Museums
Centre for French Colonial Life
The Centre for French Colonial Life is the headquarters for the French Colonial America museum campus. This building houses temporary and long-term exhibits, the campus gift shop, and…
Read MoreGuibourd-Vallé House
The Guibourd-Vallé House was constructed for Jacques Guibourd in 1806 in the “poteaux-sur-sole” style with vertical, hand-hewn log walls and a double-pitched roof. This important National Register site is…
Read MoreSte. Geneviève Art Center & Museum
The Ste. Geneviève Art Center features displays on the county’s rich art history and art by local artists. The center, home to the Ste. Geneviève Art Guild, offers…
Read MoreThe Sainte Geneviève Museum Learning Center
The Sainte Geneviève Museum Learning Center has opened some of its galleries, including examples of Guy Darrough’s impressive dinosaur replicas. See the progress on the Missouri dinosaur currently…
Read MoreCentre for French Colonial Life
The Centre for French Colonial Life is the headquarters for the French Colonial America museum campus. This building houses temporary and long-term exhibits, the campus gift shop, and…
Read MoreGuibourd-Vallé House
The Guibourd-Vallé House was constructed for Jacques Guibourd in 1806 in the “poteaux-sur-sole” style with vertical, hand-hewn log walls and a double-pitched roof. This important National Register site is…
Read MoreSte. Geneviève Art Center & Museum
The Ste. Geneviève Art Center features displays on the county’s rich art history and art by local artists. The center, home to the Ste. Geneviève Art Guild, offers…
Read MoreThe Sainte Geneviève Museum Learning Center
The Sainte Geneviève Museum Learning Center has opened some of its galleries, including examples of Guy Darrough’s impressive dinosaur replicas. See the progress on the Missouri dinosaur currently…
Read MoreFairs & Festivals
French Heritage Festival
Celebrates 300 years of French culture and traditions! Experience living history, live traditional music and more!
Read MoreHoliday Christmas Festival
Experience a wonderland of festivities during the annual Holiday Christmas Festival.
Read MoreHoney Festival + Market
Come join family and friends at the annual Honey Festival + Market, sponsored by Harold’s Famous Bee Company. Music, honey, food, and fun await the family during this Saturday affair…
Read MoreJour de Fête
Southeast Missouri’s largest outdoor Crafts Fair.
Read MorePecanapalooza Street Festival
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…
Read MoreRural Heritage Day
Experience a celebration of history, reverie, and reminiscence dedicated to the hard-working founders of Ste. Geneviève.
Read MoreSte. Geneviève County Fair
There is a lot to see and do for adults and children all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment.
Read MoreFrench Heritage Festival
Celebrates 300 years of French culture and traditions! Experience living history, live traditional music and more!
Read MoreHoliday Christmas Festival
Experience a wonderland of festivities during the annual Holiday Christmas Festival.
Read MoreHoney Festival + Market
Come join family and friends at the annual Honey Festival + Market, sponsored by Harold’s Famous Bee Company. Music, honey, food, and fun await the family during this Saturday affair…
Read MoreJour de Fête
Southeast Missouri’s largest outdoor Crafts Fair.
Read MorePecanapalooza Street Festival
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…
Read MoreRural Heritage Day
Experience a celebration of history, reverie, and reminiscence dedicated to the hard-working founders of Ste. Geneviève.
Read MoreSte. Geneviève County Fair
There is a lot to see and do for adults and children all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment.
Read MoreEvents
4th Friday Art Walk (Feb thru Nov)
Bring your friends and enjoy a leisurely stroll among the shops, restaurants, and art galleries of downtown Ste. Geneviève.
Read MoreAudubon’s Walk
Audubon’s Walk is a naturalist lead hike atop the Ste. Geneviève Urban Levee.
Read MoreBaetje Farms Events
A one-of-a-kind wine and cheese tasting experience.
Read MoreCivil War Interpretive Event
A family-friendly, living history event! Observe Civil War camp life and demonstrations of marching, musket fire, and cannon fire.
Read MoreCookie Crumb Trail
Follow the Cookie Crumb Trail! Sample cookies and collect recipes to get started on your own Christmas baking!
Read MoreDéjà vu Spirit Reunion
Tour the cemetery via lantern light and chat “face-to-face” with friendly spirits clad in traditional dress and enjoy a hauntingly good time.
Read MoreFrench Christmas – Felix Valle House
Cancelled for 2022.
Read MoreHistory Conference
Annual history conference at which presentations are made on the history of Ste. Geneviève and the surrounding area.
Read MoreL’Ecole du Soldat
Curious about how people in the past lived in this area? Ecole du Soldat features artisans and craftspeople of the colonial era demonstrating their crafts.
Read MoreLa Guiannée (La Guignolèe)
Founded by French merchants and fur traders, Ste. Geneviève remained a French-speaking enclave for many years in the newly Americanized Midwest. Sadly, the last generations of native French speakers are..
Read MoreLiving in Ste. Genevieve House Tour
How do you take an old home and update it to current styles? Find out during the Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour on Saturday, March 18, 2023. From 10a-3p…
Read MoreMaster Gardener’s Annual Garden Walk
The Ste. Geneviève Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Walk is held in the downtown historic district the weekend following Mother’s Day.
Read MoreMoonlight Madness (July)
Christmas-in-July-themed shopping extravaganza on the second Wednesday in July
Read MoreSassafrass Creek Pioneer Days
Sassafras Creek Originals is hosting Pioneer Days on the weekend of May 6 and May 7, 2023. You will see feature demonstrations by craft vendors in keeping with the store’s…
Read MoreSmall Shop Saturday (Nov)
So shop local and support small business owners!
Read MoreSte. Geneviève County Fair
There is a lot to see and do for adults and children all weekend with plenty of good food and entertainment.
Read MoreSte. Geneviève Militia Encampment
History comes alive in Ste. Genevieve with the annual Encampment, an 18th-century re-enactment event.
Read MoreSte. Geneviève Muny Band Concerts
Ste. Geneviève’s Municipal Band performs a variety of favorites each week
Read MoreThe King’s Ball (Queen’s Ball)
An evening of dancing, food, and celebration, French-style, at the annual King’s Ball, organized by the Foundation for Restoration.
Read MoreTotal Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024, 1:58p to 2:01p. Come to Ste. Genevieve and see the 2024 solar eclipse. That Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park will have viewing activities that day and you’re…
Read MoreValle Craft Fair
Stop by and do some Christmas shopping at the annual Valle Craft Fair at Valle school. Dozens of crafters are there with a variety of options so you can find…
Read More4th Friday Art Walk (Feb thru Nov)
Bring your friends and enjoy a leisurely stroll among the shops, restaurants, and art galleries of downtown Ste. Geneviève.
Read MoreAudubon’s Walk
Audubon’s Walk is a naturalist lead hike atop the Ste. Geneviève Urban Levee.
Read MoreBaetje Farms Events
A one-of-a-kind wine and cheese tasting experience.
Read MoreCivil War Interpretive Event
A family-friendly, living history event! Observe Civil War camp life and demonstrations of marching, musket fire, and cannon fire.
Read MoreCookie Crumb Trail
Follow the Cookie Crumb Trail! Sample cookies and collect recipes to get started on your own Christmas baking!
Read More