty, viticultural passion, and hospitality excellence converge. Open Thursday through Sunday (Thursday 11 AM-8 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-9 PM, Sunday 11 AM-6 PM), Weingarten offers wine tastings, full restaurant service, private events, and wedding experiences against the backdrop of some of Ste. Genevieve County’s most picturesque terrain. The New Ownership Vision: Bringing Fresh Experiences to an Established Destination “Under New Ownership!” isn’t just marketing copy—it’s genuine enthusiasm from owners committed to honoring Weingarten’s 15-year legacy Read more…